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It's time for Mixing It Up! Salas and Gage recap NFL Sunday, hit the NBA with the New York Knicks off to an 0-3 start and the injury to Jalen Williams, break down the CFL playoff matchups, and look at what's hot and what's not around the NHL. Then, Max Bultman from The Athletic Detroit joins the show to preview the Red Wings. We discuss the situations surrounding Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson, whether they're weighing on the team, Michael Postava making his NHL debut between the pipes, Detroit's special teams, and what to expect in tonight's matchup.

Salas and Gage look back at Saturday's loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Should we be concerned about the Oilers' secondary scoring? Is it time to split up 97 and 29, and will Tristan Jarry get a run between the pipes?  We also hear from Oilers head coach Mike Babcock as he shares his thoughts ahead of tonight's matchup.  Plus, Matthew Iwanyk joins the show to talk Manchester United, the Yankees, the Oilers, and the CFL!

In Hour 2, Salas and Gage mix it up on the Oilers, including Devon Levi's injury and Mike Babcock's comments on the bottom six after last night's game. Plus, could Trent Frederic be a healthy scratch? Then we head to New Jersey to chat with Daniel Amoia from New Jersey Hockey Now about the Devils' blockbuster acquisition of Connor Hellebuyck. What does the star goalie bring to New Jersey? Connor McDavid, man! What are we watching right now?! The guy has gone supernova! Five-point nights, highlight-reel plays, and making the impossible look routine. Is there anyone in the NHL who can touch him right now? The captain is on another planet, and we're witnessing something special!

The Edmonton Oilers keep rolling after an incredible 6-5 shootout win over the Carolina Hurricanes last night. Connor McDavid continued his phenomenal start with another five-point performance. Plus, some concerning news as Devon Levi missed practice with an apparent injury, meaning Tristan Jarry is expected to start tomorrow against Toronto, with a goalie set to be called up from Bakersfield. Connor Hrabchak from Winnipeg Sports Talk joins the show to break down the blockbuster trade sending star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils. Was the return enough, and what does this deal mean for both teams?

In Mixing It Up, the boys go around the NBA, breaking down the Raptors' thrashing of the Bulls, LaMelo Ball's travel, and Tyrese Haliburton's return. Plus, Brady Tkachuk returns to Ottawa, Frederik Andersen gets his championship ring, and we remember the career of Ron Duguay. Then, Edmonton Elks linebacker Nick Anderson joins the show to talk about clinching a spot in the West Final, how the time off could impact the team, and his journey to the CFL. Plus, Malik Carney takes home Defensive Player of the Year honours for the Elks, and Nick reveals his favourite Edmonton restaurant!

The Edmonton Oilers welcome the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes, in a matchup between two teams playing some great hockey! We break down the goaltending matchup, the keys to the game, and the highly anticipated return of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Ryan Henkel from The Hockey News joins the boys to talk all things Hurricanes and what to expect from Carolina in this heavyweight showdown. And in the Red Light District, Joaquin Gage gives us six reasons why the return of Nuge will be a major boost for the Oilers!

Evan Bouchard lit the candle on his 27th birthday, capping off a 4-3 OTW for the Edmonton Oilers over the Minnesota Wild! Overtime heroics, stellar saves, power-play punctuation and high-end scoring talent made it an exciting game all around. Hernan Salas and former Oiler Joaquin Gage dive into the contest throughout a killer show, welcoming in several fantastic guests to talk about the NHL, NBA and whatever else! Frank Seravalli from Frankly Hockey and Sportsnet: - The Oilers are ROLLING hot at 7-1-1 - Connor McDavid's unreal pace - Connor Hellebuyck's suspension lifts tomorrow in Winnipeg - Brady Tkachuk's return to Ottawa - 10 years later: Matthews vs. Laine - Columbus Blue Jackets struggles!  In Hernan's World the boys talk about Gage needing a new car, what should he buy and what's more annoying then searching for car?

The boys kick things off with a Raptors season preview as Zulfi Sheikh from Sportsnet and Raptors Republic joins the show to tee up Toronto's season opener against the Chicago Bulls. They discuss Kawhi Leonard's return, the potential Leonard and Scottie Barnes duo, how much can Collin Murray-Boyles develop, and expectations for the Raptors this season. Next, it's time for the third edition of Made in Alberta! Richard Ozero from Good Morning Honey joins the boys in studio to share his story and let everyone sample his wonderful product. Finally, the Screw It, Let's Do It Parlay is in shambles! The boys break down what went wrong and try to figure out where it all fell apart.

To kick off the final hour, Salas and Gage cover a little bit of everything — movies, CJFL, the start of the NBA season, and a recap of Monday Night Football, where the 49ers squeaked out a win over the Washington Commanders. Then, we hear from Oilers head coach Mike Babcock following his media availability earlier today. The boys break down his latest comments on dump-ins, Joel Eriksson Ek, and the art of line matching. Also, look around at the other 10 games in the NHL tonight!  Plus, the Screw It, Let's Do It Parlay and much more to close out the show!

The Oilers welcome the Minnesota Wild to town for a big test to kick off a busy three-game week. McDavid vs. Kaprizov headlines the matchup as Edmonton looks to get things rolling against a tough opponent. The Radio Voice of the Wild, Joe O'Donnell, joins the show to preview the matchup. We dive into Minnesota's red-hot special teams, the fantastic play of goaltender Jesper Wallstedt, the Wild's top line, and their exciting young Russian talent. Plus, Majeau Knows with Marc Majeau from the MCTV Podcast! Marc brings the latest on the Oilers and Elks, checks out the new show Vision Quest, and shares his thoughts after watching the '80s classic Cocktail for the first time.

In Hour 2, we Mix It Up with a recap of UFC Edmonton on Saturday, all the big storylines from NFL Sunday, plus some NBA and NHL talk! JC Abbott from 3DownNation joins the show to break down the CFL playoff picture. The Double E are back on top, but can the Riders or Bombers take down the Lions? Is Dave Dickenson on the hot seat in Calgary? And can the Alouettes afford to rest their stars again? Plus, we hear from Oilers head coach Mike Babcock following today's practice, and wrap things up with the Screw It, Let's Do It Parlay!

Happy Monday! And it's Joaquin's birthday! He gets a pretty special gift from his daughter live on air to kick things off. Then, we go all-in on Edmonton sports! The Elks are just one win away from booking their spot in this year's Grey Cup. Meanwhile, the Oilers dominated the Utah Mammoth on Saturday, and Connor McDavid is off to an unreal start to the season. Let's get into it! Plus, Tyler Madarasz from SiriusXM NHL joins the show for a trip around the NHL, talking Oilers, Leafs, Canadiens, Jets, Kings and more!

Hour 2 starts with plenty of laughs as former NHLer Tyson Nash joins the boys to talk Utah Mammoth, Edmonton Oilers, the NHL, his new Nash Cast, and his work on NHL Prime Video broadcasts. Plus, plenty of fun stories about his former teammate and good friend Jason Strudwick! UFC takes over Rogers Place this Saturday! MMA journalist James Lynch from Home of the Fight joins the show to preview the main event, highlight other must-watch fights, discuss the top Canadian fighters in MMA, and share his experience spending fight week in Edmonton.

The Edmonton Oilers fall 4-2 to the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night. What went wrong, and what can the Oilers take away from the loss? Also a look ahead to Saturday's tilt from Utah.  The Edmonton Elks close out their home schedule Friday night as they welcome the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to town. Winnipeg needs a win as they battle for a playoff spot, setting up an important matchup at Commonwealth Stadium. Plus, GageAlytics breaks down the numbers from the Oilers' first seven games, and we fire up Zach to the Future for another trip through pop culture, trivia and nostalgia!

Let's talk football! The Edmonton Elks are set for their final regular-season home game as they welcome the desperate Winnipeg Blue Bombers to town Friday night. We break down the depth chart and look at the race in the West, where Winnipeg, Saskatchewan and Calgary are all tied at 16 points. Brogan Houston from Deseret News Sports joins the show to talk all things Utah Mammoth. They're sitting first in the Central Division, their power play is red hot, and goaltender Karel Vejmelka looks to find success against the Oilers. Plus, what's going on with Kailer Yamamoto?