Some Oilers discussion to start the block, then Danny Austin of Postmedia joins us to break down the Calgary Flames’ preseason opener, a 4–2 loss to Seattle.
We discuss Aydar Suniev’s two-goal performance, Samuel Honzek’s encouraging return, Brennan Othmann’s physicality and ejection and Matvei Gridin’s first outing.
Plus, Ryan Huska’s approach to preseason, Calgary’s power-play struggles and the biggest questions facing the Flames as they prepare for opening night.
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Some Oilers discussion to start the block, then Danny Austin of Postmedia joins us to break down the Calgary Flames’ preseason opener, a 4–2 loss to Seattle. We discuss Aydar Suniev’s two-goal performance, Samuel Honzek’s encouraging return, Brennan Othmann’s physicality and ejection and Matvei Gridin’s first outing. Plus, Ryan Huska’s approach to preseason, Calgary’s power-play struggles and the biggest questions facing the Flames as they prepare for opening night. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Brenden and Inside Sports on X (@BrendenEscott & @InsideSportsAB). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some Oilers discussion to start the block, then Danny Austin of Postmedia joins us to break down the Calgary Flames’ preseason opener, a 4–2 loss to Seattle.
We discuss Aydar Suniev’s two-goal performance, Samuel Honzek’s encouraging return, Brennan Othmann’s physicality and ejection and Matvei Gridin’s first outing.
Plus, Ryan Huska’s approach to preseason, Calgary’s power-play struggles and the biggest questions facing the Flames as they prepare for opening night.
Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Brenden and Inside Sports on X (<a href="x.com/@BrendenEscott" rel="noopener noreferrer">@BrendenEscott</a> &amp; <a href="x.com/@InsideSportsAB" rel="noopener noreferrer">@InsideSportsAB</a>).


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Danny Austin from the Calgary Sun & Herald

Janson Duench joins us to break down the early days of Mike Babcock’s first Oilers training camp, including his approach, communication style and the response from the players. We also look at the early line combinations, the biggest unanswered roster questions, Ike Howard’s camp and what Evan Bouchard’s new leadership role could mean for his season.
Plus, which Oiler has the most to prove, and what to watch for when Edmonton hits the ice for its first preseason game.
Then, a look at Calgary’s second day on the ice and audio from the players and coach Huska.
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Janson Duench joins us to break down the early days of Mike Babcock’s first Oilers training camp, including his approach, communication style and the response from the players. We also look at the early line combinations, the biggest unanswered roster questions, Ike Howard’s camp and what Evan Bouchard’s new leadership role could mean for his season. Plus, which Oiler has the most to prove, and what to watch for when Edmonton hits the ice for its first preseason game. Then, a look at Calgary’s second day on the ice and audio from the players and coach Huska. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Brenden and Inside Sports on X (@BrendenEscott & @InsideSportsAB). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Janson Duench joins us to break down the early days of Mike Babcock’s first Oilers training camp, including his approach, communication style and the response from the players. We also look at the early line combinations, the biggest unanswered roster questions, Ike Howard’s camp and what Evan Bouchard’s new leadership role could mean for his season.
Plus, which Oiler has the most to prove, and what to watch for when Edmonton hits the ice for its first preseason game.
Then, a look at Calgary’s second day on the ice and audio from the players and coach Huska.
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The Athletic’s Janson Duench

Brenden Escott opens the September 18 edition of Inside Sports discussing the Oilers and Flames as NHL training camps continue in Alberta’s two big cities.
Plus, we check in with the Toronto Blue Jays in their critical series against the Texas Rangers.
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Brenden Escott opens the September 18 edition of Inside Sports discussing the Oilers and Flames as NHL training camps continue in Alberta’s two big cities. Plus, we check in with the Toronto Blue Jays in their critical series against the Texas Rangers. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Brenden and Inside Sports on X (@BrendenEscott & @InsideSportsAB). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the September 18 edition of Inside Sports discussing the Oilers and Flames as NHL training camps continue in Alberta’s two big cities.
Plus, we check in with the Toronto Blue Jays in their critical series against the Texas Rangers.
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Brenden Escott opens the Sep. 18 show

Locked On Blue Jays host Brayden Ewasko joins us to assess Toronto’s playoff push with just nine games remaining. We discuss the team’s inconsistency, Dylan Cease’s recent velocity concerns, Trey Yesavage’s anticipated return and the latest on Anthony Santander.
Plus, what does Vladimir Guerrero Jr. need to deliver down the stretch, how pivotal is the upcoming series against Texas, and what questions will face the coaching staff and front office if Toronto falls short? Brayden breaks down the keys to the Jays keeping their postseason hopes alive.
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Locked On Blue Jays host Brayden Ewasko joins us to assess Toronto’s playoff push with just nine games remaining. We discuss the team’s inconsistency, Dylan Cease’s recent velocity concerns, Trey Yesavage’s anticipated return and the latest on Anthony Santander. Plus, what does Vladimir Guerrero Jr. need to deliver down the stretch, how pivotal is the upcoming series against Texas, and what questions will face the coaching staff and front office if Toronto falls short? Brayden breaks down the keys to the Jays keeping their postseason hopes alive. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Brenden and Inside Sports on X (@BrendenEscott & @InsideSportsAB). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Locked On Blue Jays host Brayden Ewasko joins us to assess Toronto’s playoff push with just nine games remaining. We discuss the team’s inconsistency, Dylan Cease’s recent velocity concerns, Trey Yesavage’s anticipated return and the latest on Anthony Santander.
Plus, what does Vladimir Guerrero Jr. need to deliver down the stretch, how pivotal is the upcoming series against Texas, and what questions will face the coaching staff and front office if Toronto falls short? Brayden breaks down the keys to the Jays keeping their postseason hopes alive.
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Brayden Ewasko from Locked On Blue Jays

The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames were both back on the ice as training camps across the NHL are underway. Brenden Escott brings you a bevy of audio from both Edmonton and Calgary, including Leon Draisaitl, Mike Babcock, Ryan Huska and Zayne Parekh.
Then, a mix of your calls and texts ahead of the start of pre-season game action.
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The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames were both back on the ice as training camps across the NHL are underway. Brenden Escott brings you a bevy of audio from both Edmonton and Calgary, including Leon Draisaitl, Mike Babcock, Ryan Huska and Zayne Parekh. Then, a mix of your calls and texts ahead of the start of pre-season game action. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Brenden and Inside Sports on X (@BrendenEscott & @InsideSportsAB). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames were both back on the ice as training camps across the NHL are underway. Brenden Escott brings you a bevy of audio from both Edmonton and Calgary, including Leon Draisaitl, Mike Babcock, Ryan Huska and Zayne Parekh.
Then, a mix of your calls and texts ahead of the start of pre-season game action.
Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Brenden and Inside Sports on X (<a href="x.com/@BrendenEscott" rel="noopener noreferrer">@BrendenEscott</a> &amp; <a href="x.com/@InsideSportsAB" rel="noopener noreferrer">@InsideSportsAB</a>).


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Calls and texts on the Oilers and Flames

Guest: John Garrett, Colour Analyst, Vancouver Canucks Hockey, Sportsnet.

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Guest: John Garrett, Colour Analyst, Vancouver Canucks Hockey, Sportsnet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canucks a possible Wild Card as the regular season closes

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