Inside Sports

Host Brenden Escott brings you the latest on the Edmonton Oilers, Edmonton Elks and the local sports scene. Make Inside Sports your home for entertaining stories and unique guests from Northern Alberta and across the sporting world!

  1. 6 HR AGO

    Knicks beat reporter Kris Pursiainen

    The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, and on this episode, Brenden Escott is joined by Kris Pursiainen from Locked On Knicks to dive into one of the most captivating playoff runs the league has seen in years. We break down the identity that’s carried New York through the postseason, the moment this group truly started to look like a championship contender and the electric atmosphere surrounding the city as Knicks fever takes over Manhattan. We also examine whether this run belongs among the greatest in franchise history after former coach Jeff Van Gundy suggested this team may have surpassed even the legendary 1999 squad. From years spent near the bottom of the standings to now rattling off 11 straight playoff wins and sweeping back-to-back series, we trace the evolution of a franchise that finally appears to have found the right formula. The conversation also focuses on Jalen Brunson’s rise into superstardom and what makes his game so special beyond the headlines. Plus, we discuss the job Mike Brown has done getting the entire roster bought in, how long it took for the chemistry to truly come together on a roster built largely through trades and which potential matchup out of the Western Conference would present the biggest challenge in the NBA Finals. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    22 min
  2. 6 HR AGO

    The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta

    The Stanley Cup Playoffs continue to deliver chaos, storylines and plenty of pressure across the league. On this episode with Brenden Escott and David Pagnotta, we break down the state of the Western Conference as the Vegas Golden Knights push the Colorado Avalanche to the brink and discuss whether Vegas is simply executing at an elite level — or if Colorado is falling short in the biggest moments. We also dive into Mitch Marner’s Conn Smythe-worthy postseason and the impact he’s having on Vegas’ run. We also discuss John Tortorella’s future behind the bench and whether his team’s performance down the stretch has strengthened his case to remain as head coach moving forward. Out East, the Montreal Canadiens are searching for answers against a relentless Carolina Hurricanes forecheck that has completely dictated the pace of the series. Is there still a path back for the Habs, or are we seeing the gap in experience and execution become too much to overcome? Plus, Evgeni Malkin returns to Pittsburgh on a bonus-heavy extension, the Edmonton Oilers continue their coaching search as speculation builds around the type of candidate they’re targeting and we look at the latest developments surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs’ search for their next head coach. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min

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Host Brenden Escott brings you the latest on the Edmonton Oilers, Edmonton Elks and the local sports scene. Make Inside Sports your home for entertaining stories and unique guests from Northern Alberta and across the sporting world!

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