Brothers In The Box

Episode 36: Knoblauch Fired?!?

The boys break down another wild night of playoff hockey, going series by series to hand out the most and least impactful players. From Mitch Marner taking over against Vegas to MacKinnon dominating Minnesota and Jackson Blake continuing to shine for Carolina, there’s no shortage of stars stepping up — and others disappearing. They also dive into league news, including possible landing spots for Bruce Cassidy, the growing case for Matthew Schaefer as the unanimous Calder winner, the shocking firing of Knoblauch, and Vegas forfeiting a second-round pick. The episode wraps with a preview of Sabres vs Canadiens Game 7, a playoff edition of Guess the Player, and Player of the Week honors going to Pavel Dorofeyev, with Alexander Newhook earning HM after a huge week.

Episode 35: The Leafs Future Looks… Interesting with Eric Sabouri and Zach Jones

The boys are joined by Zach Jones and Eric Sabouri to break down a packed week of hockey talk. They dive into the future of the Maple Leafs, what direction the franchise should take around Matthews, Chyka, and their draft capital, plus what teams should do if they land the chance to draft Gavin McKenna. Then it’s full awards season debate mode with Hart, Ted Lindsay, Vezina, Norris, Selke, and Calder discussions — including who deserves the trophies and which players got completely snubbed. They also get an outsider perspective on the Oilers, recap the latest playoff action including Colorado going up 2-0, Carolina’s sweep, Vegas dominating, and Montreal battling back, before previewing the next slate of games.

Episode 34: Playoff Fraud Check

The boys break down another wild stretch of Stanley Cup Playoff action, going series by series and calling out the most and least impactful players. From Jackson Lacombe and Anaheim’s fourth line stepping up against the Oilers, to Brett Howden leading Vegas, and Jakub Dobes standing on his head for Tampa, it’s a full playoff stock report. They dive into every matchup including Dallas vs Minnesota, Flyers vs Penguins, and Tampa vs Montreal, highlighting who’s carrying their teams and who’s disappearing under pressure. Plus, some insane playoff games across Avs–Minnesota, Ducks–Vegas, and the Carolina series. The conversation shifts to what’s next for the Oilers, with bold ideas on roster changes, potential targets like McCann, Malkin, and Tuch, and tough questions around injuries and depth.

Episode 33: Oilers on the Brink

The boys break down the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, handing out awards for the most and least impactful players in each series so far. They dive into Carolina vs Ottawa, highlighting Taylor Hall’s huge impact, Ullmark keeping the Sens alive, and who hasn’t shown up when it matters most. They also review Avalanche vs Kings, where Scott Wedgewood has stolen the spotlight, while key names on both sides continue to struggle. Plus, a full playoff scoreboard update with Tampa vs Montreal tied, Buffalo and Philly taking control, Dallas vs Minnesota deadlocked, Utah leading, and the Oilers situation still up in the air. Finally, they preview the next slate of games and wrap things up with Player of the Week honors: Taylor Hall, with Matt Duchene earning honourable mention after a big week of his own.

Episode 32: And Then There Were 16

The boys put their takes on trial in a full Predictions Review episode, looking back at preseason standings, division forecasts, and the teams that surprised everyone across the Atlantic, Metro, Central, and Pacific. Who got it right, who missed badly, and which fanbases ended up living their worst fears? Then it shifts to the Stanley Cup Playoffs with first-round predictions and the biggest storylines heading into the postseason. Draisaitl and Dickinson are back, the Battle of Pennsylvania is here, and the headline nobody expected: Carter Hart gets the start tonight against Utah. They wrap things up with Player of the Week honors, giving it to Porter Martone after his Game 1 winner, while Frederik Andersen earns honourable mention after a 22-save shutout. Receipts are in, playoff chaos is here, and the takes are flying on Brothers in the Box.