The injury bug continues to sweep the league as the boys break down key updates on Connor Bedard, Tristan Jarry, Frank Nazar, and Seth Jarvis. Trade talk follows with reactions to Danault heading to Montreal, Marchment moving to Columbus, and growing speculation around an Oilers goaltending move.
They also react to Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua, debating the knockout and whether the fight felt legitimate. The episode closes with a fun Christmas draft segment and Player of the Week, as Connor McDavid repeats after another dominant stretch, with Matt Boldy earning honourable mention.
Trade chaos is here. The boys break down blockbuster NHL trade ideas involving Jarry, Quinn Hughes, and Spencer Stastny, before diving into an Oilers update as Jarry shines in his first game and Edmonton starts to look dangerous again. Is this finally the spark?
The Oilers’ December heater is alive as the boys break down Edmonton’s turnaround, injury updates, and Eshan officially winning the Bouchard bet. Then it’s time for NHL Wrapped: the biggest moments of 2025, top plays of the year, the wildest player moves, and fanbase mood rankings — from the happiest to the most chaotic to pure depression season.
Finally, the guys crown their Player of the Week: Mikko Rantanen, with MacKinnon earning HM.
A full year of hockey chaos packed into one episode of Brothers in the Box.
Live reactions to Oilers–Kraken, Edmonton’s goalie crisis, trade options, injuries, and Keller’s emotional game — plus Hagel’s huge week and Cooley’s explosion.
PWHL Opening Night OT thriller, Leafs without Matthews, the Rantanen–Romanov hit, Olympic roster chaos, and Alex Ovechkin’s monster week. Guentzel gets HM.
Nespresso espresso, Tim's packs, Oilers wins, and stars on a heater. The boys rip packs, break down Hyman’s big return, Roslovic and McDavid’s hot streaks, and name Jason Robertson their Player of the Week (with Davo as HM).
Celebrini vs. Bedard, Oilers workload worries, Skinner’s future, Ducks kids cooking, Team Canada jersey talk — plus our first Player of the Week: Wyatt Johnston (with Cutter Gauthier as HM). Classic Brothers in the Box vibes.
Blue Jays pain. Oilers winning. Celebrini cooking. The guys rant about the Jays collapse, break down the Oilers’ November heater, and revisit the Rantanen trade saga.
Eshan and Ilyas break down the Oilers’ slump, McDavid’s frustration, and Caulfield’s ref comments — plus World Series talk and Blue Jays updates
Eshan and Ilyas go live during the Oilers–Devils game for a special watch-along episode, reacting to goals, breakdowns, and hot takes on Bouchard, Schaefer, McKenna, and more. Real-time emotion, sharp analysis, and classic Brothers in the Box banter.
00:00 Intro & New Format
01:15 Oilers’ October Struggles
02:30 Bouchard Debate
03:30 Depth Talk & Special Teams
4:40 Replacing Hyman & Winger Chemistry
6:15 Rookie Spotlight: Matthew Schaefer
9:15 Prospects & Future Stars
14:05 Goaltending Frustrations
15:05 Live Reaction: Connor Brown Short-Handed Goal
18:30 Jack Hughes Takes Over
23:30 Nuge Strikes Back
27:00 Final Minutes & Frustration
28:10 Post-Game Wrap & Curtis Lazar’s Late Goal
In Episode 5, the brothers mix Thanksgiving talk with opening night reactions — from Bedard’s debut to Florida’s start — plus series predictions, Oilers storylines, and early-season takes on the rest of the league.
In Episode 4, Eshan and Ilyas cover AJ Greer’s Fine, Knoblauch’s new deal with the Oilers, and settle the ultimate debate: which NHL mascot would win in a fight?
In Episode 3, Eshan and Ilyas break down Podkolzin’s and McTavish’s new contracts, Barkov’s season-altering injury, and Florida’s playoff hopes. They also give bold division previews and make their picks for every NHL award heading into 2025-26.
Eshan and Ilyas dive into J.T. Miller’s new captaincy with the Rangers, Mason McTavish trade buzz, and Connor McDavid’s uncertain future in Edmonton. They break down Stuart Skinner’s offseason transformation, Kopitar’s retirement, and tough league news, before closing with Quinn Hughes’ contract questions in Vancouver. A mix of hot takes, tributes, and banter you won’t want to miss.
In the debut episode of Brothers in the Box, the guys dive straight into hockey’s hottest storylines. They kick things off with a full recap of the Oilers rookie game, breaking down standout performances and debating which prospects are ready to make the leap. The conversation expands to Edmonton’s overall team strategy and potential lineup changes heading into the season.
Around the league, they discuss Marc-André Fleury’s emotional return to Pittsburgh, goaltending situations that could shape contenders, and the uncertainty surrounding Carter Hart’s future. The episode also unpacks Spencer Knight’s new contract, what it means for Chicago, and whether Corey Perry still has a place in the NHL as his career winds down.
Packed with insights, bold takes, and some classic back-and-forth banter, this episode sets the tone for a season full of hockey talk from the Brothers in the Box.