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The boys are back in the box, and this week the goalie world is on fire. Shesterkin is done for the season and Korpisalo is out four weeks. Does Helly make sense as the fix? We also take a detour to the Hellebucks website, because of course we do. Over in Oil Country, Levi looked sharp against the Ducks, Jarry finally gets his first win, Hyman is close to coming back, and Dach goes down injured. Plus, Drai and Podz have chemistry that just doesn’t make sense, in the best way. Then we sit down with Troy Wansink for an interview you won’t want to miss. We also share our honest thoughts on Mitch Marner and crown our Player of the Week: Kyle Connor, who went absolutely off with 5 goals, 1 assist and a +5. Jake Oettinger grabs the honourable mention.

The NHL season is officially underway, and there’s already plenty to talk about. The boys break down the biggest stories from the season openers, including Carolina’s early Stanley Cup hangover, Washington looking dangerous with its new additions, Matthew Knies shining for Columbus, St. Louis shutting out Dallas, and Igor Shesterkin scoring a goalie goal. They also discuss Aleksander Barkov landing on LTIR and new captaincies for David Pastrnak in Boston and Thomas Chabot in Ottawa. Then it’s time to talk Oilers, and things are already falling apart. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Zach Hyman are dealing with injuries, Edmonton is in shambles, and Ilyas is ready to make the boldest prediction of the season: Podkolzin is scoring 50. Draft Class Rewind returns with the 2006 class as the boys rank Jonathan Toews, Jordan Staal, Brad Marchand, Claude Giroux, Phil Kessel and more. Finally, Evan Bouchard takes Player of the Week after putting up 4 goals and 4 assists with a +5 rating, while Connor McDavid earns the honourable mention with 7 points of his own.

The boys are back with the latest news from around the hockey world, starting with a new wave of contracts. They break down Adam Fantilli’s massive six-year deal, along with new contracts for Sam Steel and Oliver Moore. There are also new leaders around the league, with Mikael Granlund taking over as captain in Anaheim and Macklin Celebrini getting the C in San Jose. The boys also dive into the latest Kirill Marchenko rumors, with Boston, Edmonton, Toronto, and Montreal all in the conversation. Then it’s an Oilers update as Jason Dickinson is expected to miss the start of the season and Edmonton is linked to Kirby Dach. They also discuss the PWHL expanding its presence on Hockey Night in Canada. Finally, Draft Class Rewind is back. The boys revisit the legendary 2005 NHL Draft and re-rank a class featuring Sidney Crosby, Carey Price, Anze Kopitar, Kris Letang, Jonathan Quick, Tuukka Rask, and more. Twenty years later, who really should have gone where?

The NHL season is almost here, which means it’s time to put our predictions on the record. The boys start with the latest news around the league, including new captaincies for Connor Bedard and Drew Doughty, Ryan Reaves announcing his retirement, and another huge wave of contracts featuring Ryan Leonard, Drake Batherson, Cutter Gauthier, Jordan Staal, and more. They also break down the Oilers’ leadership group, with Connor McDavid wearing the C alongside Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Evan Bouchard, and Zach Hyman. Then it’s prediction time. Ilyas and Eshan make their picks for the Hart, Art Ross, Rocket Richard, Ted Lindsay, Conn Smythe, Vezina, Norris, Selke, Calder, Jack Adams, and Presidents’ Trophy. Finally, they predict all four NHL divisions from top to bottom. From Edmonton and Florida at the top to some bold predictions for San Jose, Montreal, Minnesota, and more, the takes are officially locked in. Plus, an update on the Kawhi Leonard trade The receipts start now on Brothers in the Box.

The boys are joined by Dylan Hewlett for a special interview before breaking down another busy week across the sports world. In the NHL, Dylan Larkin reports to Red Wings training camp without the captaincy, while Connor Ingram and John Klingberg announce their retirements. The boys discuss Ingram’s decision to step away from hockey and study psychology before reacting to the latest signings, including Chris Kreider, Zachary Bolduc, Alex Formenton, Brayden Bowman, and Mark Stone. Then it’s over to the NFL, where the Lions barely escape against the Saints, the Rams fall in Australia, and Myles Garrett is expected to miss time following knee surgery. They also check in on the US Open before sitting down with Dylan Hewlett to talk sports, his journey, and plenty more on another episode of Brothers in the Box.

The boys break down major news surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers, including a reported $3 million fine, the loss of five first-round picks, Steve Ballmer’s suspension, and additional penalties involving Kawhi Leonard and members of the organization. Then it’s over to the NHL with Eeli Tolvanen joining the Rangers, the Robert Thomas captaincy discussion, and Zeev Buium’s massive eight-year extension. The episode also covers the difficult situation involving Matthew Mayich, including his reported condition, allegations surrounding the workout at Arizona State, and questions raised by his family’s lawyer about how the situation was handled.

The boys are back with another packed episode, starting with some massive NHL storylines. They react to Cale Makar’s reported 8-year, $20.4 million deal and dive into Connor Hellebuyck publicly requesting a trade. Where could Hellebuyck end up, what would a deal cost, and does he actually get moved? They also discuss potential changes to the NHL broadcast world, with Kevin Bieksa and Elliotte Friedman potentially heading to Amazon and Kelly Hrudey reportedly not returning. Outside of hockey, the boys check in on Week 0 of college football, talk Tour Championship golf, and then finish things off with 20 Questions.

The boys are putting their predictions to the test with a full What’s More Likely? episode. From McDavid chasing 140 points and Matthews pushing for 70 goals to Bedard vs. Celebrini, Makar vs. Hughes, playoff droughts, Stanley Cup contenders, fantasy hockey, and potential blockbuster trades, Ilyas and Eshan have to pick which outcome they think has the better chance of happening. Some choices are easy. Others might expose some seriously questionable hockey takes.

The boys are back to break down another week of headlines from around the sports world, starting with the latest Zach Werenski trade rumors, as reports suggest a deal with the Dallas Stars is still on the table. They discuss what a blockbuster trade could look like and whether Columbus should finally pull the trigger. They also celebrate Canada's dominant 8-1 victory at the Gretzky Hlinka Cup, react to the Kings announcing they'll retire Anže Kopitar's number and unveil a bronze statue, and dive into the latest off-ice stories, including Jack Hughes and Tate McRae and the controversy surrounding Kawhi Leonard's reported $100 million Daktronics sponsorship. To wrap things up, the boys break down the Blue Jays' deadline shakeup, discussing the departures of Kevin Gausman, Daulton Varsho, Jeff Hoffman, and top prospect Arjun Nimmala, while evaluating the return package led by José Soriano, Spencer Arrighetti, and Josh Smith. Did Toronto make the right move, or are they setting themselves back?

The boys break down the latest NHL signings, including massive deals for Macklin Celebrini, Patrick Kane, Jason Robertson, Cole Sillinger, Jet Greaves, and John Marino. They debate which contracts are worth the money and which teams may regret their decisions. Then it’s an Oilers update, with Matt Savoie’s agent making it clear that the young forward wants to stay in Edmonton. The guys discuss what a future extension could look like, why the Oilers are focused on winning now, and whether Tristan Jarry should enter the season as the clear starting goaltender. They also react to LeBron potentially heading to Philadelphia before introducing a special new segment: rating NHL fanbases. Which supporters are loyal, which are chaotic, and which ones are completely unbearable?

The boys are back to make their official World Cup predictions, breaking down who they think will win it all before previewing one of the biggest matches of the tournament: England vs. France. They recap the latest action and debate which nation has the best path to lifting the trophy. Then it's over to the NHL, where free agency continues to heat up. They react to Connor Bedard's monster extension, discuss why Chicago should do everything they can to bring Patrick Kane back, and break down new deals for Jamie Drysdale, Trevor Zegras, Kirby Dach, Cole Perfetti, Anthony Mantha, and Braden Schneider. The boys also discuss the end of an era in Detroit as Steve Yzerman steps down.

The boys break down an action-packed week in sports, starting with the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. France, Spain, England, and Argentina are through, with huge performances from Mbappé, Rodri, Bellingham, and Julián Álvarez. They discuss who looks like the favorite to lift the trophy and preview the semifinal matchups. They then shift to the NHL offseason, reacting to the Flyers and Devils matching offer sheets for Leo Carlsson and Barret Hayton, Claude Giroux returning to Ottawa, and the unfortunate news that Connor Bedard will miss four months after suffering a shoulder injury in practice. Plus, is Bowen Byram now the face of the Blackhawks? The boys also dive into the latest Oilers news, including Colton Dach’s new deal, Edmonton’s remaining cap space, free agent targets like Patrick Kane, Vladimir Tarasenko, and Anthony Mantha, potential trade options, and why it’s finally time to move on from Tristan Jarry. To wrap things up, they preview UFC 329, with Conor McGregor making his long-awaited return and Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett back in action.

The boys are back with another packed offseason episode, starting with the FIFA World Cup as the Round of 32 wraps up and the Round of 16 takes shape. They react to Canada’s run, Norway’s shocking upset, and preview the biggest upcoming matchups, including Spain vs Portugal, USA vs Belgium, and Argentina vs Egypt. Then it’s time to dive into a busy NHL offseason, breaking down the biggest trades, July 1 signings, and the massive offer sheet sent to Leo Carlsson. Which teams have improved the most? Who overpaid? And who still has work to do before training camp? Finally, the boys take a closer look at the Edmonton Oilers’ offseason. From new additions and key re-signings to moving on from Darnell Nurse, they discuss whether Edmonton has done enough to become a legitimate Stanley Cup contender while still sitting on nearly $6 million in cap space.

The boys are back with one of the biggest offseason episodes yet, breaking down all the blockbuster moves from around the NHL. They react to the trades involving Simon Nemec, Jordan Kyrou, Bowen Byram, Alex Tuch, Valeri Nichushkin, Olen Zellweger, Pavel Dorofeyev, JJ Peterka, Mason McTavish, and Sebastian Cossa, discussing which teams got better, which overpaid, and which moves could shape the league for years to come. They also shift to the NBA to react to two massive deals, with LaMelo Ball heading to Minnesota and Giannis Antetokounmpo joining the Miami Heat in a trade that could completely reshape the Eastern Conference. To wrap up the season, the boys reveal their Player of the Season voting. After months of weekly Player of the Week selections, the final standings are in, with Connor McDavid taking the crown, followed by Nikita Kucherov and Mitch Marner.

The boys are back with their official NHL Awards Predictions, debating every major trophy from the Hart and Art Ross to the Norris, Vezina, Calder, and Conn Smythe. Is McDavid still the best player in the world? Does Kucherov deserve the Hart? Is Matthew Schaefer already a lock for the Calder? The takes are flying. They also preview Canada’s massive World Cup clash against Switzerland, discuss Egypt vs New Zealand, and break down the latest trade involving Chuckles, along with their predictions for the top three picks in the upcoming NHL Draft. On the Oilers front, Edmonton locks up Jason Dickinson and Connor Murphy to long-term deals, Mike Babcock appears set to be introduced as head coach, and the guys discuss whether a Darnell Nurse trade happens before or after the draft, with Pittsburgh, Boston, and Los Angeles emerging as possible destinations. The episode wraps up with Leafs news, Hockey Hall of Fame reactions, and Player of the Week honors going to Jordan Staal after a dominant six-game stretch.