Episode 24: Finals, Finals, and More Finals

The 2025–26 NHL hockey season has reached its thrilling conclusion! The guys open the episode with a special look at the story behind the son’s own jersey number selections, before diving into the Stanley Cup Final where the Carolina Hurricanes secured a dominant 4–2 series victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. They break down what made Carolina so unstoppable and reflect on the legacy of head coach Rod Brind'Amour, who cemented his place in history by winning the Cup with the same franchise as both a player and a coach. The guys celebrate the winner of the official "Father & Son Face-off" bracket challenge, "87's Bracket", and look forward to having them join the podcast for an upcoming guest spot. They also settle their own family bracket rivalry with a high-stakes, on-air rock-paper-scissors tiebreaker. Beyond the NHL, they catch up on the AHL playoffs, reminiscing about their own experience at a playoff game eight years ago. They touch on the nail-biting NBA Finals, recalling their memories of watching the Spurs win it all in 2014. Finally, they discuss the bittersweet side of the PWHL expansion draft, specifically addressing captain Hilary Knight’s move from the Seattle Torrent to Detroit.(Recorded 6/15/26)