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Brothers In The Box
by Brothers in the Box
2 Canadian boys, Ilyas and Eshan Kherani, dive headfirst into the relevant and completely irrelevant ins and outs of the NHL. From heated debates about star players and game-changing trades to pointless arguments over which jersey looks best or which mascot could win in a fight, nothing is off limits.But it’s not just hockey — the boys also wander off the ice to break down the latest in pop culture. Whether it’s movies, music, viral moments, or celebrity drama, they bring the same mix of chaotic humor, hot takes, and brotherly banter.
Episodes
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Kaprizov Is Cooking + Who Really Won the 2007 Draft?
The boys are back in the box with a loaded week around the league. Hellebuyck is cleared to return for the Jets on Friday, Aatu Raty gets moved for Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr, and Matt Duchene goes under the knife for core surgery. We also break down Bedard’s debut, Roger McQueen’s first NHL...
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Episode 55: Goalie Graveyard ft. Troy Wansink
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…
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Episode 54: Podkolzin Is Scoring 50. Book It.
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...
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Episode 53: Captain Celebrini
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…
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Episode 52: These NHL Predictions Could Age Horribly
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...
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Episode 51: Dylan Hewlett Joins the Show
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...
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Episode 50: The NBA Just HAMMERED the Clippers
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...
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Episode 49: Makar Broke the Bank
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...
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Episode 48: No Sitting on the Fence
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…
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Episode 47: Blue Jays Blow it Up
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...
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Episode 46: Rating the NHL’s Most Unhinged Fanbases
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…
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Episode 45: The Worlds Game
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...
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Episode 44: McGregor is Back
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…
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Episode 43: Free Agency Went Off the Rails
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...
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Episode 42: Draft Day (Live)
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...
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Episode 41: FIFA is Here
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?…
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Episode 40: Hurricane Staal Wins (Watch Along Repost)
The boys are back with another Watch Along episode, this time following Carolina vs Vegas live while breaking down one of the biggest stories of the offseason: Darnell Nurse has reportedly requested a trade. They discuss potential landing spots, including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Los…
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Episode 39: Sin City Magic
The boys break down what has become an absolute treat of a Stanley Cup Final, with wild games, momentum swings, and superstar performances taking center stage. They debate whether Mitch Marner has already done enough to win the Conn Smythe, regardless of who ends up lifting the Cup, and discuss…
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Episode 38: One Step from the Cup
The boys break down the latest playoff action, starting with Colorado vs Vegas, where Mitch Marner and Carter Hart continue to lead the charge while Vegas searches for answers. They also dive into Carolina vs Montreal, discussing Ehlers’ impact, Dobes’ heroics, and why the Canadiens ultimately…
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Episode 37: Pressure is a Privilege
The boys break down Game 7 between Montreal and Buffalo, highlighting the biggest difference makers and the players who disappeared under pressure. From Alexander Newhook stepping up for the Habs to Dahlin doing everything he could for Buffalo, they go through the impact players from both sides....
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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Episode 31: Clinchmas
The boys recap March Madness as Michigan takes it all and UConn falls short, then shift to a huge moment for Edmonton as the Oilers have a chance to clinch. They break down Evan Bouchard’s push for 100 points — something only elite defensemen like Leetch and Karlsson have done — and react to...
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Episode 30: Bouchard for the Norris
March Madness heats up as the boys react to UCLA winning it all and preview the final matchup between Michigan and UConn. Who takes it? Back in the NHL, the Pacific Division race is tighter than ever with the Oilers, Ducks, and Knights separated by just a single point. After a tough loss to…
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Episode 29: Lay it on the Line
The boys break down a massive week for the Oilers, with a strong win over Anaheim and an even bigger statement win against Vegas. With just 8 games left, the Pacific Division race is heating up — and the current lines are finally clicking. They also debate where Draisaitl fits back in once he...
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Episode 28: Gary Broke the NHL
The boys react to the World Cup of Hockey officially being announced, with Edmonton, Calgary, and Prague named as host cities. They then dive into the huge Oilers news: Leon Draisaitl is out for the season for now after a lower-body injury in Nashville, with hopes he could still return for the...
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Episode 27: Gudas the Goon
The boys break down another Oilers update, including the controversial Nathan MacKinnon hit on Ingram, why two good periods of defence still aren’t enough, and the growing list of injuries affecting the lineup — Janmark, Colton Dach, RNH, and Emberson. They also react to the Radko Gudas hit, his...
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Episode 26: The Oilers Forgot a Goalie Again
It’s Trade Deadline Recap time, and the boys break down the biggest moves around the NHL. From Edmonton acquiring Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson to Utah landing MacKenzie Weegar, Dallas grabbing Tyler Myers and Michael Bunting, and Buffalo loading up on defence with Logan Stanley and Luke...
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TRADE DEADLINE SPECIAL (Repost)
In this live, we dive into the latest NHL trade deadline, analyzing key moves, team strategies, and player impacts. Our expert guest provides insider insights and predictions, making it a must-listen for hockey fans eager to understand the nuances of the trade frenzy.
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Episode 25: Step Up or Get Out
The boys dive into a full Oilers update, breaking down who needs to step up — including Jarry and Frederic — and who’s been answering the call, with strong play from Matt Savoie, Ingram, and Podz. They review the LA Kings, discuss Paul Coffey stepping in as assistant coach on defence, and get…
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Episode 24: One Game for Gold
The boys recap the Olympics heading into the final day — breaking down the quarterfinals and semifinals, Finland taking bronze, Slovakia’s unreal run, and Canada’s women falling short. They update Canada’s medal count (5G, 6S, 9B) and preview the Gold Medal matchup, highlighting key storylines...
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Episode 23: Is Anyone Beating Canada?
The boys break down the latest from the Olympics, including a massive Canada vs. USA showdown and why Canada might be looking unstoppable right now. With hockey at an elite level across the tournament, they debate why the USA hasn’t impressed in what looked like an easy group. They also update…
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Episode 22: Tampa Runs the League (Again)
The boys break down the wild Gavin McKenna situation, from felony charges being laid on February 4th to everything being dropped two days later — including the full context behind what actually happened. From there, it’s trade season chaos with Panarin heading to LA, incentive-heavy conditions…
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Episode 21: Game of the Year (Stadium Series)
The boys run another watch-along episode as the NHL goes absolutely nuclear in January — 31 hat tricks in 31 days from Jan 22 to Jan 30. The league is buzzing. They break down the Oilers winning three straight, including a wild comeback against the Sharks, and debate whether Edmonton actually...
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Episode 20: Sharks Winning the Cup?!?
The boys jump straight into Responding to Hot Takes, reacting to some wild ones — including the Sharks winning the Cup, playoff concerns around Ingram and Jarry’s save percentages, and rumours of Evander Kane being moved to Colorado or Dallas. Trade talk heats up with a deep dive into Rasmus...
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Episode 19: 90 Day Check-in
The boys open with an update on Leon Draisaitl, who’s away attending to family in Germany and expected back next week. From there, it’s a fan-based segment and a deep dive into sleeper fantasy picks you should be targeting right now — from underrated defensemen like Zadorov and Lauzon, to forward...
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Episode 18: Dougie? Gone
Trade buzz takes over as the boys break down the Dougie Hamilton situation, exploring what a deal could look like for Carolina, Buffalo, San Jose, or even Toronto. From there, it’s a full Oilers update as Edmonton’s special teams dominate — a league-best 33.9% power play and a steady penalty kill…
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Episode 17: International Hockey Week
The boys continue their Olympic coverage with a breakdown of the remaining rosters from USA, Finland, and Sweden, reacting to strengths, surprises, and medal potential. They also preview the World Juniors semifinals, highlighting key matchups and players to watch. The episode rounds out with an...
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Episode 16: New Year's Eve Special - Olympic Rosters
The boys ring in New Year’s Eve with a full breakdown of the Olympic hockey rosters, reacting to Team Canada, USA, Finland, Sweden, Czechia, and Germany. They debate roster strengths, surprise omissions, medal favorites, and which nations are being slept on heading into the tournament.
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Episode 15: From Injuries to Knockouts
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....
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Episode 14: Have no Fear, Jarry is Here
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?
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Episode 13: NHL Wrapped
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...
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Episode 12: Do the Oilers Survive This? (Watch-Along vs. Kraken)
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.
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Episode 11: Do the leafs really need Matthews?
PWHL Opening Night OT thriller, Leafs without Matthews, the Rantanen–Romanov hit, Olympic roster chaos, and Alex Ovechkin’s monster week. Guentzel gets HM.
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Episode 10: Tims Packs Pulled, Espresso Spilled, Oilers Thrilled
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).
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Episode 9: Celebrate Celebrini (and worry about McDrai)
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.
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Episode 8: Jack Micheals Jinxed Us
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.
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2 Canadian boys, Ilyas and Eshan Kherani, dive headfirst into the relevant and completely irrelevant ins and outs of the NHL. From heated debates about star players and game-changing trades to pointless arguments over which jersey looks best or which mascot could win in a fight, nothing is off limits.But it’s not just hockey — the boys also wander off the ice to break down the latest in pop culture. Whether it’s movies, music, viral moments, or celebrity drama, they bring the same mix of chaotic humor, hot takes, and brotherly banter.
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