Brothers In The Box

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.