After exhilarating qualifying and first rounds, only eight teams remain in the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs. Brandon, Mat, and Josh break down what went wrong for the teams that said goodbye this past week, as well as offering insight into what the eight teams still around have done to maintain success.

The boys break down the big draft lottery news with special guest Gabe Foley (@NHLFoley), an editor at Last Word on Hockey and writer for St. Louis Game Time. They review the matchups of the NHL's First Round and how they've played out so far as well.

In Episode 4 of the Throwing Haymakers Podcast, the boys interview former player and coach Arron Alphonso, offering his take on the current state of the game. They also break down the impact of the scary Jake Muzzin injury, why the Boston Bruins have come out flat, and the Carolina Hurricanes' domination over the New York Rangers.

On the third episode of the Throwing Haymakers podcast, the guys react to the untimely departure of John Chayka from the Arizona Coyotes. They also react to the viewing experience of the exhibition games, and discuss the merits of Quinton Byfield and Tim Stutzle as well as other prospects.

For Episode 2, Brandon, Josh, and Mat break down how the Western Conference play-in teams stack up against each other. They also react to the much-anticipated name and jersey reveal of the NHL Seattle franchise.

In the debut episode of the Throwing Haymakers podcast, Mat, Brandon, and Josh offer their predictions for the Eastern Conference Qualifying Round Series. They also give their insight into the potential outcome of the Eastern Round Robins, as well as discuss the award nominees for the Calder and Jack Adams trophies.