Halford & Brough in the Morning HalBro Debate Which Team To Adopt For The NHL Playoffs
Mar 23, 2026
Jack Michaels, play-by-play voice for the Edmonton Oilers and longtime commentator, joins to discuss Edmonton's recent drama, injuries and playoff outlook. Conversation hits the Oilers' rollercoaster season. They cover coach Kris Knoblauch's steady approach. Talk includes Leon Draisaitl's recovery and how goaltending has shaped the team's path in the Western Conference.
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Pick An Underdog To Avoid Cup Regret
- Adopting an NHL playoff team is safest when you pick an underdog with low championship odds.
- Mike Halford and Jason Brough prefer teams like Buffalo, Columbus, or Montreal because they enjoy rooting for plucky teams without Cup risk.
Adopting The Bruins Backfired Once
- Jason Brough shared his past experience adopting a contender and regretting it after they won the Cup.
- He described adopting the Bruins in 2011 while on late night radio, not realizing they'd soon become champions.
Columbus Is A Safe Hard Luck Pick
- Columbus presents a sympathetic adopt option because of its hard-luck history and recent hot streak.
- Halford notes Rick Bowness' midseason arrival and players like Zach Werenski and Connor Garland make them lovable yet unlikely champions.