CHGO Chicago Blackhawks Podcast

Ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft and opening of Free Agency on July 1, Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi lay out their expectations for the Blackhawks this season. How much impact will Jeff Blashill have in year one? Can the Blackhawks climb the NHL standings? What is reasonable to expect from the veterans and young players alike? That and more on this episode of the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast.

Big news for Blackhawks fans! The Chicago Sports Network is officially launching on Comcast this Friday, bringing expanded access to Blackhawks games and exclusive local coverage. On today’s CHGO Blackhawks Podcast, we break down what this means for fans hoping to watch Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar shine, and how Kyle Davidson’s vision is starting to take shape on and off the ice. Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of Blackhawks broadcasts and what it means for the next era of hockey in Chicago.

It’s finally Stanley Cup Final time! It’s a rematch from last year’s Cup Final between the defending champion Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. Can the Panthers repeat as Champions to keep the Stanley Cup in the Sunshine State again, or will Connor McDavid and the Oilers finally bring the Cup back to Canada after 32 years? Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi give their predictions and more on this episode of the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast!

The CHGO Blackhawks crew are joined by hockey prospect expert and probability master Byron Bader! How probable is it that the Blackhawks young core will produce high-quality NHL stars? Plus, Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi dive into the remaining mailbag questions from Diehards...including, how exactly do offer sheets work? All that and MORE on the newest episode of the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast.

There’s a lot of focus on the NHL Draft and unrestricted free agency this summer, but the Chicago Blackhawks have some in-house to do’s before opening the 2025-26 season. Who will they bring back and who will they let walk in free agency? Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi answer that plus, could the Blackhawks trade up in the draft and can Michael Peca guide the next Blackhawks player to a Selke Award? All that and MORE on a Mailbag Monday episode of the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast.

Could Caleb Desnoyers be the ideal pick for the Chicago Blackhawks at No. 3 in the 2024 NHL Draft? The CHGO Blackhawks crew breaks down Desnoyers’ skill set, upside, and how he fits into the Hawks’ rebuild alongside stars like Connor Bedard. With elite hockey IQ and two-way potential, is he the right choice over other top prospects? We dive into the possibilities and what it means for the future of the franchise. 

The Stanley Cup Final is set, as the Oilers and Panthers will battle for the Cup for the second consecutive year. We’ll preview the series, and get some insight on Jeff Blashill’s systems with former NHL video coach Steve Peters, today on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast.

It is Mailbag Thursday! The Chicago Blackhawks are heading into a pivotal NHL free agency period — what moves should they make to accelerate the rebuild? The CHGO Blackhawks crew breaks down potential free agent targets, key roster needs, and how Chicago can add veteran depth around Connor Bedard. With cap space to spend and big decisions looming, every signing matters. Tune in for expert insight and offseason analysis on the Blackhawks’ free agency game plan.

Today on CHGO Blackhawks, we sit down with new head coach Jeff Blashill for an in-depth conversation. Blashill shares why he believes Chicago is the right fit, his philosophy on accountability, and the key lessons he's bringing from his experiences in Detroit and Tampa Bay.

New Chicago Blackhawks Head Coach Jeff Blashill and GM Kyle Davidson met the media today to formally introduce Blashill as the next bench boss in Chicago. Jay Zawaski, Mario Tirabassi, and Greg Boysen break down what was said at the press conference and what to expect as the organization moves into the Jeff Blashill era on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast.