

CHGO Chicago Blackhawks Podcast
ALLCITY Network, CHGO Sports
The CHGO Blackhawks Podcast is your daily home for Chicago Blackhawks hockey. Hosted by Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi, the show delivers credentialed reporting, expert analysis, player interviews, and live postgame reactions from practices, games, and inside the United Center. Follow Connor Bedard, Lukas Reichel, and the next wave of Hawks stars as they build toward a new championship era. No outlet covers the Blackhawks with more passion and access than CHGO Sports. Join the ride with CHGO Blackhawks—the No. 1 Chicago Blackhawks podcast in the world.
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Oct 22, 2020 • 1h 5min
Stan Bowman joins the Madhouse Podcast (10.22.2020)
Blackhawks Vice President and General Manager Stan Bowman joined the podcast to discuss the future of the franchise, the team's recent decision to move on from Corey Crawford and Brandon Saad, and why he believes Jeremy Colliton is the right coach to lead the Blackhawks forward. Jay Zawaski's new Blackhawks book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Blackhawk," out November 10th, but you can purchase a pre-release autographed copy today! Just visit madhousepod.com/book to order. For the standard edition, visit http://www.triumphbooks.com/Big50Blackhawks.Merch: Madhousepodmerch.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod
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Oct 21, 2020 • 1h 1min
The Blackhawks are 'rebuilding.' What does it mean, and are they for real? (10.20.2020)
Tuesday was a huge news day for the Chicago Blackhawks. The franchise, for the first time maybe in the history of the organization, was open and transparent in their current and future plans. James Neveau and Jay Zawaski react to the news, dissect some of Stan Bowman's comments and share their thoughts on the team's direction on this episode of the Madhouse Chicago Hockey Podcast. Jay Zawaski's new Blackhawks book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Blackhawk," out November 10th, but you can purchase a pre-release autographed copy today! Just visit madhousepod.com/book to order. For the standard edition, visit http://www.triumphbooks.com/Big50Blackhawks.Merch: Madhousepodmerch.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod
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Oct 12, 2020 • 1h 1min
Trying to make sense of the Blackhawks recent moves
Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that the Blackhawks let Corey Crawford walk away, then traded Brandon Saad for zero future pieces. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau try to make sense of it all and draw a map to the Blackhawks competing again. Later, they discuss the Blackhawks core venting their frustrations at the recent moves. Jay Zawaski's new Blackhawks book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Blackhawk," out November 10th, but you can purchase a pre-release autographed copy today! Just visit bit.ly/zawaskibook to order. For the standard edition, visit http://www.triumphbooks.com/Big50Blackhawks.Sponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod
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Oct 8, 2020 • 17min
BREAKING: Crawford not returing to Blackhawks
Corey Crawford is no longer a Chicago Blackhawks. The two-time Stanley Cup Champion will explore free agency, which begins on Friday. Jay Zawaski reacts to the news and looks ahead to what this could mean for the franchise going forward. Jay Zawaski's new Blackhawks book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Blackhawk," out November 10th, but you can purchase a pre-release autographed copy today! Just visit bit.ly/zawaskibook to order. For the standard edition, visit http://www.triumphbooks.com/Big50Blackhawks.Sponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod
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Oct 7, 2020 • 30min
Blackhawks select Lukas Reichel 17th overall, continue to shop for goalies (10.06.2020)
With the 17th overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, the Blackhawks selected winger Lukas Reichel from the German DEL. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau react to the pick, share Ryan Wagman of McKeen's Hockey's scouting report, and project when and where Reichel might project. Later, they discuss the Blackhawks failed attempt to bring in Penguins goalie Matt Murray and take a closer look at the team's cap realities. Jay Zawaski's new Blackhawks book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Blackhawk," out November 10th, but you can purchase a pre-release autographed copy today! Just visit bit.ly/zawaskibook to order. For the standard edition, visit http://www.triumphbooks.com/Big50Blackhawks.Sponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod
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Oct 4, 2020 • 26min
Blackhawks trade Maatta to Kings and the latest on Corey Crawford (10.04.2020)
Sunday afternoon, the Blackhawks shipped defenseman Olli Maatta to the LA Kings in exchange for forward Brad Morrison, and more importantly, significant cap space. Is this cap relief enough to sign Kubalik, Crawford and Strome? Jay Zawaski and James Neveau discuss in this episode of the Madhouse Chicago Hockey Podcast. Jay Zawaski's new Blackhawks book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Blackhawk," out November 10th, but you can purchase a pre-release autographed copy today! Just visit bit.ly/zawaskibook to order. For the standard edition, visit http://www.triumphbooks.com/Big50Blackhawks.Sponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
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Oct 2, 2020 • 40min
NHL Draft preview with Ryan Wagman of McKeen's Hockey (10.02.2020)
The Blackhawks hold the 17th overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. Who will be available? Do they have the pieces to trade up for a goalie? We answer all those questions and more with our special Draft Preview episode, featuring Ryan Wagman. lead prospect writer at McKeen's Hockey.Jay Zawaski's new Blackhawks book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Blackhawk," out November 10th, but you can purchase a pre-release autographed copy today! Just visit bit.ly/zawaskibook to order. For the standard edition, visit http://www.triumphbooks.com/Big50Blackhawks.Sponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
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Sep 29, 2020 • 44min
Blackhawks trade for Pirri, shining light on lack of plan (09.28.2020)
In this episode of the Madhouse Chicago Hockey Podcast, James Neveau and Jay Zawaski react to the Blackhawks trading for yet another re-hash...this time Brandon Pirri. As the guys talk it out, they reach the stark realization that the Blackhawks, as an organization, lack a clear plan. Preorder Jay Zawaski's new Blackhawks book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Blackhawk," out November 10th: http://www.triumphbooks.com/Big50BlackhawksSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
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Sep 18, 2020 • 42min
Crawford unhappy with Blackhawks offer, Stanley Cup Final Preview (09.18.2020)
On this edition of the Madhouse Chicago Hockey Podcast, Jay Zawaski and James Neveau update the ongoing negotiations between Corey Crawford and the Blackhawks. Later, the preview the Cup Final between Dallas and Tampa Bay. Preorder Jay Zawaski's new Blackhawks book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Blackhawk," out November 10th: http://www.triumphbooks.com/Big50BlackhawksSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
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Sep 10, 2020 • 41min
Blackhawks offer Crawford a contract, Versteeg shares some stories (09.10.2020)
The Blackhawks have submitted an offer to Corey Crawford. Was it fair? Was it enough? Will he ultimately remain with the Blackhawks? Jay Zawaski and James Neveau give their takes. Later, they discuss some of the players the Blackhawks have loaned to European teams and share some audio of Kris Versteeg on the Spittin' Chiclets Podcast. Preorder Jay Zawaski's new Blackhawks book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Blackhawk," out November 10th: http://www.triumphbooks.com/Big50BlackhawksSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
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