

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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Feb 8, 2025 • 55min
Ryan Donato, Chicago Blackhawks smash Predators | CHGO Blackhawks Podcast
The Blackhawks stop a three-game skid with a blowout 6-1 win over the Nashville Predators at the United Center. Join Jay Zawaski, Greg Boysen and Mario Tirabassi to celebrate and break down this huge win!

Feb 6, 2025 • 58min
Is the national media’s criticism of Blackhawks’ star Connor Bedard fair? | CHGO Blackhawks Podcast
Connor Bedard’s play has been under the national microscope over the last week. Is the criticism warranted, and how does it affect Bedard mentally. We’ll hear from Anders Sorensen and Bedard himself on this very topic, today on CHGO Blackhawks. An ALLCITY Network Production

Feb 6, 2025 • 60min
Connor Bedard, Chicago Blackhawks fall 4-3 in OT to Oilers | CHGO Blackhawks Postgame Podcast
The Chicago Blackhawks played a solid 61 minutes, but Zach Hyman scored the OT winner as the Edmonton Oilers skated away with a 4-3 win. The Hawks got goals from Lukas Reichel, Ryan Donato and Alec Martinez in the loss. Join Greg Boysen, Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi for the CHGO Blackhawks Postgame Show.

Feb 4, 2025 • 1h 1min
Mailbag Tuesday: Can Artyom Levshunov become an elite NHL defenseman? | CHGO Blackhawks Podcast
It’s a mailbag Tuesday edition of the show! Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi answer your Blackhawks questions about the prospect system, upcoming NHL trade deadline, and the future of 2024 No. 2 pick Artyom Levshunov.

Feb 1, 2025 • 1h 1min
Landon Slaggert scores early but Blackhawks lose 5-1 vs. Panthers | CHGO Blackhawks POSTGAME Podcast
Despite Landon Slaggert's goal seven seconds into the game, the Chicago Blackhawks were dominated 5-1 by the Panthers Saturday afternoon in Florida. Petr Mrázek stopped 39/44 for Chicago in the loss. Join Mario Tirabassi and Jay Zawaski as they break down the loss on the CHGO Blackhawks Postgame Show.

Jan 31, 2025 • 60min
Connor Bedard scores but Blackhawks lose 3-2 to Hurricanes | CHGO Blackhawks POSTGAME Podcast
The Chicago Blackhawks fall short against the short-handed Carolina Hurricanes in a 3-2 loss. Ilya Mikheyev and Connor Bedard score for the Blackhawks with Arvid Söderblom making 23 saves in the game. Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi break down the loss on the CHGO Blackhawks Postgame Show.

Jan 29, 2025 • 1h
Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic joins the show after win vs. Tampa Bay | CHGO Blackhawks Podcast
On this episode of CHGO Blackhawks, Mario Tirabassi and Jay Zawaski welcome Hawks defenseman Alex Vlasic to the show. Vlasic discusses Tuesday night’s big win in Tampa and the team’s recent point streak.

Jan 29, 2025 • 60min
Arvid Söderblom outstanding as Blackhawks harness Lightning | CHGO Blackhawks POSTGAME Podcast
The Blackhawks started their three-game road trip in style with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lighting. Chicago got goals from Connor Bedard, Landon Slaggert, Ryan Donato and Teuvo Teräväinen in the win, while Arvid Söderblom stopped 34 of 35 Tampa shots. Join Mario Tirabassi and Jay Zawaski for the CHGO Blackhawks Postgame Show.

Jan 27, 2025 • 1h 1min
Kyle Davidson talks trade deadline, free agency, Connor Bedard development | CHGO Blackhawks Podcast
Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson met the media on Monday for his mid-season press conference. Among the topics were Connor Bedard's development, his plans for the offseason and much more. Join Mario Tirabassi and Jay Zawaski as they share and react to Davidson's comments.

Jan 27, 2025 • 1h 4min
Chicago Blackhawks comeback bid falls short vs Minnesota Wild | CHGO Blackhawks POSTGAME Podcast
After two of their worst periods of the season, the Blackhawks woke up for the third period, but it was too little, too late, as they fell 4-2 to the Minnesota Wild, ending their four-game point streak. The Hawks got goals from Seth Jones and Frank Nazar in the loss. Join Jay Zawaski, Greg Boysen and Mario Tirabassi for the CHGO Blackhawks Postgame Show.