The boys talk about the Blackhawks new head coaching search. Mitch Marner is getting it from the Toronto fans. He's be a good partner for Bedard. Stanley cup playoffs predictions. A little Blackhawk prospect talk. Thank you for listening!
Mike accidentally said that David Carle has complete control in Dallas. He meant to Say Denver. First Round Playoff Coverage. Shocker of the first round was the Lightning losing to Florida 4 games to 1. We thought it would have been a closer series. Kings can’t seem to get by Edmonton and they were up 2 games to 0. Blackhawks talk. Second round predictions. Thank you for listening!
End of season Blackhawk talk. Offense and Defense. Prospects and how they stepped up. Playoff Bracketts breakdown and our picks. Thank you for listening!
Blackhawks win against Penguins Ilya Mikheyev has been on the verge of breaking out. He hit 20 goals last week. Playing on a bad Blackhawks team he's scoring on the PK too. Penguins and Boston have to figure out how to get their teams back on track. Might be time for both to blow it up. Ovi breaks Gretzky's regular season goal record. Thank you for listening!
Today, Matt and Mike tackle a few different topics of who is going to be the next captain, and what direction is the Blackhawks heading in as a business. For both of us, we don't think Connor Bedard is ready to be a captain. Nothing against this kid but we think it should be someone else. Blackhawks Owner Danny Wirtz was ranked negatively in ownership ratings. We think its the people around him that are dragging this organization down and not him personally. Jaime Faulkner has done no favors for...
Today is our 250th Episode! We go over the Blackhawks defense and how Korchinski fits in. A lot of changes coming up for the team. We compare how the Blackhawks have rebuilt and compare to how the Devils rebuilt their team over the last 5 years. We also have some hockey news and a lot of hockey talk.
Today Mike and Matt go over the Seth Jones trade for Spencer knight and other free agent ideas.
USA loses to Canada. Reichel benched a period and a half. Culture change needed. Trade deadline incoming. Donato and Mrazek being our top trade pieces. Could Rantanen be traded again. Questions from listeners. Thank you for listening.
Matt and Mike review the 4 nations tournament and the incredible US vs Canada Matchup. Tkachuks showed up and showed out! Canada looks frustrated. US defense is blocking a lot of shots. Mcdavid scores one goal and Nate Dogg a non factor.
Mike and Matt go over the Blackhawks recent play. Bedard had a nice shot from an impossible angle. Hawks have had some improvement but they are still losing games. Moving on from Taylor Hall opened up a spot for Landon Slaggert and he's played well. Salary cap is going up drastically over the next 2 years and it could be a problem for Blackhawks signing free agents. Thank you for listening! Here is from this episode's sponsor, Draft Kings! Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code CHIT...
Blackhawks vs Goldenknights Bertuzzi scoring Frank Nazar at home on the top line. Davidson taking calls on Jones. Mcdavid has hearing for crosscheck. Should Crhis Osgood be in the Hall of fame? Thank you for listening. Follow us on X and let us know if you want us to cover something.
Mike and Matt go over the last few games. Blackhawks have been up and down. Bedard has been getting into a grove and Bertuzzi has been capitalizing. Nolan Allan has been producing and playing solid defensively. Consistently being inconsistent has been this team motto but they are competing. Thank you for listening. From this episodes sponsor Draft Kings Sportsbook: Make everyday game day with DraftKings Sportsbook. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code CHITOMAHAWK. That’s code CHIT...
Blackhawks had a bad experience at the winter classic, getting blown out. Jonathan Toews made a statement about his healing journey and Mike and Matt go over it. Bertuzzi seems to be getting some chemistry with Bedard. NHL News. Make everyday game day with DraftKings Sportsbook. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code CHITOMAHAWK. That’s code CHITOMAHAWK for new customers to get $200 in bonus bets instantly, when you bet just five bucks. DraftKings - The Crown Is Yours. Gambling prob...
Blackhawks drop their last 3. Seth Jones returns but has looked slow. Chemistry seems to come and go. Auston Matthews seems to be dealing with a lingering injuries. Ovi is back. Vintage Blackhawks talk. Thank you for listening!
Response to troll and thank you to our fans. Blackhawks last 3 games. Team seems to be coming around the corner. Youth development has been noticeable. NYR looks like they might be breaking it down. Tampa Bay has been a force. NHL News Thank you for listening!
Richardson was fired. Sorenson takes over, coming from Rockford. Sorenson taking over could be good for the young players from Rockford. He is familiar with them and knows where they can fit in. Shesterkin got a new contract. 8yr 92 Million. Team USA Roster. Thank you for listening!
Bedard finally breaks through and scores. He had a few chances in the Dallas game and vs Minessota. Blackhawks are playing better as a team. Looks like they are getting settled into the season. Because of Bedards slump there are rumors he will be left off of the 4 nations squad. Central Division talk. Nashville has been the biggest surprise. Colorado goaltending. More NHL news. Thank you for listening!
The 4th line has the best chemistry on the team right now. Bedard seems lost and is doing everything he can to create offense. Coaching is failing him by not getting him any help. Bertuzzi and Turbo need to start producing some offense. Blackhawks continue trend of beating better teams and losing to bad teams. Defense is playing good and its keeping the team in games. Mrazek has been standing on his head. NHL News Thank you for listening....
Mike goes over the CHSN debacle in detail and explains everything from streaming options to why its priced the way it is. Richardson isn't giving the team opportunities to form chemistry. Seth Jones to IR. McDavid hit 1K points. NHL talk. Thank you for listening!
•Team Performance: The Blackhawks have been inconsistent, winning against some teams but losing to others. •Offensive Issues: Their power play has been poor, and zone entry seems to be a problem. •Strategic Decision: The question is whether the team should be buyers (acquiring players) or sellers (trading players) at this point. NHL News. Podcast Partners: Draft Kings. Use code chicagotomahawk. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler or visit w w w sot 1 800 gambler dot net. In New York, call 877-8...
Bedard is playing well. Starting to score. Reichel has 3 points in 5 games. Playing better. Jones needs to move the puck around more. Nolan Allen looks like he belongs in the NHL. Playing responsibly and noticeable in a good way. Talk of reverse hits. Podcast Partners: Use our code chicagotomahawk at Draft Kings! Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler or visit w w w sot 1 800 gambler dot net. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gamb...
Blackhawks have been moving the lines around and they are starting to settle down. Foligno finds himself on the first line and he's making the most of it. Bertuzzi has been up and down and looking to see where he fits in. Kurashev finds himself on the second line because Bedard and Turbo have had great chemistry together. Hopefully, Kurashev can continue where he left off last year. Reichel with limited ice time has gotten 2 assists and playing well his first 2 games. Hopefully he keeps it up an...
Blackhawks looking to find their rhythm. Bedard picking up where he left off. Turbo has chemistry with Bedard. Reichel needs to play. Shesterkin turns down big extension. The case for Alexander Mogilny to make the Hall of Fame compared to Pavel Datsyuk. Check our latest article on tempering our expectations for this season. It's a 5 min read. Click Here to read it. Thank you for listening to our podcast! Follow us on X and reach out to us. We like to talk to listeners and hockey fans. Use our co...
Preseason is finally over! Blackhawks won their only preseason game Saturday night. They had all of their main prospects up and they all played well. This squad is going to be incredible in Rockford. Matt and Mike are convinced it's time to let the young guys in Rockford play as much as possible. Blackhawks still haven't worked out distributions with Xfinity and major streaming services yet. Jeremy Swayman signed his extension for 8.25 for 8yrs. Here is our article that we wrote on Lukas Reichel...
Today we go over the first 2 camp cuts that the Blackhawks made. Colton Dach had mentioned previously that he felt he was good enough to stay, but he will probably get top-line minutes in Rockford. Most notably, Nolan Allan and Frank Nazar have not been sent down yet. Matt and Mike are both excited to see if Nolan Allen can make the opening night roster. AJ Spellacy is making a splash and making the most of his time up. Swayman is looking to make bif money and has Boston in a tight spot. Metro D...
Nick Foligno getting named the new captain gives the Blackhawks an identity, and was an excellent choice. He's already been the defacto captain and its a great honor that they made it official. Bedard has been following Folignos example by reaching out to our most recent draft picks and checking in on them. Has Connor Murphy developed into the best version of him as a player? Atlantic Division Breakdown. Jeremy Swayman not signed. Podcast Sponsor DraftKings Score big with DraftKings Sportsbook -...
Frank Nazar playing well and predicted by Matt to Make the team. Artom hit in the foot with a puck and is out. Pacific Divsion analysis. How long is Edmonton's window. Barstool vs Berstein is hilarious. From our Sponsor DraftKings: Score big with DraftKings Sportsbook - the number ONE place to bet touchdowns . Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code CHITOMAHAWK. That’s code CHITOMAHAWK for new customers to get $250 in bonus bets when you bet just five bucks AND get one month of NFL+ ...
We're back to podcasting on a weekly basis. We took some time off this summer and it was great. Today we talk about Korchinski possibly going to the AHL to start the season. Neither of us are happy about it. Matthews got the C in Toronto. He seems like the natural pick and the guy to lead the team forward. Tavares was a good leader but he's at the end of his career and was supportive. Contract Possabilites for Bedard. The tragic passing of Johnny Hockey. Podcast is sponsored by Draft Kings. Use ...
Welcome back to another episode! Today Mike and Matt, who are huge fans of Jeremy Roenick, go over him finally getting the call to go into the hall of fame. 1. Introduction • Brief overview of Jeremy Roenick’s career and significance in the hockey world. • Announcing his retirement and discussing its impact on fans and the sport. 2. Career Highlights • Discussing the early years: Drafted 8th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in 1988. • Notable achievements: • 9-time NHL All-Star. • Scored over 5...
Congratulations to Jeremy Roenick on making it to the Hall of Fame! Way overdue! Congratulations to the Florida Panthers for winning the Stanley Cup! Blackhawks made a splash at free agency. Not that they signed the biggest free agents but that they seem to have built some depth around Bedard. One of the players we're really excited about is Tyler Bertuzzi. He can play first line minutes and play down the lines as well. He's a blood and guts player and can help push the rebuild further. One ques...
