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What Chaos!

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Mostly hockey, a little bit of nonsense. What Chaos! is an ALLCITY Network NHL podcast hosted by hockey insiders and longtime friends Pete Blackburn (formerly Bally Sports, Fox Sports) and DJ Bean (formerly Boston Bruins reporter, NHL analyst). Featuring exclusive interviews with NHL insiders, prominent reporters, and current and former players, the show delivers expert analysis, humor, and entertaining conversations about the league’s biggest news, star players, and most intriguing storylines.
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Episodes

Ranking the BEST PLAYERS in the Stanley Cup Final

We're joined by NHL on TNT's Jackie Redmond to preview the Stanley Cup Final and give our lists for the 10 best players between the Oilers and Panthers in this series. We're also joined by PHNX Sports Steve Peters, who will be traveling between Edmonton and Florida for the series, to discuss his thoughts ahead of the SCF! Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Network! 0:00 Intro 1:00 Welcome to the Show! 9:45 Jackie Redmo...

Jun 05, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 128

Connor McDavid HARASSED ahead of Stanley Cup Final

A video of Connor McDavid being harassed by fans in Edmonton went viral, raising a number of questions. Plus, 98.5 The Sports Hub's Mike Felger joins the show to discuss his thoughts on the NHL Playoffs and the upcoming Panthers-Oilers Cup Final. Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Network! 0:00 Intro 1:00 Welcome to What Chaos 5:00 Life without hockey 18:30 Mike Felger joins the show! 36:30 McDavid harassed 37:55 Pavel...

Jun 04, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 127

The Oilers will meet the Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final

After a Game 6 win, the Edmonton Oilers clinched their spot in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers, We're joined by Oilers color commentator Bob Stauffer for his reaction to the Oilers winning the West and what he expects for Edmonton in the SCF! Plus, we got a potential leak of NHL Utah's branding! Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Network! 0:00 Intro 1:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 7:30 How did the Oilers...

Jun 03, 20241 hr 28 minEp. 126

Panthers now ONE WIN AWAY from Stanley Cup Final

Another strong performance from the Florida Panthers in Game 5 put them one win away from reaching the Stanley Cup Final and put the New York Rangers on the brink of elimination. We're joined by PHNX Sports' Steve Peters to break down that game and preview tonight's Stars-Oilers Game 5. Plus, it's Friday which means another edition of Bauer Rankings! Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Network! 0:00 Intro 0:45 Welcome t...

May 31, 20241 hr 44 minEp. 125

Oilers COMEBACK from early deficit to beat Stars, even series

After going down 2-0 early in the game, the Edmonton Oilers scored 5 unanswered goals against the Dallas Stars to win Game 4 and even the series at 2-2. We discuss that WILD game and preview tonight's Rangers-Panthers Game 5. Plus, PWHL won the inaugural Walter Cup last night in 5 games over PWHL Boston! Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Network! 0:00 Intro 0:45 Welcome to What Chaos! 9:25 Oilers even series 35:30 Tyl...

May 30, 20241 hr 16 minEp. 124

Reinhart OT winner EVENS series with Rangers

Sam Reinhart's overtime power play goal in Game 4 evened the series between the Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers! Plus, we discuss Stars-Oilers Game 4 and the Stanley Pups Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Network! 0:00 Intro 0:45 Welcome to What Chaos! 15:26 Panthers win Game 4 21:15 Mika Zibanejad has been bad 59:25 Slate Grade JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2 Follow us on Twitter: https://tw...

May 29, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 123

Robertson hat trick helps Stars STUN Oilers in Game 3 comeback

After the Edmonton Oilers jumped out to a dominant 2-0 lead, Jason Robertson had his best game of the playoffs with a hat trick that led the stars to a 5-3 win. Do the Stars simply have too much talent for the Oilers? We're joined by Sara Civian to discuss that and to preview tonight's Rangers-Panthers Game 4. Plus, Dan Byslma is back behind an NHL bench with the Seattle Kraken! Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Netwo...

May 28, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 122

Wennberg OT-winner pushes Rangers to WILD Game 3 win

Alex Wennberg was the overtime hero for the New York Rangers, giving NY a 2-1 series lead after a crazy game that saw the Panthers dominate everywhere but the goal column and the Rangers blow a 2-goal lead in regulation. We discuss that game and what it means for the rest of the series and we preview tonight's Dallas Stars-Edmonton Oilers Game 3. Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Network! 0:00 Intro 0:45 Welcome to Wh...

May 27, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 121

McDavid redeems himself with DOUBLE OT WINNER over Stars

The Edmonton Oilers jumped out to a 1-0 series lead over the Dallas Stars both thanks to and in spite of Connor McDavid. We're joined by Edmonton Oilers TV host Gene Principe for his thoughts on a wild Game 1. We're also joined by former NHL video coach Steve Peters of PHNX Sports to discuss what he's seen through the from the first games of the Conference Finals. Plus, it's Friday so that means Bauer Rankings! Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chao...

May 24, 20241 hr 28 minEp. 120

Panthers POUNCE on Rangers to take 1-0 series lead

The Florida Panthers took a 1-0 series lead over the New York Rangers thanks in part to an Alex Lafreniere own-goal. We're joined by What Chaos! insider and Rangers fan Jonny Lazarus for his thoughts after Game 1! Plus, we preview Game 1 of Stars-Oilers and discuss the latest in the NHL coaching carousel. Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Network! 0:00 Intro 0:45 Welcome to What Chaos! 8:10 Jonny Lazarus joins! 48:45 ...

May 23, 20241 hr 16 minEp. 119

Why each team in the Conference Finals can WIN the Stanley Cup

Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers. New York Rangers vs. Florida Panthers. We've finally reached the NHL Conference Finals, and we break down why each team has a shot to go all the way and win the Cup. We're joined by ESPN's John Buccigross for his thoughts on the two Conference Finals. Plus, we discuss who the best players remaining in the playoffs are. Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Network! 4:15 Slate Grade 5:41 P...

May 22, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 118

Oilers SURVIVE Canucks, advance to Conference Final

The Edmonton Oilers survived a late push from the Vancouver Canucks in Game 7 to win the series and advance to the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Stars. We recap that game and preview both conference finals now that all 4 teams are set. Plus, what team winning the cup would be most chaotic? Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Network! 0:00 Intro 0:45 Welcome to What Chaos! 6:00 Oilers advance 36:18 Confere...

May 21, 20241 hr 16 minEp. 117

Canucks, Oilers set for MASSIVE Game 7

After forcing a game 7 over the weekend, Edmonton heads to Vancouver for arguably the biggest game of the playoffs this year. We're joined by Tony Brar of Oilers TV and Wyatt Arndt of Canucks Army to get their perspective on each team headed in to the winner-take-all game. Plus, we lay to rest the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche who were eliminated over the weekend. Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Network! 0:00...

May 20, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 116

Rangers ELIMINATE Hurricanes, advance to Conference Finals

The New York Rangers became the first team to secure a spot in the Conference finals, beating the Carolina Hurricanes in 6 games. We're joined by former NHL Video Coach, PHNX's Steve Peters to discuss that and the rest of the palyoffs, including the RVH conversation sweeping hockey. Plus, the Vancouver Canucks took a 3-2 series lead over the Edmonton Oilers, and we're be joined by Tyler Yaremchuk of OilersNation to discuss that series! Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on ano...

May 17, 20241 hr 31 minEp. 115

Avs force Game 6 with MASSIVE 3rd period versus Stars

Cale Makar scored twice for Colorado as the Avalanche offense comes alive to force a Game 6 against the Dallas Stars. Do they have hope in this series? Plus, the Rangers have a chance to finish off the series against the Hurricanes and we have Game 5 of Canucks-Oilers Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Network! 0:00 Intro 0:45 Welcome to What Chaos! 9:00 Avs are alive! 15:20 Livin' on a Prayer 40:50 Max Strus troll job...

May 16, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 114

Late-game HEROICS give Bruins, Oilers new life

Jeremy Swayman made some crucial saves in the final moments as the Bruins beat the Panthers 2-1 to push the series to a Game 6, and Evan Bouchard scored in the final minute for the Edmonton Oilers to tie their series with the Vancouver Canucks. We're joined by Thomas Drance, Canucks writer for The Athletic, to discuss the Oilers-Canucks series! Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Network! 0:00 Intro 0:45 Welcome to What...

May 15, 20241 hr 28 minEp. 113

Colorado Avalanche are FALLING APART, down 3-1 to Stars

After a strong start to the NHL playoffs, things have gotten bad for the Avs and fast, falling down 3-1 to the Dallas Stars. We're joined by DNVR's Meghan Angley to discuss everything happening in Colorado, from Valeri Nichushkin's suspension to the Avs poor play on the ice. Plus, we discuss the Edmonton Oilers turning to Calvin Pickard in net. Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Network! 0:00 Intro 0:45 Welcome to What...

May 14, 20241 hr 37 minEp. 112

Refs STEAL show as Panthers beat Bruins in Game 4

The Florida Panthers took a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Boston Bruins, but the story of the night was a number of questionable and seemingly one-sided calls that went in Florida's favor. Did Boston have a chance at winning the game (and series) robbed from them? We're joined Steve Goldstein, the Panthers TV PxP commentator to discuss Game 4 and the remainder of the series. Plus, Arturs Silovis continues to put the NHL on notice, registering 42 saves as the Vancouver Canucks took a 2-1 se...

May 13, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 111

Panarin OT winner puts Rangers on verge of SWEEPING Hurricanes

Artemi Panarin's overtime goal gave the New York Rangers a 3-0 series lead over the Carolina Hurricanes, putting NY one win away from a sweep and raising questions about what the future might hold for Rod Brind'Amour and the Canes. NHL on TNT and Spittin Chiclets' Paul Bissonnette joins to talk what he's seen from these playoffs so far. Plus, the Colorado Avalanche comeback attempt fell short, evening the series with the Dallas Stars, and we got reports of a 3-on-3 professional hockey league. Jo...

May 10, 20241 hr 27 minEp. 110

Bruins, Oilers HUMILIATED by Panthers, Canucks

All hell broke loose at the end of Florida Panthers-Boston Bruins, including David Pastrnak's fighting Matthew Tkachuk, as the Panthers destroyed the Bs. In the west, Stuart Skinner struggled and Leon Draisaitl dealt with an injury as the Edmonton Oilers blew a lead and dropped Game 1 to the Vancouver Canucks! Plus, the Maple Leafs fired Sheldon Keefe! Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Network! 0:00 Intro 0:45 Our mic...

May 09, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 109

Rangers, Avalanche secure MASSIVE OT wins

The New York Rangers and Colorado Avalanche both won their games in overtime, putting New York up 2-0 over Carolina, and Colorado up 1-0 over Dallas. We're joined by What Chaos! insider to discuss yesterday's 2OT win for the Rangers and much more! Plus, we preview tonight's Bruins-Panthers and Oilers-Canucks games. Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Network! 0:00 Intro 0:45 Welcome to What Chaos! 3:00 Jonny Lazarus joi...

May 08, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 108

Bruins dominate Panthers in DECISIVE Game 1 win

The Boston Bruins had a surprisingly strong start to the series, putting 5 goals up on the Florida Panthers to take a 1-0 series lead. Katie Nolan joins the show to discuss her feeling on the Bruins after the win. Plus, we look ahead to tonight's slate of games and the NHL Draft Lottery. Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Network! 0:00 Intro 0:45 Welcome to What Chaos! 8:55 Katie Nolan joins! 56:00 Slate Grade!' 1:09:2...

May 07, 20241 hr 37 minEp. 107

What to expect from second round of the NHL Playoffs

After two dramatic Game 7s that saw the Boston Bruins and Dallas Stars advance, round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is fully set. We discuss what we took away from the first round and what we think we'll see in the second round. Plus, we talk about what's next for the Maple Leafs after another early playoff exit, Game 1 of Rangers-Hurricanes, and preview Game 1 of Bruins-Panthers. Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Net...

May 06, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 106

Bruins on brink of complete COLLAPSE, pushed to Game 7 with Maple Leafs

The Boston Bruins have officially blown their 3-1 series lead over the Toronto Maple Leafs and will now play ANOTHER Game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. We react to Game 6, preview Game 7, and express all the feelings we've had about the series! Plus, John Feitelberg of Barstool Sports' KFC Radio and JD Bunkis, Host of Leafs Talk & the JD Bunkis Podcast, join the show! Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Network...

May 03, 20241 hr 31 minEp. 105

Edmonton Oilers DOMINATE LA Kings in 5-game series win

The Edmonton Oilers stars shined as they finished out the Los Angeles Kings in 5 games with a 4-3 win. We're joined by Oilers radio color commentator Bob Stauffer to discuss takeaways from the series and what we can expect from the Oilers going forward. Plus, we talk about the Stars coming back to take a 3-2 series lead over VGK and P.K. Subban weighs in on his "hammer." Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Network! JOIN...

May 02, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 104

Have the Maple Leafs flipped the script on the Boston Bruins?

The Toronto Maple Leafs kept their Stanley Cup hopes alive with an OT win over the Boston Bruins in game 6, giving many fans flashbacks to the three previous Bruins-Leafs series that went seven games. Has Toronto flipped the momentum in their favor? Plus, we are joined by Greg Wyshynski to discuss the NHL playoffs, yesterday's bombshell Arizona Coyotes story and much more! Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Network! 0:...

May 01, 20241 hr 29 minEp. 103

Have we seen Steven Stamkos' LAST GAME in Tampa Bay?

The Florida Panthers eliminated the Tampa Bay Lightning from the NHL Playoffs in 5 games, instantly raising the question of whether or not we've seen the last of pendind UFA Steven Stamkos in Tampa. We discuss that, the elimination game, and Jon Cooper's post game presser. Plus, we talk about the firing of the first head coach in Seattle Kraken history, Dave Hakstol. Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Network! 0:00 Int...

Apr 30, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 102

Are the Toronto Maple Leafs one loss away from blowing it up?

A disappointing game 4 for the Leafs, which included several of the Leafs' stars fighting with each other on the Toronto bench, has Auston Matthews and company on the brink of elimination against the Bruins. Can they come back, and if not, are we preparing for a tumultuous offseason in Toronto? Plus, Alex Ovechkin was held pointless in a playoff series for the first time in his career as the Caps were swept by the New York Rangers, and much more from a packed weekend of NHL Playoff hockey! Join ...

Apr 29, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 101

Lightning, Islanders on brink of being SWEPT from NHL Playoffs

Both the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders went down 3-0 in their respective series. Who has the best chance at making a comeback? We're joined by NHL on TNT host Liam McHugh to discuss the Isles, the TNT panel and much more. Plus, we've got more gamesmanship between the Bruins and Maple Leafs. Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Network! 0:00 Intro 0:45 Welcome to What Chaos! 6:30 Islanders are cooked 12:40 Li...

Apr 26, 20241 hr 41 minEp. 100

Reacting to Sheldon Keefe's FIERY comments on Brad Marchand

A chippy game 3 saw the Boston Bruins take a 2-1 series lead over the Toronto Maple Leafs and Sheldon Keefe had some thoughts on Brad Marchand;s performance after the game. We're joined by Katie Nolan to discuss the series and Marchy's antics. Plus, we discuss VGK taking a surprising 2-0 series lead over Dallas, potential names for new Utah hockey team. Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by the ALLCITY Network! 0:00 Intro 0:45 Welcom...

Apr 25, 20241 hr 46 minEp. 99
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