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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

The NHL regular season is ending in pandemonium

The Winnipeg Jets have clinched the President's Trophy, but it may have come at the cost of injuries to Nikolaj Ehlers and Dylan Samberg. We discuss the Jets and what else we know about the playoffs entering the final week of the regular season, including the Mattias Ekholm injury. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 7:57 What we know 20:58 Capitals cooked? 28:38 End regular season 37:45 Ekholm done for year? BUY OUR MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/what-chaos JOIN OUR DISCORD: https:...

Apr 14, 202553 minEp. 278

Connor McDavid, Kirill Kaprizov shine in returns from injury

The Edmonton Oilers and Minnesota Wild got much needed reinforcements with their biggest stars returning from injury and having big games. We discuss that and more from a wild night in the NHL, and are joined by TSN's Frank Corrado to discuss Ivan Demidov and all things Montreal Canadiens. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 5:30 Players score goals 14:35 Knies' future 30:45 Frank Corrado joins 54:00 Merch moment BUY OUR MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/what-chaos JOIN OUR DISCORD: ht...

Apr 10, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 277

Ivan Demidov has arrived to the NHL

Ivan Demidov signed his ELC with the Montreal Canadiens after being released from his KHL contract, finally bringing the best prospect outside of the NHL to the show. We discuss that and more prospects with Cam Robinson of EliteProspects. Plus, we discuss a historic collapse by the Dallas Stars, the potential returns of Kirill Kaprizov & Gabe Landeskog and much more. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 4:35 Stars Explode 15:30 Demidov signs with MTL 19:45 Cam Robinson joins 41:57 Pasta is good 51:29...

Apr 09, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 276

Can the Oilers or Panthers return to the Stanley Cup Final?

The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers have been struggling recently as they've dealt with injuries to their biggest stars, including Connor McDavid and Matthew Tkachuk. Are they in serious trouble or can they snap back to being Cup contenders when the NHL playoffs start? We're joined by Sportsnet's Justin Bourne and The Hockey News & The Hockey Show's David Dwork to discuss that and much more. Plus, Los Angeles Kings star Quinton Byfield scored the goal of the year, again. 0:00 Welcome to...

Apr 08, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 275

Alex Ovechkin is the NHL's all-time goals leader

Alex Ovechkin scored career goal 895 to pass Wayne Gretzky for the NHL's all-time goal record. We discuss the moment and all of the reactions that followed Ovi's historic goal. Plus, we discuss the struggling Florida Panthers and what we are watching for now that the playoff picture is falling into focus. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 4:35 Today on the show 26:02 Blues are hot! 46:00 Mason Lohrei Masters leader 48:19 Panthers struggling BUY OUR MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/w...

Apr 07, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 274

Alex Ovechkin is 3 goals away from Wayne Gretzky's record

Alex Ovechkin scored AGAIN and is now three goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record. Is he a lock to break the record this year? Plus, Jalen Chatfield bodyslammed someone in a fight, highlighting a chaotic Hurricanes-Capitals game. Plus, we provide updates on the Utah HC's Original Six puck collection. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 8:55 Chaos in Caps-Canes 17:43 Stankoven's 3rd Star 25:30 Ovi 3 away 32:25 Kochetkov IG antics 36:00 Utah HC puck lore 58:05 Slate Grade BUY OUR M...

Apr 03, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 273

The St. Louis Blues are hot at the perfect time

The St. Louis Blues have won 10 straight games as the NHL Playoffs near. We discuss how they got here after a midseason coaching change. Plus, New York Islanders coach Patrick Roy went IN on Anthony Duclair for a lack of effort and there is a new worst team in the Eastern Conference. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 5:25 Roy flames Duclair 15:33 Torts vs. York 22:05 Veggie 18 straight starts 40:32 Blues win 10 straight 52:52 New worst team in East BUY OUR MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/colle...

Apr 02, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 272

The Ryan Leonard era begins, Zach Hyman joins

Ryan Leonard is set to debut with Ovi and the Washington Capitals tonight, highlighting a wave of NCAA players who signed ELCs after their college careers. We discuss that, some jersey news for the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators and we are joined by Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman to discuss last year's Stanley Cup run and Leon Draisaitl's incredible season 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 14:41 Ryan Leonard signs 28:15 Zach Hyman joins 55:20 NHL TV deal 1:06 10 Jersey leaks! 1:16:20 Slate Grad...

Apr 01, 20251 hr 29 minEp. 271

Could Nikita Kucherov win the Hart Trophy?

Leon Draisaitl scored his 50th goal of the season in the Battle of Alberta against the Calgary Flames, further strengthening his case to win the Hart Trophy as the NHL's MVP. Meanwhile, Tampa Lightning Star Nikita Kucherov has turned it on and taken over as the NHL's points leader. We discuss that and another Eastern Conference wild card race that no on wants to win. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 3:36 Our Edmonton trip! 26:30 Kucherov is cooking 29:30 Michkov unlocked 30:20 Wildcard check-in 37:48...

Mar 31, 202541 minEp. 270

John Tortorella is OUT with the Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers and head coach John Tortorella have parted ways after some interesting comments from Torts the other night. We're joined by PHLY Flyers beat writer Charlie O'Connor to discuss where this leaves the Flyers. Plus, we discuss the latest in Jakob Chychrun antics, live from the Oilersnation studios in Edmonton! 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 10:45 Torts OUT 11:38 Charlie O'Connor joins 36:35 Oilers are dying 40:21 Today in Chychrun BUY OUR MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/...

Mar 27, 202559 minEp. 269

Who should be the favorite to win the Stanley Cup?

The Florida Panthers, Dallas Stars, Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers all have the best odds to win the Stanley Cup. Do any of those teams stand above the rest, and what does it say about the Winnipeg Jets? Former NHL video coach and host of 'Inside the Coaches' Room' Steve Peters joins to discuss that and much more. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 7:05 Zadorov clarifies on Sway 12:02 West wildcard 44:245 Torts is fed up BUY OUR MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/what-chaos JOI...

Mar 26, 202556 minEp. 268

Ovechkin is running out of time to break Gretzky's record this season

Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals have 12 games remaining with Ovi sitting 7 goals away from Wayne Gretzky's goal record. We discuss whether Ovechkin will rech the record and how we want him to do it. Plus, we discuss Jakub Chychrun's MASSIVE extension with the Caps, the McDavid & Draisaitl injuries and the controversial goalie interference call in Islanders-Blue Jackets. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 5:45 McDrai injury timelines 22:45 Chychrun gets PAID 37:42 Ovi's record chase 4...

Mar 25, 20251 hr 19 minEp. 267

The NHL robbed us of Swayman-Kuemper goalie fight

Jeremy Swayman and Darcy Keumper almost gave us our first NHL goalie fight in years but were thwarted by the referees. We discuss that, wild mascot behavior from the Utah Hockey Club and San Jose Sharks and more from a wild weekend in hockey. Plus, we're joined by ESPN's John Buccigross to preview the NCAA Men's Hockey tournament. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 5:45 Goalie fight robbery 10:10 Zadorov gets pissy 17:30 McDrai injuries 21:45 Jeff-issance 29:15 Blues Cup bound? 33:35 Bucci joins! 53:35...

Mar 24, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 266

NHL referee has assist of the year, LeBron James reps CBJ

Kelly Sutherland stole the show during Colorado Avalanche vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, diving in front of a puck and leading the game-winning goal. We discuss that, LeBron repping the Columbus Blue Jackets and are joined by ESPN's John Buccigross to discuss the state of #CawlidgeHawkey as the tournament nears. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 4:30 Kelly Sutherland takes a dive 27:50 Craziest seasons BUY OUR MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/what-chaos JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.g...

Mar 20, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 265

Major takeaways from the NHL GM Meetings

Gary Bettman and the NHL general managers met to discuss major issues in the league including rule changes, the future of the all-star game, a potential NHL vs. KHL series and more. We're joined by host of 'The Sheet,' Jeff Marek, to discuss the meetings and more, like whether this might finally be the year for Canada to bring home the Stanley Cup. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 4:38 Canada's year for the Cup? 13:20 GM Meetings 25:12 Jeff Marek joins BUY OUR MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/...

Mar 19, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 264

The Bruins & Sabres played the best game of the year, Kent Johnson joins

The Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres played in one of the most weird games of the year that featured fedoras, a fight, Joonas Korpisalo punting a puck and an Alex Tuch OT winner. We discuss that game, the Happy Gilmore 2 trailer and are joined by Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson to discuss his emergence as a young star and his career as a rapper. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 6:50 Sabres-Bruins 27:10 CBJ skidding 49:50 Kent Johnson joins 1:06:50 Utah HC name update 1:14:00 Happy Gilmore ...

Mar 18, 20251 hr 35 minEp. 263

Quinton Byfield and the Kings are going OFF

The Costco Guys, AJ and Big Justice, may have unlocked Quinton Byfield as he has scored in five straight games and the Los Angeles Kings are red-hot. We discuss that and are joined by the Athletic's Vancouver Canucks writer, Thomas Drance, to discuss Quinn Hughes' dominance and the resurgance of Elias Pettersson. Also, Sarah Palin tweeted about us. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 6:30 Sarah Palin cooks us 12:20 Oilers are back 21:50 Costco Guys save Kings 31:40 Thomas Drance joins 50:53 Eichel vs. S...

Mar 17, 20251 hr 27 minEp. 262

Is there still hope for the New Jersey Devils?

Long-term injuries to Jack Hughes, Dougie Hamilton and Jonas Siegenthaler have derailed a promising season for Sheldon Keefe and the New Jersey Devils. We discuss if there is any hope they can still make noise in the playoffs. Plus, we talk about players like Clayton Keller and Tage Thompson that have been going off since missing out on the 4 Nations Face-off and a poorly timed Brad Marchand-Sam Adams commercial. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos 12:02 Devils are DEAD 28:40 4 Nations castoffs 33:44 Lan...

Mar 13, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 261

Breaking down the NHL Eastern Conference wild card race

The Ottawa Senators and Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold the two wild card spots in the NHL's Eastern Conference, but could the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers or another team take one of their places? We're joined by former NHL video coach and host of Inside the Coaches' Room, Steve Peters, to discuss what he's seeing from the East's fringe teams. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 7:34 Bruins are back? 25:00 Petey joins! 27:05 East Wild Card race 53:15 Slate Grade BUY OUR MERCH: https://stor...

Mar 12, 20251 hr 12 minEp. 260

Aaron Ekblad suspended for PEDs, Logan Stankoven joins

Florida Panthers alternate captain Aaron Ekblad was suspended 20 games by the NHL for using PEDs. We discuss the suspension and what it means for the Florida Panthers. Plus, new Carolina Hurricanes forward Logan Stankoven joins to talk about being a part of the whirlwind Mikko Rantanen trade. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 7:00 Red Wings are cooked 16:45 Good game Sabres 22:29 Dahlin wants out? 38:50 Logan Stankoven joins 53:26 Ekblad suspension 58:00 Marchand skates with FLA 1:13:20 Vibes in Chica...

Mar 11, 20251 hr 36 minEp. 259

Brad Marchand is a Panther & more fallout from NHL trade deadline

The Florida Panthers traded for Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand, highlighting a wild NHL trade deadline that also saw Mikko Rantanen go to the Dallas Stars. We discuss all the big moves from Friday's deadline and are joined by the host of Leafs Morning Take, Nick Alberga to discuss reports of a Mitch Marner nixing a potential trade to the Carolina Hurricanes. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 7:32 Deadline roundup 22:15 Marchand the Panther 44:00 Nick Alberga joins! 55:36 Jeff Skinner plays! BUY O...

Mar 10, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 258

Jack Hughes, John Gibson injures shake up the NHL trade deadline

The New Jersey Devils placed star forward Jack Hughes on LTIR and trade target, Anaheim Ducks goalie exited their game with an injury. We discuss the ramifications of both injuries, the latest on Mikko Rantanen's future with the Carolina Hurricanes and the Utah Hockey Club resigning all their players. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 8:55 Hughes hurt, Devils screwed? 26:45 Rantanen latest 38:20 Sharks trade for Desharnais 40:52 Schenn-Bunting trade 45:58 Utah HC is busy! 51:14 Slate Grade BUY OUR MER...

Mar 06, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 257

Ideal fits for players at the NHL trade deadline

Mikko Rantanen to the Utah Hockey Club? Brandon Carlo to the Edmonton Oilers? We discuss the most ideal and INSANE fits for players that could be moved at the NHL trade deadline. Plus, we talk about some the biggest questions that need to be answered by the deadline and much more. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 9:50 Mathieu Olivier extension 12:00 Bruins stink 20:00 Sabres stink 21:20 Oilers stink 50:37 Big Qs 56:10 Jersey assurance update 1:04:55 Slate Grade BUY OUR MERCH: https://store.allcitynet...

Mar 05, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 256

NHL Trade Deadline targets for Western Conference teams

Could Mikko Rantanen be traded again this season? Do brothers Brayden and Luke Schenn end up on the move? We discuss what teams like the Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers and other buyers in the Western Conference could be looking to do ahead of Friday's deadline. Plus, Columbus Blue Jackets forward James van Riemsdyk joins the show and then Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli joins to talk about what he's hearing about potential trades around the league. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 3:15 Knight's Black...

Mar 04, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 255

NHL Trade Deadline targets for Eastern Conference teams

The Chicago Blackhawks trading Seth Jones to the Florida Panthers kicked off a what is sure to be a wild 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. We discuss that trade and what else teams in the Eastern Conference could be looking to do ahead of Friday's deadline. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 9:40 Stadium Series recap! 23:30 Deadline Week! 30:59 Seth Jones trade 42:30 Eastern shopping lists 1:16:42 Slate Grade BUY OUR MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/what-chaos JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discor...

Mar 03, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 254

The Winnipeg Jets are the hottest team in hockey

Kyle Connor and the Winnipeg Jets are have won 11 straight games and are the hottest team in the NHL. Will this year be different for the Jets and what should they do at the trade deadline. We discuss that, the Stadium Series between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings, the Oscars and more! 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 4:15 The Jets are HOT 24:30 Stadium Series 44:33 The Oscars! BUY OUR MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/what-chaos JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg...

Feb 27, 202559 minEp. 253

Seth Jones is tired of the Chicago Blackhawks

Seth Jones had scathing comments after another Chicago Blackhawks loss about how bad the team is and Luke Schenn has never seen that can't score like the Nashville Predators. We discuss that and more, including an amazing night for Sabres commentator Rob Ray and Red Wings commentator Mickey Redmond. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 3:40 Luke Schenn is confused 5:00 Seth Jones is mad 30:35 Rob Ray & the Sabres 54:40 Oilers suck 1:07:06 Byfield on Trade Block 1:11:06 Slate Grade BUY OUR MERCH: http...

Feb 26, 20251 hr 19 minEp. 252

Is Matthew Tkachuk is the face of the NHL? Zach Werenski joins

Matthew Tkachuk made an appearance on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon after the Florida Panthers forward launched himself into superstardom at the 4 Nations Face-off. We discuss his appearance on the show and what the rest of the season may look like for him and the Panthers after his injury. Plus, Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski joins ahead of the Stadium Series to discuss his 4 Nations experience, Norris candidacy and much more. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 6:35 Tkachuk on Fal...

Feb 25, 20251 hr 38 minEp. 251

Ovi closing in on Gretzky's goal record, Jay Baruchel joins

Alexander Ovechkin continues his historic goal pace, moving to 13 goals away from taking over Wayne Gretzky's goal record. Plus, Buffalo Sabres legend Rob Ray took ANOTHER puck to the face, we discuss Don Sweeney's comments about how the Boston Bruins will approach the trade deadline and actor & comedian Jay Baruchel joins to talk his Canadiens fandom, the USA-Canada rivalry and more. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 8:20 Rob Ray hit with a puck 21:45 Jay Baruchel joins! 1:03:15 Slate Grade BUY O...

Feb 24, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 250

USA vs. Canada 4 Nations Face-Off Final POSTGAME SHOW

Connor McDavid's overtime winner leads Team Canada past Connor Hellebuyck and Team USA to win the 4 Nations Face-off. We discuss our instant reactions LIVE from Hurricanes at the Garden. BUY OUR MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/what-chaos JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShow https://twitter.com/DJ_Bean https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn https://twitter.com/shawn_depaz PrizePicks - Download the PrizePicks app tod...

Feb 21, 202547 minEp. 249
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