The Carolina Hurricanes won their first Eastern Conference Final game in nearly two decades, shutting out the increasingly injured Florida Panthers and forcing Game 5... does it matter? Plus, Connor Brown is OUT for the Oilers and Mattias Ekholm is nearing his return. What will it mean for the Oilers-Stars series? We're joined by ESPN's John Buccigross to break down both conference finals. Plus, updates on what UFA Mitch Marner's summer might look like. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 8:25 Canes ali...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 308
After their Game 1 meltdown, the Edmonton Oilers have been absolutely dominant outscoring the Dallas Stars 9-1 in Games 2 & 3. Meanwhile, the Florida Panthers have continued to smother the Carolina Hurricanes blowing them out in Game 3, putting them at risk of another ECF sweep. We breakdown where both series stand after three games. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 7:18 Oilers doing it again! 35:15 Sean Shapiro joins 1:06:40 Panthers dominating 1:22:19 Troy Stetcher swears BUY OUR MERCH: https:/...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 307
The Carolina Hurricanes were blown out at home by the defending cup champs, the Florida Panthers, falling behind 0-2 in the Eastern Conference Final. Are the Canes just fraudulent or are the Panthers that much better than the rest of the East? Host of Inside the Coaches' Room and former NHL video coach, Steve "Petey" Peters joins the show to break down what he's seeing on the film. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 8:00 Canes bad? 16:18 Sam Bennett future 29:45 Bob Day 35:00 Petey joins! 1:05:00 Darch...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 306
The Dallas Stars had a huge Game 1 comeback against the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Finals, but is that a product of the Stars' resilience or the Oilers shortcomings? We're joined by Tyler Yaremchuk of Oilersnation Everyday to break down Game 1. Plus, we discuss ESPN's recent obsession with virtual reality. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 6:53 Stars take Game 1 30:55 Tyler Yaremchuk joins 45:50 ESPN & VR BUY OUR MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/what-chaos JOIN OU...
May 22, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 305
The Florida Panthers DESTROYED the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 in Game 1, but was the game actually as lopsided as the score suggests? We discuss that and are also joined by Dallas Stars defenseman Cody Ceci ahead of a Western Conference Final rematch between Dallas and his former team, the Edmonton Oilers. Plus, we discuss reports that Buffalo Sabres RFA Bo Byram is being discussed in trade talks. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 6:27 Panthers take Gm 1 35:13 Cody Ceci joins! 50:08 Bo Byram trade rumors...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 304
The Florida Panthers traded for Brad Marchand art the trade deadline and it has worked out great. We discuss how well he is fitting to his roll in Florida and are joined by known Marchand hater Mike Ryan from Meadowlark Media to discuss Marchy and the Panthers postseason so far ahead of tonights ECF opener against the Carolina Hurricanes. Plus, we talk about why the Boston Bruins extended GM Don Sweeney and what it means for the Bs. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 9:40 Marchand the Panther 18:40 Mik...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 303
The Toronto Maple Leafs lost ANOTHER Game 7, and this one might be the most embarrassing one yet. We're joined by Steve Dangle to check in on Leafs fans and discuss where Toronto goes from here with Mitch Marner and company. Plus, the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference Final to face the Edmonton Oilers in a rematch of last year's WCF. We're joined by Oilers PxP commentator Jack Michaels to preview that series. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 2:52 The Leafs 13:40 Steve Dangle joins! 35:3...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 302
The Washington Capitals, after a surprising Eastern Conference best 111-point season, got eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes in five games, but was the season a disappointment or were they playing with found money? Jeff Marek joins as guest co-host to discuss that and the Canes pulling receipts on us. Plus, we react to the Winnipeg Jets shutting out the Dallas Stars to force a Game 6. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 7:45 Caps eliminated 26:45 Boring Canes pull receipts 41:20 Jets stay alive 48:45...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 301
After blowing their 2-0 series lead over the Florida Panthers, theToronto Maple Leafs got blown out in Game 5, making it clear this Leafs team is no different than the rest. We're joined by host of Leafs Morning Take, Nick Alberga, to get a temperature check on Toronto and the fanbase. Plus, the Edmonton Oilers eliminated the Vegas Golden Knights and clinched their spot in the Western Conference Final on the back of 2-straight Stuart Skinner shutouts. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 6:30 Leafs are a...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 300
A Mikael Granlund hat trick led the Dallas Stars to a Game 4 win and 3-1 series lead over the President Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets. We're joined by Ken Wiebe of thew Winnipeg Free Press to discuss what's going wrong for Connor Hellebuyck and company. Plus, we discuss the big pending RFAs now that the official offer sheet compensation tiers are set. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 8:05 Stars good or Jets bad? 18:40 Ken Wiebe joins 33:20 Tocchet to Flyers 38:34 RFA compensation DONATE TO THE KOREATO...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 299
The Carolina Hurricanes have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead over Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. We discuss Freddy Andersen's dominant postseason and are joined by Steve "Petey" Peters to break down why the Canes look so boring in their dominance. Plus, we talk about the Oilers' shutout win over VGK and the suspension of Panthers exec Doug Cifu. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 8:21 Canes are dominant 19:30 Stu shutout 32:45 Petey joins! 1:03:45 Holland to Kings 1:12:00 Panthers exec s...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 298
After taking commanding leads in their series, the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs have let Vegas and Florida back into their respective series. We discuss whether momentum has completely shifted in those series and are joined by noted Leafs fan JD Bunkis to take a temperature check on Toronto. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 13:00 VGK's GWG 42:00 What are the Leafs doing? 44:45 JD Bunkis joins DONATE TO THE KOREATOWN COMMUNITY CENTER: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/f/5eru/n?vid=1j9e23 BUY ...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 297
The Edmonton Oilers won game 2 against the Vegas Golden Knights in an OT that featured a cross-check to the face, a missed tripping call and Connor McDavid embarrassing Jack Eichel. We break down everything that happened in Game 2 and are joined by Dimitri Filipovic of the PDOcast to discuss that series and much more from the second round of the NHL playoffs. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 8:30 Oilers magic! 37:55 Dimitri joins 54:30 Leafs-Oilers SCF loading? DONATE TO THE KOREATOWN COMMUNITY CENTE...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 296
The Toronto Maple Leafs have taken a somewhat shocking 2-0 series lead over the defending Cup champs, the Florida Panthers. We discuss if Auston Matthews and the Leafs are actually making a run this year. Plus, Mikko Rantanen is having a historic playoff run with the Dallas Stars, scoring another hat trick. We talk about that, the terrible officiating in this year's playoffs and the Ducks hiring Joel Quenneville. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 5:00 Leafs are serious 29:10 Rantanen God Mode 34:30 Ba...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 295
The Edmonton Oilers came back to beat the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1, holding VGK to one SOG in the second period before a Zach Hyman game-winner. We discuss that, plus we react to the official release of the Utah Mammoth and their new logos and jerseys. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 4:40 Mammoth reveal 27:30 Oilers comeback 40:55 Canes take Game 1 46:00 Avs' MacFarland speaks 56:15 Slate Grade DONATE TO THE KOREATOWN COMMUNITY CENTER: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/f/5eru/n?vid=1j9e23 BUY OU...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 294
Sam Bennett has delivered ANOTHER controversial hit, this time to Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz who later left the game on a stretcher. We discuss the fallout of that hit and injury. Plus, the New York Islanders and Utah Hockey Club we're the big winners from last night's NHL draft lottery, so we're joined by Utah HC GM, Bill Armstrong, for his reaction to the lottery. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 4:40 Bennett hit on Stolarz 25:05 Draft Lottery 33:30 GMBA joins! 51:34 Slate Grade...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 293
The Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars both completed multi goal 3rd period comebacks in Game 7 to eliminate the St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche, respectively. We react to both series and are joined by former NHL video coach Steve "Petey" Peters to break down what he saw on film. Plus, we preview tonight's NHL Draft lottery. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 5:05 Blues chunk it 12:20 Stars end Avs 13:40 BLAKE OUT IN LA 33:45 Petey joins! 1:12:00 Draft Lotto Preview DONATE TO THE KOREATOWN COMMUNITY...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 292
The Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights all advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs in dramatic fashion. We react to all three series coming to an end and what to expect in the next round. Plus, we're joined by JD Bunkis to check in on how Leafs fans feel after nearly coughing a 3-0 series lead. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 8:14 Leafs survive, advance 17:05 JD Bunkis joins 45:46 Kings eliminated 1:04:23 Avs stay alive 1:15:16 Coaching Carousel 1:31:00 Slate Grad...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 291
The Florida Panthers decidedly won the Battle of Florida, eliminating the Tampa Bay Lightning in five games. We discuss the ramifications of the series, including the future for Tampa and coach Jon Cooper, and are joined by Meadowlark Media's Mike Ryan to talk about how dominant the Panthers look. Plus, we talk about the Hart Trophy finalists and coaches being dramatic in the Winnipeg-St. Louis series. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 8:48 Panthers are scary 14:40 Mike Ryan joins! 42:10 Cooper's futu...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 290
After taking a 3-0 lead on the Ottawa Senators, Auston Matthews and the Leafs have dropped the last two games, forcing us to ask if they are in the process of another playoff collapse. We're joined by Jeff Marek to discuss the playoffs and stuff happening with non-playoff teams, including Rick Tocchet leaving Vancouver and the state of the Yzerplan in Detroit. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 4:23 The Leafs! 18:50 Jeff Marek joins 20:22 More Leafs talk 30:00 The Yzerplan 56:40 Devils eliminated 1:03:...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 289
Aaron Ekblad left his mark on the Florida Panthers-Tampa Bay Lightning series, delivering an elbow to Brandon Hagel's head before scoring a crucial game-tying goal later in the game. We're joined by TNT and Spittin' Chichlet's Paul Bissonnette to discuss everything going down in the Battle of Florida and the rest of the NHL playoffs. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 5:00 Canadian Elections 7:30 BoF drama 19:03 Andersen OUT for Canes 20:07 Stars up 3-2 31:25 Biz joins! 1:13:05 Slate Grade BUY OUR MERC...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 288
After going down 2-0 to the Los Angeles Kings, the Edmonton Oilers have tied the series despite still not playing that well. We discuss that and much more from a loaded weekend of playoff hockey, including Tom Wilson "crying" after a fight on the bench and the St. Louis Blues lighting up Connor Hellebuyck for a second straight game. We also touvh on Mike Sullivan leaving the Pittsburgh Penguins and David Carle returning to college hockey. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 5:00 Oilers tie series 22:33 ...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 287
The Toronto Maple Leafs won in OT, giving them a 3-0 lead over the Ottawa Senators while Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy continue to be dominant, pushing the Wild to a stunning 2-1 lead over the Vegas Golden Knights. We react to all of last night's games and are joined by JD Bunkis of Leafs Talk to discuss Toronto's strong start to the playoffs. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 5:30 Wild are on fire 22:25 JD Bunkis joins! 41:40 Pickard starts for EDM 50:05 Blues alive? 55:45 Bob and the Panthers BUY O...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 286
The Los Angeles Kings lit up Stuart Skinner and the Edmonton Oilers for the second straight game, the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche in OT again and the Washington Capitals survived the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2. We're joined by Steve "Petey" Peters, host of Inside the Coaches' Room to break down what he's seeing in all three series. Plus, the harmonica anthem made its return to Los Angeles. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 5:08 Kings STOMP Oil 27:25 Petey joins! 1:05:30 Harmonicas retur...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 285
After an OT loss in Toronto and another tough outing on Carolina, the Ottawa Senators and New Jersey Devils have joined the St. Louis Blues in being down 2-0 in their series'. We discuss which teams are in the most trouble and are joined by the Athletic's Sean McIndoe to talk Toronto Maple Leafs. Plus, we recap an odd Boston Bruins press conference and take a look at this years WAG jackets. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 7:00 Last night's games 19:30 Bruins presser 38:10 Sean McIndoe joins! 54:48 W...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 284
The Los Angeles Kings managed to blow a three goal lead to Connor McDavid and the the Edmonton Oilers before scoring a game winner in the final moments of the game to take a 1-0 series lead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. We discuss one of the most chaotic Game 1s in recent NHL playoff history and the rest of the games from last night. Plus, we discuss the futures of Rick Tocchet and Quinn Hughes with the Vancouver Canucks. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 7:00 WILD Kings-Oilers Gm 1 43:36 Stars tie ser...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 283
The Jets, Avalanche, Hurricanes, Maple Leafs and Golden Knights all jumped out to 1-0 series leads in an awesome opening weekend of thew NHL playoffs. We're joined by ESPN's John Buccigross to discuss the weekend's games, preview the series starting tonight and much more. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 5:30 The weekend's games 37:30 Bucci joins! 1:05:23 Stankoven is cooking 1:32:12 Larkin criticizing Yzerman? BUY OUR MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/what-chaos JOIN OUR DISCORD: h...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 282
After the Montreal Canadiens win last night, the field is officially set for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. We preview the matchups and discuss which players we're most looking forward to seeing in the playoffs. Plus, we're joined by Dimitri Filipovic of the PDOcast to talk about what playoff storylines we should be watching. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 3:23 Habs make the playoffs! 12:23 The matchups 23:20 Dimitri joins! 44:46 Panarin report 46:58 Ten Questions BUY OUR MERCH: https://store.allcitynet...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 281
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens have left it to the final game of their season to decide which team will take the second wildcard spot in the NHL's Eastern Conference. We talk about that situation and are joined by Jeff Marek to discuss that and some of the playoff matchups that are already set. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 4:05 Nurse suspension 9:25 Most playoff matchups set 12:33 CBJ alive 25:10 Jeff Marek joins 1:00:30 Bruins do nothing! BUY OUR MERCH: https://store.allcitynet...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 280
Ivan Demidov had 2 points and a terrible back check in his NHL debut, but the Habs lost in a shootout, meaning the Canadiens could still lose their wildcard spot to the Columbus Blue Jackets. We discuss everything from that game and much more, including a chaotic Oilers-Kings game featuring Darnell Nurse cross checking Quinton Byfield. Plus, we have jersey updates! 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 5:00 Demidov's debut 26:32 CBJ is alive! 33:30 Nurse attacks Byfield 48:35 Logan Couture retirement 52:2...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 279
