CHGO Chicago Blackhawks Podcast

Connor Bedard is trending toward a return as the Chicago Blackhawks prepare to face Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins tomorrow night at the United Center. Go INSIDE THE LOCKER ROOM with head coach Jeff Blashill and Bedard for the latest update on his recovery and potential return to the lineup. Plus, hear from Patrick Kane and Alex Vlasic ahead of tomorrow's matchup as the Blackhawks look...

Could Connor Bedard make his long-awaited return to the Chicago Blackhawks lineup tomorrow night against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins? Head coach Jeff Blashill says Bedard is trending toward a return after taking another major step at practice, ditching the non-contact jersey and participating in full-team drills. Jay Zawaski, Mario Tirabassi and Greg Boysen break down what Bedard's p...

The Chicago Blackhawks are off to a 1-5-0 start... Is it time for Kyle Davidson to look outside the organization for more help? Jay Zawaski and Greg Boysen discuss two notable unsigned free agents, Vladimir Tarasenko and Patrik Laine, and debate whether either forward would make sense for Chicago. Would adding an experienced scorer help the Blackhawks turn things around?   Hosted by Simplecas...

The Chicago Blackhawks fall to 1-5-0 to start the 2026-27 season after a 5-2 loss to the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes. Go inside the locker room with head coach Jeff Blashill, Roman Kantserov, Patrick Kane and Alex Vlasic as they react to the loss and Chicago's difficult start to the season. Hear from the Blackhawks as they look to regroup and turn things around.   Hoste...

Roman Kantserov scores his first NHL goal, but the Chicago Blackhawks can't keep pace with the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes. Jay Zawaski and Greg Boysen break down the loss and what went wrong against one of the NHL's toughest teams. Plus, Mario Tirabassi joins from the United Center with locker room video and postgame comments from head coach Jeff Blashill as the guys recap...

Frank Nazar is facing a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety after an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders forward Bo Horvat. Jay Zawaski, Mario Tirabassi and Greg Boysen break down the hit and discuss what a potential suspension could mean for Nazar and the Chicago Blackhawks. Plus, the guys discuss Nick Lardis' slow start to the season and answer your questions in Mailbag...

The Chicago Blackhawks fall to the New York Islanders on the road, unable to get enough through Ilya Sorokin to get the win. Jay Zawaski, Mario Tirabassi and Greg Boysen break down Chicago's frustrating loss, with Frank Nazar scoring his second goal of the season to prevent the shutout. Plus, the guys discuss what went wrong against the Islanders and look ahead as the Blackhawks return home to the...

Patrick Kane's return to the United Center comes with the Chicago Blackhawks' FIRST WIN of the 2026-27 season! Jay Zawaski, Mario Tirabassi and Greg Boysen break down Chicago's win over the St. Louis Blues, including goals from Sam Rinzel and Anton Frondell, a strong performance from Spencer Knight plus Cole Smith and Frank Nazar empty-net goals to seal the victory. Plus, the guys look back at Kan...

Go inside the locker room after the Chicago Blackhawks picked up their first win of the 2026-27 season at home! Patrick Kane, Spencer Knight, Sam Rinzel and head coach Jeff Blashill react to Chicago's win over the St. Louis Blues and the atmosphere of Kane's return to the United Center. Hear from the Blackhawks after finally getting into the win column in their home opener.   Hosted by Simple...

Connor Bedard is back at Chicago Blackhawks practice! Bedard skated with the team but did not participate in any contact drills as he continues to work his way back from injury. Jay Zawaski, Mario Tirabassi and Greg Boysen break down the latest development and what it could mean for Bedard's eventual return to game action. Plus, Steve Peters joins the show as the guys cover the Blackhawks first th...

The Chicago Blackhawks are getting ready for their home opener against the St. Louis Blues as they look for their first win of the 2026-27 season. Bowen Byram is back in the lineup after missing Chicago's last game due to family matters, while Patrick Kane prepares for his first game back at the United Center. Go INSIDE THE LOCKER ROOM with Byram, Kane, Frank Nazar and head coach Jeff Blashill as...

It has not been the start that the Chicago Blackahwks werre hoping for to begin their season. But the CHGO Blackhawks squint to try to find some positives. Have PAtrick Kane and Anton Frondell been as good as we could have expected? Is the penaly kill a potential strength for the team? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

It was a back-and-forth game for the Chicago Blackhawks against the Buffalo Sabres Saturday night. In search of their first NHL point of the season, Ryan Donato and Tyler Bertuzzi got the Blackhawks ahead early before the Sabres knotted things up at 2 goals apiece. Oliver Moore became the 3rd Hawk of the game to score his first goal of the season when he put Chicaog back in front 3-2. But the Sabr...

The Chicago Blackhawks suffered a tough loss to the Utah Mammoth in their second game of the 2026-27 regular season. Jay Zawaski, Mario Tirabassi and Greg Boysen break down a frustrating night for Chicago, including the team's struggles at both ends of the ice and the biggest problems that led to being shut out. Plus, the guys look at what needs to change quickly as the Blackhawks search for their...

The Blackhawks opened the 2026-27 season with a 5-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, exposing some of the defensive and puck-management issues Jeff Blashill wanted to clean up entering the year. Chicago struggled to contain Vegas in transition, while Patrick Kane and Jordan Greenway provided the goals in a game where the Hawks showed some improvement as it went on. With Connor Bedard still sideli...

Patrick Kane scored in his official return to Chicago, but the Blackhawks couldn't complete the comeback in a season-opening loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. Jay Zawaski, Mario Tirabassi and Greg Boysen break down Kane's return to the Blackhawks, Jordan Greenway scoring Chicago's first goal of the season and his first as a Blackhawk, and the biggest moments from Opening Night in Vegas. Hosted by...

The 2026-27 NHL season is finally here, so Jay Zawaski, Mario Tirabassi and Greg Boysen make their predictions for the Chicago Blackhawks upcoming season. The guys predict where Chicago will finish in the standings, how many goals and games players like Connor Bedard, Patrick Kane and Bowen Byram will have, and where the Blackhawks' power play and penalty kill will rank across the NHL. Plus, they...

Could the Chicago Blackhawks make the 2027 NHL Playoffs? Jay Zawaski, Mario Tirabassi and Greg Boysen make their predictions for the 2026-27 NHL season, going division by division to build the playoff standings and wild-card teams. The guys also pick their conference final winners and Stanley Cup champion. Who's making the playoffs, who's missing out and who takes home the Cup?   Hosted by Si...

The Chicago Blackhawks close out the preseason with a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Blues. Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi break down goals from Anton Frondell, Roman Kantserov and Ian Cole's shorthanded tally, along with a strong performance from Spencer Knight in net. Plus, the guys look at the biggest takeaways from Chicago's final preseason game before the regular season begins. Hosted by Simplec...

Oliver Moore just signed a new 5-year extension, so who could be NEXT in line for a big contract with the Chicago Blackhawks? Jay Zawaski, Mario Tirabassi and Greg Boysen look at Ryan Greene, Artyom Levshunov, Sam Rinzel and more young Blackhawks who could be in line for their next big payday. Plus, the guys break down the latest practice updates, including the players sent down to Rockford, and d...

The Chicago Blackhawks were shut out by the St. Louis Blues tonight's preseason matchup. Jay Zawaski, Mario Tirabassi and Greg Boysen break down Arvid Soderblom's performance in net, Chicago's penalty kill and everything that stood out from the Blackhawks' loss. Plus, the guys look at the biggest takeaways from the game and what Chicago can carry forward from tonight's action. Hosted by Simplecast...

Oliver Moore is staying in Chicago for the next five years. The young Blackhawks forward reacts to signing his new $4.25 million extension, discussing the deal, his development and his future with Chicago. Plus, hear from head coach Jeff Blashill on Moore's new contract and what he expects from the 22-year-old moving forward.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

Is Connor Bedard ramping up for an early return from injury? Jay Zawaski, Mario Tirabassi and Greg Boysen break down what they saw from Bedard at practice and what head coach Jeff Blashill had to say about his recovery. Plus, the guys answer your mailbag questions and discuss the latest from Blackhawks training camp. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...

Go inside the locker room after the Chicago Blackhawks' overtime preseason win over the Minnesota Wild. Bowen Byram, Alex Vlasic and Nick Lardis react to the win, while head coach Jeff Blashill breaks down the team's performance and Byram's incredible preseason debut. Hear directly from the players and coach following Chicago's latest preseason action.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

Bowen Byram scored a hat trick, including the overtime winner, in his Chicago Blackhawks preseason debut to lift Chicago over the Minnesota Wild. Jay Zawaski, Mario Tirabassi and Greg Boysen break down Byram's incredible debut along with the preseason debuts of four other Blackhawks. Plus, we'll have locker room video and hear from head coach Jeff Blashill following the win. Hosted by Simplecast,...