CHGO Chicago Blackhawks Podcast

It’s a busy Thursday! We start with an update on the latest Chicago Blackhawks lawsuit, as the team has moved to have Nina Sanders’ case dismissed as “frivolous.” Then, for Top 10 Thursday, we rank the 10 best Swedish players in NHL history. Jay Zawaski, Greg Boysen and Mario Tirabassi lead the way on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo....

We’re exactly one month away from the NHL Draft. What are the Chicago Blackhawks thinking heading into the big night? Will it be Ivan Demidov? Will it be Artyom Levshunov? Why did the Blackhawks trade up from #20 to #18? Jay Zawaski, Greg Boysen and Mario Tirabassi are joined by former Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell, who is now the team’s Advisor of Hockey Operations, to get an inside look a...

Just because we didn’t have a Monday show doesn’t mean we’re skipping your questions! On this week’s Mailbag Monday (on a Tuesday), Greg Boysen and Mario Tirabassi will answer questions from our CHGO Diehards and Twitter followers. We’ll tackle such topics as prospects needing to make a big leap next season, assistant coaches, the upcoming draft and lot’s more on today’s episode of the CHGO Blackh...

We’re over a month away from the NHL Draft at the Sphere in Las Vegas, but Kyle From Chicago has already moved the Chicago Blackhawks up to number 18. Jay Zawaski, Greg Boysen and Mario Tirabassi give you the trade details and analysis you need, preview free agency and talk NHL Playoffs on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.com/diehard...

We’re just over a month away from the NHL Draft, and everyone seems to have a thought on what the Chicago Blackhawks should do with the second overall pick. Today, we welcome The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler, who will fill us in on Ivan Demidov, Artyom Levshunov and the other prospect who could be on the Blackhawks’ radar. Later, for Top Ten Thursday, we’ll share our list of the 10 Best Russian Hockey...

There’s no doubting Russian winger Ivan Demidov’s talent, but some worry that the "Russian Factor” may be too much of a concern, making him too much of a risk for the Chicago Blackhawks to select him with the 2nd overall pick in the NHL Draft. Jay Zawaski, Greg Boysen and Mario Tirabassi will help ease your minds with some recent news items, as well as preview the NHL’s Conference Finals with Stev...

Some critics are saying that Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard is “struggling” with Team Canada at the World Championships even though he's scored five goals in six games. Really?! Plus, with the Edmonton Oilers winning Game 7 in Vancouver on Monday night, the NHL’s Conference Finals are set. Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi preview Stars vs. Oilers and Panthers vs. Rangers on the CHGO Blackhaw...

It’s another edition of Mailbag Monday. This week, Greg Boysen and Jay Zawaski will answer your Chicago Blackhawks, NHL and life questions, including backup options at goalie and projecting a realistic timeline for the team’s rebuild on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.com/diehard BUY OUR NEW CHICAGO COLLECTION! https://chgolocker.com...

Former Chicago Blackhawks forward Brendan Perlini has launched his own YouTube Channel, and if you’re a fan of behind the scenes hockey stories, you’re going to love it. Jay Zawaski and Greg Boysen get some more stories from “Perls,” then “Remember Some Guys” with some classic hockey cards on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast. FOLLOW BRENDAN ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Bubzp11 An ALLCITY Networ...

Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects joins to show today to give the guys his thoughts on the Chicago Blackhawks draft options. Will they go with elite forward Ivan Demidov or prized defenseman Artyom Levshunov with the number two overall pick? Who will be on the board at No. 20. Plus, it’s Top 10 Thursday! Jay Zawaski, Greg Boysen and Mario Tirabassi are counting down the ten best undrafted players in...

On Wednesday morning, news broke that former Chicago Blackhawks employee Nina Sanders had filed a lawsuit against the organization, accusing them of breach of contract, fraud and sexual harassment. Jay Zawaski, Greg Boysen and Mario Tirabassi share the latest on the story and recap another action-packed night of NHL playoff action on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOM...

Our Mailbag was so full, we needed two shows to get to all of your questions. Are Connor Bedard and Lukas Reichel NHL centers? If not, who can fill that role for the Chicago Blackhawks? Who will be Petr Mrazek’s backup next season? Jay Zawaski, Greg Boysen and Mario Tirabassi have all that and some NHL playoff conversation on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEH...

It's time for another jam-packed edition of Mailbag Monday! This week, the questions are NHL Draft and trade focused, as fans' minds are on improving the roster for next year and beyond. What are the odds Kyle Davidson and the Chicago Blackhawks would trade up to grab both Ivan Demidov AND Artyom Levshunov? Jay Zawaski, Greg Boysen and Mario Tirabassi answer your questions on the CHGO Blackhawks P...

The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is underway and the Carolina Hurricanes are in trouble. We’ll recap how round two is going and then share our thoughts on some of the proposed names for the new Utah NHL team. Jay Zawaski and Greg Boysen have some Friday fun on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.com/diehard BUY OUR NEW CHICAG...

What league's playoff provides more thrills and better moments? The NBA's or the NHL's? Join Sean Anderson of CHGO White Sox and Luke Stuckmeyer of CHGO Cubs as they debate which playoffs are better to watch. CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be downloaded as a podcast under The Chicago Sports Podcast feed on your favorite provider.  An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEH...

With the Chicago Blackhawks picking second in the upcoming NHL Draft, we enlisted the services of hockey prospect expert Chris Peters of FloHockey. He’ll give us the lowdown on Ivan Demidov, Artyom Levshunov and the other names Hawks fans should keep an eye on. Jay Zawaski, Greg Boysen and Mario Tirabassi start digging in on the draft day debate on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast. An ALLCITY Network P...

Kyle Davidson and the Chicago Blackhawks have the second overall pick in June's NHL Draft. Should they select Ivan Demidov or Artyom Levshunov? Is there a wrong answer between the two? Jay Zawaski, Greg Boysen and Mario Tirabassi discuss the question, break down Lukas Reichel's new deal and answer your remaining Mailbag Monday questions on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production...

Oh so close! The San Jose Sharks secured the top spot in Tuesday's NHL Draft Lottery, but GM Kyle Davidson and the Chicago Blackhawks locked down the second pick in next month's NHL Draft. Join Jay Zawaski, Greg Boysen and Mario Tirabassi as they react live to the lottery, followed by a full CHGO Blackhawks Podcast breaking down all the options once Macklin Celebrini is off the board. An ALLCITY N...

It's another offseason edition of Mailbag Monday, and while the bulk of the questions focus on the upcoming NHL Draft lottery, we've been asked to predict what Connor Bedard's stats might look like next season for the Chicago Blackhawks. Jay Zawaski, Greg Boysen and Mario Tirabassi tackle your questions on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.all...

The baby Chicago Blackhawks are back in action on Friday night, taking on the Griffins in Grand Rapids for Game 3 of their best-of-five series. Jay Zawaski, Greg Boysen and Mario Tirabassi preview the AHL matchup and look forward to this weekend's NHL playoff games, including Saturday's Game 7 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Prod...

Today we debut our new offseason segment: Top 10 Thursday! Every week, the guys will give you a collaborative Top 10 list and our first topic is the all-time best performers in Stanley Cup Playoff history! Where does Chicago Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane rank? Did any other former Hawks make the cut? Jay Zawaski, Greg Boysen and Mario Tirabassi debate who the greatest postseason players are on th...

Even without Auston Matthews, the Toronto Maple Leafs were able to stave off elimination at the hands of the Boston Bruins. Can they keep it going and win the series or is defeat inevitable? In other around-the-league news, reports of contract issues between the Carolina Hurricanes and Rod Brind'Amour have surfaced. Could he be on the move? Jay Zawaski, Greg Boysen and Mario Tirabassi keep you dia...

Steven Stamkos may have played his last game as a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night. How likely is it that he could join the Blackhawks as a free agent? Jay Zawaski, Greg Boysen and Mario Tirabassi discuss, then answer their leftover Mailbag Monday question on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.com/diehard BUY OUR NEW CH...

It's the offseason and a Monday, so that means the boys are answering your Mailbag questions. This week's batch from the bursting sack includes multiple questions about Mitch Marner, personal goal songs, and a hope for Connor Bedard's next contract. Jay Zawaski, Greg Boysen and Mario Tirabassi tackle your questions on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! htt...

The Rockford IceHogs begin their quest for the Calder Cup on Saturday and will feature plenty of future members of the Chicago Blackhawks. Forward Colton Dach joins the show to review his season and preview what the IceHogs expect in the Calder Cup Playoffs. Join Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi on this episode of CHGO Blackhawks Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www....