CHGO Chicago Blackhawks Podcast

Today on CHGO Blackhawks, we dive deep into Jeff Blashill’s coaching system and how it will impact the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2025-26 NHL season. We break down his offensive, defensive and neutral zone strategies, and how his system could maximize stars like Connor Bedard, Frank Nazar and Artyom Levshunov. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...

The Chicago Blackhawks are entering their Centennial Season, so today on CHGO Blackhawks, we’re going to look back and rank the best eras of Blackhawks hockey. We’ll call it…the Eras Tour. No one has ever done that before, right? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Blackhawks crew looks ahead to the Chicago Blackhawks roster of 2030, projecting which current stars, prospects, and future draft picks could define the next era of hockey in Chicago. Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi look into the crystal ball to see what the Blackhawks organization might look like seven years from now — Who is the captain of the team? Who is the face of the franchise? Is...

TSN’s Travis Yost ranked the Blackhawks defensive corps among the other 31 teams in the NHL. Where do they stack up in his eyes, and how is Wyatt Kaiser viewed by people around the league? We’ll discuss that, as well as some new revelations about the Blackhawks coaching staff today on CHGO Blackhawks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...

It’s Mailbag Monday on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast. Today, we’ve got some mid-summer trade ideas, and Happy Gilmore 2 movie review, and what a successful season looks like for the Blackhawks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter August 8th, 2025 has been declared “Patrick Kane Day” in the City of Chicago. To celebrate, Mario Tirabassi and Jay Zawaski will share eight of their favorite Patrick Kane highlights, today on CHGO Blackhawks. An ALLCITY Network Production ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH: https://st...

Today on CHGO Blackhawks, Greg Boysen reveals his Top 5 Blackhawks prospects. Greg and Jay Zawaski also remember Stan Mikita seven years after his passing, and revisit the Dominik Hasek trade, which happened 33 years ago today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Blackhawks crew discuss the upcoming release of EA Sports' newest NHL game...NHL 2026. Is the game worth the buy? Is it better than previous versions? How can EA best show Connor Bedard's game? Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi discuss the best parts of the game and what's left to improve. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

Today on CHGO Blackhawks, we welcome Chris Peters of FloHockey. Chris covered the World Juniors Summer Showcase, and will let us know how Blackhawks prospects Sacha Boisvert, AJ Spellacy, and Marek Vanacker fared, and what it means for their WJC futures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on CHGO Blackhawks, President of Business Operations Jaime Faulkner joins the show to discuss the 2025-26 promotional calendar and the events surrounding the Centennial season ahead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s Mailbag Monday on CHGO Blackhawks! Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi answer your biggest offseason questions — including what to expect from Spencer Knight next season, how the Blackhawks' leadership group might shape up, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As part of their 100th season celebration, the Chicago Blackhawks are launching a team Hall of Fame. We’ll let you know who we voted for, and who should be inducted in the years to come, today on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter Could Matthew Tkachuk and the NHL's newest dynasty, the Florida Panthers, give Patrick Kane and the 2013 Blackhawks a run for their money in the Stanley Cup Final? The CHGO Blackhawks crew, Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi, discuss this dream matchup AND about some historic deadline trades for the Hawks. An ALLCITY Network Production A...

As the 2025-26 Blackhawks season approaches, it's becoming hard to see a roster spot for Lukas Reichel. Does he have a spot with the team? Will he be a Blackhawk on opening night? If he makes the team, what should his role be? All that and much more today on CHGO Blackhawks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

The Athletic published the results of their annual Chicago Blackhawks fan survey on Tuesday. How confident are Hawks fans in Kyle Davidson’s rebuild? We’ll share the results and tear into our Mailbag leftovers on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Mailbag Monday on CHGO Blackhawks. Today, Jay Zawaski and special guest host Greg Boysen answer your Blackhawks and NHL questions, including how they would grade the Blackhawks' offseason so far. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Rockford IceHogs will be stacked with exciting young talent this season, and Blackhawks fans should be paying close attention. On this episode of the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast, we break down which IceHogs players could make a major impact in Rockford—and eventually join Connor Bedard in Chicago. From top prospects like Drew Commesso, Samuel Savoie, and Nick Lardis to other breakout candidates, w...

What shortcoming on the Chicago Blackhawks would you fix for this season only, and how would you do it? Plus, how should we remember Nick Foligno as Blackhawks Captain and can anyone in the East stop the Panthers? Join Mario Tirabassi and Greg Boysen on today’s CHGO Blackhawks Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per...

Who can build the ultimate Blackhawks roster of the new millennium? Mario Tirabassi and Greg Boysen go head-to-head in a fantasy draft of the best Chicago Blackhawks players since 2000. From legends like Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews to underrated fan favorites, it's a GM showdown you don’t want to miss. Join the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast for a fun, mid-summer draft battle! Hosted by Simplecast, a...

📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter Is Wyatt Kaiser the odd-man out in the Chicago Blackhawks’ young rotation of defensemen, or is he a piece of the future in the organization? Mario Tirabassi and Greg Boysen of Chicago Hockey Now discuss that, where The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler redrafted Frank Nazar, Sam Rinzel, and Kevin Korchinski in his 2022 re-draft, and more on th...

On this edition of the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast, Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi finish answering YOUR mailbag questions. Does Connor Murphy have the most value among Chicago Blackhawks veterans? How can the Blackhawks best utilize their connection to the Rockford IceHogs? And, most importantly, what is Connor Bedard's career ceiling? That and more on today's episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...

We’re back for another Mailbag Monday episode as Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi answer your Blackhawks questions. Is Nick Lardis or Marek Vanacaker some of the biggest sleeper prospects in the system? Which Blackhawks are you inviting to the summer BBQ? Which game could be a Hollywood movie? That and more on today’s CHGO Blackhawks Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pc...

Former NHL video coach Steve Peters, known from “Inside the Coaches’ Room,” joins Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi for an in-depth discussion on the state of the Chicago Blackhawks as the 2025-26 season approaches. They break down key storylines, including the impact of Connor Bedard and the team’s rebuild outlook. Plus, stick around for a fun “True or False” game covering hot topics around the lea...

Kyle Davidson has already made big moves this offseason, but could the Chicago Blackhawks still have another trade up their sleeve? The CHGO Blackhawks crew breaks down potential trade targets, areas of need, and what another move could mean for Connor Bedard and the team's rebuild. With names still swirling around the rumor mill, anything is possible before training camp. Don’t miss this deep div...

The Chicago Blackhawks are deep into their rebuild, but how does their prospect pipeline stack up against the rest of the NHL? We’re joined by The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler, who just released his full NHL prospect pool rankings, to break down where the Blackhawks system stands in 2025. From Connor Bedard, Frank Nazar to Oliver Moore and Anton Frondell, we dive into the biggest names shaping Chicago...