CHGO Chicago Blackhawks Podcast

Inside the locker room following the Blackhawks’ overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets, Jeff Blashill addresses the team’s line distribution and the struggles that surfaced during a difficult second period. Anton Frondell reflects on a milestone night, scoring his first NHL goal, while Tyler Bertuzzi breaks down his two-goal performance, including his 31st of the season to set a new career high. Desp...

Anton Frondell scores his first NHL goal, while Tyler Bertuzzi hits the 30 and 31st goal mark in style with a ridiculous spin-o-rama finish, but it’s not enough as the Chicago Blackhawks fall in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets. Jay Zawaski & Greg Boysen break down a game full of milestones and momentum swings. Despite the offensive flashes, the Hawks come up short in OT in a frustrating finish vs th...

Monday, the Chicago Blackhawks announced that Troy Murray would be added to their inaugural Hall of Fame class, joining Duncan Keith and Steve Larmer. We'll also dive into the Blackhawks secret “fight club” practice they held this morning. Join Jay Zawaski and Greg Boysen on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

The Chicago Blackhawks fall to the New Jersey Devils, dropping their third straight game despite a strong performance from Frank Nazar, who sets a new career high and recorded his first ever multi-goal game. Ilya Mikheyev scores for Chicago, while Anton Frondell continues to contribute with another assist. Connor Bedard also breaks his career-high in points. Spencer Knight puts together a solid ef...

Could Chicago be in the mix for a future PWHL expansion team? Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi break down what it would take for the league to expand to Chicago, what it would mean for the growth of women’s hockey, and how the market compares to current PWHL cities. They also discuss potential arenas that could host a team and look at attendance trends from the PWHL Takeover Tour to see if Chicago...

The Chicago Blackhawks fall 6-1 to the New York Rangers, dropping their second straight game after a tough loss to Philadelphia. Chicago has now been outscored 11-2 over the last two nights, continuing a rough stretch late in the season. Nick Lardis scores his 8th goal of the season, giving him three goals in his last four games. Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi break down what’s going wrong and wh...

Connor Bedard hits the 30-goal mark, providing the lone offense for the Chicago Blackhawks in a tough 5-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. Despite the result, rookie Anton Frondell continues to impress, picking up his second NHL assist in just his second game. Join Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi as they break down Bedard’s milestone night, Frondell’s early impact, and how Sacha Boisvert looked in...

The CHGO Blackhawks Podcast opens up their mailbag on today’s episode! Most notably, we dive into Anton Frondell’s NHL debut. Is the core finally starting to come together? Later Steve Peters is back to break down what he saw from Frondell in his debut. Join Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

The Chicago Blackhawks get the win on the road against the New York Islanders. Nick Lardis records his first career multi-point game with a goal and two assists, leading the charge for Chicago. Anton Frondell makes his NHL debut and picks up his first point on a goal from Ilya Mikheyev, while Frank Nazar and Tyler Bertuzzi also find the back of the net and Arvid Soderblom holds strong in his own....

Hear from the Chicago Blackhawks locker room after an overtime loss to the Nashville Predators. Nick Lardis breaks down his goal, while head coach Jeff Blashill discusses André Burakovsky and hints at a potential shift for Ryan Greene to center as Anton Frondell approaches the NHL. Plus, Alex Vlasic shares his thoughts on letting the lead slip late and what it means to still come away with a point...

The Chicago Blackhawks let a late lead slip but still pick up a point in an overtime loss to the Nashville Predators. Connor Bedard scores his 29th of the season on a breakaway, while Nick Lardis adds a goal in the effort. Jay Zawaski and Greg Boysen are joined by Mario Tirabassi from the United Center to break down what went wrong late. Plus, hear from the Blackhawks locker room and head coach Je...

It’s March… which means it’s time for MADHOUSE MADNESS. Jay Zawaski, Mario Tirabassi, and Patrick Norton build the ultimate Chicago Blackhawks bracket, featuring four regions: Legends, Dynasty, Traditions, and Jerseys. From iconic players to the best looks in franchise history, who will come out on top?    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...

Go inside the locker room with the Chicago Blackhawks as head coach Jeff Blashill and players Wyatt Kaiser and Ryan Greene react to the tough home loss against the Colorado Avalanche. Blashill breaks down lineup changes and admits there wasn’t enough skating to keep up with Colorado’s pace.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

The Chicago Blackhawks collapse late in a tough home loss to the Colorado Avalanche, but Wyatt Kaiser gets on the board in this Blackhawks postgame breakdown. Despite the score, Arvid Söderblom delivered a strong performance in net, while Ryan Greene impressed with his play. The crew also breaks down performances from Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar as the young core continues to develop. Join Jay Z...

The Chicago Blackhawks pick up a big win over the Minnesota Wild in their final meeting of the season, earning two points after a series of tight matchups. Ilya Mikheyev and Connor Bedard both found the back of the net as Chicago finally gets over the hump against Minnesota. Join Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi as they break down the win, plus hear from the Blackhawks locker room and head coach Je...

The Chicago Blackhawks have already surpassed last season’s point total with 15 games still to play, so what does that say about their progress this season? Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi answer your mailbag questions, including what to expect from top prospects Anton Frondell and Sacha Boisvert as they approach the NHL. They also break down what a potential move for Matthew Knies could look like...

Hear from Chicago Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill, along with Frank Nazar and Louis Crevier, following the Blackhawks’ overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild. Nazar discusses his game-tying goal that forced OT, while Crevier reflects on his record-setting 102.54 mph slapshot. Blashill shares his thoughts on the team’s effort, what led to the loss, and how Chicago looks to bounce back moving forwa...

The Chicago Blackhawks battle back but ultimately fall in overtime to the Minnesota Wild, marking their second straight loss after being shut out by the Vegas Golden Knights last Saturday. Frank Nazar scored late to force OT, while Louis Crevier set the record for the hardest shot leading to a goal this season with a 102.54 mph slap shot and Ryan Greene also scored for Chicago. Join Jay Zawaski, G...

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed 2024 first-round pick Sacha Boisvert to a three-year entry-level contract through the 2027–28 season with a $974,167 AAV. Hear from head coach Jeff Blashill as he speaks with the media at practice following the signing and discusses what Boisvert could bring to the organization as well as any other practice updates before the Hawks take on Minnesota tomorrow.   ...

It was a sloppy 1st period for the Chicago Blackhawks on the road against the Vegas Golden Knights. Jeff Blashill’s group found themselves behind 3-0 just 12 minutes into the period, and they were unable to scrap their way back into the game. Were there any positive takeaways from the Hawks’ first loss in three games? Join Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi on the CHGO Blackhawks Postgame Show. Hoste...

With top prospects Anton Frondell and Sacha Boisvert potentially joining the Chicago Blackhawks this season, where would they fit in the lineup? Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi discuss what roles the young forwards could play and which current players might be pushed out of the lineup if they arrive.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...

The Chicago Blackhawks complete the season sweep of the Utah Mammoth as Connor Bedard buries the overtime game-winner. Frank Nazar and Tyler Bertuzzi also found the back of the net as Chicago finished a perfect 4–0 against Utah this season. Join Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi as they break down the OT win and what stood out from the Blackhawks’ performance. Plus, hear from head coach Jeff Blashil...

Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson joins Jay Zawaski and Greg Boysen on today’s CHGO Blackhawks podcast from Blackhawks Ice Center to discuss the current state of the rebuild in Chicago. Davidson breaks down the moves the Blackhawks made at last week’s NHL Trade Deadline and shares how the organization is evaluating the roster as they look ahead toward free agency this summer. He also discusses t...

Jay Zawaski and Greg Boysen look ahead and predict what the Chicago Blackhawks roster could look like in the 2026-27 season. With young stars like Connor Bedard leading the rebuild and top prospects working their way through the pipeline, how close is Chicago to turning the corner? Jay and Greg discuss where players like Anton Frondell and Sacha Boisvert could fit into the lineup and break down po...

The Chicago Blackhawks pick up a thrilling overtime win over the Utah Mammoth as Frank Nazar buries the OT game-winner to seal the victory for Chicago. It was a big night offensively for the Blackhawks, including Andrew Mangiapane scoring his first goal as a Blackhawk, while Andre Burakovsky found the back of the net for the first time in 20 games. Join Jay Zawaski, Greg Boysen and Mario Tirabassi...