Second City Hockey: for Chicago Blackhawks fans

Welcome to Episode 20 of Musings on Madison, here on the Second City Hockey podcast network, your weekly destination for a round-up of all things involving the Chicago Blackhawks. Dave, Brandon and Shepard get together to discuss: (4:00) What made the 2009-10 Blackhawks team so special on the ice (13:00) Many things related to Marian Hossa because they miss talking about Marian Hossa (22:00) Jonat...

Welcome to Episode 19 of Musings on Madison, here on the Second City Hockey podcast network, your weekly destination for a round-up of all things involving the Chicago Blackhawks. Dave, Brandon and Shepard get together to discuss: (2:30) Opening tangents on Lance Armstrong, classic sports overload, German soccer in empty stadiums, Owl City throwbacks and more (15:30) The NHL's confirmation of the...

Welcome to Episode 18 of Musings on Madison, here on the Second City Hockey podcast network, your weekly destination for a round-up of all things involving the Chicago Blackhawks. Dave, Brandon and Shepard get together to discuss: (2:30) A final opening tangent on the last two episodes of the 'Last Dance' documentary (15:15) The NHL's potential return in a 24-team playoff format, which would inclu...

Welcome back to the “Monday Deep Dish” show on the Second City Hockey podcast network. We’re starting a new series this month where we interview media members that covered Blackhawks prospects this past season to gain a better understanding of how the players performed and what could be next for them for the 2020-21 season. Our second guest in this series is Scott MacDonald, who covers the Denver...

Welcome to Episode 17 of Musings on Madison, here on the Second City Hockey podcast network, your weekly destination for a round-up of all things involving the Chicago Blackhawks. Dave, Brandon and Shepard get together to discuss: (2:30) Another opening tangent on the Last Dance documentary (12:00) The AHL canceling the remainder of its 2019-20 schedule (24:30) Recent reports from ESPN's Greg Wysh...

In the seventh episode of Monday Deep Dish, here on the Second City Hockey podcast network, your weekly destination. We’re starting a new series this month where we interview media members that covered Blackhawks prospects this past season to gain a better understanding of how the players performed and what could be next for them for the 2020-21 season Our first guest in this series is Mitch Peaco...

Welcome to Episode 16 of Musings on Madison, here on the Second City Hockey podcast network, your weekly destination for a round-up of all things involving the Chicago Blackhawks. Dave, Brandon and Shepard get together to discuss: (1:30) Several random tangents that go all over the place (8:30) Potential candidates to replace former team president/CEO John McDonough (32:30) A recent NHL 20 result...

Welcome to Episode 15 of Musings on Madison, here on the Second City Hockey podcast network, your weekly destination for a round-up of all things involving the Chicago Blackhawks. Dave, Brandon and Shepard get together to discuss all aspects of the Chicago Blackhawks relieving team president and CEO John McDonough of his duties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Welcome to Episode 14 of Musings on Madison, here on the Second City Hockey podcast network, your weekly destination for a round-up of all things involving the Chicago Blackhawks. Dave, Brandon and Shepard get together to discuss: (3:30) Sunday's first two episodes of the "Last Dance" documentary and Andrew Shaw's suggestion for a Blackhawks-themed one (26:00) Discussion from SB Nation's...

Welcome to Episode 13 of Musings on Madison, here on the Second City Hockey podcast network, your weekly destination for a round-up of all things involving the Chicago Blackhawks. Dave, Brandon and Shepard get together to discuss: (2:30) A brief foray into the terrible world of animal-based Netflix documentaries (9:00) Ian Mitchell signing with the Blackhawks (15:30) How Mitchell affects an alread...

Welcome to Episode 12 of Musings on Madison, here on the Second City Hockey podcast network, your weekly destination for a round-up of all things involving the Chicago Blackhawks. Without any Blackhawks hockey to discuss, Dave and Shepard get together to discuss: (5:30) A quick recap of the latest schedule changes in the hockey world (11:00) Possible playoff scenarios that could be introduced when...

In the sixth episode of Monday Morning Deep Dish, here on the Second City Hockey podcast network, your weekly destination. This week, Shepard and guest Matt Lucas have a wide ranging discussion on the current state of the team and what they'll need for a late resurgence and potential playoff push, including: What made the Blues a tough matchup The third pairing's better 2020 Who will need to step...

Welcome to Episode 11 of Musings on Madison, here on the Second City Hockey podcast network, your weekly destination for a round-up of all things involving the Chicago Blackhawks. This week, Dave, Brandon and Shepard get together after the Blackhawks won three straight games to discuss: (2:45) Reasons for Chicago's recent run of play (11:45) Early impressions of Lucas Carlsson (17:20) Kirby Dach's...

Welcome to Episode 10 of Musings on Madison, here on the Second City Hockey podcast network, your weekly destination for a round-up of all things involving the Chicago Blackhawks. This week, Dave and Shepard gather for a quick discussion on everything involving the Blackhawks trade deadline moves and what it means for the road ahead! Thank you for tuning in this week! Don’t forget to subscribe, ra...

Welcome to Episode 9 of Musings on Madison, here on the Second City Hockey podcast network, your weekly destination for a round-up of all things involving the Chicago Blackhawks. This week, Dave, Brandon and Shepard get together after Chicago’s 1-4 trek through western Canada to discuss: (4:30) What they think the Blackhawks should do at the trade deadline (15:30) What type of players the Blackhaw...

Welcome to Episode 8 of Musings on Madison, here on the Second City Hockey podcast network, your weekly destination for a round-up of all things involving the Chicago Blackhawks. This week, Dave and Shepard get together after Chicago's loss to Vancouver to discuss: (1:30) Their reactions to Wednesday's game against the Canucks (6:45) Whether or not it feels like the Blackhawks season is already ov...

Monday Morning Deep Dish is back here on the Second City Hockey podcast network, your weekly destination for a deep dive on an area of the Chicago Blackhawks. In this episode, Shepard answers your questions (and gives his takes) about: (1:03) retired numbers (10:38) the Robin Lehner conundrum (16:20) how Ian Mitchell is doing (20:10) the power play Thank you for tuning in this week! Don't forget t...

Welcome to Episode 7 of Musings on Madison, here on the Second City Hockey podcast network, your weekly destination for a round-up of all things involving the Chicago Blackhawks. With the Blackhawks on a bye week, Dave, Brandon and Shepard took a big-picture focus in this episode to discuss: (4:30) The possibility of the Blackhawks winning a 4th Stanley Cup in the short-term (8:30) The upcoming di...

Welcome to the Episode 6 of Musings on Madison, here on the Second City Hockey podcast network, your weekly destination for a round-up of all things involving the Chicago Blackhawks. In this episode, Dave, Brandon and Shepard discuss: (2:45) The atmosphere at the United Center for Joel Quenneville's return (11:30) What transpired on the ice during that game against Florida (16:30) Kirby Dach's res...

Welcome to the first episode of Monday Morning Deep Dish of the new year, here on the Second City Hockey podcast network, your weekly destination for a deep dive on one area of the Chicago Blackhawks. In this episode, Shepard and guest host Dave discuss all things Joel Quenneville, including: (2:07) Quenneville's hiring (6:07) Why it was the right time (7:30) Q's system (13:36) The shutdown line (...

Welcome to the Episode 5 of Musings on Madison, here on the Second City Hockey podcast network, your weekly destination for a round-up of all things involving the Chicago Blackhawks. In this episode, Dave, Brandon and Shepard discuss: (3:15) Chicago's recent three-game win streak (13:30) Dominik Kubalik's red-hot streak (18:45) Jonathan Toews' recent strong play (23:40) Kirby Dach's struggles (33:...

Welcome to the Episode 4 of Musings on Madison, here on the Second City Hockey podcast network, your weekly destination for a round-up of all things involving the Chicago Blackhawks. In this episode, Dave, Brandon and Shepard discuss: (3:00) The Blackhawks recent stretch of success (6:15) Reasons why the penalty kill has been better this season (11:15) How the team has responded to being called ou...

Welcome to the Weekend Edition of the Second City Hockey podcast network, your weekly destination for a round-up of all things involving the Chicago Blackhawks. In this episode, in honor of the Blackhawks' next opponent, host Brandon Cain is joined by guest Alison Lukan of the Athletic Ohio to discuss: 1:49 What makes this Blue Jackets season different 3:41 What makes the Blue Jackets' defense so...

Welcome to the Episode 3 of Musings on Madison, here on the Second City Hockey podcast network, your weekly destination for a round-up of all things involving the Chicago Blackhawks. In this episode, host Dave Melton is joined by Shepard Price to discuss: (2:30) The ever-increasing gap between the Blackhawks and the Colorado Avalanche (6:45) How to close that gap (12:30) Differences in the fortune...

Welcome to the Episode 2 of Musings on Madison, here on the Second City Hockey podcast network, your weekly destination for a round-up of all things involving the Chicago Blackhawks. In this episode, host Dave Melton is joined by Shepard Price and Brandon Cain to discuss: (3:30) Reactions to Tuesday's loss in Vegas (9:00) Calvin de Haan's injury (10:30) Analyzing the young talent on a bad team (15...