The Emergency Goalies: A Blackhawks Podcast

Hockey is officially back! Michael and Sean preview the upcoming Blackhawks season. Can Connor Bedard take a leap forward? Is Frank Nazar going to have a big year?

The Blackhawks have a very quiet offseason and fully embrace a youth movement. Michael and Sean break it down and review the recently completed draft in a new episode.

The Blackhawks have a new coach and Duncan Keith makes the Hall of Fame. Michael and Sean also discuss a potentially boring offseason and preview the draft. In a new episode of The Emergency Goalies.

The Blackhawks season is over. Frank Nazar and Connor Bedard finish on a high note. Michael and Sean discuss the emergence of Sam Rinzel and make NHL playoff predictions in the season finale of The Emergency Goalies podcast.

The Blackhawks witness Alex Ovechkin tying Wayne Gretzky and beat the Penguins. Michael and Sean discuss Frank Nazar playing well and preview the final week of the season. Also Ilya Mikheyev gains confidence in a new episode of The Emergency Goalies.

The Blackhawks sign Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel as their youth movement continues. Michael and Sean discuss a possible trade in the off-season and the chances of Alexander Ovechkin breaking the goal record against the Hawks.

The Blackhawks finally snap their losing streak. Michael and Sean react to Patrick Maroon retiring and Jason Dickinson going out for the season. Finally, the long development process for defenseman like Alex Vlasic.

It's a rough week for the Blackhawks. Michael and Sean talk about the inconsistency that comes with a young team. Finally, they praise the Hawks for celebrating pride.

The Blackhawks play better and defenseman Artyom Levshunov is very impressive in his NHL debut. Michael and Sean discuss the suddenly young and exciting Hawks roster in the latest Emergency Goalies podcast.

Michael is back from Germany to discuss the big Seth Jones trade with Sean. Where do the Blackhawks go from here? What other trades will happen before the deadline?

The Blackhawks offense is rolling heading into the 4 Nations Tournament break. Michael and Sean discuss recent criticism of Connor Bedard and whether or not to trade the red hot Ryan Donato.

The Blackhawks have a couple of bad games down south but the goaltending stands out. Michael checks in from Germany to discuss the upcoming four nations tournament and more with Sean in an all new episode of the Emergency Goalies.

The Blackhawks have a productive week and possibly a decent top line. Seth Jones bounces back and the goaltending is good. Michael and Sean break it down in a new episode of The Emergency Goalies.

It's another tough week for the Hawks and Seth Jones struggles get worse. Michael and Sean discuss that and more in the new episode of The Emergency Goalies.

The Hawks struggles continue but they do snag a win. How are the young players adjusting to the NHL? Michael and Sean break it down and discuss possible first round picks in a new episode of The Emergency Goalies.

The Hawks are on a losing streak as the Winter Classic approaches. Michael and Sean break down what happened and how they can avoid being trapped in a perpetual rebuild like the Sabres and Red Wings. That and Kevin Korchinsky goes back to Rockford.

The Hawks have won three games in a row and are taking more offensive risks under interim coach Anders Sorensen. Michael and Sean discuss that, a red hot Ilya Mikheyev, and improving young defensemen in a holiday episode of The Emergency Goalies.

The Blackhawks are more aggressive under Anders Sorensen. Frank Nazar gets called up and Petr Mrazek gets injured. Michael and Sean discuss it all in the new episode of the Emergency Goalies.

The Blackhawks fire coach Luke Richardson. Michael and Sean break down why it happened now and where the team and players go from here. What will interim coach Anders Sorensen do at the helm?

Connor Bedard finally scores and the Blackhawks go off on the Dallas Stars. Michael and Sean discuss that, a Taylor Hall hat-trick and a lot of day games in a new episode of The Emergency Goalies podcast.

Seth Jones goes down with an injury and the Hawks pull an upset over the Stanley Cup champs. Sean and Michael discuss what line Connor Bedard should be on and the development of some young defensemen. This week on the Emergency Goalies.

The Hawks split the week but continue to have trouble scoring. Michael and Sean discuss Connor Bedard's ongoing cold streak and the possible Petr Mrazek trade market. In the latest episode of The Emergency Goalies podcast.

The Blackhawks start the week with a win but then drop two in a row. Michael and Sean discuss trying to find the right linemates for Connor Bedard and a more competitive if not successful Hawks team in 2024 in this week's episode.

It's a series of unexpected results for the Hawks this week. Ryan Donato gets hot and Michael and Sean discuss increased parity in the NHL. Also Petr Mrazek is getting overused in goal. A new episode of The Emergency Goalies.

The Hawks still have scoring issues. Connor Bedard's development continues and the defense hasn't been offensive enough. Michael and Sean discuss that and all the other news of the week.