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What Chaos!

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A mix hockey with a little bit of nonsense. What Chaos! is hosted by hockey insiders and longtime friends Pete Blackburn and DJ Bean. The podcast features interviews with NHL insiders, prominent reporters, and current and former players. The show delivers expert analysis, a good dose of humor, and entertaining conversations about the league’s biggest news, star players, and most intriguing storylines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

The Maple Leafs and Wild have all the momentum 25.04.2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs won in OT, giving them a 3-0 lead over the Ottawa Senators while Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy continue to be dominant, pushing the Wild to a stunning 2-1 lead over the Vegas Golden Knights. We react to all of last night's games and are joined by JD Bunkis of Leafs Talk to discuss Toronto's strong start to the playoffs.   0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 5:30 Wild are on fire 2...

The Kings, Stars and Capitals have taken control of their series 24.04.2025

The Los Angeles Kings lit up Stuart Skinner and the Edmonton Oilers for the second straight game, the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche in OT again and the Washington Capitals survived the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2. We're joined by Steve "Petey" Peters, host of Inside the Coaches' Room to break down what he's seeing in all three series. Plus, the harmonica anthem made its return to Los A...

Which NHL Playoff teams are on life support? 23.04.2025

After an OT loss in Toronto and another tough outing on Carolina, the Ottawa Senators and New Jersey Devils have joined the St. Louis Blues in being down 2-0 in their series'. We discuss which teams are in the most trouble and are joined by the Athletic's Sean McIndoe to talk Toronto Maple Leafs. Plus, we recap an odd Boston Bruins press conference and take a look at this years WAG jackets.   0:00...

Should the Kings or Oilers be more worried after Game 1? 22.04.2025

The Los Angeles Kings managed to blow a three goal lead to Connor McDavid and the the Edmonton Oilers before scoring a game winner in the final moments of the game to take a 1-0 series lead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. We discuss one of the most chaotic Game 1s in recent NHL playoff history and the rest of the games from last night. Plus, we discuss the futures of Rick Tocchet and Quinn Hughes wit...

Reacting to the first weekend of the NHL Playoffs 21.04.2025

The Jets, Avalanche, Hurricanes, Maple Leafs and Golden Knights all jumped out to 1-0 series leads in an awesome opening weekend of thew NHL playoffs. We're joined by ESPN's John Buccigross to discuss the weekend's games, preview the series starting tonight and much more.   0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 5:30 The weekend's games 37:30 Bucci joins! 1:05:23 Stankoven is cooking 1:32:12 Larkin criticizi...

Previewing the 2025 NHL Playoffs 17.04.2025

After the Montreal Canadiens win last night, the field is officially set for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. We preview the matchups and discuss which players we're most looking forward to seeing in the playoffs. Plus, we're joined by Dimitri Filipovic of the PDOcast to talk about what playoff storylines we should be watching.   0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 3:23 Habs make the playoffs! 12:23 The matchups...

Will the Blue Jackets or Canadiens make the NHL playoffs? 16.04.2025

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens have left it to the final game of their season to decide which team will take the second wildcard spot in the NHL's Eastern Conference. We talk about that situation and are joined by Jeff Marek to discuss that and some of the playoff matchups that are already set.   0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 4:05 Nurse suspension 9:25 Most playoff matchups set 12:...

Ivan Demidov's electric Montreal Canadiens debut 15.04.2025

Ivan Demidov had 2 points and a terrible back check in his NHL debut, but the Habs lost in a shootout, meaning the Canadiens could still lose their wildcard spot to the Columbus Blue Jackets. We discuss everything from that game and much more, including a chaotic Oilers-Kings game featuring Darnell Nurse cross checking Quinton Byfield. Plus, we have jersey updates!   0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 5:...

The NHL regular season is ending in pandemonium 14.04.2025

The Winnipeg Jets have clinched the President's Trophy, but it may have come at the cost of injuries to Nikolaj Ehlers and Dylan Samberg. We discuss the Jets and what else we know about the playoffs entering the final week of the regular season, including the Mattias Ekholm injury.   0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 7:57 What we know 20:58 Capitals cooked? 28:38 End regular season 37:45 Ekholm done for...

Connor McDavid, Kirill Kaprizov shine in returns from injury 10.04.2025

The Edmonton Oilers and Minnesota Wild got much needed reinforcements with their biggest stars returning from injury and having big games. We discuss that and more from a wild night in the NHL, and are joined by TSN's Frank Corrado to discuss Ivan Demidov and all things Montreal Canadiens.   0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 5:30 Players score goals 14:35 Knies' future 30:45 Frank Corrado joins 54:00 Me...

Ivan Demidov has arrived to the NHL 09.04.2025

Ivan Demidov signed his ELC with the Montreal Canadiens after being released from his KHL contract, finally bringing the best prospect outside of the NHL to the show. We discuss that and more prospects with Cam Robinson of EliteProspects. Plus, we discuss a historic collapse by the Dallas Stars, the potential returns of Kirill Kaprizov & Gabe Landeskog and much more.   0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!...

Can the Oilers or Panthers return to the Stanley Cup Final? 08.04.2025

The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers have been struggling recently as they've dealt with injuries to their biggest stars, including Connor McDavid and Matthew Tkachuk. Are they in serious trouble or can they snap back to being Cup contenders when the NHL playoffs start? We're joined by Sportsnet's Justin Bourne and The Hockey News & The Hockey Show's David Dwork to discuss that and much more....

Alex Ovechkin is the NHL's all-time goals leader 07.04.2025

Alex Ovechkin scored career goal 895 to pass Wayne Gretzky for the NHL's all-time goal record. We discuss the moment and all of the reactions that followed Ovi's historic goal. Plus, we discuss the struggling Florida Panthers and what we are watching for now that the playoff picture is falling into focus.   0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 4:35 Today on the show 26:02 Blues are hot! 46:00 Mason Lohrei...

Alex Ovechkin is 3 goals away from Wayne Gretzky's record 03.04.2025

Alex Ovechkin scored AGAIN and is now three goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record. Is he a lock to break the record this year? Plus, Jalen Chatfield bodyslammed someone in a fight, highlighting a chaotic Hurricanes-Capitals game. Plus, we provide updates on the Utah HC's Original Six puck collection.   0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 8:55 Chaos in Caps-Canes 17:43 Stankoven's 3...

The St. Louis Blues are hot at the perfect time 02.04.2025

The St. Louis Blues have won 10 straight games as the NHL Playoffs near. We discuss how they got here after a midseason coaching change. Plus, New York Islanders coach Patrick Roy went IN on Anthony Duclair for a lack of effort and there is a new worst team in the Eastern Conference.   0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 5:25 Roy flames Duclair 15:33 Torts vs. York 22:05 Veggie 18 straight starts 40:32 Bl...

The Ryan Leonard era begins, Zach Hyman joins 01.04.2025

Ryan Leonard is set to debut with Ovi and the Washington Capitals tonight, highlighting a wave of NCAA players who signed ELCs after their college careers. We discuss that, some jersey news for the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators and we are joined by Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman to discuss last year's Stanley Cup run and Leon Draisaitl's incredible season   0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 14:4...

Could Nikita Kucherov win the Hart Trophy? 31.03.2025

Leon Draisaitl scored his 50th goal of the season in the Battle of Alberta against the Calgary Flames, further strengthening his case to win the Hart Trophy as the NHL's MVP. Meanwhile, Tampa Lightning Star Nikita Kucherov has turned it on and taken over as the NHL's points leader. We discuss that and another Eastern Conference wild card race that no on wants to win.   0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!...

John Tortorella is OUT with the Philadelphia Flyers 27.03.2025

The Philadelphia Flyers and head coach John Tortorella have parted ways after some interesting comments from Torts the other night. We're joined by PHLY Flyers beat writer Charlie O'Connor to discuss where this leaves the Flyers. Plus, we discuss the latest in Jakob Chychrun antics, live from the Oilersnation studios in Edmonton!   0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 10:45 Torts OUT 11:38 Charlie O'Connor...

Who should be the favorite to win the Stanley Cup? 26.03.2025

The Florida Panthers, Dallas Stars, Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers all have the best odds to win the Stanley Cup. Do any of those teams stand above the rest, and what does it say about the Winnipeg Jets? Former NHL video coach and host of 'Inside the Coaches' Room' Steve Peters joins to discuss that and much more.   0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 7:05 Zadorov clarifies on Sway 12:02 West wild...

Ovechkin is running out of time to break Gretzky's record this season 25.03.2025

Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals have 12 games remaining with Ovi sitting 7 goals away from Wayne Gretzky's goal record. We discuss whether Ovechkin will rech the record and how we want him to do it. Plus, we discuss Jakub Chychrun's MASSIVE extension with the Caps, the McDavid & Draisaitl injuries and the controversial goalie interference call in Islanders-Blue Jackets.   0:00 Welco...

The NHL robbed us of Swayman-Kuemper goalie fight 24.03.2025

Jeremy Swayman and Darcy Keumper almost gave us our first NHL goalie fight in years but were thwarted by the referees. We discuss that, wild mascot behavior from the Utah Hockey Club and San Jose Sharks and more from a wild weekend in hockey. Plus, we're joined by ESPN's John Buccigross to preview the NCAA Men's Hockey tournament.   0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 5:45 Goalie fight robbery 10:10 Zador...

NHL referee has assist of the year, LeBron James reps CBJ 20.03.2025

Kelly Sutherland stole the show during Colorado Avalanche vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, diving in front of a puck and leading the game-winning goal. We discuss that, LeBron repping the Columbus Blue Jackets and are joined by ESPN's John Buccigross to discuss the state of #CawlidgeHawkey as the tournament nears.   0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 4:30 Kelly Sutherland takes a dive 27:50 Craziest seasons   BU...

Major takeaways from the NHL GM Meetings 19.03.2025

Gary Bettman and the NHL general managers met to discuss major issues in the league including rule changes, the future of the all-star game, a potential NHL vs. KHL series and more. We're joined by host of 'The Sheet,' Jeff Marek, to discuss the meetings and more, like whether this might finally be the year for Canada to bring home the Stanley Cup.   0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 4:38 Canada's year...

The Bruins & Sabres played the best game of the year, Kent Johnson joins 18.03.2025

The Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres played in one of the most weird games of the year that featured fedoras, a fight, Joonas Korpisalo punting a puck and an Alex Tuch OT winner. We discuss that game, the Happy Gilmore 2 trailer and are joined by Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson to discuss his emergence as a young star and his career as a rapper.   0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 6:50 Sabres...

Quinton Byfield and the Kings are going OFF 17.03.2025

The Costco Guys, AJ and Big Justice, may have unlocked Quinton Byfield as he has scored in five straight games and the Los Angeles Kings are red-hot. We discuss that and are joined by the Athletic's Vancouver Canucks writer, Thomas Drance, to discuss Quinn Hughes' dominance and the resurgance of Elias Pettersson. Also, Sarah Palin tweeted about us.   0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 6:30 Sarah Palin co...

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