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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

Let's talk about Lane Hutson 26.05.2026

The Carolina Hurricanes took a 2-11 series lead over the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Final thanks in part to a disaster of a game from Habs defenseman Lane Hutson. We discuss the game, Hutson's night and look ahead to tonight's WCF Game 4 as the Vegas Golden Knights look to sweep the Colorado Avalanche. Plus, we look at Frank Seravalli's latest trade board and are joined by Shayna...

The Avs are nearing an all-time collapse 25.05.2026

After dominating much of the regular season and playoffs en route to the Western Conference Final, the Colorado Avalanche find themselves down 3-0 to the Vegas Golden Knights. We react to their overall collapse and their collapse in Game 3.We also check in on the Hurricanes-Canadiens series that was that sits at 1-1. Plus, we're hearing more and more about the "Hometown Remix" jerseys. 0:00 Welcom...

The Hurricanes may have forgotten how to play hockey 22.05.2026

The Montreal Canadiens embarrassed the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final. We react to another disappointing showing from the Canes in the ECF and look ahead to Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between Vegas and Colorado. Plus, PWHL Hamilton has named US Hockey legend Meghan Duggan as their first ever GM. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 10:00 We were nominated! 13:20...

Do the Hurricanes still know how to play hockey? 21.05.2026

The Golden Knights delivered a stunning punch to the Colorado Avalanche to open the Western Conference Final while the Carolina Hurricanes return to game action for the first time in ages. Meanwhile, the Montreal Victoire have defeated the Ottawa Charge for the PWHL's Walter Cup. Should a team try to steal Pavel Dorofeyev via offer sheet this summer? All that and more on this episode of What Chaos...

Here come the Conference Finals 20.05.2026

Vegas Golden Knights at the Colorado Avalanche, Game 1 of the Western Conference Final is tonight, kicking off the third round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. We're joined by Steve "Petey" Peters, host of Inside the Coaches' Room, to preview both VGK-Avs and Canadiens-Hurricanes. Plus, Vegas GM Kelly McCrimmon spoke about Bruce Cassidy and their Game 6 postgame scandal,. We also discuss another leake...

Are the Canadiens the team of destiny? 19.05.2026

The Montreal Canadiens did it again, sneaking away with a Game 7 win in OT, this time to eliminate the Buffalo Sabres and advance to the Eastern Conference Final. We discuss the Habs and the end of that incredible series, plus we check in on the Carolina Hurricanes on day 10 of their 11-day layoff. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 23:40 Habs eliminate Sabs 1:06:20 Cane's check-in 1:24:00 We care about...

The two greatest words in sports 18.05.2026

After a dominant Game 6 win, the Buffalo Sabres host the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 with a trip to the Eastern Conference Final on the line. Plus, the Edmonton Oilers got permission to talk to Craig Berube, as Vegas still withholds permission to speak to Bruce Cassidy. We also discuss the leaked Florida Panthers Hometown Remix jerseys. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 7:05 Sabs-Habs 16:45 VGK asshole...

We found the Avalanche goal horn guy 15.05.2026

The Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Anaheim Ducks in 5 games to advance to the Western Conference Final and had the weirdest response (or lack there of) postgame. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres got embarrassed on home ice as the Montreal Canadiens took a 3-2 series lead back to Quebec. We discuss both games and are joined by Max Van Houtte, aka TonBoyMax to talk Habs. Plus, the Colorado Avalanche go...

Can the Colorado Avalanche be stopped? 14.05.2026

The Colorado Avalanche erased a 3-goal deficit against the Minnesota Wild in Game 5 to advance to the Western Conference Final. We discuss the Avs and the Wild's massive collapse. Plus, the Edmonton Oilers have fired coach Kris Knoblauch, Sabres-Habs Game 5 is tonight and we take a look at Cory Pronman's latest draft rankings. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 4:30 Avs eliminate Wild 29:50 Knoblauc...

How to pronounce Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen 13.05.2026

The Buffalo Sabres evened the series against the Montreal Canadiens in a WILD one that saw a goal review, a challenge to that review, a crazy bank shot goal and much more. Plus, the Leafs fired Craig Berube, the Vegas Golden Knights took a 3-2 lead over the Ducks and rights holders had more moments of note. 0:00 Welcome to Chaos! 7:56 Sabs even series 26:45 Rights Holders 43:27 VGK take series lea...

Nathan MacKinnon is human after all... 12.05.2026

The Colorado Avalanche took a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Minnesota Wild in an electric Game 4 that saw Nathan MacKinnon suffer a bloody broken nose. Plus, the Golden Knights aren't letting the Oilers talk to Bruce Cassidy, Sportsnet is getting into some weird AI behavior, and illness has derailed the PWHL playoffs. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 13:20 Avs go up 38:00 Cassidy situation  ...

Montreal is the center of the hockey universe 11.05.2026

The Bell Center was ROCKING as the Montreal Canadiens took a 2-1 series lead over the Buffalo Sabres and we were in the building! We discuss everything from last night in Montreal, including the scenes before and after the game. Plus, The Anaheim Ducks evened their series with the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes completed their sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers. 0:00 Welcome to Wha...

Can anyone stop the Carolina Hurricanes? 08.05.2026

The Carolina Hurricanes have continued to dominate the NHL Playoffs, taking a 3-0 series lead over the Philadelphia Flyers and moving to 7-0 in the playoffs so far. We discuss the Canes seemingly getting stronger and the Flyers falling apart at the seams. Plus, the Sabres are getting sponsor patches on their away jerseys and we look ahead to tonight's slate of playoff hockey. 0:00 Welcome to What...

The Sabres have broken out the big guns 07.05.2026

The Sabres have continued to vibe, taking Game 1 over the Montreal Canadiens and having tons of fun in the process. Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks evened the series against the Vegas Golden Knights. Plus, with Owen Tippett out for Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes, is it too early to start eulogizing the Philadelphia Flyers? 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 4:00 Norris finalists 10:42-Sabres-Habs 45...

Why did it have to be the Leafs? 06.05.2026

In a stunning twist of fate, the Toronto Maple Leafs won the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery and are poised to draft top prospect Gavin McKenna first overall. We're joined by Leafs fan Steve Dangle for his reaction to last night's lotto and the roller coster of emotions that came with such a big win just a day after a disastrous John Chayka intro presser. We also react to the Avs taking a 2-0 series lead a...

Does spanking belong in hockey? 05.05.2026

Another wild night in the Stanley Cup Playoffs saw the Philadelphia Flyers blow a lead (and maybe any Cup dreams) to the Carolina Hurricanes and a high-event night for Jackson LaCombe helped the Anaheim Ducks drop game 1 to the Golden Knights. We discuss those games and one of the most insane press conferences ever as MLSE introduced their new Leafs front office. Plus, we talk about Auston Matthew...

The Avalanche-Wild series might kill us all 04.05.2026

The Avs and Wild combined for 15 goals in Game 1 of the series, with Cale Makar and Colorado winning 9-6. We discuss the chaotic opener to what should be a chaotic series. Plus, the Montreal Canadiens eliminated the Tampa Bay Lightning in seven games on the back of a truly unbelievable number of shots (and off the back of Vasilevskiy). We also recap some very interesting statements from Oilers sta...

BONUS: Sabres (finally) win a playoff series, eliminate Bruins 02.05.2026

The dream of a season for the Buffalo Sabres continues, after a 4-1 win over the Bruins booked Buffalo's ticket to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. We instantly react to one of our teams advancing and one of them being sent packing. JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaos What Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaos Visit https://priz...

Where do the Stars & Oilers go from here? 01.05.2026

Both the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers, two of the Western Conference's most successgul teams in recent years, have been eliminated in the first round of this year's playoffs. We discuss two clubs searching for answers and what to expect from the teams that eliminated them, the Minnesota Wild and Anaheim Ducks, going forward. Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes allowed a freak into Lenovo Center and...

Alina Müller joins What Chaos! 30.04.2026

Boston Fleet and Swiss National Team forward Alina Müller joins to discuss the Fleet's season and the start of another Walter Cup Playoff run, winning bronze at the Olympics, her caesar salad-obsessed, gold medal-winning roommate, Aerin Frankel and much more. JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaos What Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaos Visi...

The Flyers have a different kind of energy (ft. Alina Müller) 30.04.2026

The Philadelphia Flyers finished off Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, winning game 6 thanks to an electric OT winner (and celebration) from Cam York. We discuss that game and the others from last night, including the Canadiens and Golden Knights moving one win away from advancing to the next round. Plus, Boston Fleet & Swiss national forward Alina Müller joins the show ahead of the F...

Who’s more back: The Bruins or the Oilers? 29.04.2026

David Pastrnak's unreal OT winner staved of elimination for the Boston Bruins and forced a game 6 against the Buffalo Sabres. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl returned to their dominant ways and helped the Edmonton Oilers force a game 6 of their own against the Anaheim Ducks. Plus, Matt Boldy continues his ascension to superstardom as the Minnesota Wild took a 3-2 series lead over the...

We can now add Instagram to the Oilers' problems 28.04.2026

Dan Vladar and the Philadelphia Flyers may be in the process of coughing up a 3-0 series lead to the Pittsburgh Penguins thanks to some massive errors from the Philly goalie. We talk about that and the other games from last night's playoff slate. Plus, Connor McDavid's wife, Lauren, may want out of Edmonton and we are joined Jeff Marek, host of The Sheet, to discuss his major thoughts on the playo...

Who's more cooked: The Bruins or the Oilers? 27.04.2026

The Boston Bruins got EMBARRASSED by the Buffalo Sabres in Game 4, losing 6-1 and granting Buffalo a 3-1 series lead. We discuss the fallout from that game, Jeremy Swayman yelling at his team, Nikita Zadorov committing assault and more. Plus, The Anaheim Ducks took a 3-1 series lead over the Edmonton Oilers in controversial fashion and Connor McDavid is definitely not injured. We also talk another...

Is diving having a moment? 24.04.2026

The Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes took 3-0 series leads, so we discuss those games and thank the Kings and Senators for their participation. Plus, the Sabres went up 2-1 over the Boston Bruins, so we discuss that game, our watch party and say goodbye to the city of Buffalo. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 6:35 Last night in Buffalo 35:00 Sens dead? 42:45 Seth Jarvis x Mackenzie 50:00 Last...

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