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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

What are the most fascinating playoff races in the NHL? 12.03.2026

With less than 20 games remaining for each team, we take a deep look at the standings and debate how the divisional and wild card races across the NHL might shake out. Plus, Craig Berube appears to really be on the hot seat, thew Ottawa Senators are getting their first round pick back (kinda), and more! 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos 6:00 Sens get their pick back 22:00 Playoff race 1:01:20 Berube on t...

Stop hitting Charlie McAvoy in the face 11.03.2026

Charlie McAvoy hurt his face for the 100th time, Nathan MacKinnon got ejected for running Connor Ingram and the Buffalo Sabres won their 8th straight game and fought everyone in the process. We discuss some of the crazy stuff that happened in last night's games and give Macklin Celebrini his flowers for a historic season. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 4:50 Nick Schmaltz extension 9:04 Sabres on a wa...

How obvious will the Florida Panthers' tank be? 10.03.2026

Rumors that Brad Marchand may get shut down for a while, joining a bunch of other injured Panthers, has us wondering if it's time for Florida to fully commit to improving their draft positioning. Plus, Hudson Williams and the cast of 'Heated Rivalry' are making statements and we check in on the races for the NHL's biggest individual awards, including the Hart and Norris trophies. 0:00 Welcome to W...

The Sabres are for real 09.03.2026

Rasmus Dahlin and the Buffalo Sabres have been on an all-time tear, jumping from last place in December to first place in the Atlantic after beating the Tampa Bay Lightning in one of the greatest regular season games in recent history. We discuss everything about the Sabres' recent dominance and their 8-7 win in a war against Tampa. Plus, we recap some of the biggest moves from the NHL trade deadl...

Does Stan Bowman know what he's doing? 05.03.2026

Stan Bowman has been ACTIVE this year making trades for the Edmonton Oilers... but is that a good thing? We discuss the latest moves from the Oilers' GM and the reported Colton Parayko to Buffalo trade that may not be happening after all. Plus, Tyler Myers and McKenzie Weegar were traded! JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaos What Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sports...

Who's gonna get Robert Thomas? 04.03.2026

Robert Thomas was heavily linked to the Buffalo Sabres in trade talks, but the latest rumors suggest that may not happen, and Kiefer Sherwood may extend with the San Jose Sharks after all. We discuss the latest on the Blues and Sharks forwards and more trade rumors as the NHL Trade Deadline nears. Plus, the Panthers might be sellers and Pete & DJ were on Boston sports radio yesterday. 0:00 Wel...

Pettersson, Risto & more trade deadline updates 03.03.2026

Elias Pettersson seems to have master the art of quiet quitting with the Vancouver Canucks and the Philadelphia Flyers seem to have a big ask for Rasmus Ristolainen. We discuss that and the latest buzz around a handful of players potentially on the move this week. Plus, the Oilers traded for Connor Murphy, McDonald's has a new promotion with McDavid & Matthews and more from around the NHL. 0:0...

NHL trade deadline week is here 02.03.2026

The NHL trade deadline is this Friday, so we discuss the big names from around the league that could be moved and what insiders are saying about their potential landing spots. Plus, our trip to Philadelphia and a huge weekend in hockey that saw the LA Kings fire coach Jim Hiller and Connor Storrie host SNL with some very special guests. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 4:30 Our Philly trip 14:23 Hiller...

Welcome to the Tristan Jarry Experience 26.02.2026

The Edmonton Oilers quest for reliable goaltending continues as Tristan Jarry's tenure in Edmonton so far has been rough, highlighted by last night's performance against the Anaheim Ducks. We talk Jarry and more from Oilers-Ducks, plus we discuss Jack Hughes getting honored by the Devils, comments from members of the U.S. Women's team and everybody on twitter fighting. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!...

The NHL is back! 25.02.2026

NHL teams finally return to action tonight after the Olympic break for the final stretch of the regular season. We discuss everything from news on Sidney Crosby's injury to Artemi Panarin gifting a mascot a watch ahed of his Kings debut. Plus, the USA men's team attended the State of the Union address, highlighted by a massive honor for Connor Hellebuyck. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 7:10 State of...

One more day until the NHL returns 24.02.2026

The USA women's hockey team received an invite to party with Flavor Flav after the controversy that followed their invite to the White House. We discuss that and more of the fallout from Milan, and get ready for the return of the NHL by discuss what teams were helped or hurt the most by the Milan games. Plus, Nike has messed up with their jerseys again. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 14:55 Women turn...

Winners & losers from the Milan Games 23.02.2026

Jack Hughes and the Team USA Men's Hockey Team return stateside with gold medals and an invitation to the White House. We discuss everything from an electric gold medal game to some... interesting post game celebrations. Plus, we give our biggest winners and losers from both the men's and women's tournaments and gear up for the return of the NHL. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 9:10 The gold medal 16:...

U.S. MEN WIN GOLD! 22.02.2026

Connor Hellebuyck had a legendary performance en route to Team USA's first Olympic gold in over four decades, after a Jack Hughes golden goal stunned one of the greatest Canadian rosters ever assembled. We react to everything from one of the greatest gold medal games ever. JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaos What Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/...

USA-Canada rematch is set 21.02.2026

After Nathan MacKinnon and Team Canada rallied to beat Finland, Dylan Larkin and Team USA DOMINATED Slovakia to secure a rematch of the 4 Nations Final, this time for gold in Milan. We discuss both games of the Men's semifinals and preview one of the most anticipated gold medal matches ever. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 8:55 Did we want to see CAN? 29:15 What's Canada's deal? 33:30 USA-Slovakia 53:...

U.S. WOMEN WIN GOLD! 19.02.2026

Hillary Knight and Team USA stun Team Canada with a late goal in regulation and an overtime winner to win the gold medal in Milan. We react to everything from an incredible gold medal run for the Americans, a heartbreaker for the Canadians and are joined by The Athletic's Shayna Goldman to breakdown everything from wha t was an amazing tournament in Milan. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 10:10 USA win...

USA, Canada survive OT, advance to semis in Milan 19.02.2026

Both Canada and the USA advanced to the semifinals of the Men's tournament in Milan in dramatic fashion, surviving overtime thanks to game-winners from Mitch Marner and Quinn Hughes. We react to all four games of an instant-classic quarterfinals, plus we have updates on our hunt for a British broadcaster and a change in the Edmonton Oilers coaching staff. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 5:32 USA survi...

Can USA Hockey go perfect in Milan? 17.02.2026

The stage is set for a USA-Canada rematch for the Women's gold while the knockout rounds continue in the Men's tournament. We discuss Canadian legend Marie-Philip Poulin's impact for Team Canada & preview the gold medal game and talk about the latest in the Men's tournament, including France banning their own player. Plus, updates on the search for the British hockey broadcaster. 0:00 Welcome...

Best on Best is the best 16.02.2026

Abbey Murphy and Team USA have been dominant in the Women's Tournament as they head to the gold medal match, while Connor McDavid and Team Canada have been on a historic tear in the Men's Tournament. We discuss all the best people and moments from the Milan Games so far and show you all the things we can't show you! Plus, we're joined by Bridgette Proulx of NESN and Steve Peters of Inside the Coac...

Sweden is bad and Finland is messy 13.02.2026

Team Sweden, after a tougher-than-expected opener against the host nation Italy, lost in their second game of the 2026 Milan hockey tournament, this time to their rival Team Finland. Where do the Swedes go from here and why are Team Finland's players trying to replace their coach with Paul Maurice? We're also joined by Keith Kavanaugh of PuckPedia to discuss the potential new NHL media rights deal...

The Milan Games have arrived 11.02.2026

The Team USA women set the stage for the hockey tournament at the 2026 Milan Games with a 5-0 shutout of the older Team Canada. Are the Americans already a lock for gold on the women's side, and can Auston Matthews and the Team USA men follow in their footsteps or will Connor McDavid and Team Canada follow through as favorites for gold. We talk discuss everything going on in Italy and are joined b...

Gavin McKenna did what?? 05.02.2026

Gavin McKenna might be in MASSIVE trouble after reportedly being charged with felony assault, but social media thinks he might be the hero in the story. We discuss that bombshell news from last night and the comments made after the Oilers lost a wild one to the Flames, marking third straight loss. Plus, we're hanging out with Zdeno Chara tonight! 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 22:00 WC! x Chara 24:38...

BONUS: Reacting to Artemi Panarin being traded to the Kings 04.02.2026

The New York Rangers have traded Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings in a deal that is surprising for several reasons. In exchange for Panarin, who immediately signed an extension with the Kings, the Rangers get prospect Liam Greentree and two conditional draft picks. We discuss the deal and why it was so surprising. Watch What Chaos! daily Monday through Friday. Support the show on Patreon: p...

Rick Tocchet has a Matvei Michkov problem 04.02.2026

Matvei Michkov has seen a major drop off in production (and ice time) in his first year under Rick Tocchet, prompting questions from media and and anger from Philadelphia fans. We discuss where the Flyers go from here and GM Danny Briere's comments on the situation. Plus, a bird was in UBS Arena and AFP analytics has released new contract projections for the 2026 free agent class. 0:00 Welcome to...

Connor McDavid is not a robot 03.02.2026

Connor McDavid wrote a piece in The Players' Tribune expressing the importance of representing Canada and his desire to stay in Edmonton long term. We discuss that, Quinn Hughes' impact since joining the Minnesota Wild and are joining by Sheng Peng of SJ Hockey Now to talk Sharks (and fruit)! 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 9:40 Disco Darling 16:35 Sheng Peng joins! 37:25 McDavid's letter 47:58 Patric...

The greatest outdoor game in NHL history 02.02.2026

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins brought it to the Stadium Series, including a goalie fight, a four-goal comeback and some crazy outfits. We react to everything from one of the greatest outdoor games the NHL has ever put on. Plus, Barry Trotz made the surprise announcement that he's stepping down as GM of the Nashville Predators, Macklin Celebrini is trying to pass on sportsmanship and mo...

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