Windy City Benders Podcast

The Boys are back for the first episode of the new season! On this episode they break down the Eastern Conference and take a look at what each team did this off season and if it was enough to get in to the playoffs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys are back after a brief lets call it a vacation. On this episode during Hawks Talk, the boys talk about Nolly’s time at the 11th annual Blackhawks Convention, Crawford still not being 100%, Panarin saying he wouldn’t mind coming back to Chicago, Forsling having surgery and if there will be anymore moves before training camp. During NHL Talk they get in to how good Arizona and Buffalo could...

The Boys talk with Star of the hit comedy series Letterkenny, Nathan Dales. They talk about about the show and its growth from short 2 minute youtube videos to a 30 minute comedic series. They talk a little hockey and play a different version of the popular buy out, sign, and trade! Letterkenny Seasons 1 and 2 is now available on Hulu! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys talk about Hossa being traded to the Coyotes and what that might mean for future moves. The Chicago Pro Hockey League is talked about and given a little bit of information on the amazing event that its. Then We are joined by Letterkenny star Nathan Dales, who talks about Letterkenny coming to the states and dives in to a little bit of Calgary Flames hockey.  Then things ge...

On this episode the boys talk about.... Hawks Talk: The moves or lack there of from Stan Bowman and try to figure out if this team is a contender or slowly going in to rebuild mode.  NHL Talk: Tavares is a Leaf, EK65 Trade rumors, and free agency winners and losers. The show wraps up with some Riding Pine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys recap the NHL Awards and Draft. They talk about the current moves made by the hawks and what might happen once free agency starts. Then they move on to the Hall of Fame class of 2018, LA Kings and their questionable moves. They wrap up the show with some Tavares talk and EK65 Rumors and another round of everyones new favorite game  Sign, Trade, Buy Out. Learn more about yo...

On this episode the boys talk about the re-signings the Hawks have made so far and if they are in as bad of Cap Hell as they have been in previous years.  They transition to a very busy NHL Talk where they talk about Barry Trotz leaving Washington, Montreal making more questionable moves and the absolute shit show that is the Ottawa Senators.  The Standings of Irrelevance makes its return as the g...

On this episode the boys take look at some of the rumors surrounding the Hawks and whether or not they should pull the trigger or if any of the core guys are really available.  They then discuss Rocky Wirtz public comments about the teams short leash mean anything or if it its just being said as a motivator. They guys then transition to some jersey talk with the news that the NHL will be bring bac...

On this episode the boys take a look back at the legendary career of Marian Hossa and talk some of their favorite memories during his time in the NHL. They discuss they recent signings and whether or not there will be any impact players from that group next season. They wrap up Hawks talk with a Rockford Icehogs update. Transitioning to NHL talk they talk the absolutely mind-blowing playoffs that...

On this episode the boys talk the hawks 2nd 1st round pick and if they should trade or use it. They give an update on Kaner at Worlds and then talk the complete domination of the Ice Hogs in the AHL Playoffs.  When they transition to NHL talk they break down the Conference Finals so far, discuss the terrible officiating these playoffs and then wrap things up with some Riding Pine. Learn more about...

On this episode the boys touch a little bit on the Rockford Ice Hogs perfect playoff so far, talk about where the hawks will be drafting this June, World Championship update, and then wrap up Hawks Talk with some off season rumors.   In NHL talk they cover the 3 series that have wrapped up and, talk about how bad our 2nd round picks are, and then wrap up NHL Talk with the absolute coin flip that i...

On this episode the boys attempt to record remotely for the first time so bear with us.  On this episode the boys recap their first round picks and check their standings after round one. Talk about which series was the most surprising and which was the most disappointing.  They talk the big game 7 between the Bruins and Leafs and wrap things up previewing round two and giving their predictions for...

On this episode the boys talk about their night as special guest at the Chicago Wolves vs Rockford Icehogs game. Then they move on to discuss the Hawks exit interviews and whether or not they feel confident enough in this group of guys to turn it around next year. They also talk about the Hawks representation at the World Championships. To wrap things up they break down the first few games of the...

On this episode the boys take a look at the first round match ups and give their picks for each game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys wrap up the silly season that was the past year in hockey. They open the show talking about the tragic event that happened in Humboldt and the hockey community coming together once again. Hawks talk covers the news of Coach Q and Stan Bowman returning next season and Patrick Sharp retiring. They ask what was the most disappointing part of the season and if there where any...

On this episode the boys try to find some interesting things to talk about regrading the Hawks during their lost season. They ask the question is Ovie the best goal scorer in NHL history and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys are finally back after a few months of being on hiatus. They catch up on what is going on with the hawks and their disaster of a season and talk about whats next for them after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2008. They move on to NHL talk and catch up on the ridiculously silly season that has been going on and adjust their playoff picks. Learn more about you...

On this episode the boys talk about the roller coster ride that has been the Hawks season as of late and with a quarter of of the season almost done is it getting close to Panik time?   Then in NHL talk they dive in to this years hall of famers, talk about the struggles of Niemi, and the goalies of Vegas not staying healthy and the record breaking Arizona Coyotes. Learn more about your ad choices....

On this episode the boys talk the so called unelite Crawford and his amazing shutout streak.  Then they are joined by USA Womens hockey and Chicago's very own Kendall Coyne. They talk her expereinces so far with Team USA, growing up playing the game and her upcoming fundraiser.  They wrap the show up talking about the mega deal between the Avalanche, Predators, and Senators. Kendall Coyne Fundrais...

On this episode the boys try and figure out what is going on with the hawks over the last 6 games and if it is time to make a big move in the front office, behind the bench or from the roster. During NHL talk the boys give there top 5 power rankings for the first month of the season, talk fake news out of Tampa, try to figure out the Vegas goalie curse and talk some good news for Brian Boyle and N...

On the Episode the boys talk about the Hawks struggles against the Blues and Oilers. Nolly Talks about what its like to watch McJesus up close and begs fans to stop chanting Detroit Sucks. They move to NHL talk and cover the League admiting they messed up a challenge, Wings sign Athanasiou, Bettman is ruining the game and finish thing off with Riding Pine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

On this episode the boys break down the first 6 games of the hawks season and talk about some of the special and most surprising moments so far in the early stages of the NHL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Poetz skips out on the 24th show so the guys bring in the one and only Tanner Houston.  For Hawks Talk the guys talk about the NHL ruling Hossa can go on LTIR but he wasnt alone. They talk about the state of the team right now and how they feel with the season starting and where the Hawks can go.   During NHL Talk, Tanner calls in and they talk about the one and only Jagr making hi...

On this episode the boys talk Blackhawks preseason hockey and gradehow the team looks so far. They then move in to Hossa and the possiblyof not being LTIR eligible as well as the joke that is the LTIRsystem. They get in to the soft suspensions and rule changes we haveseen this preseason, Millbury taking over at NBC, Vegas and theirseason ticket holders, Vinny getting his number retired in Tampa an...

On this episode the boys talk about the Blachhawks Championship win at Prospect Tournament. The new guys invited to camp on PTOs and the start of Training Camp. They move to NHL talk where the Olympics are finally over for NHLers and Ovechkin finally backs down from his going no matter statement. Then they talk about the shit show that is the Calgary Flames arena situation and wrap up NHL talk wit...