Windy City Benders Podcast

This week on the Windy City Benders Podcast, the guys dive into a busy week of Hawks headlines starting with all the noise coming out of the NHL Combine. Cam Robinson suggests the Blackhawks are eyeing Michael Misa and could look to move up in the draft, while Ben Pope reports Kyle Davidson says the team’s internal draft board is still unfinished. With uncertainty around how teams like the Islande...

On this episode of the Windy City Benders Podcast, Jarom and Tanner dive deep into the latest Blackhawks rumors, including potential moves for Marco Rossi and Mitch Marner—do either actually make sense for Chicago? They also break down the growing chatter around the Islanders, Sharks, and Hawks possibly trading up in the draft and why that might be a bit overblown. With the NHL Entry Draft just th...

The Blackhawks have officially introduced Jeff Blashill as the next Head Coach. The guys talk about his press conference and their take aways from what they heard.  They touch on the importance of Team USA World Championship win on Frank Nazar and Alex Vlasic and how it could be an extra spark to take their games to the next level.  They wrap things up with a little playoff update.  Hosts: Jarom @...

After lots of waiting and wondering the Blackhawks are expected to name Jeff Blashill the 38th Head Coach in franchise history. The guys break down his resume and discuss why this is a much better move than people think.  They also talk about how the Maple Leafs losing in the playoffs once again affects the Hawks in terms of drafting and adding fuel to the fire that Marner could be targeted by Chi...

The guys break down the results of the NHL Draft Lottery and take an early look at who they’d like to see the Blackhawks take with the third overall pick. Could Michael Misa still end up in Chicago? Is James Hagens worth the No. 3 selection? They unveil the first of three draft boards — based on some light early research. They also dive into the Blackhawks’ head coaching search, wondering if Ander...

It’s Draft Lottery Day, and the guys are live reacting to the unfolding events. As they eagerly await the Hawks’ draft pick, they engage in a lively discussion about potential targets at each possible position. Finally, they conclude their segment by sharing their second-round playoff predictions.  Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBP...

Welcome to the 8th year of the WCBPodcast! It’s been a fun ride and we can’t wait to see what the next year brings. Kicking of this episode the guys discuss David Carle withdrawing his name from the Blackhawks Head Coach consideration and where the Hawks could be going with their next targets. They talk a bit about the upcoming draft lottery and how they want it to play out for the Hawks and even...

The guys returned for another episode, delving into the Hawks’ exit interviews held last week and the positive energy and high optimism surrounding the team. Connor Bedard silenced the anti-Hawks crowd with his stance on his long-term plan to stay in Chicago. The next Hawks head coach will be appointed soon, so the guys discuss potential candidates for the position and then wrap up by discussing t...

The season has finally come to an end and the guys recap the ups and downs of the 2024/25 season, they discuss their takeaways from what they saw this season both goof and bad. Finally they wrap up Hawks Talk with the latest on the Head Coach search and why it might lead in a direction Jarom wasn’t hoping for.  They wrap things up by making their predictions for the first round of the Stanley Cup...

The guys are back and talking about the exciting youth movement in the Chicago and really seeing what the future holds.  Speaking of the future Tanner heads back to the farm and breaks down how playoff season is going for Hawks Prospects.  In NHL talk they take a look at the playoff picture with 5-6 games to go, discuss the amazing moment of Alex Ovechkin finally breaking the goal record and take...

The guys are back with another episode of the WCBPodcast. On this weeks episode the guys discuss prospect Sacha Boisvert entering the NCAA Transfer Portal, Taige Harding sign his entry level deal and the debuts of Sam Rinzel and Oliver Moore. The guys wrap up the show building what they want to see next year opening night line up to look like.  Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @W...

The guys are back with a future of the Hawks episode. They dive into the team’s prospects and what the fans have to look forward to in the near future of this franchise. Despite what you might be reading on social media, the guys hit home how good things really are even though you need to dive deep to see it.  Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Fa...

The guys are back after an unfortunate break between recording so they do their best to catch up on all the craziness that went down since last episode. They discuss the Seth Jones trade and how adding someone like Spencer Knight just might get the rebuild moving a little bit quicker.  They take a look at the other moves the Hawks did and didn’t make at the deadline and discuss what this could mea...

We have a fun episode as the guys are joined by their good friend Roy Nayder. They discuss the 4 Nations tournament and how it is surpassing expectations, how the USA is quickly catching up to Canada in terms of skill and much more.  Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhaw...

The 4 Nation Break is here and that means no Blackhawks Hockey for two weeks. The Guys discuss the final three games before the break, more Connor Bedard National criticism, and is Seth Jones a realistic trade piece heading into the trade deadline? Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast . ⁣. ⁣ #nhlblackhawks #hockey #blackhawks #i...

The Hawks played just one game between episodes and boy do the guys wish they hand another game to talk about. They discuss the continued up and downs this team faces this season, discuss Mark Messier comments about Bedard, Levshunov spending time with Hawks, Tanners Farm report and much more! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodca...

In what ended up being a very eventful week for the Hawks gave the guys lots to talk about as they break down the Hawks going 1-2-1 but showing a lot of promise from the young players. Then the discuss the big trade that left a lot of fans confused and angry by what the Hawks return was and why those fans are wrong. Finally they wrap things up discussing some of the players they are rumored to be...

The Hawks enter a tough stretch of games but manage to hold their own. The guys break down the past weeks games and some positive take aways from them. They discuss Bedard and Bertuzzi finding some great chemistry and even Seth Jones making things happen. Check out this and much more in the latest episode today! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast...

The frustrating streak of Chicago Blackhawks Hockey continued as the team was unable to capitalize on a big win against the Avalanche. The guys talk about the 0-3 stretch, some way too early draft talks, and what the hell is going on with Seth Jones. Check out this and so much more!  Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #...

We week after some major venting the Guys are back with a clear mind and ready to face the second half of the season.  They discuss some bad takes from a popular sports site about Connor Bedard. They look at some insights that friend of the show Scott Powers has heard including potential big news on Seth Jones and more.  They recap the games that were played and wrap things up with the new hot top...

What should have been a great experience was an absolute dud. The Hawks disappoint fans everywhere with their performance at the Winter Classic. Jarom and Tanner use this episode as a chance to vent their frustrations. They also call out the part of the fan base with their overreaction to Kyle Davidson Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook:...

The guys are back for an early Pre-Christmas Episode. They go over the last three Hawks games and discuss how well the team has been playing under Coach Anders. They wrap the show up with drafting their starting line up with Christmas Movie Characters! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehock...

A rough road trip, a nice win, Bedard hits 100, and much more in episode 301 of the WCBPodcast! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

The guys are back to recap the last few Hawks games and discuss all Hawks news including Mrazek injuried, Soderblom stepping up, and almost Nazar time? Check out this and more in the 300th episode of the WCBPodcast! 0:00 Intro 0:25 The Start of the Sorensen Era 25:28 Happy for Soderblom  30:38 Commesso has to get a start..right? 32:50 Player of the Week 34:29 Almost Nazar Time 41:29 Tanners Farm R...

In a pretty shocking turn of events the Hawks fire head coach Luke Richardson. The guys discuss the move, what’s went wrong, what’s next and more in this edition of the WCBPodcast Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast