Madhouse Chicago Hockey Podcast

NBC Chicago's James Neveau and Audacy Blackhawks Insider Jay Zawaski break down the Chicago Blackhawks and the National Hockey League.

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Laura Saba talks Canadiens, Stanley Cup Final (...
Laura Saba, Habs fanatic and host of the Locked on Canadiens Podcast, joins the Madhouse Podcast's James Neveau for some Canadiens talk and a Stanley Cup Final preview.
41 min
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Hawks targeting star defensemen Jones and Hamil...
Accoring to reports, the Blackhawks are pursuing defensemen Seth Jones and/or Dougie Hamilton. James Neveau and Jay Zawaski react to the rumors, address Nikita Zadorov's wacky contract demands, then get to the ugly allegations against the Hawks.
44 min
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Hawks ink Reichel, '10 Cup Memories, Expansion ...
The Blackhawks have signed their top unsigned prospect Lukas Reichel. The guys react, then speculate on who might go in the upcoming Expansion Draft.
58 min
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Blackhawks to pick 11th, Ryan Wagman previews t...
49 min
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Blackhawks mailbag, NHL Playoff talk (05.25.2021)
In this episode of the Madhouse Podcast, James Neveau and Jay Zawaski answer some listener emails, and talk NHL playoffs. Be sure to join us on HotMic on Thursday at 8:30pm to watch Carolina/Nashville. Download the free HotMic app and use code MADHOUSE when you sign up.
58 min
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INTERVIEW: Evan F. Moore previews his book, "Ga...
In this special episode of the Madhouse Podcast, James Neveau and Jay Zawaski welcome writer and author Evan F. Moore. Evan's book, "Game Misconduct: Hockey's Toxix Culture and How to Fix It" is out via Triumph Books on October 12th, but is available now for preorder.
38 min
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'Hawks busy offseason underway, we adopt a play...
The Blackhawks season is over, but their offseason is off to a busy start. They've agreed to terms with forward Henrik Bogstrom and goaltender Arvid Soderblom and have a ton of roster decisions ahead of them in what will be a fast and furious offseason. We also adopt our team for the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs. YOU'LL NEVER GUESS WHO WE PICKED!
48 min
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Hawks drop finale 5-4 in OT, end of season hono...
The Blackhawks season has officially come to an end, as the Hawks drop Game 56 5-4 in OT to the Dallas Stars. The game was emblematic of the Blackhawks season...started promising despite what the underlying numbers were showing, then ending with a whimper. James Neveau and Jay Zawaski break down the loss, then hand out their end of season honors for MVP, Player of the Year, Most Surprising, Most Disappointing, and more!
62 min
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Blackhawks beat 'Canes 2-1 in OT (05.06.2021)
The Blackhawks have finally halted their six game slide, beating the Hurricanes in OT. Alex DeBrincat was the hero, but Riley Stillman's first career goal and Collin Delia's stellar performance in goal can't go ignored, either. Jay Zawaski breaks down the win and updates a couple of big in-game injuries for the Blackhawks.
21 min
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Hawks lose 6th in a row, NHL fails on Wilson di...
Tuesday night, the Blackhawks lost 6-3 to Carolina, their sixth loss in a row. James Neveau and Jay Zawaski break down the loss, then discuss the league's handling of Tom Wilson's nonsense on Monday night. They also answer your listener emails.
49 min
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Hawks on life support, Boqvist out for season (...
After a 7-4 loss to Tampa on Tuesday night, the Blackhawks have a 2.9% chance at making the playoffs. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau discuss the loss, and react to the week's biggest stories in Blackhawksland, including Andrew Shaw's retirement and Adam Boqvist's broken wrist.
47 min
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Shaw calls it quits, Stillman re-ups (04.26.2021)
Monday, two-time Stanley Cup Champion Andrew Shaw announced that he's stepping away from hockey after dealing with more concussion issues. Jay Zawaski reacts to the news and discussed defenseman Riley Stillman's new contract on this mini-Madhouse Podcast.
25 min
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Hawks beat Preds 5-4 in OT, Toews status update...
Wednesday night, the Blackhawks overcame a 4-1 3rd period deficit to defeat the Nashville Predators. Jay Zawaski breaks down the win, then shares an update on the status of Blackhawks Captain Jonathan Toews.
27 min
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Preds beat Hawks 5-1, Kalynuk injured (04.19.2021)
Another huge game, another loss for the Blackhawks, as the lose to Nashville for the sixth time this season, this time 5-2. In those six games, the Blackhawks have managed only eight total goals. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau break down the loss on this postgame Madhouse Pod.
30 min
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Wings top Hawks 4-1, Scotty Bowman talks Collit...
Despite holding a significant possession advantage, the eye-test and the scoreboard gave a different story as the Hawks lost to Detroit 4-1. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau break down the loss, then overthink some interesting audio from Scotty Bowman, courtesy of the Hockey Central Podcast.
42 min
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Hawks beat Jackets 4-3 in OT, Trade Deadline Wr...
It was a busy day for the Blackhawks, who made four trades ahead of the Trade Deadline, then picked up a 4-3 OT win over the Jackets in Columbus. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau break down the game and the deadline, with some help from our friends, on this Madhouse Podcast.
48 min
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Stars top Hawks 5-1, trade reaction, Hawks buy ...
Despite playing a pretty solid game, turnovers, blow-outs and a weak penalty kill did the Blackhawks in, as they lost 5-1 to the Dallas Stars. James Neveau and Jay Zawaski break down the loss, then address the many Blackhawks news items of the day, including the five-player trade they made with the Panthers on Thursday.
48 min
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Blackhawks acquire Connolly, Borgstrom, Stillma...
Thursday morning, the Blackhawks acquired forwards Henrik Borgstrom and Brett Connolly as well as defenseman Riley Stillman and a 7th round pick from the Florida Panthers in exchange for Lucas Wallmark and Lucas Carlsson. Jay Zawaski breaks down the trade in this breaking news mini-pod.
14 min
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'Canes top Hawks 4-3, Bowman named Team USA GM ...
The Blackhawks battled back to tie Carolina with a pair of 3rd period goals, but the 'Canes got the last laugh, scoring with :29 left in the 3rd to take the 4-3 win. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau break down the loss and the series vs Carolina and wonder if it's time a young forward takes a game off for a reset. Later, they talk about Stan Bowman being named Team USA GM and the pair of prospects the team signed this week. Visit madhousepod.com/book to order a copy of Jay's book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the Chicago Blackhawks." Merch: Madhousepodmerch.com Sponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, sinsonlawgroup.com/, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%), Sinson Law Group
47 min
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Blackhawks drop series to NSH as Dach returns (...
The Blackhawks had a chance to put some space between themselves and the Nashville Predators in the Central Division playoff race. Instead, they got caught and passed. James Neveau and Jay Zawaski break down what went wrong (and right) for the Blackhawks this weekend, and discussed the surprising and welcomed return of Kirby Dach.
41 min
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Postgame: CHI 3 - FLA 2, Lankinen shines, Foley...
The Blackhawks broke their four-game losing streak with an impressive 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night. Kevin Lankinen was outstanding, but the Blackhawks had one of their best efforts of the season. James Neveau and Jay Zawaski break down the win, then share a surprising piece of Pat Foley Audio. Pat Foley Audio courtest of NBC Sports Chicago Visit madhousepod.com/book to order a copy of Jay's book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the Chicago Blackhawks." Merch: Madhousepodmerch.com Sponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, sinsonlawgroup.com/, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%) Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessons Support: Patreon.com/MadhousePod
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Postgame: TB 4 - CHI 2, Trade Winds Blowing (03...
The Blackhawks dropped another one, this time to the Tampa Bay Lightning, but it wasn't all bad news. Dylan Strome returned to the lineup and played very well, despite the loss. James Neveau and Jay Zawaski break down the game, then update the latest Blackhawks trade rumors. Visit madhousepod.com/book to order a copy of Jay's book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the Chicago Blackhawks." Merch: Madhousepodmerch.com Sponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%) Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessons Support: Patreon.com/MadhousePod
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Postgame: FLA 6 - CHI 3, Hawks blow another mul...
It was another tough loss for the Blackhawks, blowing a 3-1 lead and losing 6-3 to Joel Quenneville's Panthers in Sunrise. The Hawks have now blown seven of the nine multi-goal leads they've held since February 1st. Jay Zawaski breaks down the loss, and makes a few suggestions for Jeremy Colliton on the latest Madhouse Podcast.
27 min
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Hawks beat Stars 4-2, Bowman willing to add big...
Despite getting outshot 30-16, the Blackhawks beat Dallas 4-2 in Big D. Kubalik, Debrincat, Soderberg and Keith had the goals for Chicago, while Kevin Lankinen stopped 28/30. James Neveau and Jay Zawaski break down the win, then discuss Kirby Dach's return to practice, the Hawks approach at the deadline, and the NHL's return to ESPN.
44 min
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Blackhawks take 3 points in Tampa series, Kalyn...
Despite blowing a 3 goal lead and surrendering 6 straight goals on Sunday, the Hawks held their own in their three-game series against the defending champion Lightning, taking 3 out of 6 points. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau break down the series, analyze rookie Wyatt Kalynuk's debut and discuss whether or not Connor Murphy's hit will warrant a suspension.
42 min