The NHL is officially returning to play on January 13th. James Neveau and Jay Zawaski layout the league's plans, and look ahead to what the 2021 season might hold. Visit madhousepod.com/book to order a personalized copy of Jay's book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the Chicago Blackhawks."Merch: Madhousepodmerch.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod

At long last, the Blackhawks organizational structure has been settled. Stan Bowman gets a promotion and is named President of Hockey Operations and GM, while Jaime Faulkner, formerly of E15, has been named President of Business Operations. James and Jay discuss what these moves mean for the future of the franchise and for Bowman's job security. Visit madhousepod.com/book to order a personalized copy of Jay's book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the Chicago Blackhawks."Merch: Madhousepodmerch.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod

The NHL's latest target date has been set for January 13th, but there is still a lot of work to be done before the puck drops. James Neveau and Jay Zawaski discuss what the eventual return might look like, and if it's feasible or reasonable to have fans in the building. Later, they discuss some Blackhawks prospects, including Lukas Reichel, who will miss the WJC's after contracting COVID-19. Visit madhousepod.com/book to order a personalized copy of Jay's book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the Chicago Blackhawks."Merch: Madhousepodmerch.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod

In this episode of the Madhouse Chicago Hockey Podcast, James Neveau and Jay Zawaski welcome the Chicago Blackhawks newest employee, Kendall Coyne-Schofield. Kendall talks about her new roles as Player Development Coach & Youth Hockey Growth Specialist, and about the growth of women's hockey. Later, James and Jay discuss what the NHL divisions might look like in the 2021 season and Kirby Dach's impressive showing with Team Canada.Visit madhousepod.com/book to order a personalized copy of Jay's book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the Chicago Blackhawks."Merch: Madhousepodmerch.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod

In this episode of the Madhouse Podcast, Jay Zawaski and James Neveau discuss the Blackhawks new Reverse Retro jerseys, and the league's not-so-subtle attempt to hide the Native American logo in their campaign. Later, they discuss Brent Seabrooks' road back to hockey and what the league's return to play might look like. Visit madhousepod.com/book to order a personalized copy of Jay's book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the Chicago Blackhawks."Merch: Madhousepodmerch.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod

At long last, Jay Zawaski's #Blackhawks book, 'The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Blackhawks," will be released on Tuesday, November 10th. In this episode, the guys break format, as James Neveau interviews his long-time podcast partner Jay Zawaski about the writing process and some of the things he learned during the process. You can purchase a pre-release autographed copy today! Just visit madhousepod.com/book to order. For the standard edition, visit http://www.triumphbooks.com/Big50Blackhawks.Merch: Madhousepodmerch.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod

Despite it being the slowest time of the offseason, James Neveau and Jay Zawaski had a lot to talk about in this episode of the Madhouse Podcast. #Blackhawks head coach Jeremy Colliton was a guest on the Laz and Powers Podcast. The guys share a portion of the interview and react. Later, they discuss Kirby Dach's loan to Team Canada, the Blackhawks' Native American Heritage Month initiatives, and some of the new jersey concepts coming to the league next season. Jay Zawaski's new Blackhawks book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Blackhawk," out November 10th, but you can purchase a pre-release autographed copy today! Just visit madhousepod.com/book to order. For the standard edition, visit http://www.triumphbooks.com/Big50Blackhawks.Merch: Madhousepodmerch.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod

After sleeping on it for a day, James Neveau and Jay Zawaski revisit and react to the key moments of their interview with Stan Bowman (previous episode). Could Adam Boqvist start the season in Rockford? Could Bowman trade Kane or Toews if he wanted to? What makes Bowman believe in Jeremy Colliton? All that and more on this episode of the Madhouse Podcast. Jay Zawaski's new Blackhawks book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Blackhawk," out November 10th, but you can purchase a pre-release autographed copy today! Just visit madhousepod.com/book to order. For the standard edition, visit http://www.triumphbooks.com/Big50Blackhawks.Merch: Madhousepodmerch.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod

Blackhawks Vice President and General Manager Stan Bowman joined the podcast to discuss the future of the franchise, the team's recent decision to move on from Corey Crawford and Brandon Saad, and why he believes Jeremy Colliton is the right coach to lead the Blackhawks forward. Jay Zawaski's new Blackhawks book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Blackhawk," out November 10th, but you can purchase a pre-release autographed copy today! Just visit madhousepod.com/book to order. For the standard edition, visit http://www.triumphbooks.com/Big50Blackhawks.Merch: Madhousepodmerch.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod

Tuesday was a huge news day for the Chicago Blackhawks. The franchise, for the first time maybe in the history of the organization, was open and transparent in their current and future plans. James Neveau and Jay Zawaski react to the news, dissect some of Stan Bowman's comments and share their thoughts on the team's direction on this episode of the Madhouse Chicago Hockey Podcast. Jay Zawaski's new Blackhawks book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Blackhawk," out November 10th, but you can purchase a pre-release autographed copy today! Just visit madhousepod.com/book to order. For the standard edition, visit http://www.triumphbooks.com/Big50Blackhawks.Merch: Madhousepodmerch.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod

Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that the Blackhawks let Corey Crawford walk away, then traded Brandon Saad for zero future pieces. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau try to make sense of it all and draw a map to the Blackhawks competing again. Later, they discuss the Blackhawks core venting their frustrations at the recent moves. Jay Zawaski's new Blackhawks book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Blackhawk," out November 10th, but you can purchase a pre-release autographed copy today! Just visit bit.ly/zawaskibook to order. For the standard edition, visit http://www.triumphbooks.com/Big50Blackhawks.Sponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod

Corey Crawford is no longer a Chicago Blackhawks. The two-time Stanley Cup Champion will explore free agency, which begins on Friday. Jay Zawaski reacts to the news and looks ahead to what this could mean for the franchise going forward. Jay Zawaski's new Blackhawks book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Blackhawk," out November 10th, but you can purchase a pre-release autographed copy today! Just visit bit.ly/zawaskibook to order. For the standard edition, visit http://www.triumphbooks.com/Big50Blackhawks.Sponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod

With the 17th overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, the Blackhawks selected winger Lukas Reichel from the German DEL. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau react to the pick, share Ryan Wagman of McKeen's Hockey's scouting report, and project when and where Reichel might project. Later, they discuss the Blackhawks failed attempt to bring in Penguins goalie Matt Murray and take a closer look at the team's cap realities. Jay Zawaski's new Blackhawks book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Blackhawk," out November 10th, but you can purchase a pre-release autographed copy today! Just visit bit.ly/zawaskibook to order. For the standard edition, visit http://www.triumphbooks.com/Big50Blackhawks.Sponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod

Sunday afternoon, the Blackhawks shipped defenseman Olli Maatta to the LA Kings in exchange for forward Brad Morrison, and more importantly, significant cap space. Is this cap relief enough to sign Kubalik, Crawford and Strome? Jay Zawaski and James Neveau discuss in this episode of the Madhouse Chicago Hockey Podcast. Jay Zawaski's new Blackhawks book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Blackhawk," out November 10th, but you can purchase a pre-release autographed copy today! Just visit bit.ly/zawaskibook to order. For the standard edition, visit http://www.triumphbooks.com/Big50Blackhawks.Sponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod

The Blackhawks hold the 17th overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. Who will be available? Do they have the pieces to trade up for a goalie? We answer all those questions and more with our special Draft Preview episode, featuring Ryan Wagman. lead prospect writer at McKeen's Hockey.Jay Zawaski's new Blackhawks book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Blackhawk," out November 10th, but you can purchase a pre-release autographed copy today! Just visit bit.ly/zawaskibook to order. For the standard edition, visit http://www.triumphbooks.com/Big50Blackhawks.Sponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE20 to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod

In this episode of the Madhouse Chicago Hockey Podcast, James Neveau and Jay Zawaski react to the Blackhawks trading for yet another re-hash...this time Brandon Pirri. As the guys talk it out, they reach the stark realization that the Blackhawks, as an organization, lack a clear plan. Preorder Jay Zawaski's new Blackhawks book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Blackhawk," out November 10th: http://www.triumphbooks.com/Big50BlackhawksSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod

On this edition of the Madhouse Chicago Hockey Podcast, Jay Zawaski and James Neveau update the ongoing negotiations between Corey Crawford and the Blackhawks. Later, the preview the Cup Final between Dallas and Tampa Bay. Preorder Jay Zawaski's new Blackhawks book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Blackhawk," out November 10th: http://www.triumphbooks.com/Big50BlackhawksSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod

The Blackhawks have submitted an offer to Corey Crawford. Was it fair? Was it enough? Will he ultimately remain with the Blackhawks? Jay Zawaski and James Neveau give their takes. Later, they discuss some of the players the Blackhawks have loaned to European teams and share some audio of Kris Versteeg on the Spittin' Chiclets Podcast. Preorder Jay Zawaski's new Blackhawks book, "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Chicago Blackhawk," out November 10th: http://www.triumphbooks.com/Big50BlackhawksSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.com, DrSquatch.com (use promo code MADHOUSE to save 20%)Music: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod

In this edition of the Madhouse Chicago Hockey Podcast, James Neveau and Jay Zawaski discuss the looming Olli Maatta decision, Alex Nylander's future and where the Hawks rank in terms of prospects. Later, they discuss Eddie Olczyk interviewing for Florida's GM job and if Rocky Wirtz would consider him a "hockey retread." Welcome our new partner, Dr. Squatch! Head to DrSquatch.com and use promo code MADHOUSE to help the podcast and save!Sponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod

In this episode of the Madhouse Chicago Hockey Podcast, James Neveau and Jay Zawaski tackle myriad topics from Blackhawks land. It appears that Stan Bowman and Jeremy Colliton's jobs are safe, so what does that mean for the team going forward and what kind of relationship does the coach have with his key veteran players? Jay spoke with a source about this very topic and shares what he's learned. The guys also discuss Corey Crawford's desire to return to Chicago this offseason. Welcome our new partner, Dr. Squatch! Head to DrSquatch.com and use promo code MADHOUSE to help the podcast and save!Sponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod

It was another valiant effort by our heroes in black and red, but the Blackhawks fell short, losing Game Five 4-3, ending their season. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau discuss the loss and look ahead to what could be a very busy offseason for the Blackhawks. Welcome our new partner, Dr. Squatch! Head to DrSquatch.com and use promo code MADHOUSE to help the podcast and save!Sponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod

It was likely their worst performance of the playoffs, but the Blackhawks won Game Four on the back of Corey Crawford, who was spectacular in capturing his 52nd career playoff win. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau break down the game and look ahead to Tuesday's late-night Game Five. Welcome our new partner, Dr. Squatch! Head to DrSquatch.com and use promo code MADHOUSE to help the podcast and save!Sponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod

Despite a valiant effort, the Blackhawks now trail the Golden Knights 3-0 in their playoff series. What went wrong? What went right? What can the Hawks do in Game Four to keep the series going? Jay Zawaski and James Neveau answer that question and many more on this Madhouse Podcast. Welcome our new partner, Dr. Squatch! Head to DrSquatch.com and use promo code MADHOUSE to help the podcast and save!Sponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod

Corey Crawford and the Blackhawks made a game of it, bouncing back from a shaky start and a 2-0 deficit, but it wasn't enough as the Vegas Golden Knight took a 2-0 series lead on Reilly Smith's OT winner. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau break down the game and look ahead to Saturday's Game Three on this postgame edition of the Madhouse Chicago Hockey Podcast. Welcome our new partner, Dr. Squatch! Head to DrSquatch.com and use promo code MADHOUSE to help the podcast and save!Sponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod

As predicted, the Blackhawks looked overmatched against a true Cup contender in the Vegas Golden Knights, but it wasn't all bad. James Neveau and Jay Zawaski discuss the good, the bad and look ahead to Game Two in this postgame podcast. Welcome our new partner, Dr. Squatch! Head to DrSquatch.com and use promo code MADHOUSE to help the podcast and save!Sponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, FryTheCoop.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod