CHGO Chicago Blackhawks Podcast

Hop on the ride! The CHGO Blackhawks Podcast is the No. 1 Chicago Blackahwks Podcast in the world! Hosted by Jay Zawaski, Greg Boysen and Mario Tirabassi, the show runs five times per week and features credentialed reporting from each practice and game as Connor Bedard and Company build toward another championship era at the United Center! There is no other outlet that devotes as many resources to Blackhawks hockey so make sure to join us now!

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Hockey
826
Live from the Barrel Club - Shorthanded Hawks f...
The Blackhawks lost their 3rd game in a row Monday night, this time to the St. Louis Blues. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau react to the loss, discuss Marc Crawford's unsure future and look to where the Hawks can go from here. This episode was recorded live at the Barrel Club in Oak Lawn. Website: MadhousePod.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, ChucksCafe.com, BarrelClubIllinois.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
46 min
827
Hawks beat Stars 3-0, Strome injured, Lehner's ...
It's been an eventful week for the Blackhawks. They've taken 3 of the last 4 points, all from Dallas. Dylan Strome ended up on the concussion protocol and Robin Lehner has struggled with shootouts. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau break it all down, then react to the Akim Aliu/Bill Peters story. Website: MadhousePod.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, ChucksCafe.com, RabidBrewing.com, BarrelClubIllinois.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
52 min
828
Hawks lose 4-2 to Canes, reflections on the win...
Tuesday night, the Blackhawks winning streak ended, as they fell 4-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes at the United Center. James Neveau and Jay Zawaski break down the loss, reflect on the winning streak and look ahead to an important stretch. Website: MadhousePod.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, ChucksCafe.com, RabidBrewing.com, BarrelClubIllinois.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
51 min
829
Hawks take 7 of 8 points, Murphy returns, and w...
In this edition of the Madhouse Chicago Hockey Podcast, Jay Zawaski and James Neveau discuss the Blackhawks' recent hot streak and Connor Murphy's return. Later, Jay shares the details of what went down between the Blackhawks and Jeremy Colliton between the San Jose and Vancouver games. You won't want to miss this episode. Website: MadhousePod.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, ChucksCafe.com, RabidBrewing.com, BarrelClubIllinois.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
45 min
830
Blackhawks showing life, but lacking clear plan...
The Blackhawks have looked like a brand new team over their last three games, taking 5 of the last 6 available points. Despite the improvement, Jay Zawaski and James Neveau are confused by the development plan for rookies Kirby Dach and Adam Boqvist. Website: MadhousePod.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, ChucksCafe.com, RabidBrewing.com, BarrelClubIllinois.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
48 min
831
Hawks bounce back vs Canucks, Colliton's future...
After a week of disappointing efforts, the Blackhawks bounced back in a strong way, beating the Canucks 5-2 Thursday night. James Neveau and Jay Zawaski discuss what the differences were in the game, who played well, who struggled, and how some of the young Blackhawks are coming along in their rookie seasons. Website: MadhousePod.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, ChucksCafe.com, RabidBrewing.com, BarrelClubIllinois.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
53 min
832
Boqvist shines, Hawks take 3 of 4 points and Ro...
Despite some "questionable" performances, the Blackhawks took three of the last four available points, and face the last place Sharks in San Jose on Tuesday night. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau discuss Adam Boqvist's first two games as a pro, the continued growth of Alex Nylander, the maybe resurgent Jonathan Toews and Robin Lehner's incredible start to the season. All this and more on the Madhouse Chicago Hockey Podcast. Website: MadhousePod.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, ChucksCafe.com, RabidBrewing.com, BarrelClubIllinois.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
49 min
833
Boqvist up, Dach here to stay, and putting the ...
Adam Boqvist has been called up and Kirby Dach will be with the Blackhawks for the remainder of the season. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau discuss the impact of these moves, and some potentially non-hockey reasons for their timing. Later, James shares some disturbing stats on the Nashville loss and Jonathan Toews' early struggles. Website: MadhousePod.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, ChucksCafe.com, RabidBrewing.com, BarrelClubIllinois.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
46 min
834
Blackhawks beat Kings 5-1, Perlini traded, Dach...
The Blackhawks broke their 4 game losing streak with a 5-1 win over the LA Kings on Sunday night. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau break down the win, react to the Brendan Perlini trade, scout new Blackhawk Alex Ragula, talk about Kirby Dach's development and Robin Lehner's claiming of the Blackhawks net. Website: MadhousePod.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, ChucksCafe.com, RabidBrewing.com, BarrelClubIllinois.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
54 min
835
Blackhawks lose 4-1 to Philly, Colliton calls o...
The Blackhawks wrapped up their seven game home stand with a meager 6 points. After Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Flyers, coach Jeremy Colliton criticized the team's overall effort. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau break down what's gone wrong and if it can be fixed. Website: MadhousePod.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, ChucksCafe.com, RabidBrewing.com, BarrelClubIllinois.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
50 min
836
Blackhawks beat CBJ in OT, Dach recalled (!), D...
Suddenly, the Blackhawks have taken 5 of the last 6 available points, after a 3-2 OT win over the Blue Jackets. James Neveau and Jay Zawaski break it all down, then get to the big news of the day, Kirby Dach's recall. Where will he play? Who will sit? Lastly, the guys share an interview Jay did with Dave Bolland ahead of his "One More Shift" honor at the United Center. Website: MadhousePod.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, ChucksCafe.com, RabidBrewing.com, BarrelClubIllinois.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
45 min
837
Blackhawks get 1st win, Bolland's One Last Shif...
The Blackhawks picked up their first win of the season Monday night, beating the Oilers 3-1 at the United Center. James Neveau and Jay Zawaski break down the win, then look ahead to the cluster of games this weekend. Later, with Kirby Dach's arrival looming, who should sit? Where should he play? All this, and Adam Sandler brings hockey stats on the Madhouse Chicago Hockey Podcast.
51 min
838
Blackhawks are 0-2, defense is bad, our pets' h...
The Blackhawks are off to a disatrous start. Yes, it's only two games, but they're been about as ugly as possible. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau break down the loss to San Jose and share Jeremy Colliton's new look lines.Website: MadhousePod.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, ChucksCafe.com, RabidBrewing.com, BarrelClubIllinois.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
48 min
839
Hawks lose 4-3 in season opener in Prague (10.0...
It was a disappointing start to the 2019-20 campaign for the Blackhawks, as they lost 4-3 to the Philadelphia Flyers in Prague. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau break down the positives and negatives from the game and assign the game's three stars. Website: MadhousePod.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, ChucksCafe.com, RabidBrewing.com, BarrelClubIllinois.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
28 min
840
Hawks sign Debrincat to three year extension an...
Jay Zawaski flies solo on this special Madhouse Chicago Hockey Podcast, discussing Alex Debrincat's new three year deal. Later, he dives in to some of the roster news from Thursday's festivities in Prague. Website: MadhousePod.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, ChucksCafe.com, RabidBrewing.com, BarrelClubIllinois.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
17 min
841
Dahlstrom waived, Hawks waiver watching, and Ja...
It was a newsy Monday for the Blackhawks and the NHL. The Hawks waived defenseman Carl Dahlstrom and sent Anton Wedin and Dennis Gilbert to Rockford. Meanwhile around the league, some big names were waived. Could the Hawks make a play for any of their services? The guys answer several mailbag questions and Jay cries for the first time in the 5 year history of the podcast. Website: MadhousePod.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, ChucksCafe.com, RabidBrewing.com, BarrelClubIllinois.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
52 min
842
Blackhawks roster taking shape, Debrincat contr...
As the Blackhawks preseason winds down the roster is starting to take shape. Will Alex Nylander and Dominik Kubalik win roster spots? Is Stan Bowman still ready to give Kirby Dach a look despite his injury? Jay Zawaski and James Neveau break it all down on the latest Madhouse Podcast. Website: MadhousePod.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, ChucksCafe.com, RabidBrewing.com, BarrelClubIllinois.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
53 min
843
Hockey is back! Preseason Game 1 reaction, Jay'...
The #Blackhawks are back! The puck dropped on the preseason Monday night, and Jay and James break down who played well, who needs to improve, and what to expect as the preseason continues. Later, Jay shares some very exciting personal, professional news. Website: MadhousePod.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, ChucksCafe.com, RabidBrewing.com, BarrelClubIllinois.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
48 min
844
Preseason stories to watch, Dach and Boqvist sh...
As Jay Zawaski and James Neveau embark on their fifth season together as the Madhouse Podcast, they look ahead to next week's (!) preseason opener and some of the stories of interest heading in to one of the more interesting training camps in recent memory. They also discuss some of the noteworthy omissions and insane additions to the EA Sports NHL20 Blackhawks alumni roster. Website: MadhousePod.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, ChucksCafe.com, RabidBrewing.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
63 min
845
Toews and DeBrincat snubbed, the Hawks have a n...
In this relaxed fit edition (stick tap to Last Podcast on the Left) of the Madhouse Podcast, James Neveau and Jay Zawaski react to Jonathan Toews and Alex Debrincat's NHL Network snubs. Later, they talk about some unfortunate NHL trophy spelling errors, including the newest mishap on Robin Lehner's Masterton Trophy. They also discuss new Hawks defenseman Philip Holm and the latest bit of sad news about former Blackhawk Joe Murphy.Website: MadhousePod.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, ChucksCafe.com, RabidBrewing.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
64 min
846
Reaction and Interviews from the 2019 Blackhawk...
The Madhouse Podcast is back with reaction from this weekend's Blackhawks Convention. The guys discuss the stories to come out of the weekend, then Jay Zawaski shares his Convention interviews with Blackhawks players Drake Caggiula, Calvin de Haan, Brandon Saad and Connor Murphy. Website: MadhousePod.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, ChucksCafe.com, RabidBrewing.comMusic: Greg Henkin GregsGuitarLessons.com, Twitter.com/gregsgtrlessonsSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
62 min
847
Anisimov Traded, Prospects Camp and Adam Boqvis...
It was another busy day for the Blackhawks, as they traded Artem Anisimov to Ottawa for Zack Smith. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau react to the trade. Later, Jay shares who stood out at Prospects Camp & his interview with Adam Boqvist. Website: MadhousePod.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, ChucksCafe.com, RabidBrewing.comSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
51 min
848
Blackhawks trade Henri Jokiharju to Sabres for ...
Tuesday afternoon, the Blackhawks traded their top prospect, Henri Jokiharju, to the Buffalo Sabres for winger Alex Nylander. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau try to make sense of the deal, and discuss the ripple effect on some other Blackhawks. Website: MadhousePod.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, ChucksCafe.com, RabidBrewing.comSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
26 min
849
Blackhawks sign Lehner, Carpenter / free agency...
Stan Bowman dropped a bow-bomb, signing Vezina finalist Robin Lehner to wrap up a busy 24 hours for the Hawks. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau discuss Lehner's role, Corey Crawford's future and what it means for the rest of the roster. They also talk about newly signed forward Ryan Carpenter's impact and revisit the Andrew Shaw trade 24 hours after its completion. Website: MadhousePod.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, ChucksCafe.com, RabidBrewing.comSupport: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
29 min
850
Andrew Shaw is back, free agency preview (06.30...
Sunday night, the Blackhawks traded for a familiar face in two-time Stanley Cup Champion Andrew Shaw. Jay Zawaski and James Neveau discuss the move and discuss what it could mean for the team's free agency plans. Website: MadhousePod.comSponsors: TripleThreatSports.com, Merichkas.com, ChucksCafe.com, RabidBrewing.com, michaelelwood.illinoisproperty.com/Support: Patreon.com/MadhousePod, GoFundMe.com/MadhousePod
48 min