Best Blue Jackets Game Podcasts (2025)

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The Stanley Cup Final is set 1:09:05

13h ago1:09:05

1:09:05

The Edmonton Oilers will face the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup for the second straight year after the Oil eliminated the Dallas Stars in five games. We're joined by former Oiler and Spittin' Chiclets' Ryan Whitney to discuss the series and Pete DeBoer's decision to pull Jake Oettinger in the first period of an elimination game. Plus, we disc…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: How Important Is Goaltending In The Playoffs? 31:45

1d ago31:45

31:45

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) are here to talk about what really matters in the playoffs: goaltending. Also, we discuss how to improve the regular season AND the playoff format, before swinging back to the playoffs to talk about …

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What is Aaron Rodgers doing, are the Florida Panthers the Next NHL Dynasty & Lawrence Taylor vs Jerry Rice 1:09:03

1d ago1:09:03

1:09:03

A new Shek Show is here with Dave Dameshek, Kevin Hench and Eddie Spaghetti! In today's show the trio gets into how the Paul George trade is one of the worst in sports history, what is the Pittsburgh Steelers plan with Aaron Rodgers keeping them at arms distance, who is the best non-QB in NFL history and are the Florida Panthers about to become the…

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The Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup 1:08:29

1d ago1:08:29

1:08:29

The Florida Panthers are going to the Stanley Cup Final for a third-straight year after a comeback win in Game 5 eliminated the Carolina Hurricanes. We discuss how they got here and Paul Maurice's handshake line antics after the game. Plus, we discuss the state of Florida's recent dominance in the NHL and just how much taxes change the game. Steve …

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Adam Fantilli Might End Up Being The GREATEST Columbus Blue Jacket Of All Time 30:09

2d ago30:09

30:09

Adam Fantilli is still only 20 years old, but he had 31 goals this season despite having a sophomore slump for the first 40 games. We look at his season of two halves, what he could end up meaning to the Blue Jackets organisation at the end of his career, and what he needs to do this summer to make next season even better than this one! Support Us …

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Zach Hyman's season is likely over 1:38:17

3d ago1:38:17

1:38:17

The Edmonton Oilers took a 3-1 lead on the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final, but likely lost star forward Zach Hyman to injury for the remainder of the playoffs in the process. We discuss the WCF and what the loss of Hyman might mean for the Oil going forward. Plus, we're joined by DLLS Sports' Owen Newkirk for a Stars' perspective on t…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Winger Kent Johnson Was ELECTRIC This Season: What's Next? 28:38

3d ago28:38

28:38

Kent Johnson exploded offensively for the Blue Jackets this season, but what's next for him? We look at his great third full NHL season, what his ceiling could be, whether he can be a point a game player next season, and who the best options for his linemates are! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances wi…

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The Hurricanes finally won an ECF game! 1:30:17

4d ago1:30:17

1:30:17

The Carolina Hurricanes won their first Eastern Conference Final game in nearly two decades, shutting out the increasingly injured Florida Panthers and forcing Game 5... does it matter? Plus, Connor Brown is OUT for the Oilers and Mattias Ekholm is nearing his return. What will it mean for the Oilers-Stars series? We're joined by ESPN's John Buccig…

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Do The Columbus Blue Jackets Need More Middle Six Wingers? 31:42

4d ago31:42

31:42

Instead of spending a third of their cap space on one player, could the Blue Jackets improve their roster by adding some middle six options this summer? We look at LA's Andrei Kuzmenko, a younger, high risk high reward option, and Claude Giroux, a veteran with leadership that can still contribute on both sides of the puck, before trying to decide w…

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The Columbus Blue Jackets SHOULD Bring Vladislav Gavrikov Back 30:57

5d ago30:57

30:57

Vladislav Gavrikov was a great Blue Jacket and a very solid King; he's now a UFA, and the Blue Jackets should seriously think about bringing him back. We discuss his time in Columbus, his excellent underlying numbers, whether he's an upgrade on Provorov, and how likely it is he makes it to July 1 unsigned! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Mon…

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Panthers/Oilers have the edge: Puck Podcast May, 25, 2025 2:11:40

5d ago2:11:40

2:11:40

Guest co-host Jeff Ponder joins Eddie to recap the opening three games of the Eastern and Western Conference finals plus recap the big hockey headlines from the week. David Morassutti from Locked on Maple Leafs joins us to discuss another disappointing end to a season in Toronto. In the third period we have listener e-mails.…

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The Stars and Hurricanes aren't showing any fight 1:39:37

5d ago1:39:37

1:39:37

After their Game 1 meltdown, the Edmonton Oilers have been absolutely dominant outscoring the Dallas Stars 9-1 in Games 2 & 3. Meanwhile, the Florida Panthers have continued to smother the Carolina Hurricanes blowing them out in Game 3, putting them at risk of another ECF sweep. We breakdown where both series stand after three games. 0:00 Welcome t…

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Maybe the Hurricanes aren't that good 1:22:06

8d ago1:22:06

1:22:06

The Carolina Hurricanes were blown out at home by the defending cup champs, the Florida Panthers, falling behind 0-2 in the Eastern Conference Final. Are the Canes just fraudulent or are the Panthers that much better than the rest of the East? Host of Inside the Coaches' Room and former NHL video coach, Steve "Petey" Peters joins the show to break …

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FREE AGENT FRIDAY: Could Jake Allen Be The New Columbus Blue Jackets Back-up Goalie? 29:03

8d ago29:03

29:03

The Blue Jackets have a question in goal. Could Jake Allen be the answer? We look at whether he'd be willing to leave New Jersey, what his role would be in Columbus, and what a new contract would look like, as well as thinking about whether Jet Greaves is ready to do the heavy lifting in the NHL. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Conference Finals Are Here: Who Are Our Picks To Make The SCF? 32:12

8d ago32:12

32:12

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues), Ann Kimmel (Locked On Preds) and Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) are here to check in on the start of the conference finals, talk through each team’s changes, make some predictions on the Stanley Cup Fi…

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A Knicks Collapse For The Ages, NFL Rule Changes & Boston Sports Struggles 1:08:44

8d ago1:08:44

1:08:44

A new Shek Show is here with Dave Dameshek, Kevin Hench and Eddie Spaghetti! In today's show the trio gets into the New York Knicks blowing Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals vs the Indiana Pacers, the NFL allowing the tush push to stay, are the Boston Celtics about to go through a rebuilding phase and which team between the Pittsburgh Steeler…

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What to take from Stars-Oilers Game 1 59:36

9d ago59:36

59:36

The Dallas Stars had a huge Game 1 comeback against the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Finals, but is that a product of the Stars' resilience or the Oilers shortcomings? We're joined by Tyler Yaremchuk of Oilersnation Everyday to break down Game 1. Plus, we discuss ESPN's recent obsession with virtual reality. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!…

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How Well Is The 2020 NHL Draft Turning Out For The Columbus Blue Jackets? 38:50

9d ago38:50

38:50

2020 was the last time the Blue Jackets were not a lottery team, so how was their drafting? We discuss Yegor Chinakhov's untapped potential, Samuel Knazko's future as a depth defenceman, Mikael Pyhhtia's coming out party this year, and what will become of Ole Julian Bjorkvik Holm and Samuel Johannesen! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch…

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The Panthers assert their dominance, Cody Ceci joins 1:20:04

10d ago1:20:04

1:20:04

The Florida Panthers DESTROYED the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 in Game 1, but was the game actually as lopsided as the score suggests? We discuss that and are also joined by Dallas Stars defenseman Cody Ceci ahead of a Western Conference Final rematch between Dallas and his former team, the Edmonton Oilers. Plus, we discuss reports that Buffalo Sabres …

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Is Mitch Marner The Elite Winger The Columbus Blue Jackets Need? 37:31

10d ago37:31

37:31

The Blue Jackets need at least one top 6 winger, and Mitch Marner looks ready to get the hell out of Toronto. Can Columbus make a good enough pitch to sign him? Should they? We look at his elite regular season numbers, the Columbus salary cap situation, and finally, we address the elephant in the room: his playoff performance, to see if Don Waddell…

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Panthers and Oilers Heading for a REMATCH! Also Leafs Fall in Game 7...AGAIN!!! 2:56:42

10d ago2:56:42

2:56:42

The Stanley Cup playoffs are down to the Final Four teams with the Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers in a 2023 Eastern Conference Finals rematch vs the Carolina Hurricanes, whom have not won a Conference Finals Game since 2006. In the meantime, the Edmonton Oilers are in a rematch of last year's Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Star…

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Brad Marchand is the perfect Panther 1:45:58

11d ago1:45:58

1:45:58

The Florida Panthers traded for Brad Marchand art the trade deadline and it has worked out great. We discuss how well he is fitting to his roll in Florida and are joined by known Marchand hater Mike Ryan from Meadowlark Media to discuss Marchy and the Panthers postseason so far ahead of tonights ECF opener against the Carolina Hurricanes. Plus, we …

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Is The Columbus Blue Jackets Goalie Prospect Pool Deep Enough Yet? 22:52

11d ago22:52

22:52

Will Scouch is back for one final time to talk about the goalie prospect pool the Blue Jackets are building, as well as what they should do in the upcoming draft with their two first round picks! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% of…

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The end of the Maple Leafs as we know them 1:36:18

12d ago1:36:18

1:36:18

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost ANOTHER Game 7, and this one might be the most embarrassing one yet. We're joined by Steve Dangle to check in on Leafs fans and discuss where Toronto goes from here with Mitch Marner and company. Plus, the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference Final to face the Edmonton Oilers in a rematch of last year's WCF. …

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Did Key Columbus Blue Jackets Prospects Gavin Brindley, Cayden Lindstrom and William Whitelaw Do Enough This Season? 23:06

12d ago23:06

23:06

Will Scouch is back to talk about some more of our favourite Blue Jackets prospects, as we talk about why we shouldn't worry about Gavin Brindley, what's next for Cayden Lindstrom, and what's up with William Whitelaw entering the transfer portal for the second time in 2 years! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of you…

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Second Round complete: Puck Podcast May 18, 2025 2:23:13

12d ago2:23:13

2:23:13

On this episode we recap the conclusion of the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs including the top two teams in each conference being eliminated. We chat with Zach Martin, the host of Locked on Hurricanes to talk about Carolina making it to the Eastern Conference Finals. Plus listener e-mails.…

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Did the Capitals let us down? 1:16:45

15d ago1:16:45

1:16:45

The Washington Capitals, after a surprising Eastern Conference best 111-point season, got eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes in five games, but was the season a disappointment or were they playing with found money? Jeff Marek joins as guest co-host to discuss that and the Canes pulling receipts on us. Plus, we react to the Winnipeg Jets shutting…

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Can One Of Luca Del Bel Belluz, Luca Pinelli OR Luca Marelli Be A Difference Maker For The Columbus Blue Jackets? 26:48

15d ago26:48

26:48

It's a prospect checkin day here at Locked On Blue Jackets, as we take a look at the Lucas in the system in Luca Del Bel Belluz, Luca Pinelli and Luca Marelli with Will Scouch of Scouching! There are holes in the CBJ line-up, can Del Bel Belluz fill one of them? How far away from the NHL is Pinelli? Is Luca Marelli a legit top 4 D option for the Bl…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The NHL Playoffs Continue To Surprise And The Coaching Carousel Is Slowing Down 31:49

15d ago31:49

31:49

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Tom Callahan (Locked on Mammoth), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are here to check in on the second round of the playoffs, before talking about some of the newly hired coaches, including Joel Quenneville and Rick Tocchet! Supp…

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The Maple Leafs are embarrassing themselves (again) 1:14:01

16d ago1:14:01

1:14:01

After blowing their 2-0 series lead over the Florida Panthers, theToronto Maple Leafs got blown out in Game 5, making it clear this Leafs team is no different than the rest. We're joined by host of Leafs Morning Take, Nick Alberga, to get a temperature check on Toronto and the fanbase. Plus, the Edmonton Oilers eliminated the Vegas Golden Knights a…

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Cayden Lindstrom Is BACK: Important Columbus Blue Jacket Prospect Returns To The Ice 21:11

16d ago21:11

21:11

After missing almost 400 days of major junior hockey, Blue Jackets prospect Cayden Lindstrom returned to the ice for the Medicine Hat Tigers this week and has recorded 4 points in 3 games. James Tubb of the Medicine Hat News joins the show to discuss Lindstrom's return, and how he's looking out there on the ice! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsor…

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Are the Winnipeg Jets frauds? 1:01:26

17d ago1:01:26

1:01:26

A Mikael Granlund hat trick led the Dallas Stars to a Game 4 win and 3-1 series lead over the President Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets. We're joined by Ken Wiebe of thew Winnipeg Free Press to discuss what's going wrong for Connor Hellebuyck and company. Plus, we discuss the big pending RFAs now that the official offer sheet compensation tiers are se…

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A Columbus Blue Jackets Season In Review (Part 2) 26:24

17d ago26:24

26:24

Today we're back chatting with @JacketsInsider Jeff Svoboda as we discuss the rise of Adam Fantilli as The Guy for Columbus, Kirill Marchenko making Blue Jackets history, Cole Sillinger's underrated season, and what this team needs to do to take the next step forward! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finance…

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Lou's Presence Complicating Islanders' GM Search? | Rangers UFA Targets NHL Playoff Coverage! 2:54:42

17d ago2:54:42

2:54:42

This week, reports surfaced that the presence of the former President and GM Lou Lamoriello has hindered the Islanders' General Manager search. Can the Islanders risk having him around as they search for a new GM and prepare for the First Overall pick of the 2025 NHL Draft? Also the NHL Playoffs provide more moments of shock and awe as Vegas Golden…

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The Hurricanes are making it look easy 1:23:09

18d ago1:23:09

1:23:09

The Carolina Hurricanes have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead over Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. We discuss Freddy Andersen's dominant postseason and are joined by Steve "Petey" Peters to break down why the Canes look so boring in their dominance. Plus, we talk about the Oilers' shutout win over VGK and the suspension of Panthers exe…

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A Columbus Blue Jackets Season In Review (Part 1) 27:55

18d ago27:55

27:55

The Blue Jackets were in an impossible situation as the 2024-25 season started, but they finished it only 2 points out of a playoff spot. Jeff Svoboda (@JacketsInsider) is here to talk about how the team defied expectations this season, his thoughts on Don Waddell and Dean Evason's first years in the organisation, and just how important Sean Monaha…

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Did the Oilers, Leafs blow their shot? 1:32:31

18d ago1:32:31

1:32:31

After taking commanding leads in their series, the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs have let Vegas and Florida back into their respective series. We discuss whether momentum has completely shifted in those series and are joined by noted Leafs fan JD Bunkis to take a temperature check on Toronto. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 13:00 VGK's GWG 42…

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Is the Face of the NBA Debate Useless, Are the New England Patriots Underrated and Guessing the AFC & NFC Title Odds 1:03:13

19d ago1:03:13

1:03:13

A new Shek Show is here with Dave Dameshek, Kevin Hench and Eddie Spaghetti! In today's show the trio gets into the the poor NBA playoff officiating, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hasn't been at an MVP level for the Thunder, why the face of the NBA debate is pointless, are the New England Patriots underrated, will the Kansas City Chiefs take a step back …

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FREE AGENCY: Should The Columbus Blue Jackets Target Nikolaj Ehlers? 27:58

19d ago27:58

27:58

The Blue Jackets have cap space to burn this summer, should they spend some on Nikolaj Ehlers? We look at his time in Winnipeg, what his next contract could cost, and where he fits best in the CBJ line-up, before deciding whether the team should target him or not! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances wi…

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Second round underway: Puck Podcast May 11, 2025 2:32:25

19d ago2:32:25

2:32:25

We recap of the past week in the NHL covering the opening games of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Including Mikko Rantanen's hot strick, a wild finish in Edmonton, a cheap shot by a Maple Leafs and more. Plus NHL headlines with a GM change in LA and a coaching hire in Anaheim. Gil Martin of Locked on Islanders joins us to discuss the…

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Oilers-Golden Knights is maximum chaos 1:14:36

22d ago1:14:36

1:14:36

The Edmonton Oilers won game 2 against the Vegas Golden Knights in an OT that featured a cross-check to the face, a missed tripping call and Connor McDavid embarrassing Jack Eichel. We break down everything that happened in Game 2 and are joined by Dimitri Filipovic of the PDOcast to discuss that series and much more from the second round of the NH…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The NHL Playoffs have EVERYTHING; Draft Lottery Surprises EVERYONE 32:55

22d ago32:55

32:55

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are here to talk about the back to back Game 7 comebacks in Round 1 of the NHL playoffs, the Sam Bennett incident vs the Maple Leafs, the upcoming second round series’, and the shock tha…

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The Dean Evason effect 40:16

22d ago40:16

40:16

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we recap the 2025 NHL Draft and talk about everything that happened with the Blue Jackets.By Gannett

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The Maple Leafs are the team of destiny 1:08:10

23d ago1:08:10

1:08:10

The Toronto Maple Leafs have taken a somewhat shocking 2-0 series lead over the defending Cup champs, the Florida Panthers. We discuss if Auston Matthews and the Leafs are actually making a run this year. Plus, Mikko Rantanen is having a historic playoff run with the Dallas Stars, scoring another hat trick. We talk about that, the terrible officiat…

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Sean Monahan Was The Heart And Soul Of The Columbus Blue Jackets This Season 27:26

23d ago27:26

27:26

Sean Monahan was arguably the most impactful player for the Blue Jackets this season, despite missing almost 30 games with an injury. He was over a point a game, he elevated the games of players like Kirill Marchenko, and was an excellent mentor for young centres like Adam Fantilli. We talk about what brought him to Columbus, what motivated him to …

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Islanders Win the NHL Draft Lottery! | NHL Playoffs get CRAZIER!!!! 2:18:25

23d ago2:18:25

2:18:25

We celebrate the New York Islanders winning the NHL Draft Lottery, marking a major milestone for the team. We discuss what this means for the Islanders' future, potential draft picks - perhaps a Long Island-born center from Boston College named James Hagens, and how this victory could shape their upcoming seasons. Fans will get an inside look at th…

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Some Columbus Blue Jackets Are Heading To The World Championships! 34:56

24d ago34:56

34:56

As expected, head coach Dean Evason and forwards Kent Johnson and Adam Fantilli will be representing Canada and the Blue Jackets this summer, but surprisingly, team USA will also be welcome a CBJ, as Zach Werenski changes his mind and heads to Europe for the World Championships. We talk about this surprise, as well as some general WC talk, before t…

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The Oilers can't stop coming back 1:06:01

24d ago1:06:01

1:06:01

The Edmonton Oilers came back to beat the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1, holding VGK to one SOG in the second period before a Zach Hyman game-winner. We discuss that, plus we react to the official release of the Utah Mammoth and their new logos and jerseys. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 4:40 Mammoth reveal 27:30 Oilers comeback 40:55 Canes take Game…

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Sam Bennett did it again, Bill Armstrong joins 1:03:58

25d ago1:03:58

1:03:58

Sam Bennett has delivered ANOTHER controversial hit, this time to Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz who later left the game on a stretcher. We discuss the fallout of that hit and injury. Plus, the New York Islanders and Utah Hockey Club we're the big winners from last night's NHL draft lottery, so we're joined by Utah HC GM, Bill Armst…

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It Doesn't Matter That The Columbus Blue Jackets Moved Back In The Draft 29:55

25d ago29:55

29:55

The Blue Jackets didn't win the lottery last night, but in fairness who was expecting them to? We talk about the lottery, about why moving from 13 to 14 OA isn't a big deal, take a quick look at some players who could be available in that ranger, and then pivot to discuss how likely it actually is that the Blue Jackets keep that pick. Support Us By…

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