CHGO Chicago Blackhawks Podcast

📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter On today’s CHGO Blackhawks show, Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi go through TSN’s NHL Centermen tiers list by Travis Yost and discuss is Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar can become the top duo down the middle to lead the Blackhawks to Stanley Cup contention. Plus, your Mailbag Monday questions ask what to expect of Spencer Knight, what Bedard’s contract extension could look like, and much more! An ALLCITY Network Production ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/chgo-locker FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @CHGO_Sports Instagram: @CHGO_Sports GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: http://www.allchgo.com/newsletter Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code CHGO. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/chgo for details. Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/chgo PrizePicks: Go to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CHGO and use code CHGO for $50 instantly when you play $5. PrizePicks. Run Your Game! Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code CHGO for 10% off! HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freeblackhawks. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Hall of Fame App: Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code CHGO. Just download the HOF app on iOS and Android or visit www.hofbets.com, enter code CHGO, and you’re all set. #ad Ray Auto Group: Get into your next vehicle with Ray Auto in Fox Lake! Ray Chevy: https://www.raychevrolet.com/ Ray CDJR: https://www.raycdjr.com/ Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Never skip therapy day, with BetterHelp. Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/CHGO today to get 10% off your first month. Head to https://factormeals.com/chgohawks50 and use code chgohawks50 to get 50% off. That’s code chgohawks50 at https://factormeals.com/chgohawks50 to get 50% off! Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CHGO for $20 off your first purchase. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #Blackhawks #ChicagoBlackhawks #HopOnTheRide

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2025

On this edition of the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast, Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi dig into an article published by Daily Faceoff about the outlook for the NHL in 2030. Paul Pidutti believes Chicago will be a top team in the NHL in 5 years, is it fair or a reach?

Published: 22 August 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks have locked up a key piece of their future, signing Frank Nazar to a seven-year deal worth just under $6.6 million per year, per reports. The CHGO Blackhawks Podcast crew breaks down what this extension means for the rebuild, how Nazar fits alongside Connor Bedard, and what fans can expect moving forward. We’ll also discuss the impact on prospects like Oliver Moore and the direction under new head coach Jeff Blashill. Don’t miss this emergency podcast on one of the biggest moves of the offseason!

Published: 21 August 2025

The Athletic published their annual NHL Front Office Confidence Rankings, and things didn't look great for the Blackhawks. Are fans losing faith in GM Kyle Davidson's plans, or are too many "casuals" voting? We discuss on today's CHGO Blackhawks Podcast.

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2025

On this edition of the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast, Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi react to TSN’s Travis Yost’s rankings of the Blackhawks wingers in the organization and what to expect from them this upcoming season. Plus, the guys continue answering you Mailbag Monday leftovers questions.

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The Chicago Blackhawks are entering their Centennial Season, so today on CHGO Blackhawks, we’re going to look back and rank the best eras of Blackhawks hockey. We’ll call it…the Eras Tour. No one has ever done that before, right?

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It’s Mailbag Monday on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast. Today, we’ve got some mid-summer trade ideas, and Happy Gilmore 2 movie review, and what a successful season looks like for the Blackhawks.

Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2025

📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter August 8th, 2025 has been declared “Patrick Kane Day” in the City of Chicago. To celebrate, Mario Tirabassi and Jay Zawaski will share eight of their favorite Patrick Kane highlights, today on CHGO Blackhawks. An ALLCITY Network Production ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/chgo-locker FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @CHGO_Sports Instagram: @CHGO_Sports GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: http://www.allchgo.com/newsletter Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code CHGO. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/chgo for details. Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/chgo Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code CHGO for 10% off! HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freeblackhawks. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Hall of Fame App: Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code CHGO. Just download the HOF app on iOS and Android or visit www.hofbets.com, enter code CHGO, and you’re all set. #ad Ray Auto Group: Get into your next vehicle with Ray Auto in Fox Lake! Ray Chevy: https://www.raychevrolet.com/ Ray CDJR: https://www.raycdjr.com/ Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Never skip therapy day, with BetterHelp. Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/CHGO today to get 10% off your first month. Sunnyside Cannabis Dispensary: Head to https://sunnyside.shop and use code ‘HICHGO’ at checkout for 50% off your first 3 online orders on our favorite brands like Cresco, Good News, & more to elevate your first purchase! Sunnyside* Cannabis Dispensary -Bright buys, every day. Only for 21+ or IL medical card holders Head to https://factormeals.com/chgohawks50 and use code chgohawks50 to get 50% off. That’s code chgohawks50 at https://factormeals.com/chgohawks50 to get 50% off! Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CHGO for $20 off your first purchase. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #Blackhawks #ChicagoBlackhawks #HopOnTheRide

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2025

Today on CHGO Blackhawks, Greg Boysen reveals his Top 5 Blackhawks prospects. Greg and Jay Zawaski also remember Stan Mikita seven years after his passing, and revisit the Dominik Hasek trade, which happened 33 years ago today.

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025

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Today on CHGO Blackhawks, President of Business Operations Jaime Faulkner joins the show to discuss the 2025-26 promotional calendar and the events surrounding the Centennial season ahead.

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📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter Could Matthew Tkachuk and the NHL's newest dynasty, the Florida Panthers, give Patrick Kane and the 2013 Blackhawks a run for their money in the Stanley Cup Final? The CHGO Blackhawks crew, Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi, discuss this dream matchup AND about some historic deadline trades for the Hawks. An ALLCITY Network Production ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/chgo-locker FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @CHGO_Sports Instagram: @CHGO_Sports GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: http://www.allchgo.com/newsletter Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code CHGO. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/chgo for details. Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/chgo Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code CHGO for 10% off! HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freeblackhawks. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Hall of Fame App: Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code CHGO. Just download the HOF app on iOS and Android or visit www.hofbets.com, enter code CHGO, and you’re all set. #ad Ray Auto Group: Get into your next vehicle with Ray Auto in Fox Lake! Ray Chevy: https://www.raychevrolet.com/ Ray CDJR: https://www.raycdjr.com/ Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Never skip therapy day, with BetterHelp. Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/CHGO today to get 10% off your first month. Sunnyside Cannabis Dispensary: Head to https://sunnyside.shop and use code ‘HICHGO’ at checkout for 50% off your first 3 online orders on our favorite brands like Cresco, Good News, & more to elevate your first purchase! Sunnyside* Cannabis Dispensary -Bright buys, every day. Only for 21+ or IL medical card holders Head to https://factormeals.com/chgohawks50 and use code chgohawks50 to get 50% off. That’s code chgohawks50 at https://factormeals.com/chgohawks50 to get 50% off! Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CHGO for $20 off your first purchase. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #Blackhawks #ChicagoBlackhawks #HopOnTheRide

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

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The Athletic published the results of their annual Chicago Blackhawks fan survey on Tuesday. How confident are Hawks fans in Kyle Davidson’s rebuild? We’ll share the results and tear into our Mailbag leftovers on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast.

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

It's Mailbag Monday on CHGO Blackhawks. Today, Jay Zawaski and special guest host Greg Boysen answer your Blackhawks and NHL questions, including how they would grade the Blackhawks' offseason so far.

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📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter Is Wyatt Kaiser the odd-man out in the Chicago Blackhawks’ young rotation of defensemen, or is he a piece of the future in the organization? Mario Tirabassi and Greg Boysen of Chicago Hockey Now discuss that, where The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler redrafted Frank Nazar, Sam Rinzel, and Kevin Korchinski in his 2022 re-draft, and more on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/chgo-locker FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @CHGO_Sports Instagram: @CHGO_Sports GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: http://www.allchgo.com/newsletter Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code CHGO. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/chgo for details. Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/chgo Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code CHGO for 10% off! HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freeblackhawks. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Hall of Fame App: Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code CHGO. Just download the HOF app on iOS and Android or visit www.hofbets.com, enter code CHGO, and you’re all set. #ad Ray Auto Group: Get into your next vehicle with Ray Auto in Fox Lake! Ray Chevy: https://www.raychevrolet.com/ Ray CDJR: https://www.raycdjr.com/ Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Never skip therapy day, with BetterHelp. Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/CHGO today to get 10% off your first month. Sunnyside Cannabis Dispensary: Head to https://sunnyside.shop and use code ‘HICHGO’ at checkout for 50% off your first 3 online orders on our favorite brands like Cresco, Good News, & more to elevate your first purchase! Sunnyside* Cannabis Dispensary -Bright buys, every day. Only for 21+ or IL medical card holders Head to https://factormeals.com/chgohawks50 and use code chgohawks50 to get 50% off. That’s code chgohawks50 at https://factormeals.com/chgohawks50 to get 50% off! Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CHGO for $20 off your first purchase. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #Blackhawks #ChicagoBlackhawks #HopOnTheRide

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025

We’re back for another Mailbag Monday episode as Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi answer your Blackhawks questions. Is Nick Lardis or Marek Vanacaker some of the biggest sleeper prospects in the system? Which Blackhawks are you inviting to the summer BBQ? Which game could be a Hollywood movie? That and more on today’s CHGO Blackhawks Podcast.

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While the Chicago Blackhawks are still mired in a rebuild, we’re going to look ahead a few years to predict who will be their main rivals when things turn around. All that and your Mailbag questions, today on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast.

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2025

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Seeing #88 in another jersey still hurts. On today’s CHGO Blackhawks podcast, we dive into why watching Patrick Kane thrive elsewhere is so painful for Chicago fans. From his legendary moments at the United Center to the deep emotional ties built over 16 seasons, we explore the connection between Kane and the city—and why moving on isn’t so easy.

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

On this edition of the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast, Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi are joined in studio by former Chicago Blackhawk Brendan Perlini. The 12th pick from the 2014 NHL Draft talks about his NHL journey, his time in Chicago, his love of golf, soccer, pro wrestling, and much more!

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025

We continue Mailbag Monday leftovers as Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi tackle your questions. Would you rather have the Bears or Blackhawks’ future? What could new contracts look like for Connor Bedard and the current restricted free agents? That and more on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

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The Chicago Blackhawks have made very few moves this offseason, opting to go with a younger, prospect heavy lineup. How will they stack up in the Western Conference and could they move up or down in the standings next season? Mario Tirabassi and Greg Boysen discuss that and more on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter The Chicago Blackhawks are going young for the 2025-26 season after adding almost no one to the NHL roster through the first days of free agency. Mario Tirabassi and Greg Boysen dissect Kyle Davidson’s press conference and what to make of the direction of the upcoming season on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/chgo-locker FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @CHGO_Sports Instagram: @CHGO_Sports GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: http://www.allchgo.com/newsletter Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code CHGO. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/chgo for details. Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/chgo Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code CHGO for 10% off! HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freeblackhawks. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Hall of Fame App: Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code CHGO. Just download the HOF app on iOS and Android or visit www.hofbets.com, enter code CHGO, and you’re all set. #ad Ray Auto Group: Get into your next vehicle with Ray Auto in Fox Lake! Ray Chevy: https://www.raychevrolet.com/ Ray CDJR: https://www.raycdjr.com/ Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Never skip therapy day, with BetterHelp. Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/CHGO today to get 10% off your first month. Sunnyside Cannabis Dispensary: Head to https://sunnyside.shop and use code ‘HICHGO’ at checkout for 50% off your first 3 online orders on our favorite brands like Cresco, Good News, & more to elevate your first purchase! Sunnyside* Cannabis Dispensary -Bright buys, every day. Only for 21+ or IL medical card holders Head to https://factormeals.com/chgohawks50 and use code chgohawks50 to get 50% off. That’s code chgohawks50 at https://factormeals.com/chgohawks50 to get 50% off! Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CHGO for $20 off your first purchase. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #Blackhawks #ChicagoBlackhawks #HopOnTheRide

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Today is the day the former Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith finds out whether or not he is bound for the NHL Hall of Fame. We find out LIVE during the show whether or not the franchise cornerstone gets the call this year. Later, we are joined by Jérémi Plourde of McKeen’s Hockey for prospect analysis. Plus, we purge our mailbag with leftover questions as we are just three days away from the NHL Draft. Join Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast!

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks made a trade this weeking, acquiring winger Andre Burakovsky from the Seattle Kraken in exchance for center Joe Veleno. We’ll react to the deal, and welcome FloHockey’s Chris Peters for a draft preview, today on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast.

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025