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What Chaos!

What Chaos!

The Nation Network 502 Episodes Jul 1, 2026

A mix of hockey with a little bit of nonsense. What Chaos! is hosted by hockey insiders and longtime friends Pete Blackburn and DJ Bean. The podcast features interviews with NHL insiders, prominent reporters, and current and former players. The show delivers expert analysis, a good dose of humor, and entertaining conversations about the league’s biggest news, star players, and most intriguing storylines.

Episodes

Reacting to the opening of NHL free agency Jul 1, 2026 1:39:58 From massive signings like Byrams big deal in Chicago and Bobrovsky heading to Toronto, to trades like San Jose's gamble on Darnell Nurse, we discuss all the biggest moves so far on July 1!0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!9:15 FA Day 131:25 Are They Good?1:15:50 SlateJOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaosWhat Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaosVisi
Zach Werenski sweepstakes & NHL Free Agency preview Jun 29, 2026 1:42:33 Zach Werenski appears increasing likely to be on his way out of his Columbus, so we discuss the latest updates on where the Norris Trophy winner could end up, including growing smoke around the Dallas Stars. Plus, we look at the top UFAs in each position ahead of free agency opening on July 1st and are joined Shayna Goldman of the Athletic and the Too Many Men Podcast.0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!13
BONUS: Reacting to day 1 of the NHL Draft Jun 27, 2026 1:37:01 From Gavin McKenna getting selected first overall by Justin Bieber and the Toronto Maple Leafs, to the Cayman Islands' Jaxon Cover being selected 32nd overall and all the picks and trades in between, we react to everything went down during round one of the 2026 NHL Draft.0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!4:20 NHL Draft!45:10 Peterka to Boston51:00 McTavish to St. Louis1:01:45 Dorofeyev to NYR1:13:45 Were
Brandon Bussi joins What Chaos! Jun 24, 2026 35:48 Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi had one magical (but overdue) rookie season -- from making his first start, to signing a surprising contract extension, to eventually playing a heroic role in the Canes' first Stanley Cup title in 20 years. We chatted with him about the journey (including a stop as a Chipotle employee) and the crazy summer he has ahead of him.0:00 Intro1:15 Celebrating
One of the craziest days in NHL history Jun 24, 2026 2:19:13 A highly anticipated NHL offseason kicked off with a bang yesterday, as the Edmonton Oilers officially announced the hiring of Mike Babcock, multiple stars got traded and the NHL announced they were exploring putting another team in Texas. We react to one of the most insane offseason days the league has ever seen, including Babcock's disaster of a press conference and the Chicago Blackhawks gettin
Brady Tkachuk & the new age of the NHL (ft. Brandon Bussi) Jun 22, 2026 2:25:35 The Florida Panthers completed the predictable yet still stunning trade for Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators to unite him with his brother Matthew. We discuss what this means for not only the Tkachuk brothers and the teams involved, but the NHL as a whole. Plus, we are joined by Carolina Hurricanes goalie and Stanley Cup Champion Brandon Bussi to discuss his crazy ride to being a Cup hero. W
BONUS: Reacting to Brady Tkachuk being traded to the Panthers Jun 22, 2026 24:16 It's finally happened -- Brady Tkachuk has been traded by the Ottawa Senators, and where else to but the Florida Panthers? We react to the Tkachuk brothers uniting in South Florida, where they'll form a modern-day NHL superteam and look to recapture the Stanley Cup as the league's biggest villains.0:00 Intro2:46 Team USA impact6:33 Supervillain team8:35 Leadership & little brother identity14:2
What a day for hockey in the Bay Jun 18, 2026 2:08:38 San Jose's hockey teams had a big night, with the Sharks trading for Sabres defenseman Michael Kesselring and PWHL drafting Wisconsin and Team USA's Laila Edwards in the PWHL Draft. We discuss both big acquisitions, the announcement of Patrice Bergeron's number retirement, Sergei Bobrovsky's contract demands and more.0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!8:30 Kesselring trade25:10 BREAKING: Babcock cleared47
The Toronto Maple Leafs got their guy! Jun 17, 2026 1:50:19 That's Jim Hiller's music! The Toronto Maple Leafs filled their head coaching vacancy this morning with the announcement of the former Los Angeles Kings coach and a former assistant for the Leafs under Mike Babcock. We discuss that hire, set the stage for tonight's highly anticipated PWHL draft and more updates from after the Stanley Cup.0:00 Welcome to WC!16:49 Leafs hire Hiller30:15 Canes celebr
Mike Babcock won't go away Jun 16, 2026 1:29:45 The Mike Babcock saga continues as the NHL officially opened it's investigation into the circumstances surrounding his 2023 resignation from the Columbus Blue Jackets. We discuss that, more from the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup Celebration and take a deep dive into tomorrow's PWHL Draft now that we finally know the draft order.0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!5:45 Torts out in Vegas16:10 Leafs-Flyer
The Hurricanes are finally champions again Jun 15, 2026 1:36:36 The Carolina Hurricanes finally got over the hump and won the Stanley Cup, beating the Vegas Golden Knights in 6 games. We react to everything from the Cup-clinching game, including Jordan Staal's historic Conn Smythe, and the celebrations after as another NHL season has officially come to an end.0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!7:49 CANES ARE CHAMPS!22:30 Postgame celebrations48:38 Canes & VGK futu
Brandon Bussi has the Canes one win away from a Cup Jun 12, 2026 1:19:13 Led by Brandon Bussi's goaltending and breakout nights from their biggest scorers, the Carolina Hurricanes now hold a 3-2 series lead over the Vegas Golden Knights, in the Stanley Cup Final. We react to Game 5 of the SCF and more John Tortorella postgame press conference highlights. Plus, we discuss Nikita Kucherov winning the Hart and Darnell Nurse requesting a trade out of Edmonton.0:00 Welcome

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