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What Chaos!

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  • Brady Tkachuk Revisits Ottawa, Dylan Larkin Revisits His Trade List

    October 21, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min

    Brady Tkachuk is making his highly anticipated return to Ottawa tonight with brother Matthew and the Florida Panthers by his side. We just how hostile the welcome for Brady and Co. might be. Plus, Red Wings' disgruntled asset Dylan Larkin…

  • Why Aren't People Going to NHL Games?

    October 20, 2026 · 1 hr 44 min

    Despite an exciting start to the NHL season, attendance numbers are down at arenas across the league. We talk about why this might be happening and if it should be cause for concern. We also discuss the Flyers maybe being the best team in…

  • The Connor Hellebuyck Standoff Is Nearing Its Conclusion (Maybe)

    October 19, 2026 · 2 hr 11 min

    Some of the NHL's biggest starts like Connor McDavid and Kirill Kaprizov are having insane starts to their seasons, even by their standards. We highlight some of the standout performance from the first few weeks of hockey. We also give…

  • Do the Dallas Stars Hate Children?

    October 15, 2026 · 1 hr 52 min

    The Dallas Stars are in the process of building a new arena, and reports have emerged that they are getting some of that money from an unlikely place: the public schools. We discuss why and how the Stars are getting all that public money…

  • The Frozen Frenzy Rocked Us Crazy Style

    October 14, 2026 · 1 hr 60 min

    Last night's Frozen Frenzy delivered TONS to talk about, so we recap some of the biggest moments, including the Tkachuk Brothers showing out for Florida, Nathan MacKinnon being bloodied in a fight with Roope Hintz, and other standout…

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  • A Frenzy, But Make It Frozen

    October 13, 2026 · 1 hr 44 min

    Today is the NHL's Frozen Frenzy on ESPN, where all 32 teams are in action on the same night. We discuss tonight's massive slate, including new Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard's season debut, the NHL debut of Roger McQueen for Anaheim…

  • Hot Dogs Are On the Ice, and Teams Are Falling Apart

    October 12, 2026 · 1 hr 49 min

    After making the playoffs last year, the Philadelphia Flyers have been awful to start the season, going 0-5-2 in their first seven games. We try to diagnose what's wrong with Philly and the league's other winless teams. We also take a look…

  • Stuart Skinner and the Oilers Are Back

    October 8, 2026 · 1 hr 40 min

    The Edmonton Oilers look like they may be back to their offensively dominant ways and may have finally found an answer in net with Devon Levi. Ironically, former Oiler and current Winnipeg Jets goalie Stuart Skinner looks as good as ever…

  • Dylan Larkin's Big Night in Detroit

    October 7, 2026 · 1 hr 34 min

    After requesting a trade in the offseason, Dylan Larkin made his season debut in front of a hostile Red Wings crowd but still managed to lead Detroit to a crazy win over Ottawa. We discuss the latest chapter in the Larkin drama and Maple…

  • Bo Byram Joins What Chaos!

    October 7, 2026 · 22 min

    Bowen Byram was a central figure off the NHL offseason thanks to his blockbuster trade and massive contract extension. Now, he hopes to reward the Chicago Blackhawks' faith in him by becoming an elite top-pairing defenseman. We sat down…

  • 'Hot for Hockey' Is No More, and Bowen Byram Joins

    October 6, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min

    The NHL's incredibly confusing and hated new hockey romance audio series has been axed just days after initially being launched. We discuss the death of a marketing ploy that never had much life. Plus, we discuss the new hottest team in…

  • Is Igor Shesterkin the New Shohei Ohtani?

    October 5, 2026 · 2 hr 10 min

    The New York Rangers' Igor Shesterkin has been a FORCE to start the season, both in net and offensively. We discuss that and lots more from over the weekend, including Pittsburgh Penguins doing the unthinkable, Sasha Barkov hitting LTIR…

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About the show

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 story lines.