What should be silly season hasn’t been off to a silly start as the draft went as expected and free agency was a dud for everyone but three teams.
(0:00) Intro
(4:39) The guys recap last weekends draft and how the new crop of Blackhawks prospects have a great balance of skill and size. Frondell was the man at number three and has already said and done the right things in his short time with the organization. Plus Tanner loves the Mason West pick and the high potential he has.
(37:02) July 1st should be an exciting and silly time but this free agent class was an absolute dud, from the cap going up and teams re-signing their players there was no fire works for majority of the league.
(48:37) The guys wrap up the show discussing the Hawks off season and why the fan base needs to manage their expectations and trust the process with the teams rebuild.
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Happy NHL Draft Week to all that celebrate it, the guys are back with their final draft preview before the picks are made this Friday.
(0:00) Before they get into draft talk they open up discussing how great it is to see Jonathan Toews back in the NHL as it was announced that he will be signing with the Winnipeg Jets. Keeping up with Cup Era heroes, the guys congratulate Duncan Keith on being named to the 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame Class.
(13:13) Draft Talk kicks off with a refresher of where the Hawks 10 picks will be made and what are some of the key needs that Kyle Davidson and company need to address with these picks.
(21:30) Jarom then ask if after pick 3 does Tanner want to see the the Hawks go best player available or should it all be about what the team needs?
(24:45) Tanner Brings up the idea that it is very likely they will start to package some of these picks to move up in the first round. With that idea the guys look at who could the Hawks possibly work with to move up and what else they would need to include with draft picks to make this happen. Could a deal with the Islanders to help them get Schaefer and Hagens be a possibility?
(36:24) Jarom wants to know if there is any players on Tanners do not draft list or if he feels like with this draft class it is open season and anyone is worth picking. Jarom plays devils advocate that the Hawks need to look at this years picks as the last top five pick they will have because god willing they take major steps forward next year. Tanner strikes that thinking down quick.
(41:20) If the move for third overall is to trade it, what would make it worth it for the guys, Peterka? Knies? Rossi? Robertson?
(45:50) Bold Takes from the guys for the upcoming draft and not necessarily involving the Hawks.
(46:58) The guys recap their second draft ranking and then give their final draft rankings for the 2025 NHL Draft for players who could go at number 3 overall.
(55:05) To wrap the show up the guys talk about their expectations for the upcoming off season and how those expectations have already been set by the Hawks extending Ryan Donato and trading for Burakovsky. The big names might be off the board for the Hawks but there are a few more spots that need to be addressed so the guys give their summer wish list.
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The guys are back talking more draft rumors including Frondell being the pick at three but now the rumors are turning to the team trading the pick for an impact player, what ever that might mean. (1:23)
Tanner brings up an interesting point on verbiage when it comes to offer sheet compensation and could this make it easier for the Hawks to take a shot at an RFA? (13:26)
Other Hawks News including Reichel to the Olympics and Soderstrom traded to Boston. (21:46)
What are they on? The guys take a look at a cool feature of PuckPedia, PuckGM and just look at ridiculous mock trades that were submitted there including one from Tanner. (27:54)
NHL Talk includes possible Toews destinations, Team USA first six players, and Cup Final Talk. (49:41)
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This week on the Windy City Benders Podcast, the guys dive into a busy week of Hawks headlines starting with all the noise coming out of the NHL Combine. Cam Robinson suggests the Blackhawks are eyeing Michael Misa and could look to move up in the draft, while Ben Pope reports Kyle Davidson says the team’s internal draft board is still unfinished. With uncertainty around how teams like the Islanders and Sharks will draft, the top of the board remains wide open — and the Hawks are keeping options flexible.
We also talk about the Hawks reportedly skipping combine dinners, their possible shift away from prioritizing elite skating, and the strong internal stance on keeping Bedard and Nazar at center. Expect wingers to be the focus — and don’t rule out an aggressive trade up if the right name is there.
Then we touch on the CHSN Xfinity update as the highest-tier service becomes the go-to for Hawks games, sunsetting over-the-air options in the Chicagoland area. What does this mean for fans?
Plus: could Nikolaj Ehlers be a real fit in Chicago? Chris Johnston thinks so.
In our NHL roundup, we hit on Gary Bettman’s State of the Union, award chatter, Pete DeBoer’s firing, and give our latest thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final.
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On this episode of the Windy City Benders Podcast, Jarom and Tanner dive deep into the latest Blackhawks rumors, including potential moves for Marco Rossi and Mitch Marner—do either actually make sense for Chicago?
They also break down the growing chatter around the Islanders, Sharks, and Hawks possibly trading up in the draft and why that might be a bit overblown. With the NHL Entry Draft just three weeks away, the guys reveal their updated draft boards and who’s rising and falling.
To wrap up Hawks Talk, they cover Jonathan Toews’ potential comeback, new coaching hires in both Chicago and Rockford, and the continued expansion of Fifth Third Arena.
Then it’s time for NHL Talk: what’s going on with the Dallas Stars behind the scenes, and who do the guys have winning it all in their Stanley Cup Final preview and predictions?
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The Blackhawks have officially introduced Jeff Blashill as the next Head Coach. The guys talk about his press conference and their take aways from what they heard.
They touch on the importance of Team USA World Championship win on Frank Nazar and Alex Vlasic and how it could be an extra spark to take their games to the next level.
They wrap things up with a little playoff update.
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After lots of waiting and wondering the Blackhawks are expected to name Jeff Blashill the 38th Head Coach in franchise history. The guys break down his resume and discuss why this is a much better move than people think.
They also talk about how the Maple Leafs losing in the playoffs once again affects the Hawks in terms of drafting and adding fuel to the fire that Marner could be targeted by Chicago come July 1st. Tanner talks why that could be a good move and Jarom holds strong on why they need to avoid him at all cost.
Things get wrapped up with a little Conference Final previews and the guys give their picks on who will be heading to the Cup Final.
The guys break down the results of the NHL Draft Lottery and take an early look at who they’d like to see the Blackhawks take with the third overall pick.
Could Michael Misa still end up in Chicago?
Is James Hagens worth the No. 3 selection?
They unveil the first of three draft boards — based on some light early research.
They also dive into the Blackhawks’ head coaching search, wondering if Anders Sorensen might actually be the best option on the table right now. Other Hawks-related topics include:
The episode wraps up with a quick Stanley Cup Playoff update.
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It’s Draft Lottery Day, and the guys are live reacting to the unfolding events. As they eagerly await the Hawks’ draft pick, they engage in a lively discussion about potential targets at each possible position.
Finally, they conclude their segment by sharing their second-round playoff predictions.
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Welcome to the 8th year of the WCBPodcast! It’s been a fun ride and we can’t wait to see what the next year brings. Kicking of this episode the guys discuss David Carle withdrawing his name from the Blackhawks Head Coach consideration and where the Hawks could be going with their next targets. They talk a bit about the upcoming draft lottery and how they want it to play out for the Hawks and even run a few lottery simulators. Next they discuss the Ice Hogs playoff run that saw them sweep the Chicago Wolves and the Arty Party on full display. They wrap up Hawks Talk with some World Championship roster updates and a few Hawks getting named to teams. Before recapping the the NHL Playoffs so far the guys try a new segment called Buy or Sell where they talk about things they loved or hated since last recording. Finally they wrap things up discussing the NHL Playoffs so far including the Devils continuing to be frauds, the Leafs doing Leafs things, and playoff Hellebuyck needing to meet regular season Hellebuyck.
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The guys returned for another episode, delving into the Hawks’ exit interviews held last week and the positive energy and high optimism surrounding the team.
Connor Bedard silenced the anti-Hawks crowd with his stance on his long-term plan to stay in Chicago.
The next Hawks head coach will be appointed soon, so the guys discuss potential candidates for the position and then wrap up by discussing the dismal viewership numbers for the past season.
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The season has finally come to an end and the guys recap the ups and downs of the 2024/25 season, they discuss their takeaways from what they saw this season both goof and bad. Finally they wrap up Hawks Talk with the latest on the Head Coach search and why it might lead in a direction Jarom wasn’t hoping for.
They wrap things up by making their predictions for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs!
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The guys are back and talking about the exciting youth movement in the Chicago and really seeing what the future holds.
Speaking of the future Tanner heads back to the farm and breaks down how playoff season is going for Hawks Prospects.
In NHL talk they take a look at the playoff picture with 5-6 games to go, discuss the amazing moment of Alex Ovechkin finally breaking the goal record and take a look at who is in the running for the green jacket.
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The guys are back with another episode of the WCBPodcast. On this weeks episode the guys discuss prospect Sacha Boisvert entering the NCAA Transfer Portal, Taige Harding sign his entry level deal and the debuts of Sam Rinzel and Oliver Moore.
The guys wrap up the show building what they want to see next year opening night line up to look like.
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The guys are back with a future of the Hawks episode. They dive into the team’s prospects and what the fans have to look forward to in the near future of this franchise. Despite what you might be reading on social media, the guys hit home how good things really are even though you need to dive deep to see it.
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The guys are back after an unfortunate break between recording so they do their best to catch up on all the craziness that went down since last episode. They discuss the Seth Jones trade and how adding someone like Spencer Knight just might get the rebuild moving a little bit quicker.
They take a look at the other moves the Hawks did and didn’t make at the deadline and discuss what this could mean for the team going into not only this summer but also next summer as well.
They wrap things up discussing the other trades made across the league and an Ovi stat that may or may not correct.
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We have a fun episode as the guys are joined by their good friend Roy Nayder. They discuss the 4 Nations tournament and how it is surpassing expectations, how the USA is quickly catching up to Canada in terms of skill and much more.
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The 4 Nation Break is here and that means no Blackhawks Hockey for two weeks. The Guys discuss the final three games before the break, more Connor Bedard National criticism, and is Seth Jones a realistic trade piece heading into the trade deadline?
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The Hawks played just one game between episodes and boy do the guys wish they hand another game to talk about. They discuss the continued up and downs this team faces this season, discuss Mark Messier comments about Bedard, Levshunov spending time with Hawks, Tanners Farm report and much more!
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In what ended up being a very eventful week for the Hawks gave the guys lots to talk about as they break down the Hawks going 1-2-1 but showing a lot of promise from the young players. Then the discuss the big trade that left a lot of fans confused and angry by what the Hawks return was and why those fans are wrong.
Finally they wrap things up discussing some of the players they are rumored to be targeting this summer and what makes sense for them and what needs to get out of Hawks fans minds.
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