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A mix 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.

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Reports out of the GM meetings in Florida are that Gary Bettman has found himself in tense situations with multiple team general managers. We discuss all the drama from those meetings, Phil Pritchard and the HHOF responding to Jack Hughes' comments and Mason McTavish getting healthy scratched by the Anaheim Ducks. Plus, we explore how the Tkachuk brothers could be reunited on an NHL team.0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!11:00 Sharks x Barbie15:10 "Off-Campus" trailer21:35 Pritchard on Hughes37:05 GM Meeting drama1:11:09 DJ's fun idea1:32:40 McTavish Health Bomb1:42:00 Slate GradeJOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaosWhat Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaosVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS and use code WHATCHAOS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShowhttps://twitter.com/DJ_Beanhttps://twitter.com/PeteBlackburnhttps://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It was announced yesterday that Oilers' star Leon Draisaitl would miss the remainder of the regular season due to injury. Will Edmonton be able to hang onto their playoff spot without one of their biggest stars? Plus, Jack Hughes wants his Golden Goal puck and is "pissed" the Hockey Hall of Fame has it instead0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!13:38 Draisaitl injury34:40 Sharks talk48:45 Caufield's 40th53:00 Jack Hughs wants his puck1:02:30 Slate GradeJOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaosWhat Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaosVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS and use code WHATCHAOS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShowhttps://twitter.com/DJ_Beanhttps://twitter.com/PeteBlackburnhttps://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After the NHL revealed the host cities for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, we still have yet to learn which 8 countries are participating and we now are getting reports that several European countries will refuse to compete if Russia is invited to the tournament. We discuss that and who will be leading team Canada after GM Doug Armstrong stepped down from his position. Plus, Nathan MacKinnon still strikes fear into the hearts of defensemen, eben if he's dressed like a fool.0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!16:00 Parros responds19:35 Avs' play dress-up26:15 NYR Pride Night51:20 World Cup news1:02:30 Slate GradeJOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaosWhat Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaosVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS and use code WHATCHAOS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShowhttps://twitter.com/DJ_Beanhttps://twitter.com/PeteBlackburnhttps://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The NHL Department of Player Safety is under fire (again) after handing Radko Gudas a 5-game suspension for a hit that ended Auston Matthews' season, causing his agent to say the DoPS should be the ones getting suspended. We discuss that, Connor Bedard being mean (endearing), the Minnesota Wild NextGen game and an interesting weekend for both Pete and Shawn. Plus, our thoughts on the 98th Academy Awards.0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!5:25 Pete's Sherwood jersey9:00 Shawn called "Kevin Weekes"20:00 Ingram named starter in EDM22:30 Evil Bedard26:00 Eklund's insane goal28:40 AM34 & the DoPS40:30 Sabres' few small beers50:00 Wild NextGen Night55:50 Oscars TalkJOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaosWhat Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaosVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS and use code WHATCHAOS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShowhttps://twitter.com/DJ_Beanhttps://twitter.com/PeteBlackburnhttps://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With less than 20 games remaining for each team, we take a deep look at the standings and debate how the divisional and wild card races across the NHL might shake out. Plus, Craig Berube appears to really be on the hot seat, thew Ottawa Senators are getting their first round pick back (kinda), and more!0:00 Welcome to What Chaos6:00 Sens get their pick back22:00 Playoff race1:01:20 Berube on the hot seat1:08:00 Slate GradeJOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaosWhat Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaosVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS and use code WHATCHAOS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShowhttps://twitter.com/DJ_Beanhttps://twitter.com/PeteBlackburnhttps://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Charlie McAvoy hurt his face for the 100th time, Nathan MacKinnon got ejected for running Connor Ingram and the Buffalo Sabres won their 8th straight game and fought everyone in the process. We discuss some of the crazy stuff that happened in last night's games and give Macklin Celebrini his flowers for a historic season.0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!4:50 Nick Schmaltz extension9:04 Sabres on a warpath37:05 VGK frauds?41:47 Avs-Oilers chaos47:47 McAvoy's face56:45 Slate GradeJOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaosWhat Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaosVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS and use code WHATCHAOS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShowhttps://twitter.com/DJ_Beanhttps://twitter.com/PeteBlackburnhttps://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rumors that Brad Marchand may get shut down for a while, joining a bunch of other injured Panthers, has us wondering if it's time for Florida to fully commit to improving their draft positioning. Plus, Hudson Williams and the cast of 'Heated Rivalry' are making statements and we check in on the races for the NHL's biggest individual awards, including the Hart and Norris trophies.0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!5:10 Last Night in the NHL9:20 Oilers hate Jarry?16:35 This week in 'Heated Rivalry'32:00 Award Watch50:21 Panthers Tank watch1:06:12 Slate GradeJOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaosWhat Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaosVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS and use code WHATCHAOS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShowhttps://twitter.com/DJ_Beanhttps://twitter.com/PeteBlackburnhttps://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Sabres are for real

The Sabres are for real

2026-03-0901:17:29

Rasmus Dahlin and the Buffalo Sabres have been on an all-time tear, jumping from last place in December to first place in the Atlantic after beating the Tampa Bay Lightning in one of the greatest regular season games in recent history. We discuss everything about the Sabres' recent dominance and their 8-7 win in a war against Tampa. Plus, we recap some of the biggest moves from the NHL trade deadline and Artemi Panarin changing his number again.0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!7:30 Sabres on a warpath36:45 Trade Deadline talk51:15 Bob Stauffer for GM58:00 EDM talked Nurse?1:02:50 Panarin number change1:07:25 Slate GradeJOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaosWhat Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaosVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS and use code WHATCHAOS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShowhttps://twitter.com/DJ_Beanhttps://twitter.com/PeteBlackburnhttps://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stan Bowman has been ACTIVE this year making trades for the Edmonton Oilers... but is that a good thing? We discuss the latest moves from the Oilers' GM and the reported Colton Parayko to Buffalo trade that may not be happening after all. Plus, Tyler Myers and McKenzie Weegar were traded!JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaosWhat Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaosVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS and use code WHATCHAOS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShowhttps://twitter.com/DJ_Beanhttps://twitter.com/PeteBlackburnhttps://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Robert Thomas was heavily linked to the Buffalo Sabres in trade talks, but the latest rumors suggest that may not happen, and Kiefer Sherwood may extend with the San Jose Sharks after all. We discuss the latest on the Blues and Sharks forwards and more trade rumors as the NHL Trade Deadline nears. Plus, the Panthers might be sellers and Pete & DJ were on Boston sports radio yesterday.0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!3:10 Robert Thomas to BUF?21:15 Wild get McCarron22:35 Myers to DAL30:00 Trochek's kid 38:00 AHL 6-741:06 Binnington Rumors43:45 Panthers selling?50:00 Boston Sports Radio1:10:00 Slate GradeJOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaosWhat Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaosVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS and use code WHATCHAOS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShowhttps://twitter.com/DJ_Beanhttps://twitter.com/PeteBlackburnhttps://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Elias Pettersson seems to have master the art of quiet quitting with the Vancouver Canucks and the Philadelphia Flyers seem to have a big ask for Rasmus Ristolainen. We discuss that and the latest buzz around a handful of players potentially on the move this week. Plus, the Oilers traded for Connor Murphy, McDonald's has a new promotion with McDavid & Matthews and more from around the NHL.0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!7:05 Murphy to Oilers14:30 Garland to BOS?22:35 Matthews to LAK?35:15 Canucks talk (deragatory)40:00 Matthews-McDavid & McDonald's44:00 Hockey East bans light shows45:15 Celebrini Franken-jersey50:05 Slate GradeJOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaosWhat Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaosVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS and use code WHATCHAOS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShowhttps://twitter.com/DJ_Beanhttps://twitter.com/PeteBlackburnhttps://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The NHL trade deadline is this Friday, so we discuss the big names from around the league that could be moved and what insiders are saying about their potential landing spots. Plus, our trip to Philadelphia and a huge weekend in hockey that saw the LA Kings fire coach Jim Hiller and Connor Storrie host SNL with some very special guests.0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!4:30 Our Philly trip14:23 Hiller fired24:00 Daccord shoots...42:10 Trade Talk1:09:45 Hockey on SNL1:37:20 Slate GradeJOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaosWhat Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaoshttps://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOSJOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShowhttps://twitter.com/DJ_Beanhttps://twitter.com/PeteBlackburnhttps://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Edmonton Oilers quest for reliable goaltending continues as Tristan Jarry's tenure in Edmonton so far has been rough, highlighted by last night's performance against the Anaheim Ducks. We talk Jarry and more from Oilers-Ducks, plus we discuss Jack Hughes getting honored by the Devils, comments from members of the U.S. Women's team and everybody on twitter fighting.0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!6:20 Jarry & the Oilers23:10 Devils honor Hughes & Tage41:20 Bailey's Rollie44:07 U.S. Women Respond53:18 Twitter Fingers1:16:05 Slate GradeJOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaosWhat Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaoshttps://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOSJOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShowhttps://twitter.com/DJ_Beanhttps://twitter.com/PeteBlackburnhttps://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The NHL is back!

The NHL is back!

2026-02-2501:27:04

NHL teams finally return to action tonight after the Olympic break for the final stretch of the regular season. We discuss everything from news on Sidney Crosby's injury to Artemi Panarin gifting a mascot a watch ahed of his Kings debut. Plus, the USA men's team attended the State of the Union address, highlighted by a massive honor for Connor Hellebuyck.0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!7:10 State of the Union17:40 Crosby injury26:14 Avs up to something?50:30 Panarin & Bailey are BFFs1:00:25 Slate GradeJOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaosWhat Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaoshttps://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOSJOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShowhttps://twitter.com/DJ_Beanhttps://twitter.com/PeteBlackburnhttps://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The USA women's hockey team received an invite to party with Flavor Flav after the controversy that followed their invite to the White House. We discuss that and more of the fallout from Milan, and get ready for the return of the NHL by discuss what teams were helped or hurt the most by the Milan games. Plus, Nike has messed up with their jerseys again.0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!14:55 Women turn down White House25:10 The Hughes family speaks37:10 Jersey supply issues59:05 Teams helped/hurt by MilanJOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaosWhat Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaoshttps://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOSJOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShowhttps://twitter.com/DJ_Beanhttps://twitter.com/PeteBlackburnhttps://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jack Hughes and the Team USA Men's Hockey Team return stateside with gold medals and an invitation to the White House. We discuss everything from an electric gold medal game to some... interesting post game celebrations. Plus, we give our biggest winners and losers from both the men's and women's tournaments and gear up for the return of the NHL.0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!9:10 The gold medal16:15 Kash Patel, Trump and the postgame56:45 Rosters unfreeze1:09:20 Gas Station video1:17:34 Winners & LosersJOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaosWhat Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaoshttps://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOSJOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShowhttps://twitter.com/DJ_Beanhttps://twitter.com/PeteBlackburnhttps://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
U.S. MEN WIN GOLD!

U.S. MEN WIN GOLD!

2026-02-2201:17:23

Connor Hellebuyck had a legendary performance en route to Team USA's first Olympic gold in over four decades, after a Jack Hughes golden goal stunned one of the greatest Canadian rosters ever assembled. We react to everything from one of the greatest gold medal games ever.JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaosWhat Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaoshttps://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOSJOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShowhttps://twitter.com/DJ_Beanhttps://twitter.com/PeteBlackburnhttps://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
USA-Canada rematch is set

USA-Canada rematch is set

2026-02-2101:28:50

After Nathan MacKinnon and Team Canada rallied to beat Finland, Dylan Larkin and Team USA DOMINATED Slovakia to secure a rematch of the 4 Nations Final, this time for gold in Milan. We discuss both games of the Men's semifinals and preview one of the most anticipated gold medal matches ever.0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!8:55 Did we want to see CAN?29:15 What's Canada's deal?33:30 USA-Slovakia53:30 Gold medal player draftJOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaosWhat Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaoshttps://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOSJOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShowhttps://twitter.com/DJ_Beanhttps://twitter.com/PeteBlackburnhttps://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
U.S. WOMEN WIN GOLD!

U.S. WOMEN WIN GOLD!

2026-02-1901:24:07

Hillary Knight and Team USA stun Team Canada with a late goal in regulation and an overtime winner to win the gold medal in Milan. We react to everything from an incredible gold medal run for the Americans, a heartbreaker for the Canadians and are joined by The Athletic's Shayna Goldman to breakdown everything from wha t was an amazing tournament in Milan.0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!10:10 USA wins gold24:38 Crosby injury46:45 Skip Bayless doesn't know puck51:00 Fox News doesn't know puckJOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaosWhat Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaoshttps://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOSJOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShowhttps://twitter.com/DJ_Beanhttps://twitter.com/PeteBlackburnhttps://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Both Canada and the USA advanced to the semifinals of the Men's tournament in Milan in dramatic fashion, surviving overtime thanks to game-winners from Mitch Marner and Quinn Hughes. We react to all four games of an instant-classic quarterfinals, plus we have updates on our hunt for a British broadcaster and a change in the Edmonton Oilers coaching staff.0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!5:32 USA survives!25:40 Canada-Czechia57:30 British broadcaster update1:10:50 Coffey returns to bench1:16:00 Quinn Hughes & Gas Station talkJOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaosWhat Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaoshttps://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOSJOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShowhttps://twitter.com/DJ_Beanhttps://twitter.com/PeteBlackburnhttps://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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