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It's game day, so you know that means Blackhawks Insider is bringing you an exclusive interview with Head Coach Luke Richardson. Darren Pang sits down with Coach to preview Chris Chelios' jersey retirement and the return of Patrick Kane as the Hawks square up against the Detroit Red Wings.

JR joined us to talk:

-Whiskey
-Chris Chelios retirement
-What Cheli has meant to him
-Who will be in attendance - Coach Mike Keenan, Michael Jordan, Eddie Vedder, and more ...
-Reliving Game 1 of the 1992 Stanley Cup Final (ouch)
-JR's Soul Cycle 

 

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It's game day, so you know that means Blackhawks Insider is bringing you an exclusive interview with Head Coach Luke Richardson. Spanish Radio PxP Miguel Esparza and Analyst Jorge Moreno sit down with Coach to preview tonight's game versus the Jets.

It's game day, so you know that means Blackhawks Insider is bringing you an exclusive interview with Head Coach Luke Richardson. Darren Pang sits down with Coach to preview today's game with Toronto.

It's game day, so you know that means Blackhawks Insider is bringing you an exclusive interview with Head Coach Luke Richardson. Caley Chelios sits down with Coach to preview tonight's game versus the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The 2023 NHL Draft is less than a week away. We know you all have been wondering who the Hawks will take with their first overall pick... The Athletic's Corey Pronman is this week's guest. He finally settles the debate of who will be drafted first, what else to expect with the Hawks' 10 other picks, and how other teams are strategizing. Enjoy!

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Insider Podcast, we sit down with Assistant Coach Derek King. If you are in need of a new hockey stick, you've come to the right episode. Kinger and Colby Cohen break down how hockey sticks have evolved through the years, and how the lumber has never been lighter. Kinger also reflects on this season and how there were more wins than our record reflects. After the interview, Chris Vosters roasts Colby for becoming a meme during the Frozen Four. Enjoy!

Our captain is back! Caley Chelios and Colby Cohen recap the challenges Jonathan Toews overcame to return to the ice. They also discuss Kyle Davidson's thoughts on trading the number one pick ... the Bears' number one pick that is. Listen to how Kyle Davidson, Ryan Poles, and all Chicago GM's confide in one another. Caley and Colby also give their picks for the 2023 NHL Awards, but Colby suggests shaking up the Norris Trophy award. Tweet us and let us know if you agree! This week's guest is Bleacher Report's Open Ice, Sara Civ. Sara talks about the pros and cons of being active on Twitter, NHL player fashion, and her thoughts on growing the game. Enjoy!

The Blackhawks Insider has a stacked episode for all you listeners this week! Chris Vosters and Caley Chelios discuss the Hawks prospects' performance in the NCAA College Hockey regionals, and what to watch for when the Frozen Four kicks off in Tampa next week. Chris and Caley also evaluate the current NHL standings and make their predictions for the draft lottery. Bear with us, but our guest this week is NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Kurt Busch. Busch discusses his love for Chicago sports, his partnership with Michael Jordan, and the highly anticipated NASCAR street race taking place in Chicago this summer. We guarantee you'll be begging for pit passes after listening to this interview. Enjoy!

It's a throwback episode - Chris Vosters, Caley Chelios, and Colby Cohen reflect on their "glory years" partaking (or not) in St. Patrick's Day festivities and Spring Break trips. Fast forward to the present day, they discuss the impact Taylor Raddysh makes on and off the ice for the Hawks, and the significant loss of Cole Guttman due to his season-ending shoulder injury. And finally, looking ahead to the future, the team reminds everyone that when it comes to the draft, it's not Connor Bedard or bust. There's plenty of depth in this draft, and development is just as important as skill.

The Blackhawks Insider Podcast is bringing you a bonus episode this week as a historic trade deadline for the Chicago Blackhawks is officially in the books. General Manager Kyle Davidson discusses closing chapters and writing the future of this franchise, all the while balancing being a father to a newborn baby girl.

In this somber episode, we delve into the trade of Patrick Kane from the Chicago Blackhawks to the New York Rangers. Kane, a three-time Stanley Cup champion and former Hart Trophy winner, has been a cornerstone of the Blackhawks franchise for over a decade. Our guest, ESPN's John Buccigross, offers his expert analysis and national perspective on this significant shift in the NHL landscape. Bucci brings his insights on how the Blackhawks are poised to move forward and continue their winning tradition, despite this significant loss.

Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews both made headlines on Sunday for vastly different reasons. Chris Vosters and Caley Chelios give their insight into Toews’s health concerns and Kane’s season-best performance against the Maple Leafs. Assistant Coach, Kevin Dean is this week’s guest. Kevin discusses how happy was to return to the Blackhawks and his Midwest roots. He explains his overall approach to coaching this defensive unit, and how excited he is for the future of his franchise. We also find out who is funnier, him or Derek King. We cap off the episode, literally, by debating if fans should be required to throw their caps if, hypothetically speaking, Kaner has a hat trick. Tweet us your thoughts on the matter.

The Hawks are back from the all-star break well-rested and slightly more than after spending a few days in the Florida sun. This week’s guest is Sam Lafferty, who we are dubbing as Chicago’s most interesting man given the fact he was a two-sport DI athlete at an Ivy League College. Chris Vosters and Colby Cohen also react to the Hawks’ prospect pool rankings.

Chris Vosters, Caley Chelios, and Colby Cohen give their perspective on Lukas Reichel’s reassignment to Rockford, plus prospect Ethan Del Mastro joins the show to discuss Team Canada’s World Juniors title, and the whirlwind of being traded days after the end of the tournament. WGN Radio’s Joe Brand also makes his much-anticipated return for the latest betting advice in “Line Change” and then sticks around for “Celly & Chirps”, where let’s just say he gets heavily chirped on a recent questionable decision.

After the conclusion of World Juniors and Lukas Reichel's three points against Calgary, we think there's no better time to hear from Mark Eaton, Assistant GM, Player Development for the Chicago Blackhawks. Chris, Colby, and Caley also give their thoughts on Alex Stalock's recent performance in net, the future number one draft pick for the Chicago Bears, and biggest pet peeves when it comes to airport travel. Don't be that person holding up the TSA line.

This week we’re bringing you a short but sweet episode. Chris Vosters, Caley Chelios, and Colby Cohen are partaking in the NHL holiday break, but not without merit. This week's episode exclusively features Scott Darling to depict the transformation from goalie, to comedian, to broadcaster. Happy Holidays!

Chris Vosters, Caley Chelios, and Colby Cohen pay homage to Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews’s new milestone by recapping their on and off-ice growth through 1,000 games played together. They also give their takes on the rumors surrounding the NHL expanding the regular season to 84 games. This week’s guest, Emily Kaplan, gives her perspective on Kane and Toews’s future with the Hawks, the state of the rebuild, and the most contentious topic of all: the quality of bagels in Chicago.

It's Showtime! You've seen the adorable clips of PKIII watching his dad from the stands, but now you get to hear first-hand from Kane on how he balances being a professional athlete with being a parent. Chris Vosters, Colby Cohen, and Caley Chelios give their perspective on the dropped mittens in NYC. Joe Brand makes his much-anticipated return to discuss futures you should consider placing on conferences winners and individual award winners. And we weigh in on John Tortorella's interview tactics.

It’s a three for one special this week! NHL on TNT play-by-announcer, Kenny Albert, joins the podcast prior to his call for the Hawks vs Oilers. Kenny gives Chris, Caley, and Colby his prospective of the rebuild and shares stories of what it’s like working with The Great One and the rest of the crew for TNT. And if that wasn’t enough, we hear from Hawks prospects and current Boston University players, Drew Commesso and Ryan Greene.