The Windy City Benders Podcast

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!Hosts:Jarom @ZachJaromTanner @BroliethegoalieX: @WCBPodcastInstagram: @WCBPodcastFacebook: WCBPodcast.⁣.⁣#nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

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. Hosts:Jarom @ZachJaromTanner @BroliethegoalieX: @WCBPodcastInstagram: @WCBPodcastFacebook: WCBPodcast.⁣.⁣#nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

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. Hosts:Jarom @ZachJaromTanner @BroliethegoalieX: @WCBPodcastInstagram: @WCBPodcastFacebook: WCBPodcast.⁣.⁣#nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

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. Hosts:Jarom @ZachJaromTanner @BroliethegoalieX: @WCBPodcastInstagram: @WCBPodcastFacebook: WCBPodcast.⁣.⁣#nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

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. Hosts:Jarom @ZachJaromTanner @BroliethegoalieX: @WCBPodcastInstagram: @WCBPodcastFacebook: WCBPodcast.⁣.⁣#nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

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. Hosts: Jarom @ZachJaromTanner @BroliethegoalieX: @WCBPodcastInstagram: @WCBPodcastFacebook: WCBPodcast.⁣.⁣#nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

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? Hosts:Jarom @ZachJaromTanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast.⁣.⁣ #nhlblackhawks #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

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! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

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.  Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

The Hawks enter a tough stretch of games but manage to hold their own. The guys break down the past weeks games and some positive take aways from them. They discuss Bedard and Bertuzzi finding some great chemistry and even Seth Jones making things happen. Check out this and much more in the latest episode today! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

The frustrating streak of Chicago Blackhawks Hockey continued as the team was unable to capitalize on a big win against the Avalanche. The guys talk about the 0-3 stretch, some way too early draft talks, and what the hell is going on with Seth Jones. Check out this and so much more!  Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

We week after some major venting the Guys are back with a clear mind and ready to face the second half of the season.  They discuss some bad takes from a popular sports site about Connor Bedard. They look at some insights that friend of the show Scott Powers has heard including potential big news on Seth Jones and more.  They recap the games that were played and wrap things up with the new hot topic David Carle.  Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

What should have been a great experience was an absolute dud. The Hawks disappoint fans everywhere with their performance at the Winter Classic. Jarom and Tanner use this episode as a chance to vent their frustrations. They also call out the part of the fan base with their overreaction to Kyle Davidson Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

The guys are back for an early Pre-Christmas Episode. They go over the last three Hawks games and discuss how well the team has been playing under Coach Anders. They wrap the show up with drafting their starting line up with Christmas Movie Characters! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

A rough road trip, a nice win, Bedard hits 100, and much more in episode 301 of the WCBPodcast! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

The guys are back to recap the last few Hawks games and discuss all Hawks news including Mrazek injuried, Soderblom stepping up, and almost Nazar time? Check out this and more in the 300th episode of the WCBPodcast! 0:00 Intro 0:25 The Start of the Sorensen Era 25:28 Happy for Soderblom  30:38 Commesso has to get a start..right? 32:50 Player of the Week 34:29 Almost Nazar Time 41:29 Tanners Farm Report 48:33 NHL Talk 53:21 Outro Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

In a pretty shocking turn of events the Hawks fire head coach Luke Richardson. The guys discuss the move, what's went wrong, what's next and more in this edition of the WCBPodcast Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

The Offense kind of came out of hiding last week as Tanners plea for them to just score two came true. The guys recap the games, a look at the season at the quarter mark, Tanners Farm Report and so much more. Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

The Hawks are 1-4 over their last five games with little offense being shown. So the boys change things up and have a bit of a therapy session to rant and talk things out. Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

What a week it was for the Hawks! A winning road trip the team buzzing through out the line up, and an identity discovered? Check out this and more!  0:00 Intro 1:05 Hawks News  11:28 Game Recaps 38:55 Player of the Week 41:03 The Week ahead 43:06 Tanners Farm Report 48:56 Games of the Week 51:30 NHL Talk 53:13 Outro Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

After a week away the guys are back discussing the last 7 Hawks games and why there are positives to be had despite the out comes. They take a look at the farm system and much more! 0:00 Intro 2:56 Game Recaps 44:42 A look between ten games  48:19 Player of the Week 49:57 The Week ahead 52:34 Tanners Farm Report 57:48 NHL Quick Hits 59:21 Outro Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

Hockey is back and all is right in the world once more. The guys recap the Hawks first week of the season and give initial reactions. They talk Hawks Prospects, Player of the week and so much more!  0:00 Intro 00:47 Taken Down in Utah 10:18 Winnipeg Heart Breaker 17:56 Western Conference Chumps 27:34 Player of the Week 28:27 Week Ahead 30:14 Early Reactions 31:58 Reichel Not Playing 35:27 Bertuzzi Pointless 37:15 Bedard Faceoff Struggles 40:28 Prospect Update 42:40 Initial Reactions Across the NHL 52:24 Outro Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

The time has come, we are on the cusp of the 2024/25 NHL season and the guys are back to preview the Hawks upcoming season and give their award predictions! 0:00 Intro 1:23 Roster Overhaul 5:40 Opening Night Roster 13:31 Developing the Future 18:18 Captain Nick 21:49 Bedard the Enforcer 26:30 AJ Spellacy 29:43 Realistic Expectations 33:38 Over/Under 39:05 Bold Takes NHL Talk 41:03 Swayman Drama Ends 42:28 Rapid Fire Playoff Teams 45:53 Award Predictions 50:30 Outro Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

The Guys wrap up the division previews with the Central Division Minus the Hawks 0:00 Intro 0:56 Utah Hockey Club 5:01 Minnesota Wild 10:26 St. Louis Blues 12:42 Nashville Predators 19:35 Colorado Avalanche 23:57 Winnipeg Jets 28:26 Dallas Stars 36:08 Outro Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

We are one week out from the return of regular season hockey as the guys switch their focus to the Western Conference as they preview the Pacific Division. 0:00 Intro 3:33 San Jose Sharks 10:44 Anaheim Ducks 16:58 Seattle Kraken 21:50 Calgary Flames 26:26 Vegas Golden Knights 32:52 LA Kings 40:13 Edmonton Oilers 46:57 Vancouver Canucks 51:12 Outro  Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

The preseason previews continue as the guys take a look at what is going to be an interesting Metro Division. 0:00 Intro 1:29 Columbus Blue Jackets 8:10 New Jersey Devils 14:50 Philadelphia Flyers  21:06 Pittsburgh Penguins 28:28 Washington Capitals 38:05 New York Islanders 44:56 Carolina Hurricanes 49:50 New York Rangers 56:32 Outro  Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

It's officially that time of the year preseason previews are here! The guys kick things off taking a look at the always tight Atlantic Division! 0:00 Intro 1:31 Montreal Canadiens 6:46 Ottawa Senators 12:09 Buffalo Sabres 19:45 Detroit Red Wings 29:42 Tampa Bay Lightning 34:53 Toronto Maple Leafs 41:52 Boston Bruins 46:08 Florida Panthers 52:10 Outro  Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

After a rough few days in the world of hockey the guys are back to touch on the latest Hawks news, discuss the tragic event last Friday and pick their favorite right handed defensemen. 0:00 Intro 1:15 Levy Getting 35?: NHL dot com is projecting Artyom Levshunov to get 35 points this season. How does that stand compared to other Hawks? 6:59 Hawks Are Number One: The Hawks prospect pipe line gets top billing from the Athletic but the guys question the ranking of Frank Nazar 12:46 Brossoit Out: New Hawks goalie Laurent Brossoit is out 5-7 weeks after knee  surgery. Can Soderbloom hold the back up role until he's ready? 18:33 National Hawks Games: The Hawks are near the top of the league in National tv games including the Winter Classic 21:21 Remembering the Gaudreau Brothers: The guys discuss the tragic event that rocked the hockey community last Friday 34:37 Seth Jarvi$: The Hurricanes locked down one of their key players with an interesting contract. 42:11 Olympic teams are set: The field is set for the 2026 Winter Olympics and the USA has to like their grouping 44:17 Favorite Right Handed Defensemen: The guys wrap up their series on picking their favorite players at each position  57:19 Outro Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie wcbpodcast.com X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

Less than a month before the first Hawks preseason game and the guys are doing their best to pass the time with little Hawks news out there.  0:00 Intro 00:21 Gretzky is Overrated: The guys discuss how 99 is beyond overrated 02:42 Real Intro: 03:56 Korchinski To Rock Vegas And Building the Blueline: Ben Pope Says its likely Korchinski starts the season in the AHL so how will the teams blue line look? 11:03 The Kids Are Alright: After last season the future of this franchise seems to be a good hands and its only going to get better 15:48 Rookie Showcase: Hawks are sending two to the NHLPA Rookie Showcase 18:05 All Time Mount Rushmore: The guys discuss a tweet talking about the Penguins having the greatest top four players in NHL History 32:36 Beniers Gets Paid: Kraken Star gets a nice new contract 35:12 Sillinger Re-Signs: Lumbus locks down an RFA 34:45 Offer Sheets Settled: Oilers don't match the Blues offer sheets 37:28 Will Liane Work in Montreal?: Can the Finnish forward find his game in one of the toughest markets in the league? 39:40 Sharks going big for the future: Mike Grier puts the cherry on top of his off season after trading for Askarov 45:02 Penguins get older: Dubas trades for a top prospect yet adds on to his teams overall age 47:13 Favorite Goalies 55:06 Outro Check out this and so much more! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

New Hawks Jerseys, Prospect rankings, offer sheets, trades and ranking left handed defensemen. Episode 286 is here! 00:00 Intro 01:34 Winter Classic Jersey Leak: First reaction to the alleged Hawks jersey 07:39 Elite Prospect Top 100 Ranking: EP released their 100 best prospects and the Hawks continue to have a good showing 15:50 Nazar Training with Kaner: A preview of what could have been if KD brought 88 back 17:46 Blues Going For Oil: Doug Armstrong doubled down signing both Oilers RFAs to Offer Sheets 24:28 Give Cody a Chance: Poor Cody Glass 26:51 Laine To Montreal: The saga ends in Columbus but could get worse in MTL 30:49 Great Calder Race Ever?: This years rookie class is setting us up for a great race for the Calder 31:39 Askarov Request Trade: Its Official he wants out. 38:53 Captain Papi: Leafs make least important move to change their mojo 39:42 NHL 25 Cover Athletes: Huge Brothers look to be the call after trailer leak 42:06 Favorite Left Handed Defensemen 50:47 Outro Check out this and so much more! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie wcbpodcast.com X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

Not much going on in the world of hockey. KD signs a prospect, the guys discuss who the top 5 prospects are and then give their top 8 favorite right wingers and their three less favorite. 00:00 Intro 01:22 Vanacker Signs ELC: KD locks down the player he traded up in the draft for and the guys take a look at what he can bring to the team in a few years 09:39 Who are the Hawks top five prospects: The guys take a look at the deep prospect pool KD and the front office and give who they think are top five. 25:00 Favorite Right Wingers: The guys continue to give their favorite active players at each position, this week is the Right Wingers. 34:18 Outro Check out this and so much more! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie wcbpodcast.com X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

KD gives out a couple one year deals, UC getting a face lift, More Toews slander, Bowman is back, Our favorite centers and much more 00:00 Intro 00:57 Hawks Re-sign Two: Phillips and Crevier get one year deals as the d-core continues to develop and impress 05:45 Project 1901: The Hawks and Bulls ownership are giving the UC area a 7 billion dollar facelift 07:48 International Hockey Is The Best: the guys discuss the excitement of best on best hockey returning  13:28 Toews Disrespected Again: ESPN makes another list showing they don't have any idea what they are talking about 30:43 Stan is Back 35:46 Re-Sign Season: Guys discuss a lot of players getting extended to pretty good deals 45:11 Staal Retires: Eric Staal is hanging up the skates 45:11 Now The Suns Owner wants to help get hockey in Arizona  46:55 Our Favorite Centers: The guys rank their favorite 6 centers 55:25 Outro Check out this and so much more! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie wcbpodcast.com X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

Favorite Left Wings ~ Episode 283 Takes to stand by, goalie talk, Preds talk, and ranking our favorite left wingers. Tell us were in the middle of summer without telling us were in the middle of summer. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Hills to die on ~ Hawks Edition: The guys steal a trend from reddit to discuss takes they stand by  16:31 Goalie Ranking: Scott Wheeler from the Athletic ranked the Hawks goalies 27th, the guys discuss why that's harsh and why its so hard to predict goalie development  25:48 Askarov Talk: Jarom asks Tanner if he would trade for Askarov and that gets us down the Preds talk wormhole  30:25 Our Favorite Left Wingers: They guys rank their current favorite active left wingers 40:21 Outro Check out this and so much more! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie wcbpodcast.com X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

Viva Rock Vegas ~ Episode 282 A week of little news so the guys get creative to make this episode entertaining 00:00 Intro 01:21 New Faces New Numbers: Lots of changes to the Hawks roster means new numbers. Jarom challenges Tanner to a mini game of who wore the number last 16:34 Viva Rock Vegas: The rebuild plan is now clear and that means the Ice Hogs will be a fun team to watch this year. The guys discuss what the roster could look like and what it means for the prospects 28:47 Ranking all 32 teams: The guys rank all 32 teams based on who they like and dislike 44:48 Kuzy to the KHL: Evgeny Kuznetsov terminates his contract and heads back home 45:37 Happy Birthday Betsy 47:05 Outro Check out this and so much more! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie wcbpodcast.com X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

The Guys are back and boy was it a slow news week across the NHL and for the Hawks 00:00 Intro 00:54 Arty Party: Hawks 2nd Overall pick makes the jump to pro and will battle for a spot on the roster but time in Rock Vegas will be just what the team needs from him. 08:13 The Plan is Clear: After the moves on July 1st Kyle Davidson showed his cards a bit more on how he envisions this rebuild going. The Guys discuss why his plan is going to pay off in the long run 16:49 Any More Moves To Make?: Tanner wonders if there is anything else KD could do this off season 21:02 Detroit Could Be Good: After adding Tarasenko could the Yzerplan finally be coming into play? 28:16 New Era Era: The Strangle hold that Fanatics had just got a little looser 29:38 Off Season Rankings: The Guys give grades to the 32 teams on the moves that they have or haven't made so far and how it will help next season. Check out this and so much more! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie wcbpodcast.com X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

Silly Season is officially here as the guys recap the Hawks Draft, their signings, and how the first day of free agency went across the league! Check out this and more! 1:02: Jeremy Roenick finally gets his call to the Hall of Fame 4:54 Hockey in Arizona took a major hit but it will be for the better 7:10 Hawks Draft Recap: the guys go over the Hawks picks and talk about how the future is bright in Chicago. 32:53 Silly Season Cometh: Kyle Davidson talked about take the next step in the rebuild and on the first day of free agency he put the cap space where his mouth is. The guys break down the moves and what an early line up could look like. 48:12 Free Agency Across the League: The guys discuss the moves the rest of the team made including Tampa Bay doing Stamkos dirty 1:05:14 Reinstated: Members of the 2010 Hawks management and coach staff were giving the ok to pursue jobs in the NHL after a 2.5 year ban Check out this and so much more! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie wcbpodcast.com X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

It's Draft Week and the guys are back to preview what could happen this weekend! 00:35 Game 7 Talk 5:38 Insane Week Ahead 11:19 Guttman re-signs 13:22 Draft Preview 15:39 Who To Take at Two 33:13 Looking After Two 38:32 Trade 18 with the Jets? Check out this and so much more! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie wcbpodcast.com X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

Hawks Talk with Ben Pope ~ Episode 278 The Guys are back for a special edition of the WCBPodcast with special guest Ben Pope. Ben is the Chicago Blackhawks Beat Writer for the Chicago Sun Times since 2019. We discuss his getting into sports journalism and how he got the job covering the Hawks. Then the guys pick his brain discussing what the Hawks could be thinking for the upcoming draft and what moves we could see once free agency begins.  Check out this and so much more! Make sure to follow Ben on X: @BenPopeCST Check out all his pieces: https://chicago.suntimes.com/authors/ben-pope Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie wcbpodcast.com X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

R.I.P CapFriendly ~ Episode 277 The Guys are back with another episode, this week they talk about the News of Chris Vosters being let go and Rick Ball joining the team. They then look at the Salary Cap going up and who the Kyle Davidson could be targeting this off season and whether or not it makes sense to make a run at players like Jake Guentzel, Patrick Laine, or Jonathan Marchessault to name a few. Then wrap up Hawks talk discussing Artyom Levshunov time at the combine. NHL talk the guys cover team rebrands, the death of CapFriendly, Final update and more. Check out this and so much more! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie wcbpodcast.com X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

Final Not Finals ~ Episode 276 The guys are back after a few weeks off and they dive right in. The Hawks made a few minor signings and make a draft pick deal that could be leading to something bigger.  They switch gears talking about Joe Pavelski retiring, Will Smith, and preview the Stanley Cup Final.  New Segment Buy or Sell and the return of Riding Pine.  Check out this and so much more! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie wcbpodcast.com X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

Riding Solo ~ Episode 275 Jarom is riding solo as Tanner moves back to Illinois so he made sure to keep this episode nice and short.  This episode he talks about how he's feeling about who the Hawks should selected at number two. He explores the idea of trading for Nik Ehlers and how it could benefit Bedard. Speaking of Bedard, he is having himself an impressive World Championship Debut despite what Voracek thinks of his celebrations. Check out this and so much more! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie wcbpodcast.com X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Number T(who)? ~ Episode 274 The Draft Lottery has come and gone and the Hawks didn't upset the rest of the world by going back to back but they did manage to hang on to 2nd overall. The guys discuss what options there are at that pick and which is the best plan as of now for the Hawks is. They discuss moving up from number 20 and who might go crazy off the board. They also discuss the Reichel contract, shut down Marner Rumors and more.  NHL Talk they recap round one, give round two predictions, and Award predictions. Check out this and so much more! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie wcbpodcast.com X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucky Number Seven ~ Episode 273 The guys are back kicking off year 7 of the WCBPodcast! It's been a wild ride since May 1, 2017 but it's been a blast. The guys discuss Alex Vlasics contract extension and then take a look at the Hawks upcoming UFA and RFA and determine who stays and who goes. They then give an update on the first round of Stanley Cup Playoffs. Check out this and so much more! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie wcbpodcast.com X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast Draft Kings Promo Code THPN https://tinyurl.com/DraftKingsTHPN .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Exit Interview~ Episode 272 The painful season of Hawks Hockey has come to an end and the guys are back giving a recap of the 2023/2024 season. They compare how they anticipated the season going with how it finished up, discussed surprises both good and bad, and gave out one more round of three stars.  They talked a little bit about the players, Coach Richardson, and Kyle Davidsons exit interviews and what they took away from them and more. In a quick NHL Talk they touch on the first few games of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Check out this and so much more! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie wcbpodcast.com X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast Draft Kings Promo Code THPN https://tinyurl.com/DraftKingsTHPN .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024 Playoff Preview ~ Episode 271 While the Hawks were worth while talking about there were two big moments for the clubs the debut of top prospect Frank Nazar and a couple of first career goals. The guys also discuss what it means that KD is willing to burn 1 year of an entry level contract for just three games. NHL talk the guys discuss Marc-Andre Fleury signing on for one more year in Minnesota, the Coyotes moving to Salt Lake City, and then they wrap things up previewing the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs!  Check out this and so much more! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie wcbpodcast.com X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast Draft Kings Promo Code THPN https://tinyurl.com/DraftKingsTHPN .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wild Card Windup ~ Episode 270 It was a quiet week for Hawks news but the guys are back recapping the 2 games that went down, give their three stars of the week and preview the week ahead and much more. Switching over to NHL Talk the guys discuss Crosby being a freak of nature for a completely bizarre reason, Arizona will never be a hockey state, and updating the crazy eastern conference wild card race. Check out this and so much more! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie wcbpodcast.com X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast Draft Kings Promo Code THPN https://tinyurl.com/DraftKingsTHPN .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spoiler Season ~ Episode 269 It was a week of .500 Hockey for the Hawks that saw them play good bad and ugly hockey. No Voters was music the guys ears, Slaggert is going to be fun to watch, Bedsy us Rookie of the Month again, and more as the Hawks take a look at what went down in the world of Blackhawks hockey this past week.  In a rapid fire NHL talk the guys talk about Austin Matthews going for 70, McDavid looking to join Gretzky, Orr, and Lemieux, Crosby is a freak, Skinner with the saddest 1,000 game milestone, and the Playoff race is getting good.  Check out this and so much more! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie wcbpodcast.com X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast Draft Kings Promo Code THPN https://tinyurl.com/DraftKingsTHPN .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Almost Over ~ Episode 268 The Guys are back this week recapping the West Coast swing that saw the Hawks go 1-2 with some bad and ugly hockey. Despite all that they take a look at some positives they have seen the last few weeks among players such as Jones, Kaiser, Kurasev and more. They hand out three star of the week, discuss Coach Richardsons comments after Mondays Practice, and a look at who could go to the Hawks if they don't get first overall.  NHL talk was all about how tight the race for the Presidents Trophy and how exciting the end of the season is going to be as teams battle out for playoff positioning. Check out this and so much more! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie Nolly @BNolly24  wcbpodcast.com X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast Draft Kings Promo Code THPN https://tinyurl.com/DraftKingsTHPN .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bedard's Good ~ Episode 267 Another week and another week of winning Hawks Hockey. The guys are back to break down this past weeks games and talk about Bedard being Bedard and Kurashev really finding his grove on the Hawks top line. They hand out three stars of the week and I bet you can guess who ended up were. They preview the trip coming up to California and more. In NHL talk the guys dissuss the GM Meetings and what they wish the league would address to make the game better and talk about the rumored new Amazon show that's going to give a behind the scenes look at some of the leagues players.  Check out this and so much more! Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie Nolly @BNolly24  wcbpodcast.com X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast Draft Kings Promo Code THPN https://tinyurl.com/DraftKingsTHPN .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take That Arizona ~ Episode 266 After a week to forget, the guys are back recapping a winning week of Hawks Hockey that included the end of multiple streaks, lots of goals and some entertaining hockey. They hand out three stars of the week and take a look at the upcoming games.  Then they discuss the signing of prospect Landon Slaggert and what he might bring to the team when he gets his chance. They wrap up Hawks talk discussing the Hawks Deadline and why it was for the best and what the guys would like to see this off season.  NHL talk goes by quick as they discuss the NHL Trade Deadline, Torts suspension, and a little known rule that was brought up in Minnesota.  Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie Nolly @BNolly24  wcbpodcast.com X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast Draft Kings Promo Code THPN https://tinyurl.com/DraftKingsTHPN .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Week To Forget ~ Episode 265 Even thought the Hawks didn't show up for the last week of games the guys are back and doing their best to recap what went down. The guys more or less vented about how this has gone from tolerable bad to unbearable bad. They try to figure out what has to give for this team to be competitive and not out scored by 13 goals over three games. They take a look at what the Trade Deadline might look like for Kyle Davidson this year and why despite being in a rebuild it will be relatively quiet.  They then take a look at trades that have begun to go through and rumors out there as we are just a few days away from the Trade Deadline. Tanner wraps up the show by giving all hockey fans the good news that it is possible for the Hawks to draft 1st overall more than twice in five years.  Hosts:  Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie Nolly @BNolly24  wcbpodcast.com X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast Draft Kings Promo Code THPN https://tinyurl.com/DraftKingsTHPN .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices