What Chaos!

What Chaos!

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

January 15, 2026 106 mins

Legendary Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara is getting his jersey retired tonight, so we take a look back at some of Big Z' biggest moments and on just how cool of a player he was. Plus, Rachel Reid, author of the "Game Changers" book series that inspired "Heated Rivalry" joins the show to talk everything from the Montreal Canadiens to writing her new book! We also acknowledge the Tampa Bay Lightning and much more.


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From long time trade pieces like Rasmus Andersson to pieces of the newly-rebuilding Vancouver Canucks, we take a look at what players and trams could be making moves ahead of the Olympic break. Plus, tons of stuff happened in the NHL last night and we got reports of a potential baseball version of 'Heated Rivaly'?


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

8:10 Jarry sell job

14:40 Kid chooses violence

17:50 Pete learns about Moose

30:00 Pete gets...

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January 13, 2026 72 mins

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced the somewhat shocking firing of Dean Evason and hiring of Rick Bowness as head coach. We discuss the massive move for CBJ, the Red Wings' Fedorov jersey retirement, What Chaos! in The New York Times and more!


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

5:30 "Painfully Straight" -NYT

22:05 CBJ coaching change

34:00 Fedorov number retirement

51:16 Mr. Nurse & Oilers Dads Trip

58:25 Benn puts on a visor

1:03:35 Sl...

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The Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins are the New Hottest Team in Hockey this week. Plus, everyone in Ottawa are releasing statements, the New Jersey Devils vs. Dougie Hamilton, kids are fighting and a BIG "Heated Rivalry" related announcement.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

15:30 New Hottest Team in Hockey

26:00 Child Line Brawl

33:20 Abbey Murphy goes insane

36:15 Malkin catches a body

39:52 This Weekend in 'Heated Rivalry'

55:00 Ott...

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Jordan Binnington refused to leave the net after giving up seven goals to the Chicago Blackhawks and backup Joel Hofer was nowhere to be found when head coach Jim Montgomery went looking for him. We discuss that, "Heated Rivalry" star Hudson Williams' appearance with Jimmy Fallon and name the San Jose Sharks the Hottest team in Hockey with guest co-host Sara Civian!


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2:00 Sara Civian is freed

9:30 Blue Go...

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Former Anaheim Ducks Trevor Zegras got the sweetest revenge on his old team, scoring twice for the Philadelphia Flyers and absolutely dunking on the Ducks in his postgame interview. We discuss that, Jacob Markstrom's TERRIBLE night for the New Jersey Devils, Shawn going to Sabres' Pride Night and more from a loaded night of hockey.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

10:18 Shawn at Sabres Pride Night

23:48 Devils-Isles Game Report

34:40 Tr...

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January 6, 2026 75 mins

Sidney Crosby is undoubtedly one of the greatest hockey players in history, but is an even better bird watcher? We talk about Sid's reported (by Kevin Hayes) bird fascination. Plus, we discuss a Carly Rae Jepsen x 'Heated Rivalry' crossover looking more real than ever, we got fresh rumors about next year's league-wide alternate jersey program and more news from around the league.


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7:00 CRJ x 'Heated Riva...

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The Chicago Blackhawks, Tampa Bay Lightning and the Pittsburgh Penguins are the New Hottest Team in Hockey. We also discuss all thing Winter Classic, from the entry fits to the Role Model performance. Plus, are we going to get a Miley Cyrus x 'Heated Rivalry' crossover?


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

6:20 Shawn moved to Buffalo

14:50 New Hottest Team In Hockey

23:30 NHL NextGen festivities

29:00 The Winter Classic

45:15 Miley Cyrus x 'H...

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Team USA's Olympic hockey roster has officially been announced one month before the 2026 Winter Games in Milan. We go over the selections and highlight strengths, weaknesses, snubs and ask the question we've all been asking since 4 Nations: Can they beat Canada?


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Macklin Celebrini has taken the NHL by storm this season, and now seems poised to do the same at the Olympics after reports emerged that he will be named to the Team Canada roster. Plus, Brad Marchand hit 1,000 career points and in led to one of the best tribute videos ever. We also touch on some 'Heated Rivalry' updates, What Are We Looking At and more!


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

18:30 #newprofilepic

27:33 Team Canada & USA...

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Jason Robertson has been one of the best players in the NHL this season, but reports suggest he could still be left off Team U.S.A at the Olympics by GM Bill Guerin and company. We discuss if that would be a massive mistake for the American squad. Plus, Jacob Tierney, writer & director of 'Heated Rivalry' joins the show to talk about the conclusion of the first season. Plus, Sabres have bandwagon fans, the Winter Classic rink d...

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We review episode 6 of 'Heated Rivalry', the finale for one of the most amazing seasons of TV ever. Plus, we discuss The New Hottest Team in Hockey, the Buffalo Sabres and Seattle Kraken. Also, Jack Hughes' hand went missing and from the long Holiday break.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

6:38 Hayden says hi

12:30 Jack Hughes' hand

15:45 Leafs wear coats

17:45 WWII vet sax anthem

24:27 New Hottest Team in Hockey

34:15 'Heated Rivalry...

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December 23, 2025 81 mins

The struggling Toronto Maple Leafs fired assistant coach Marc Savard yesterday, but what is actually wrong with Auston Matthews and company and is firing an assistant going to do anything? We're joined by Nick Alberga to talk all things Leafs. Plus, we provide some updates on 'Heated Rivalry' and celebrate WhatAreWeLookingAt-mas.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

12:30 NHL A.I. slop

20:15 Nick Alberga joins

36:47 WAWLAH-mas

50:50 'Heated ...

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December 22, 2025 114 mins

The Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks have been on FIRE since making massive changes to their franchises, so we take a moment to celebrate the New Hottest Teams in Hockey. Plus, the celebrities were out for Sabres-Devils in New Jersey, Connor Ingram debuted for the Edmonton Oilers and we review one of the highest rated TV episodes of all time, 'Heated Rivalry' Episode 5.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

20:20 Sabres: New Hottest T...

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December 18, 2025 54 mins

We take a deep dive into Tucker Pillsbury, a.k.a. Role Model, the musical guest for the NHL's winter classic because none of us know who he is (respectfully). Plus, Thatcher Demko is taking Goalie with a Knife to new levels, the Seattle Kraken have put out a statement and we preview Oilers-Bruins tonight.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

12:50 Who is Role Model

34:00 Cy Young race

38:45 Kraken statement

44:00 Goalie with an Axe

45:35 Oile...

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December 17, 2025 94 mins

Leon Draisaitl registered his 1000th career point against old friend Stuart Skinner and celebrated in the most European way possible: with cigarettes! We discuss everything from Leon's big night and the Skinner-Jarry revenge game. Plus, Kraken coach Lane Lambert is upset about something and the Boston Bruins are a playoff team according to the Boston Bruins.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

6:22 Leon's 1000th, Stu vs. Jarry

1:13:47 Kul...

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December 16, 2025 86 mins

The Buffalo Sabres finally made a change in the front office, firing GM Kevyn Adams and replacing him with Senior Adviser and former Columbus GM, Jarmo Kekäläinen. ESPN's Emily Kaplan joins as a guest host as we discuss what the Jarmo hiring means for the future of Buffalo and guys like Lindy Ruff and Alex Tuch. Plus, famous guitarist and Minnesota Wild fan, Cory Wong, joins the show to discuss everything from his music career to t...

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December 15, 2025 81 mins

Quinn Hughes scored in his Minnesota Wild debut and gave GM Bill Guerin tons of credit for "sacking up" and trading for him. We discuss the fallout from one of the biggest NHL trades in recent history, what it means for the Wild and are joined by Wyatt Arndt of Canucks Army to discuss where the Vancouver Canucks go from here. Plus, the Sabres were reportedly in on Quinn Hughes AND on the verge of firing GM Kevyn Adams. We discuss t...

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First, the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins made waves with a trade highlighted by a Tristan Jarry-Stuart Skinner goalie swap. Then, the Quinn Hughes drama with the Vancouver Canucks came to a shocking conclusion when the Minnesota Wild traded for the superstar defenseman in exchange for Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium and more. We discuss if Stan Bowman paid too high a price for what might be a lateral move in net in Edmonton and w...

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December 11, 2025 90 mins

The uncertainty around the future of the Vancouver Canucks has led the hockey world to speculate if Quinn Hughes could be on the move to a new team soon. We're joined by Steve "Petey" Peters to discuss Quinn's future and what would be the best landing spot for the star defenseman. Plus, the Chicago Blackhawks are the New Hottest Team in Hockey and the Boston Bruins might be teasing their Stadium Series jerseys.


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