Windy City Benders Podcast

The guys are back to break down a roller-coaster week of Blackhawks hockey. From hard-fought battles to shaky goaltending from Soderblom — plus another appearance from a feisty Connor Bedard — this week had a little bit of everything. They also dive into the Laurent Brossoit situation and debate whether there’s a realistic path to keeping him around longer than expected. To wrap things up, they revisit last week’s Quinn Hughes take...

Happy Thanksgiving from the WCBP Crew!
The guys are back after a week that started off great, hit a speed bump, and somehow ended… not so bad. They break down all the games from the past week (skipping over Buffalo — we don’t talk about Buffalo) and dig into the many learning moments along the way.

They also get into the poorly executed launch of the Black jersey, featuring Jarom absolutely losing his mind for a bit. Tanner drops...

With a short week of games the guys open up the show talking about NHL Free agency and if the league would ever adopt NBA/MLB style contract options or if it just isn’t in the nature of NHL players to want those clauses. They then shift to recapping the games against the New Jersey Devils and the Toronto Maple Leafs and finally wrap things up with the latest Tanners Farm Report.

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What a week it was for Hawks hockey. The guys break down the 3-0 finish to the long road trip and discuss how the team is defying all expectations and just playing some fun hockey. 

They also talk the absolute heater Connor Bedard has been on over the last eight games, talk Spencer Knight and Bedards chances at making their respective national teams for the olympics, take a trip to Tanners Farm, and then wrap things up with a qu...

The Hawks were brought back down to earth a little bit so the guys break down the highs and lows from last weeks games. Despite the record Tanner is still happy with how this team is playing. They also discuss Connor Bedards play and compare him to where Patrick Kane was at through 163 games into his career and why people need to give Bedsy more credit. They wrap things up with 3 stars of the week, October recap, and as always Tann...

A short week for the Hawks doesn’t mean a short episode for the boys. They discuss the Lucas Reichel trade to the Vancouver Canucks and why they wish him nothing but the best. Jarom goes on a Demidov rant after another dumb tweet connecting him to the Hawks. They guys breakdown the two games the Hawks did play, name their three stars, look ahead at the next week and wrap things up with the latest addition of Tanners Farm Report! 

The guys are back with another episode as the Hawks continue to play fun hockey. Before they get in to that they talk about an interesting take Jarom heard on the What Chaos Podcast about knowing hockey and wearing the correct letter on a jersey. They recap the last week of games and how its just so much fun watching this team again. They give their three stars of the week, the latest Tanner’s Farm Report, and then wrap things up w...

Hockey is officially back and after one week the guys agree on one thing, the Hawks are fun to watch. The guys talk the 1-2-1 start and why what we are seeing from the team is already a major step in the right direction. Game recaps, three stars of the week, and the latest Tanners Farm report all in this episode!

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Opening Night is finally here! The guys wrap up the 2025 preview season talking a look at the the Chicago Blackhawks. They discuss the roster, see who is poised to do better, who can make an impact, which future stars sees time and so much more. They then wrap up the episode with Stanley Cup and individual award predictions. 

Intro: 0:00

Initial Hawks Thoughts: 3:18

Opening Night Roster: 10:39

Whose points will improve: 24:01

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The final season preview episode is here as the guys wrap things up with the Central Division (minus the Hawks)! 

Nashville Predators: 3:08

Utah Mammoth:17:03

St. Louis Blues: 27:53

Minnesota Wild: 33:05

Colorado Avalanche: 43:36

Dallas Stars: 50:35

Winnipeg Jets: 58:17

Final Predictions: 1:05:15

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Preview season makes its way to the Western Conference as the guys make a stop in the Pacific Division. There is a lot at play this year in this division and the guys do their best to break it down!

San Jose Sharks: 2:28

Seattle Kraken: 10:45

Anaheim Ducks: 19:30

Vancouver Canucks: 29:13

Calgary Flames: 36:18

Edmonton Oilers: 45:26

LA Kings: 59:43

Vegas Golden Knights: 1:07:14

Final Predictions: 1:17:18

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Jarom @ZachJarom

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Preview season continues as the guys make their way to the Metro division in the East. They don’t agree on much but one they do agree on is this division stinks. 

Philadelphia Flyers: 3:06

Pittsburg Penguins: 12:45

New York Islanders: 22:31

New York Rangers: 30:19

Columbus Blue Jackets: 40:58

New Jersey Devils: 50:46

Carolina Hurricanes: 59:37

Washington Capitals: 1:05:44

Final Predictions: 1:13:11

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The 2025/26 NHL season is just around the corner which means its time for divisional previews! The guys kick things off with the division of the 2 time defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, Atlantic Division! Is this the best division in hockey? 

Boston Bruins: 2:09

Buffalo Sabres: 13:56

Detroit Red Wings: 26:37

Montreal Canadians: 38:27

Ottawa Senators: 50:08

Florida Panthers: 59:12

Tampa Bay Lightning: 1:11:11

Toronto Mapl...

The Guys are back with a big episode. They open up the show talking about the Frank Nazar contract extension and how good this contract is going to look in the next season or two. 

Then they are joined by Author Kirk McKnight who wrote books The Voices of Baseball and The Voices of Hockey. We deep dive into his passion for the game of hockey and what made him take an interest in the broadcasting side of the sport. We discuss the...

After a week off the guys are back for a quick episode to catch up on some Hawks new and a huge swing and miss from ChatGPT for season predictions.

Arvid Soderblom gets his next contract and the guys wonder how this will effect the game plan with this goalie group and who could be on their way out. 

Ben Pope gives his early roster projects and the guys breakdown where they agree and disagree and even discuss more names that c...

In a time of summer when news is light the guys still manage to put together a decent episode were they discuss Soderbloms spot with the team, minor signings, Foligno our captain, Blackhawk game grades, and Mount Rushmore of Stanley Cup Era Role Players. 

(0:00) Intro

(3:27) Arvid Soderblom gets his arbitration hearing scheduled and the guys discuss what the ruling could be and if there is a chance they get a deal done before han...

The guys are back after a week off and we are officially in the dog days of summer with very little news going on in the world of hockey. 

(0:00) Intro

(1:12) Anton Frondell is officially a Chicago Blackhawk as he has signed his entry level deal. The guys discuss why going back to Sweden and playing in the SHL is the better move for him. They also get very excited at some of the praise he has gotten from former Blackhawks Johnny Oduy...

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 love...