The Athletic's Scott Powers and Mark Lazerus discuss the Blackhawks' 2023 draft, including selecting Connor Bedard and Oliver Moore in the first round, all of their second-day picks and their multiple trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Scott Powers and Mark Lazerus discuss the Blackhawks' 2023 draft, including selecting Connor Bedard and Oliver Moore in the first round, all of their second-day picks and their multiple trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks' 2023 draft

The Athletic's Scott Powers and Mark Lazerus discuss the Blackhawks acquiring Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno from the Boston Bruins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Scott Powers and Mark Lazerus discuss the Blackhawks acquiring Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno from the Boston Bruins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Blackhawks acquire Taylor Hall in major pre-draft move

The Athletic's Scott Powers and Mark Lazerus have on Regina Pats coach and general manager John Paddock as a guess to discuss the Blackhawks' likely No. 1 draft pick, Connor Bedard.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Scott Powers and Mark Lazerus have on Regina Pats coach and general manager John Paddock as a guess to discuss the Blackhawks' likely No. 1 draft pick, Connor Bedard.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Regina coach/GM John Paddock talks Connor Bedard

The Athletic's Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the Chicago Blackhawks winning the NHL Draft Lottery and dive into the many ways drafting Connor Bedard will likely benefit the organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the Chicago Blackhawks winning the NHL Draft Lottery and dive into the many ways drafting Connor Bedard will likely benefit the organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Blackhawks win NHL Draft Lottery, Connor Bedard sweepstakes

Anders Sorensen

Rockford IceHogs coach Anders Sorensen joins the show and discusses the Calder Cup Playoffs, Blackhawks player development, Lukas Reichel, Alex Vlasic, analytics and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rockford IceHogs coach Anders Sorensen joins the show and discusses the Calder Cup Playoffs, Blackhawks player development, Lukas Reichel, Alex Vlasic, analytics and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Rockford IceHogs coach Anders Sorensen joins the show

The Athletic's Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the end of the Blackhawks' season. They talk about the decision to not re-sign Jonathan Toews, the lottery odds, whether the tank was a failure, which players are expected to return and depart, Luke Richardson's performance as a first-year coach, the future and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the end of the Blackhawks' season. They talk about the decision to not re-sign Jonathan Toews, the lottery odds, whether the tank was a failure, which players are expected to return and depart, Luke Richardson's performance as a first-year coach, the future and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Wrapping up the Blackhawks' season 

The Athletic's Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers are joined by To Hockey, With Love co-founder and Alphabet Sports Collective board member Gabriela Ugarte to discuss the Blackhawks' decision to not allow their players to wear Pride Night warmups jerseys due to a safety fear for their Russian players back in Russia.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers are joined by To Hockey, With Love co-founder and Alphabet Sports Collective board member Gabriela Ugarte to discuss the Blackhawks' decision to not allow their players to wear Pride Night warmups jerseys due to a safety fear for their Russian players back in Russia.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Blackhawks' Pride Night jersey decision 

Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss what the Blackhawks look like post trade deadline without Patrick Kane and many others. They get into the likelihood of Jonathan Toews still returning this season, Cole Guttman's season-ending injury, the upcoming Pride Night, answer Twitter questions and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss what the Blackhawks look like post trade deadline without Patrick Kane and many others. They get into the likelihood of Jonathan Toews still returning this season, Cole Guttman's season-ending injury, the upcoming Pride Night, answer Twitter questions and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The post-deadline Chicago Blackhawks 

Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers review what the Blackhawks did at the NHL trade deadline. They discuss everything from the major move of trading Patrick Kane to the small moves and what's next for general manager Kyle Davidson.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers review what the Blackhawks did at the NHL trade deadline. They discuss everything from the major move of trading Patrick Kane to the small moves and what's next for general manager Kyle Davidson.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Reviewing the Blackhawks' trade deadline 

Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss Jonathan Toews' health announcement, where things stand with Patrick Kane and much more about the upcoming trade deadline. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowersTake advantage of MANSCAPED®’s best valued bundle and save 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code NHL23 at Manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss Jonathan Toews' health announcement, where things stand with Patrick Kane and much more about the upcoming trade deadline.  Save on a subscription to The Athletic: <a href="theathletic.com/lazandpowers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theathletic.com/lazandpowers</a> Take advantage of MANSCAPED®’s best valued bundle and save 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code NHL23 at <a href="Manscaped.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Manscaped.com</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Counting down to the NHL trade deadline

Some call them the Jordan and Pippen of hockey podcasting. Others, more appropriately, call them the Kane and Toews. They just call themselves Laz and Powers. Back for another season, The Athletic's Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers bring you a twice-weekly, in depth look at everything happening in the world of The Chicago Blackhawks.

Scott and Laz are the best coverage writers guys in Chicago ever. No seriously love to read these dudes but so fun listening to them. 
Great listen Powers and Mark are a great duo covering the Hawks

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Great, unbiased talk from two very knowledgeable writers

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Laz and Powers: A show about the Chicago Blackhawks

Dominik Kubalik has finally been elevated to the top line, so the podcast has officially run its course. But the show must go on, so Scott and Mark weigh in on the Blackhawks' shootout loss to the Arizona Coyotes, and whether it's worth dropping the gloves to defend a teammate in a one-goal game when it's going to leave you shorthanded. They also talk about Robin Lehner's latest heroics (and latest shootout woes), and whether Jeremy Colliton needs to yell more at the officials. That and more in the latest Laz &amp; Powers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dominik Kubalik has finally been elevated to the top line, so the podcast has officially run its course. But the show must go on, so Scott and Mark weigh in on the Blackhawks' shootout loss to the Arizona Coyotes, and whether it's worth dropping the gloves to defend a teammate in a one-goal game when it's going to leave you shorthanded. They also talk about Robin Lehner's latest heroics (and latest shootout woes), and whether Jeremy Colliton needs to yell more at the officials. That and more in the latest Laz &amp; Powers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Reckless revenge?

Mark and Scott dig deep into the serious discussion of the changing culture in hockey and its coaches, including the recent news that Blackhawks assistant coach Marc Crawford will be on leave as the organization investigates allegations from his past. They also discuss Robin Lehner's thoughts on cancel culture and mental health. Mark's complete interview with Lehner is included in the podcast. Plus, there is some actual hockey talk about the Blackhawks' recent struggles and what must change if they're going to turn things around.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark and Scott dig deep into the serious discussion of the changing culture in hockey and its coaches, including the recent news that Blackhawks assistant coach Marc Crawford will be on leave as the organization investigates allegations from his past. They also discuss Robin Lehner's thoughts on cancel culture and mental health. Mark's complete interview with Lehner is included in the podcast. Plus, there is some actual hockey talk about the Blackhawks' recent struggles and what must change if they're going to turn things around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Hockey, but not hockey

Standings points matter, not style points, and the Blackhawks got two against the historically bad Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night. Winners of six of their last eight, the plucky Blackhawks are keeping themselves in the postseason conversation. Scott and Mark get into the hows and whys, and wonder if it might be time to take the reins off Adam Boqvist. Also, would Alex Nylander — a healthy scratch again — be better off with some time in Rockford? And would the Blackhawks be willing to send him there? That and more in the latest Laz &amp; Powers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Standings points matter, not style points, and the Blackhawks got two against the historically bad Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night. Winners of six of their last eight, the plucky Blackhawks are keeping themselves in the postseason conversation. Scott and Mark get into the hows and whys, and wonder if it might be time to take the reins off Adam Boqvist. Also, would Alex Nylander — a healthy scratch again — be better off with some time in Rockford? And would the Blackhawks be willing to send him there? That and more in the latest Laz &amp; Powers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

A win's a win

Scott flew solo for this one. Without Laz, he was relied on the assistance of many Twitter questions about Blackhawks prospects. Of course, there was talk about Max Shalunov and whether he'll ever come over. There were questions and answers about Ian Mitchell, Nicolas Beaudin, Jake Wise, Alex Vlasic, Alec Regula and many more prospects. Scott also got into the depth of the Blackhawks' prospect pool and who could crack the NHL lineup in the coming years.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott flew solo for this one. Without Laz, he was relied on the assistance of many Twitter questions about Blackhawks prospects. Of course, there was talk about Max Shalunov and whether he'll ever come over. There were questions and answers about Ian Mitchell, Nicolas Beaudin, Jake Wise, Alex Vlasic, Alec Regula and many more prospects. Scott also got into the depth of the Blackhawks' prospect pool and who could crack the NHL lineup in the coming years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Blackhawks prospect mailbag

A therapeutic victory over the Wild on Sunday night briefly soothed a savage fan base, but it's going to take more than one win to turn the Blackhawks' season around. Scott and Mark discuss whether big changes need to be made, whether it's on the ice, behind the bench or in the front office. They also try to figure out why Alex Nylander has been getting such a longer leash than just about every other young Blackhawks player, and answer several listener questions about Robin Lehner's long-term future, Alex DeBrincat's goal drought and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A therapeutic victory over the Wild on Sunday night briefly soothed a savage fan base, but it's going to take more than one win to turn the Blackhawks' season around. Scott and Mark discuss whether big changes need to be made, whether it's on the ice, behind the bench or in the front office. They also try to figure out why Alex Nylander has been getting such a longer leash than just about every other young Blackhawks player, and answer several listener questions about Robin Lehner's long-term future, Alex DeBrincat's goal drought and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Ch-ch-ch-changes?

The Blackhawks are suddenly one of the hottest teams in the league, rocketing back into the playoff mix with a 5-0-1 stretch since returning from California. But is it sustainable? Scott and Mark discuss the Blackhawks' abnormally high shooting percentage and save percentage during this stretch and if the team really is this good, or if they're just on a lucky streak. Then they answer listener questions about Kirby Dach, Popeye's chicken, the path back to Cup contention, and why so many people seem to dislike one of the hosts in particular.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blackhawks are suddenly one of the hottest teams in the league, rocketing back into the playoff mix with a 5-0-1 stretch since returning from California. But is it sustainable? Scott and Mark discuss the Blackhawks' abnormally high shooting percentage and save percentage during this stretch and if the team really is this good, or if they're just on a lucky streak. Then they answer listener questions about Kirby Dach, Popeye's chicken, the path back to Cup contention, and why so many people seem to dislike one of the hosts in particular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Will the Blackhawks ever lose again?

In the wake of a wild 5-4 victory over the Maple Leafs in which the Blackhawks won despite allowing 57 shots on goal, Scott and Mark try to figure out if this fast-and-loose style is the best way forward for Jeremy Colliton. They also assess Adam Boqvist five games into his NHL career and discuss whether he's here to stay or not. And how about Robin Lehner? He's the Blackhawks' goaltender of the present, but will he be the goaltender of the future, too?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of a wild 5-4 victory over the Maple Leafs in which the Blackhawks won despite allowing 57 shots on goal, Scott and Mark try to figure out if this fast-and-loose style is the best way forward for Jeremy Colliton. They also assess Adam Boqvist five games into his NHL career and discuss whether he's here to stay or not. And how about Robin Lehner? He's the Blackhawks' goaltender of the present, but will he be the goaltender of the future, too? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Blackhawks are fun again, but are they good?

Mark and Scott discuss the scratching of Brent Seabrook, and what possible long-term solutions there could be for handling him going forward. They also dive into the Blackhawks' cathartic 5-1 victory over the Kings on Sunday night, and what embattled coaches Jeremy Colliton and Matt Nagy might have in common. And hey, whatever happened to Brendan Perlini, anyway?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark and Scott discuss the scratching of Brent Seabrook, and what possible long-term solutions there could be for handling him going forward. They also dive into the Blackhawks' cathartic 5-1 victory over the Kings on Sunday night, and what embattled coaches Jeremy Colliton and Matt Nagy might have in common. And hey, whatever happened to Brendan Perlini, anyway? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Slump buster

Fresh off two impressive road wins over Winnipeg and Colorado, the Blackhawks are back on the upswing in this wild roller coaster of a season. Was the Colorado win a truly defining moment, or was it just another pleasant blip on the radar? Scott and Mark get into that, discuss Brent Seabrook's injury situation, Corey Crawford's future, Dylan Sikura's non-existent leash, and how Mark's daughter ruined Christmas in kindergarten.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off two impressive road wins over Winnipeg and Colorado, the Blackhawks are back on the upswing in this wild roller coaster of a season. Was the Colorado win a truly defining moment, or was it just another pleasant blip on the radar? Scott and Mark get into that, discuss Brent Seabrook's injury situation, Corey Crawford's future, Dylan Sikura's non-existent leash, and how Mark's daughter ruined Christmas in kindergarten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Happy Holidays?

Scott and Mark start off the show by discussing the merits (or lack thereof) of the shootout, and discuss better ways to decide a hockey game than a gimmicky skills competition. They then discuss rookie Kirby Dach's performance, and what kind of expectations he's setting for the long term, as well as Alex Nylander's struggles on the top line. Then they answer some listener questions about Matthew Highmore, Ian Mitchell, and the changing hockey culture when it comes to how coaches treat their players.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Mark start off the show by discussing the merits (or lack thereof) of the shootout, and discuss better ways to decide a hockey game than a gimmicky skills competition. They then discuss rookie Kirby Dach's performance, and what kind of expectations he's setting for the long term, as well as Alex Nylander's struggles on the top line. Then they answer some listener questions about Matthew Highmore, Ian Mitchell, and the changing hockey culture when it comes to how coaches treat their players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Death to the shootout!

Scott and Mark discuss the Blackhawks' sudden youth movement, with four recent top-eight picks in the lineup, including 18-year-old Kirby Dach and 19-year-old Adam Boqvist. Is Boqvist here to stay, or just something to keep the team upbeat and the fans engaged? And what will the blue line look like once Connor Murphy returns? A daunting schedule looms; can three points in two days springboard the Blackhawks back into the mix?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Mark discuss the Blackhawks' sudden youth movement, with four recent top-eight picks in the lineup, including 18-year-old Kirby Dach and 19-year-old Adam Boqvist. Is Boqvist here to stay, or just something to keep the team upbeat and the fans engaged? And what will the blue line look like once Connor Murphy returns? A daunting schedule looms; can three points in two days springboard the Blackhawks back into the mix? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The kids are all right

Scott and Mark come together for a special episode of Laz and Powers where the guys pick who they would put on their Chicago Blackhawks All-Decade Team. Do you agree? If not, yell at Mark!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Mark come together for a special episode of Laz and Powers where the guys pick who they would put on their Chicago Blackhawks All-Decade Team. Do you agree? If not, yell at Mark! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The 2010s: Blackhawks All-Decade Team

Mark and Scott return refreshed from their short podcast hiatus. With the Blackhawks back in action, they discuss the Hawks' meaningful and entertaining win over the Coyotes on Saturday and what's ahead for them in the playoff race. They also talk about possibilities at the trade deadline, how Jeremy Colliton has done as coach this season, the recent player poll, Mark's All-Star Game experience and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark and Scott return refreshed from their short podcast hiatus. With the Blackhawks back in action, they discuss the Hawks' meaningful and entertaining win over the Coyotes on Saturday and what's ahead for them in the playoff race. They also talk about possibilities at the trade deadline, how Jeremy Colliton has done as coach this season, the recent player poll, Mark's All-Star Game experience and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

We're Back

Chicago Sun-Times beat writer Ben Pope joins Mark Lazerus for this week's episode to talk about the punchless Blackhawks power play, and brainstorm some radical ways to fix it. Before that, they share some war stories about being a first-year beat writer, the advantages and disadvantages of walking into a locker room with fresh eyes and no clue, and life on the road.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chicago Sun-Times beat writer Ben Pope joins Mark Lazerus for this week's episode to talk about the punchless Blackhawks power play, and brainstorm some radical ways to fix it. Before that, they share some war stories about being a first-year beat writer, the advantages and disadvantages of walking into a locker room with fresh eyes and no clue, and life on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Powerless

The Dach is inKirby Dach held his own in his NHL debut Sunday night, but what does the immediate future hold for the No. 3 overall pick? Scott and Mark lay out the reasons why the best option might be to keep him in the NHL all season, and in the process, discuss whose seat might be getting a little toasty. Meanwhile, Brandon Saad has been one of the best wingers in the league in the season's first month. Can Jeremy Colliton continue justify playing him only 15 minutes a night?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dach is inKirby Dach held his own in his NHL debut Sunday night, but what does the immediate future hold for the No. 3 overall pick? Scott and Mark lay out the reasons why the best option might be to keep him in the NHL all season, and in the process, discuss whose seat might be getting a little toasty. Meanwhile, Brandon Saad has been one of the best wingers in the league in the season's first month. Can Jeremy Colliton continue justify playing him only 15 minutes a night? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Dach is in

For the first time in a long time, it's all sunshine and rainbows in Blackhawks land, and Scott and Mark discuss just how sustainable this impressive surge is. They also debate whether Patrick Kane is the greatest American player ever, whether Alex Ovechkin is the greatest goal-scorer ever, and just how long Joel Quenneville's standing ovation will be on Tuesday night. They also dive into The Athletic's player poll and what it all means.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time in a long time, it's all sunshine and rainbows in Blackhawks land, and Scott and Mark discuss just how sustainable this impressive surge is. They also debate whether Patrick Kane is the greatest American player ever, whether Alex Ovechkin is the greatest goal-scorer ever, and just how long Joel Quenneville's standing ovation will be on Tuesday night. They also dive into The Athletic's player poll and what it all means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

A New Hope

Scott and Mark dive into the Blackhawks' alarming 0-2-1 start, trying to figure out what's gone wrong, what's gone right, and what Jeremy Colliton is doing with the lineup and the goalies. Scott, after visiting Rockford on Saturday night, breaks down Kirby Dach's pro debut and how NHL-ready he is.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Mark dive into the Blackhawks' alarming 0-2-1 start, trying to figure out what's gone wrong, what's gone right, and what Jeremy Colliton is doing with the lineup and the goalies. Scott, after visiting Rockford on Saturday night, breaks down Kirby Dach's pro debut and how NHL-ready he is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Sound the alarms!

John McDonough has been fired, and nobody saw it coming. What does it mean for the Blackhawks and their front office moving forward? Scott and Mark discuss possible ways this could all play out and what it might mean for Stan Bowman and Jeremy Colliton. Then they get into some of the wild ideas that the NHL is kicking around for conducting a draft and finishing the season — none of which seem all that realistic to these two Debbie Downers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John McDonough has been fired, and nobody saw it coming. What does it mean for the Blackhawks and their front office moving forward? Scott and Mark discuss possible ways this could all play out and what it might mean for Stan Bowman and Jeremy Colliton. Then they get into some of the wild ideas that the NHL is kicking around for conducting a draft and finishing the season — none of which seem all that realistic to these two Debbie Downers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Presidential Politics

Two-time Stanley Cup champion Kris Versteeg joins the show to talk about the old days, his love-hate relationship with Joel Quenneville, the epic 2010 Cup crawl, his return to the Blackhawks in 2013-14 and his career-closing stint in the minors and Europe. He also weighs in on what challenges current players might be facing if the NHL manages to start back up again over the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two-time Stanley Cup champion Kris Versteeg joins the show to talk about the old days, his love-hate relationship with Joel Quenneville, the epic 2010 Cup crawl, his return to the Blackhawks in 2013-14 and his career-closing stint in the minors and Europe. He also weighs in on what challenges current players might be facing if the NHL manages to start back up again over the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Bleepin' Versteeg!

The Blackhawks have signed top prospect Ian Mitchell to a mysterious, pandemic-dependent contract. How does he fit into the team's present and future? And how much optimism should there be for a blue line that's not stocked with NHL-ready youngsters and roster-clogging veterans? Scott and Mark also have their weekly Max Shalunov update before diving into The Athletic's  fan survey and what it all means for the Blackhawks brass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blackhawks have signed top prospect Ian Mitchell to a mysterious, pandemic-dependent contract. How does he fit into the team's present and future? And how much optimism should there be for a blue line that's not stocked with NHL-ready youngsters and roster-clogging veterans? Scott and Mark also have their weekly Max Shalunov update before diving into The Athletic's fan survey and what it all means for the Blackhawks brass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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