What Chaos!

The Nation Network

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.

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Wednesday · 2 hr 57 min
2026-27 NHL Season Preview
Days away from the start of a new NHL season, we go division by division and discuss which teams could surprise us and and which teams may be poised for a let down. We also talk about other news from around hockey as the preseason chugs along and celebrate Pete's favorite fast food restaurant's foray into Swiss hockey. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 4:50 Season is here 8:30 Flames throwback 9:15 Captain Granlund 10:50 BK Scorer King 15:50 Atlantic Preview 47:35 Metro Preview 1:25:10 Central Preview 2:03:20 Pacific Preview JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WhatChaos What Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaos Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS and use code WHATCHAOS and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShow https://twitter.com/DJ_Bean https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn https://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Monday · 1 hr 56 min
NHL players we are buying stocks in this season
With the start of the NHL regular season just about a week away, we discuss which players from across the league we expect to see big things from this season. We also take a look at some of the awesome goalie gear being worn this year, "bedazzled" jerseys hitting team stores and some news from around the world of hockey, including the latest on a pair of CBJ stars. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!3:10 The Ringer move19:45 Kevin Hayes retires20:44 Marchenko speaks (ru
September 16 · 2 hr 3 min
September 15 is the new July 1
Ahead of the NHL's new CBA going into effect, teams rushed to sign their young stars to 8-year extensions before the new agreement capped extensions at seven years. We react to what was the busiest day the busiest days NHL offseason has ever seen, and what some of those deals mean for the players and their teams. Plus, Max Van Houtte joins to talk Habs and the Chris Kreider signing. We also discuss the latest with Connor Hellebuyck, ESPN's superstar poll, Jeff Skinners Swiss debut and are joi
September 9 · 1 hr 42 min
Should Blue Jackets fans be worried about Adam Fantilli?
Adam Fantilli remains an unsigned RFA just days away from the start of the Columbus Blue Jackets' training camp and reportedly skipped an annual team golf outing. Is it officially time to sound the alarm on his future with CBJ? Plus, NHL 27 has been getting DESTROYED online as fans have mocked everything from the game play, to the comically awful player face scans, to the game's use of AI for commentary. We also discuss the latest in Carly Rae Jepsen, the start of the NHL media tour and WillM
September 2 · 2 hr 17 min
Makar got paid & Hellebuyck wants a trade
The Colorado Avalanche's Cale Makar became the highest paid player in NHL history and Connor Hellebuyck went publci with his request for a trade out of Winnipeg. We react to both pieces of massive NHL news and more from across hockey and beyond, including the latest on the Daejon Love saga that has captivated the internet. Plus, were joined by the hosts of The Sports Gossip Show, Madeline Hill & Charlotte Wilder and later on joined by Utah Archers Goalie/Utah Mammoth fan Brett Dobson.
August 26 · 2 hr 14 min
Two new possibilities for Quinn Hughes
As we wait for the NHL to return, we discuss all the random stuff happening in the world of hockey, including the latest on Quinn Hughes' future, updates on NHL expansion, jersey number updates and more. Plus, Shayna Goldman joins the show! 0:00 RIP Dolly4:50 Expansion updates23:05 This Week in Jersey Numbers36:35 Shayna joins1:45:40 Movie talk1:56:30 PLL JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WhatChaos What Chaos! is presen
August 19 · 2 hr 45 min
Are the Anaheim Ducks completely cooked?
After essentially being forced to pay Leo Carlsson $18M a year, Pat Verbeek and the Anaheim Ducks find themselves in the unenviable position of having several other young stars to pay, including Cutter Gauthier, who is reportedly holding out for a massive payday of his own. We discuss the latest with Cutter and the Ducks and where this leaves Anaheim. Plus, Josh Samanski is on the search for love, Connor McDavid (kind of) made video game history and we say goodbye to Jeff Skinner. 0
August 12 · 2 hr 34 min
The Dallas Stars have done it again
The Dallas Stars released rendering for their new arena and relied on one of their favorite tools: AI. We laugh at some of the crazy mistakes in the renderings and discuss other happenings around the NHL, including the Islanders' 3rd jersey fan vote and potential destinations for Patrik Laine. Plus, DJ is in Maine and Heated Rivalry has revealed new cast members for season 2. 0:00 Welcome19:45 Isles Jerseys31:55 New Stars A(i)rena46:50 Who want Laine?1:16
August 5 · 2 hr 31 min
The biggest moves yet to be made this NHL offseason
As the NHL offseason nears the halfway point, we discuss what big moves might still get made across the league, including Dylan Larkin's standing trade request and continued rumblings of a potential Connor Hellebuyck move. Plus, Pete is back from his honeymoon so we recap what he's missed over the last week, including MLB falling apart, and Steve "Petey" Peters fills in for DJ as co-host. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!15:49 What Pete missed25:20 Baseball is dead47:
July 30 · 30 min
Jamie Drysdale joins What Chaos!
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale joins after what has been an incredibly eventful year for the Flyers. The young d-man discuss everything from GM Danny Briere's massive swings for Trevor Zegras and Leo Carlsson to the drama surrounding Matvei Michkov to his knowledge of Greek mythology. 0:00 The Odyssey & Percy Jackson5:18Settling Into Philly12:45 Matvei Michkov14:41 Locker Room Bonds18:26 Briere's big moves21:12 Tocch & Torts23
July 29 · 2 hr 11 min
Macklin Celebrini just got PAID (ft. Jamie Drysdale)
Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks have reset the market (again), agreeing to a 5 x $18.8 million contract extension. Steve "Petey" Peters fills in for Pete as we react to that breaking news, noise around a potential Kirill Marchenko trade out of Colombus and Patrick Kane returning to the Chicago Blackhawks. Plus, we're joined by Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale to talk everything from the Leo Carlsson offer sheet drama to Greek mythology. 0:00 Welcome to What Ch
July 22 · 2 hr 45 min
Who has REALLY improved the most the offseason?
The Jason Robertson contract drama is over for now, as the Dallas Stars and their star forward agreed on a one-year contract that will bring Robo to unrestricted free agency next Summer. Meanwhile, the Chicago Blackhawks avoided offer sheet drama with Connor Bedard, signing him a five-year extension. We discuss both deals and we take a look at Dom Luszczyszyn's article on the Athletic discussing the most improved teams in the league so far this summer. We also have updates on the Anaheim Duck
July 17 · 23 min
BONUS: Reacting to the NHL 27 reveal trailer
We react to the the initial trailer for EA Sports' latest installment in its NHL franchise, highlighting updates to both presentation and gameplay, as well as the return of a beloved game mode. But is any of it enough to get us excited about an NHL video game again? 0:00 Trailer Release2:18 Connected Franchise Mode4:00 New presentation package8:45 Realistic arena details12:35 Team-specific playbooks Watch What Chaos! all offseason long. <
July 15 · 2 hr 25 min
The Yzerplan is officially over
The Detroit Red Wings have officially announced the end of Steve Yzerman's time as GM and President of Hockey Ops, kicking him upstairs to a role as a Senior Advisor. We discuss the failed Yzerplan and are joined by Red Wings beat writer for The Athletic, Max Bultman, to talk about what this might mean for the future of the Red Wings and Dylan Larkin. Plus, we react to the Dundon Family taking over the Stanley Cup, Macklin Celebrini being on the cover of NHL 27 and provide more updates on the
July 8 · 2 hr 24 min
Leo Carlsson & the offer sheet heard 'round the world
The Philadelphia Flyers and GM Danny Brier rocked the NHL by signing Anaheim Ducks RFA Leo Carlsson to a 5 x $18M offer sheet. We discuss Ducks GM Pat Verbeek having the worst time at his job and what it means for the player, teams and the NHL as a whole. Plus, we talk about Sens legend Daniel Alfredsson joining the Maple Leafs' vench, the Boston Fleet moving to Boston and we're joined by Tom Gazzolla of the Tom Gazzolla Show in Edmonton! 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!14:00 Leo
July 1 · 1 hr 39 min
Reacting to the opening of NHL free agency
From massive signings like Byrams big deal in Chicago and Bobrovsky heading to Toronto, to trades like San Jose's gamble on Darnell Nurse, we discuss all the biggest moves so far on July 1! 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!9:15 FA Day 131:25 Are They Good?1:15:50 Slate JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaos What Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaos Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/
June 29 · 1 hr 42 min
Zach Werenski sweepstakes & NHL Free Agency preview
Zach Werenski appears increasing likely to be on his way out of his Columbus, so we discuss the latest updates on where the Norris Trophy winner could end up, including growing smoke around the Dallas Stars. Plus, we look at the top UFAs in each position ahead of free agency opening on July 1st and are joined Shayna Goldman of the Athletic and the Too Many Men Podcast. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!13:05 Sabres extend Malenstyn 15:18 Carlson & the Canes20:25 Werens
June 27 · 1 hr 37 min
BONUS: Reacting to day 1 of the NHL Draft
From Gavin McKenna getting selected first overall by Justin Bieber and the Toronto Maple Leafs, to the Cayman Islands' Jaxon Cover being selected 32nd overall and all the picks and trades in between, we react to everything went down during round one of the 2026 NHL Draft. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!4:20 NHL Draft!45:10 Peterka to Boston51:00 McTavish to St. Louis1:01:45 Dorofeyev to NYR1:13:45 Werenski latest JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon
June 24 · 35 min
Brandon Bussi joins What Chaos!
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi had one magical (but overdue) rookie season -- from making his first start, to signing a surprising contract extension, to eventually playing a heroic role in the Canes' first Stanley Cup title in 20 years. We chatted with him about the journey (including a stop as a Chipotle employee) and the crazy summer he has ahead of him. 0:00 Intro1:15 Celebrating the Cup4:31 His contract & "House Money"7:25 Autism mask9:
June 24 · 2 hr 19 min
One of the craziest days in NHL history
A highly anticipated NHL offseason kicked off with a bang yesterday, as the Edmonton Oilers officially announced the hiring of Mike Babcock, multiple stars got traded and the NHL announced they were exploring putting another team in Texas. We react to one of the most insane offseason days the league has ever seen, including Babcock's disaster of a press conference and the Chicago Blackhawks getting fleeced in the Bo Byram trade with the Buffalo Sabres. We are also joined by Cam Robinson of El

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