HeyJaredWindy City Benders Podcast
Just a couple of the boys getting together to talk Chicago Blackhawks, NHL, and all things hockey
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Pacific Division Preview ~ Episode 382 (opens the original)
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Preview season makes its way out West as the guys make a stop in the Pacific Division! Last year, it seemed like this was a division that nobody wanted to win, earning the title of the NHL’s “pillow fight.” Can the Sharks continue to improve and make the playoffs? Will the hiring of Mike Babcock finally bring Connor McDavid and the Oilers their long-awaited Stanley Cup? And will Vancouver and Calgary be as bad as many are projecting? The guys break down all eight teams and make their picks for h
Metropolitan Division Preview ~ Episode 381 (opens the original)
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It’s Week Two of preview season, and the guys wrap up their look at the Eastern Conference with a stop in the Metropolitan Division! Last season saw several of these teams come up just short of playoff hockey, so could the Metro be one of the most competitive divisions in the NHL this year? Can the Hurricanes repeat as Stanley Cup Champions? How will Matthew Schaefer follow up his unbelievable rookie season? Can the Rangers get back on track? And will Columbus finally get over the hump? The guys
Atlantic Division Preview ~ Episode 380 (opens the original)
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Atlantic Division Preview ~ Episode 380 Hockey season is almost here, and that means it’s time for season previews! The guys kick things off by taking a trip through the Atlantic Division and breaking down what could be one of the most competitive divisions in the NHL. Can the Buffalo Sabres build off last season’s magical run and repeat as division champions? Is the young Montreal Canadiens team ready to take the next step and become a consistent threat in the Eastern Conference? And after miss
Mining For Gold ~ Episode 379 (opens the original)
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The guys are back with a short one this week as they get ready for preview season! Before those episodes begin, they take one last look at the latest Blackhawks prospect rankings — and this time, it’s from someone who definitely knows what he’s talking about. The guys dive into Steven Ellis’ top 10 Blackhawks prospects and discuss his rankings, the players who stood out, and which prospects they’re most excited to watch heading into the new season. With Chicago’s prospect pool now ranked No. 1 i
Talking B.S. Prospect Rankings ~ Episode 378 (opens the original)
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The guys are back after a week off, and boy, are we officially in August because Chicago Blackhawks news is getting pretty thin! The guys kick things off by discussing the Kevin Korchinski and Ethan Del Mastro contract situations and whether there should be any concern that both RFAs remain unsigned this late into the summer. With both defensemen facing important seasons ahead, the guys break down what their next contracts could look like and what role they could have with the Blackhawks this se
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