What Chaos!

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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.

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The Hurricanes are finally champions again
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Yesterday at 6:17 PM

The Carolina Hurricanes finally got over the hump and won the Stanley Cup, beating the Vegas Golden Knights in 6 games. We react to everything from the Cup-clinching game, including Jordan Staal's historic Conn Smythe, and the celebrations after as another NHL season has officially come to an end.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

7:49 CANES ARE CHAMPS!

22:30 Postgame celebrations

48:38 Canes & VGK futures

1:06:35 Knicks talk

1:19:20 Slate/World Cup


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Brandon Bussi has the Canes one win away from a Cup
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Last Friday at 5:42 PM

Led by Brandon Bussi's goaltending and breakout nights from their biggest scorers, the Carolina Hurricanes now hold a 3-2 series lead over the Vegas Golden Knights, in the Stanley Cup Final. We react to Game 5 of the SCF and more John Tortorella postgame press conference highlights. Plus, we discuss Nikita Kucherov winning the Hart and Darnell Nurse requesting a trade out of Edmonton.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

10:30 SCF Game 5

33:14 Kucherov wins Hart

46:10 Nurse trade request

59:00 Slate

1:08:00 PK's hat


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We demand the Stanley Cup match the Knicks’ freak
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Last Thursday at 5:49 PM

As the New York Knicks stage a historic run to an NBA championship, we take a chance to appreciate the fact that we are simultaneously getting some of the greatest NHL and NBA Finals ever. Plus, we discuss updates from Pierre LeBrun on the futures of players like Auston Matthews, Alex Tuch and Zach Werenski. We also talk about the start of the Men's World Cup and DJ has a game.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

11:07 NBA Talk

34:40 VGK-Canes Game 5

43:00 DJ has a game

49:00 Pierre's rumblings

1:06:00 World...


Another twist in an unreal Cup Final
Another twist in an unreal Cup Final episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 5:44 PM

The Carolina Hurricanes evened the Stanley Cup Final with the Vegas Golden Knights at 2-2 after what was another awesome game in an awesome series. We react to that game and discuss where we're at with this series through 4 games. Plus, we have updates on the Mike Babcock situation (and DJ's potential tattoo) Dylan Larkin, Alex Tuch and more.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

4:35 SCF Game 4

23:45 Babcock latest

50:34 Larkin updates

56:03 Tuch Updates

1:03:30 84-0

1:12:00 Slate


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Mike Babcock? Who's asking for this?
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06/09/2026

The Edmonton Oilers have reportedly contacted the NHLPA about the prospect of the team hiring Mike Babcock to be their next head coach, and now the entire hockey world is laughing at the Oilers. We discuss that stunning development and are joined by Jeff Marek, host of The Sheet, to discucss Babcock, the NHL combine, the Larkin Trade and more. Plus, we preview Canes-VGK Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.


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3:00 Mike Babcock, lol

18:45 Jeff joins!

45:50 Babcock, pt. II

1:02:30 Slate Grade


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This Stanley Cup Final is a mind-boggling classic
This Stanley Cup Final is a mind-boggling classic episode artwork
06/08/2026

The SCF took another insane twist, this time with the Vegas Golden Knights taking a 4-0 lead thanks to a Mitch Marner masterclass, blowing that lead to the Carolina Hurricanes in historic fashion, before VGK took it in 2OT. We react to everything from one of the craziest Cup Final games ever and discuss what is shaping up to be on of the greatest series in SCF history with Shayna Goldman. Plus, we talk about some of odd questions coming out of the combine, our obsession with84-0 continues and more more from a loaded weekend in hockey.

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This Cup Final is insane, stunning trade developments
This Cup Final is insane, stunning trade developments episode artwork
06/05/2026

We discuss the Carolina Hurricanes injecting new life into the Stanley Cup Final with a dramatic comeback and electric OT winner to even the series with the Vegas Golden Knights 1-1. Plus, reports are that Detroit Red Wings Captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade out of the Yzerplan. We react to that and news that Matthew Knies was nearly traded to the Montreal Canadiens at the trade deadline. We also look at this year's Stanley Pups and have updates on the Jack Adams voting.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

9:08 VGK-Canes Game 2

36:14 Trade...


A great injustice has been committed
A great injustice has been committed episode artwork
06/04/2026

The Vegas Golden Knights head into Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final with a 1-0 series lead, but is VGK going to keep the momentum, or are the Carolina Hurricanes due for a bounce back? We look ahead to Game 2, plus we discuss John Cooper being awarded the Jack Adams, PWHL player protections (and the graphics that come with them) and the changes coming to the NHL All-Star Game.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

5:00 Jack Adams discourse

18:00 The North Carolina Senate Race

30:00 Dan & Shay

37:10 ASG changes

42:!0 PWHL...


Vegas starts the crank-off with a bang
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06/03/2026

The Vegas Golden Knights took Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final in a wild back and forth game with the Carolina Hurricanes. We we're in Lenovo Center for the game and we recap everything from the night, including meeting Canes GM Eric Tulsky. We also discuss the changes to the NHL All-Star Game format.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

4:20 Tulskys (plural)

20:55 Crank-off check-in

28:19 Game 1

45:40 Roy to Toronto?


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Misery awaits one last team
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06/02/2026

The Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights starts tonight in Raleigh. We recap some leftover from yesterday's media day and set the stage for a SCF. We also discuss Avs GM Chris MacFarland appearing set to take a job with the Nashville Predators, the Vancouver Canucks naming a new head coach and the latest NHL mock draft from The Athletic.


0:00 What Chaos

8:35 Cook Out review

16:15 SCF starts tonight

36:10 MacFarland to NSH

42:00 Malhotras in VAN?


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We are at the Stanley Cup Final
We are at the Stanley Cup Final episode artwork
06/01/2026

What Chaos! is live from Raleigh, NC ahead of the start of the Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights, so we recap media day and set the stage for the start of the SCF. Plus, we check in on the conclusions of the Memorial Cup and Worlds.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

10:30 We're in Raleigh

18:00 RIP Montreal

20:00 VGK-Canes preview

40:00 SCF media day

1:01:15 This Weekend in Tournaments

1:26:00 Bublé comments


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This summer's most shocking NHL trade candidates
This summer's most shocking NHL trade candidates episode artwork
05/29/2026

The Carolina Hurricanes sit just one win away from a meeting with the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final as they head into Game 5 of the ECF against the Montreal Canadiens. We preview what is a win-or-go-home game for the Habs. Plus, we take a look at some recently released trade board from NHL insiders and recap a tough day for Vegas GM Kelly McCrimmon.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

15:45 Habs-Canes Game 5

28:05 McCrimmon's bad day

47:45 Bublé on VGK

55:33 Trade Board Friday

1:43:45 Slate


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The Canadiens have turned invisible
The Canadiens have turned invisible episode artwork
05/28/2026

The Canes DOMINATED the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4 of the ECF to take a 3-1 series lead back to Raleigh. We react to what was a bad birthday for Habs goalie Jakub Dobeš and more from that game. Plus, Bruce Cassidy spoke on his frustrations with the Vegas Golden Knights and we discuss Today in Worlds.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

3:33 Young Gritty update

15:15 Canes-Habs

51:35 Bruce Cassidy speaks

1:07:55 While Pete was gone...

1:15:10 Today in Worlds


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The Vegas Golden Knights actually did that
The Vegas Golden Knights actually did that episode artwork
05/27/2026

Led by Mitch Marner and John Tortorella, the Vegas Golden Knights managed to pull of a stunning sweep of the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final. We react to last night's game and the series as a whole, and are joined by host of The Sheet, Jeff Marek. We also look ahead to Game 4 between the Habs and Canes with our Quebecois correspondent, Max Van Houtte. Plus, we discuss the newly-publicized PWHL salaries.


0:00 welcome to What Chaos!

4:50 Marek joins

18:30 Offer sheet summer?

33:25 Max joins

42:40 The Dobeš experience


Let's talk about Lane Hutson
Let's talk about Lane Hutson episode artwork
05/26/2026

The Carolina Hurricanes took a 2-11 series lead over the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Final thanks in part to a disaster of a game from Habs defenseman Lane Hutson. We discuss the game, Hutson's night and look ahead to tonight's WCF Game 4 as the Vegas Golden Knights look to sweep the Colorado Avalanche. Plus, we look at Frank Seravalli's latest trade board and are joined by Shayna Goldman of The Athletic and the Too Many Men podcast.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

6:30 Habs-Canes

26:00 Shayna joins!

1:03:30 Stanley Cup kicks

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The Avs are nearing an all-time collapse
The Avs are nearing an all-time collapse episode artwork
05/25/2026

After dominating much of the regular season and playoffs en route to the Western Conference Final, the Colorado Avalanche find themselves down 3-0 to the Vegas Golden Knights. We react to their overall collapse and their collapse in Game 3.We also check in on the Hurricanes-Canadiens series that was that sits at 1-1. Plus, we're hearing more and more about the "Hometown Remix" jerseys.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

11:30 Avs' collapse

42:35 Canes-Habs

57:00 Award noms!

1:11:00 Hometown Remix updates

1:26:10 Slate


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The Hurricanes may have forgotten how to play hockey
The Hurricanes may have forgotten how to play hockey episode artwork
05/22/2026

The Montreal Canadiens embarrassed the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final. We react to another disappointing showing from the Canes in the ECF and look ahead to Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between Vegas and Colorado. Plus, PWHL Hamilton has named US Hockey legend Meghan Duggan as their first ever GM.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

10:00 We were nominated!

13:20 Habs dominate Canes

31:30 Jelly Roll talk

44:10 PWHL Hamilton names GM

1:02:40 Devils drama?

1:13:30 Slate Grade


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Do the Hurricanes still know how to play hockey?
Do the Hurricanes still know how to play hockey? episode artwork
05/21/2026

The Golden Knights delivered a stunning punch to the Colorado Avalanche to open the Western Conference Final while the Carolina Hurricanes return to game action for the first time in ages. Meanwhile, the Montreal Victoire have defeated the Ottawa Charge for the PWHL's Walter Cup. Should a team try to steal Pavel Dorofeyev via offer sheet this summer? All that and more on this episode of What Chaos!


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Here come the Conference Finals
Here come the Conference Finals episode artwork
05/20/2026

Vegas Golden Knights at the Colorado Avalanche, Game 1 of the Western Conference Final is tonight, kicking off the third round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. We're joined by Steve "Petey" Peters, host of Inside the Coaches' Room, to preview both VGK-Avs and Canadiens-Hurricanes. Plus, Vegas GM Kelly McCrimmon spoke about Bruce Cassidy and their Game 6 postgame scandal,. We also discuss another leaked Hometown Remix jersey.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

13:40 VGK-Avs

18:20 Nate's letter

24:30 VGK does media

39:50 Petey joins!

58:00 Bell Centre too cool?

1:08:30 Worlds

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Are the Canadiens the team of destiny?
Are the Canadiens the team of destiny? episode artwork
05/19/2026

The Montreal Canadiens did it again, sneaking away with a Game 7 win in OT, this time to eliminate the Buffalo Sabres and advance to the Eastern Conference Final. We discuss the Habs and the end of that incredible series, plus we check in on the Carolina Hurricanes on day 10 of their 11-day layoff.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

23:40 Habs eliminate Sabs

1:06:20 Cane's check-in

1:24:00 We care about Worlds

1:35:00 PWHL talk

1:44:50 VGK latest

1:58:00 Superchats


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The two greatest words in sports
The two greatest words in sports episode artwork
05/18/2026

After a dominant Game 6 win, the Buffalo Sabres host the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 with a trip to the Eastern Conference Final on the line. Plus, the Edmonton Oilers got permission to talk to Craig Berube, as Vegas still withholds permission to speak to Bruce Cassidy. We also discuss the leaked Florida Panthers Hometown Remix jerseys.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

7:05 Sabs-Habs

16:45 VGK asshole tax

35:00 Leaked Panthers jerseys

42:30 Accountability Lap

44:20 Canes' freak returns

46:20 Slate Grade


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We found the Avalanche goal horn guy
We found the Avalanche goal horn guy episode artwork
05/15/2026

The Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Anaheim Ducks in 5 games to advance to the Western Conference Final and had the weirdest response (or lack there of) postgame. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres got embarrassed on home ice as the Montreal Canadiens took a 3-2 series lead back to Quebec. We discuss both games and are joined by Max Van Houtte, aka TonBoyMax to talk Habs. Plus, the Colorado Avalanche goal horn operator joins to talk about one of the coolest goal horns in the league.


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6:30 Habs-Sabres

20:10 Max joins!

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Can the Colorado Avalanche be stopped?
Can the Colorado Avalanche be stopped? episode artwork
05/14/2026

The Colorado Avalanche erased a 3-goal deficit against the Minnesota Wild in Game 5 to advance to the Western Conference Final. We discuss the Avs and the Wild's massive collapse. Plus, the Edmonton Oilers have fired coach Kris Knoblauch, Sabres-Habs Game 5 is tonight and we take a look at Cory Pronman's latest draft rankings.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

4:30 Avs eliminate Wild

29:50 Knoblauch fired

39:00 Avs' goal horn

44:10 Draft Talk

1:00:00 Sabs-Habs

1:06:13 Slate Grade


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How to pronounce Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
How to pronounce Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen episode artwork
05/13/2026

The Buffalo Sabres evened the series against the Montreal Canadiens in a WILD one that saw a goal review, a challenge to that review, a crazy bank shot goal and much more. Plus, the Leafs fired Craig Berube, the Vegas Golden Knights took a 3-2 lead over the Ducks and rights holders had more moments of note.


0:00 Welcome to Chaos!

7:56 Sabs even series

26:45 Rights Holders

43:27 VGK take series lead

47:05 Berube fired

55:10 Kraken hire outside firm

1:22:06 Slate Grade


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Nathan MacKinnon is human after all...
Nathan MacKinnon is human after all... episode artwork
05/12/2026

The Colorado Avalanche took a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Minnesota Wild in an electric Game 4 that saw Nathan MacKinnon suffer a bloody broken nose. Plus, the Golden Knights aren't letting the Oilers talk to Bruce Cassidy, Sportsnet is getting into some weird AI behavior, and illness has derailed the PWHL playoffs.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

13:20 Avs go up

38:00 Cassidy situation

 54:30 ESPN & Sportsnet snafus

1:12:30 Coyle extension

1:17:40 Slate Grade


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Montreal is the center of the hockey universe
Montreal is the center of the hockey universe episode artwork
05/11/2026

The Bell Center was ROCKING as the Montreal Canadiens took a 2-1 series lead over the Buffalo Sabres and we were in the building! We discuss everything from last night in Montreal, including the scenes before and after the game. Plus, The Anaheim Ducks evened their series with the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes completed their sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

8:15 Last night in Montreal...

1:35:32 Ducks tie series

1:38:50 Canes sweep Flyers

1:50:00 Young Gritty's gift

1:54:00 Slate Grade


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Can anyone stop the Carolina Hurricanes?
Can anyone stop the Carolina Hurricanes? episode artwork
05/08/2026

The Carolina Hurricanes have continued to dominate the NHL Playoffs, taking a 3-0 series lead over the Philadelphia Flyers and moving to 7-0 in the playoffs so far. We discuss the Canes seemingly getting stronger and the Flyers falling apart at the seams. Plus, the Sabres are getting sponsor patches on their away jerseys and we look ahead to tonight's slate of playoff hockey.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

8:15 Hart Finalists

19:00 McAvoy trade?

25:35 Canes- Flyers

49:30 Sabres patch, rally towel

1:00:00 Slate Grade


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The Sabres have broken out the big guns
The Sabres have broken out the big guns episode artwork
05/07/2026

The Sabres have continued to vibe, taking Game 1 over the Montreal Canadiens and having tons of fun in the process. Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks evened the series against the Vegas Golden Knights. Plus, with Owen Tippett out for Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes, is it too early to start eulogizing the Philadelphia Flyers?


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

4:00 Norris finalists

10:42-Sabres-Habs

45:40 VGK-Ducks

58:30 Flyers cooked

1:12:00 Slate Grade


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Why did it have to be the Leafs?
Why did it have to be the Leafs? episode artwork
05/06/2026

In a stunning twist of fate, the Toronto Maple Leafs won the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery and are poised to draft top prospect Gavin McKenna first overall. We're joined by Leafs fan Steve Dangle for his reaction to last night's lotto and the roller coster of emotions that came with such a big win just a day after a disastrous John Chayka intro presser. We also react to the Avs taking a 2-0 series lead and preview the opener of the Canadiens-Sabres series.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

3:36 Leafs win the lotto

27:40Avs-Wild

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Does spanking belong in hockey?
Does spanking belong in hockey? episode artwork
05/05/2026

Another wild night in the Stanley Cup Playoffs saw the Philadelphia Flyers blow a lead (and maybe any Cup dreams) to the Carolina Hurricanes and a high-event night for Jackson LaCombe helped the Anaheim Ducks drop game 1 to the Golden Knights. We discuss those games and one of the most insane press conferences ever as MLSE introduced their new Leafs front office. Plus, we talk about Auston Matthews' future in Toronto, tonight's slate of playoff games and the NHL Draft Lottery.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

8:00 Flyers-Canes

17:10 Ducks-VGK

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The Avalanche-Wild series might kill us all
The Avalanche-Wild series might kill us all episode artwork
05/04/2026

The Avs and Wild combined for 15 goals in Game 1 of the series, with Cale Makar and Colorado winning 9-6. We discuss the chaotic opener to what should be a chaotic series. Plus, the Montreal Canadiens eliminated the Tampa Bay Lightning in seven games on the back of a truly unbelievable number of shots (and off the back of Vasilevskiy). We also recap some very interesting statements from Oilers stars on Edmontons breakup day.


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11:00 Habs-Bolts

57:23 Avs-Wild

1:05:10 Canes dominate

1:07:20 Leon quotes

1:30:00 McAvoy Slash

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BONUS: Sabres (finally) win a playoff series, eliminate Bruins
BONUS: Sabres (finally) win a playoff series, eliminate Bruins episode artwork
05/02/2026

The dream of a season for the Buffalo Sabres continues, after a 4-1 win over the Bruins booked Buffalo's ticket to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. We instantly react to one of our teams advancing and one of them being sent packing.


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Where do the Stars & Oilers go from here?
Where do the Stars & Oilers go from here? episode artwork
05/01/2026

Both the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers, two of the Western Conference's most successgul teams in recent years, have been eliminated in the first round of this year's playoffs. We discuss two clubs searching for answers and what to expect from the teams that eliminated them, the Minnesota Wild and Anaheim Ducks, going forward. Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes allowed a freak into Lenovo Center and we are joined by Steve "Petey" Peters to talk playoffs and the potential of the Leafs hiring his former boss, John Chayka.


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11:50 RIP Oilers

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Alina Müller joins What Chaos!
Alina Müller joins What Chaos! episode artwork
04/30/2026

Boston Fleet and Swiss National Team forward Alina Müller joins to discuss the Fleet's season and the start of another Walter Cup Playoff run, winning bronze at the Olympics, her caesar salad-obsessed, gold medal-winning roommate, Aerin Frankel and much more.


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The Flyers have a different kind of energy (ft. Alina Müller)
The Flyers have a different kind of energy (ft. Alina Müller) episode artwork
04/30/2026

The Philadelphia Flyers finished off Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, winning game 6 thanks to an electric OT winner (and celebration) from Cam York. We discuss that game and the others from last night, including the Canadiens and Golden Knights moving one win away from advancing to the next round. Plus, Boston Fleet & Swiss national forward Alina Müller joins the show ahead of the Fleet's playoff opener against the Ottawa Charge.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

5:15 Flyers-Penguins

23:25 Canadiens-Lightning

40:00 Mammoth-VGK

50:00 Alina joins!

1:06:55 RIP Hugo

1:26:30 Slate G...


Who’s more back: The Bruins or the Oilers?
Who’s more back: The Bruins or the Oilers? episode artwork
04/29/2026

David Pastrnak's unreal OT winner staved of elimination for the Boston Bruins and forced a game 6 against the Buffalo Sabres. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl returned to their dominant ways and helped the Edmonton Oilers force a game 6 of their own against the Anaheim Ducks. Plus, Matt Boldy continues his ascension to superstardom as the Minnesota Wild took a 3-2 series lead over the Dallas Stars. We discuss all that and look ahead to tonight's playoff slate.


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9:22 Bruins alive

48:15 Who's more back?

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We can now add Instagram to the Oilers' problems
We can now add Instagram to the Oilers' problems episode artwork
04/28/2026

Dan Vladar and the Philadelphia Flyers may be in the process of coughing up a 3-0 series lead to the Pittsburgh Penguins thanks to some massive errors from the Philly goalie. We talk about that and the other games from last night's playoff slate. Plus, Connor McDavid's wife, Lauren, may want out of Edmonton and we are joined Jeff Marek, host of The Sheet, to discuss his major thoughts on the playoffs so far.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

5:30 Penguins-Flyers

12:05 Lauren Kyle wants out?

21:50 Jeff Marek joins!

48:40 Ryan Smith...


Who's more cooked: The Bruins or the Oilers?
Who's more cooked: The Bruins or the Oilers? episode artwork
04/27/2026

The Boston Bruins got EMBARRASSED by the Buffalo Sabres in Game 4, losing 6-1 and granting Buffalo a 3-1 series lead. We discuss the fallout from that game, Jeremy Swayman yelling at his team, Nikita Zadorov committing assault and more. Plus, The Anaheim Ducks took a 3-1 series lead over the Edmonton Oilers in controversial fashion and Connor McDavid is definitely not injured. We also talk another thriller in the Canadiens-Lightning series and Anze Kopitar's career coming to an end as the Avs sweep the Kings.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

4:40 Sabres-Bruins

25:12 Habs-Bolts

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Is diving having a moment?
Is diving having a moment? episode artwork
04/24/2026

The Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes took 3-0 series leads, so we discuss those games and thank the Kings and Senators for their participation. Plus, the Sabres went up 2-1 over the Boston Bruins, so we discuss that game, our watch party and say goodbye to the city of Buffalo.


0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

6:35 Last night in Buffalo

35:00 Sens dead?

42:45 Seth Jarvis x Mackenzie

50:00 Last night in diving

1:02:00 Slate Grade


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Is Connor McDavid okay?
Is Connor McDavid okay? episode artwork
04/23/2026

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers had a rough night in a 6-4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks that saw 97 leave the game temporarily due to injury and then almost immediately give up one of the worst turnovers of his career. Plus, the Philadelphia Flyers continue their rockstar playoff run and took a 3-0 series lead over the Penguins in one of the most fun and chaotic playoff games this year and the Dallas Stars won a 2OT thriller to take a 2-1 series lead over the Wild! We also take a look at another Senators fan statement.

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