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The NHL Season Has Begun (Endearing and Derogatory) Sep 30, 2026

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The NHL regular season started last night, highlighted by the Bruins' JJ Peterka already scoring what is likely to be one of the goals of the year, and the Edmonton Oilers putting on the most Edmonton Oilers performance possible. We discuss last night's games, Brad Marchand on Cameo, the NHL's new "Hot For Hockey" campaign, and more from around the league.

0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

10:30 Oilers clown show

29:23 Leafs-Habs

35:35 Bruins talk

48:45 Marchand Cameo

55:30 Carlsson's letter

58:40 Buggs Bunny x Zegras

1:04:20 Hot For Hockey

1:28:40 Slate

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The Marchenko-Knies Trade and Connor Bedard Joins! Sep 29, 2026

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On the eve of the NHL's opening night, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a massive swing by trading for the Columbus Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko in exchange for young star Matthew Knies. We discuss what the trade means for everyone involved and more as we get ready for the return of regular season hockey. Plus, Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard returns to What Chaos to discuss receiving the C, returning from injury and 'Dance Moms.' 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!5:45 Marchenko-Knies Trade30:56 Connor Bedard joins!52:30 Pete's question57:00 Slate JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WhatChaos 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

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The Death of the NHL Jersey Tuck Sep 28, 2026

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The NHL has clamped down on players tucking in their jerseys during games, culminating in a penalty on Trevor Zegras in one of the Flyers' preseason games. Thankfully, Philly didn't make a big deal about it AT ALL! We discuss that and more as we get ready for the return of regular-season hockey tomorrow, and we're joined by Steve "Petey" Peters to help us get ready. Plus, Icethetics reveals new details about some of the Hometown Remix jerseys coming to the league this season.

(0:00) Welcome to What Chaos!

(11:10) Captain talk

(15:05) Will they get traded?

(27:14) The Tuck Rule

(41:10) Petey joins!

(1:15:55) New jersey details

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2026-27 NHL Season Preview Sep 23, 2026

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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

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NHL players we are buying stocks in this season Sep 21, 2026

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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 move

19:45 Kevin Hayes retires

20:44 Marchenko speaks (russian)

28:20 Bruins captains

34:45 Goalie masks

1:00:20 Player stocks

1:29:00 "bedazzled" jerseys

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September 15 is the new July 1 Sep 16, 2026

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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 joined by Denver Outlaws defender Mike Manley ahead of the PLL championship.

0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

12:15 Pre-CBA extensions

28:15 Jeff's Swiss Debut

39:30 Max joins!

1:13:00 Hellebuyck

1:29:00 ESPN Superstar Poll

1:34:15 Mike Manley joins!

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Should Blue Jackets fans be worried about Adam Fantilli? Sep 09, 2026

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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 WillMack's elevated cupcake experience.

0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

6:00 Kreider out in ANA

8:50 Fantilli still unsigned

19:00 Oilers sign Formenton

38:50 NHL media tour

51:20 NHL 27 disaster

1:09:10 Today in CRJ

1:11:00 Elevated Cupcake Experience

1:16:19 PLL

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Makar got paid & Hellebuyck wants a trade Sep 02, 2026

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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.

0:00 Welcome to WC!

11:24 Makar gets paid

22:20 Hellebuyck trade request

29:40 Charlotte & Madeline join!

1:05:24 Marchand vs. Stutzle

1:24:00 Brett joins!

1:47:00 RIP Summer

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Two new possibilities for Quinn Hughes Aug 26, 2026

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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 Dolly

4:50 Expansion updates

23:05 This Week in Jersey Numbers

36:35 Shayna joins

1:45:40 Movie talk

1:56:30 PLL

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Are the Anaheim Ducks completely cooked? Aug 19, 2026

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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.

0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

12:15 Cutter & the Ducks

34:00 Samanski seeking love

42:20 Goodbye, Jeff

53:40 The 99 Club

1:03:30 Mark Walter & the PWHL

1:16:00 Jay Dowton joins!

1:53:00 PLL talk

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