What Chaos!

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The Dallas Stars have done it again Aug 12, 2026

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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 Welcome

19:45 Isles Jerseys

31:55 New Stars A(i)rena

46:50 Who want Laine?

1:16:25 HR casting

1:21:55 Pop Culture check-in

2:14:30 PLL

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The biggest moves yet to be made this NHL offseason Aug 05, 2026

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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 missed

25:20 Baseball is dead

47:35 Larkin latest

58:17 Hellebuyck latest

1:14:05 Texas expansion updates

1:41:00 Leafs hire AOB

1:56:20 Pop Culture Corner

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Jamie Drysdale joins What Chaos! Jul 30, 2026

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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 Jackson

5:18Settling Into Philly

12:45 Matvei Michkov

14:41 Locker Room Bonds

18:26 Briere's big moves

21:12 Tocch & Torts

23:26 Guitar Lessons

25:56 Heated Rivalry & Off Campus

28:58 Pop Culture And Dinosaurs

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Macklin Celebrini just got PAID (ft. Jamie Drysdale) Jul 29, 2026

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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 Chaos!

7:15 Celebrini extension

35:40 Jamie Drysdale joins

1:10:25 Marchenko latest

1:15:10 Kane returns to Chicago

1:27:10 Petey's 'Obsession' obsession

1:26:20 PLL talk

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Who has REALLY improved the most the offseason? Jul 22, 2026

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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 Ducks' Hometwon Remix jersey and talk about 'The Odyssey' and whatever Tom Brady is up to lately.

0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

11:00 Robo extension

17:30 Bedard Extension

41:30 Most Improved Teams

1:04:55 Ducks HTR

1:17:55 The Odyssey

1:59:10 Tom Brady talk

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BONUS: Reacting to the NHL 27 reveal trailer Jul 17, 2026

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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 Release

2:18 Connected Franchise Mode

4:00 New presentation package

8:45 Realistic arena details

12:35 Team-specific playbooks

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The Yzerplan is officially over Jul 15, 2026

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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 upcoming Hometown Remix jerseys.

0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!

11:10 Yzerplan is dead

18:40 NHL 27 cover

31:30 Max joins!

55:45 Bedard injury/Kane future

1:01:00 The Dundon Cup

1:36:55 HTR updates

1:59:30 PLL

2:04:10 Slate

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Leo Carlsson & the offer sheet heard 'round the world Jul 08, 2026

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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 & Offer Sheets

56:00 Remaining offseason moves

1:02:00 Tom joins!

1:14:55 The Oilers' offseason

1:42:05 This Week in Sens

1:47:10 Fleet To Agganis

1:51:20 DJ hit the cages

2:02:23 PLL Talk

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Reacting to the opening of NHL free agency Jul 01, 2026

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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 1

31:25 Are They Good?

1:15:50 Slate

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Zach Werenski sweepstakes & NHL Free Agency preview Jun 29, 2026

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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 Canes

20:25 Werenski & the Stars

34:30 Shayna joins the show!

1:03:34 Nurse check-in

1:19:30 Slate

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