Windy City Benders Podcast

The Kampf Presented by Beerleaguetalk.com On this episode the boys break down the moves the Hawks have made during and leading up to the start of Free Agency and how thing might just be looking up for them. They then break down some of the other trades and big signings that came out on day one of Free Agency Frenzy. They finish things up giving the winners and loser of the off season so far. Follow the Boys on all Social Media @WCBPodcast, here you can slide in to the DMs and leave some questions for future Riding Pine Segments. Use our brand New feature is The WCBPodcast Hotline call and leave Voicemails with questions, would you rather, hypotheticals, and players for a game of Sign, Trade, Buy Out. Call or text us at 708-942-4829 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dahlstrom Presented by Beerleaguetalk.com On this episode the boys the boys talk the Chicago Blackhawks facelift at defense, talking the Kirby Dach third overall pick, and preview what the Hawks could and should be targeting during free agency. Then they switch things back to the NHL Entry Draft and talk the first couple of picks, some of the draft day trades and if New Jersey made the right call on taking Hughes over Kappo. They wrap things up with a little NHL free agency preview and talk how excited they are for the silly season come July 1st. Follow the Boys on all Social Media @WCBPodcast, here you can slide in to the DMs and leave some questions for future Riding Pine Segments. Use our brand New feature is The WCBPodcast Hotline call and leave Voicemails with questions, would you rather, hypotheticals, and players for a game of Sign, Trade, Buy Out. Call or text us at 708-942-4829 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Johnson Presented by Beerleaguetalk.com On this episode the boys kick things off about going to the Game Five of the Calder Cup Final as guest of the Chicago Wolves and how they won the beer lottery at the game. Then they wrap up the 2018-19 NHL Season and express how good it is to not have to watch two of their most hated teams play for the greatest trophy in sports. They talk some of the best surprises of the past season as well as some of the biggest disappointments. They wrap things up giving their picks for next weeks NHL Award Show. Follow the Boys on all Social Media @WCBPodcast, here you can slide in to the DMs and leave some questions for future Riding Pine Segments. Use our brand New feature is The WCBPodcast Hotline call and leave Voicemails with questions, would you rather, hypotheticals, and players for a game of Sign, Trade, Buy Out. Call or text us at 708-942-4829 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ’61 Cup Presented by BeerLeagueTalk.com On this episode its the OG Bender Crew talking Hawks coaching moves and rumors about what they are going to be doing with that 3rd overall pick in a few weeks. They then give an update on the Chicago Wolves run to the Calder Cup and then Jarom attempts to tell the greatest story in all of hockey the ECHL vs Colorado Avalanche. Moving to NHL talk they talk a few of the rumor moves that could happen very soon for EK65, Marleau, Zaitsev, and our boy Phil Kessel. Finally they wrap things up talking about the Stanley Cup Final, where they think its going, and how sadly it's been a great series. Follow the Boys on all Social Media @WCBPodcast, here you can slide in to the DMs and leave some questions for future Riding Pine Segments. Use our brand New feature is The WCBPodcast Hotline call and leave Voicemails with questions, would you rather, hypotheticals, and players for a game of Sign, Trade, Buy Out. Call or text us at 708-942-4829 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Delia Presented by Beerleaguetalk.com On this episode the boys are buzzing and having some fun. (04:00) They open things up with some Hawks Talk were they give a nice little recap on how the World Championship wrapped up. While talking about prospect Kevin Lankinen they get a little sidetracked and start to talk about the future of Corey Crawford. They wrap up Hawks Talk with breaking down the latest signing Dominik Kubalik. (21:05) In a special addition to the show the boys talk some Wolves Hockey and how it is great for there to be meaning full playoff hockey in Chicago Again. (27:05) Switching things over to NHL Talk the boys break down Gary Bettman’s State of the League address and comment on various topics such as the expiring CBA, expanding Video Review, and The leagues stance on a Professional Women’s League. (51:10) And Finally they wrap the show up with a recap of Game One of the Cup Final and Live reaction to the end of Game 2. Follow the Boys on all Social Media @WCBPodcast, here you can slide in to the DMs and leave some questions for future Riding Pine Segments. Use our brand New feature is The WCBPodcast Hotline call and leave Voicemails with questions, would you rather, hypotheticals, and players for a game of Sign, Trade, Buy Out. Call or text us at 708-942-4829 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Klinkhammer presented by beerleaguetalk.com, on this episode the boys dive in to Hawks Talk (2:32) and talk about the Patrick Kane’s record breaking time at the World Championship, how the rest of the boys are doing in the tourney, and even the “great” story out of Great Britain. They debate if Kaapo Kakko has done enough this tourney to jump over Jack Hughes and go Number One overall in the 2019 Entry Draft (9:18) They switch gears to NHL talk where they recap the Conference finals in the West and East (15:30), Preview the Cup Final (32:37), and they give their last predictions for the 2018-2019 season and Nolly goes on a bit of a rant (47:00). The show gets wrapped up with a couple Riding Pine Questions (56:22) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the Boys talk about the World Championship and how the first day of the tournament went. Then they wrap up the 2nd round of the NHL Playoffs and update the shit show that has been their predictions. They preview the Conference Finals and get in to the horrible officiating during these playoffs. Finally they wrap things up with a Riding Pine question that involves Phil Kessel and Hot Dogs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode presented by beerleaguetalk.com, the boys recap 2nd round playoff action including the absolutely insane sweep of the New York Islanders. They welcome Sergeant Brian Moore of the Chicago Blackhawks Warriors to talk hockey, The Chicago Warriors, and he addresses the now famous “dive” video from Beer League talk. For more information on the Chicago Warriors visit https://www.chicagoblackhawkswarriors.com/ Follow them on social media as well! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chicagoblackhawkswarriors/ Instagram @chicagoblackhawkswarriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys talk a little bit about Bowmans latest target from Russia and Steeger coming home. Poetz talks about last weekends Miller Show event and then wrap things up with the first few games of round two of the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys make a big announcement that they will now be a part of the Beer League Talk Family! Our new one stop shop is now beerleaguetalk.com. The Boys talk about Kaner being nominated for the Ted Lindsey Award and if he has a shot to win it. Then they get into the train wreck and thrill ride that was the first round of the playoffs. They finished NHL talk with round two predictions and answer a pretty great riding pine question. Finally they wrap up the show with an interview with Nick Fleehart of Beer League talk who talks about the history of BLT and he waste no time chirping the guys about the Hawks and Leafs. Check out all things Beer League Talk over at beerleaguetalk.com follow them on twitter @BeerLeagueTalk, Follow Nick @NickerJones and listen to their shows every Wednesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys talk the Blackhawks miracle movement at the draft lottery and what they think should be done with the number 3 draft pick. They are joined by Matt Ross who covers the Florida Panthers for hockeybuzz.com to talk about Coach Q heading down south and what this will mean for the Panthers going forward. Finally they wrap the show up by recapping the first few games of this early playoff season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys wrap up the 2018/2019 regular season, talk what the Hawks should do this off season, are join by founder of The Miller Show Charity Hockey game Dylan Martin and then wrap the episode up with playoff predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, the boys are joined by good friend Tanner Houston. They get in to the up and down season that the Hawks have been going through, talk about the playoff races heading in to the final week of the season, and answer a few riding pine questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys catch up on a little Hawks Talk and take a look in to the first month of the Post Coach Q area and try to figure out exactly where the team goes next. Next the boys dive in to some NHL Talk where they touch on the new projected Cap Space for 2019-2020 season, Seattle becoming Team 32 and what that means for future new organizations and current struggling ones, and finally wrap things up with the end of Nylander Watch and what this might mean not only for Mathews and Marner but other future RFAs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys break down the firing of Head Coach Joel Quenneville and what the future might hold for this team the rest of the year under NHLs youngest Head Coach Jermey Colliton. They also touch on Ubergate in Ottawa and then wrap things up with another edition of Who's Hot and Who's Not Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The this episode the boys talk about the hot start for the hawks, Crawfords return to the net after 10 months away from the game, John Tortorella's frustration with the new soft NHL, goalies not liking their new gear and wrap things up with who's hot who's not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Episode, the boys break down the first three games of the very surprising start to the Hawks new season. They talk players that are surprised the most by and who are just a huge disappointment. When it comes to NHL talk they touch on the strange new tradition for the Hurricanes, talk their 3 most surprisingly hot teams and 3 most surprisingly slow teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys preview the up coming season for the Chicago Blackhawks and give their prediction on the Stanley Cup, various awards and which coach will get fired first! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys are joined by reoccurring guest and friend of the shows Tanner Houston. They have some fun breaking down the Western Conference and try to give some not bad insights on each team (minus the Hawks) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boys are back for the first episode of the new season! On this episode they break down the Eastern Conference and take a look at what each team did this off season and if it was enough to get in to the playoffs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys are back after a brief lets call it a vacation. On this episode during Hawks Talk, the boys talk about Nolly’s time at the 11th annual Blackhawks Convention, Crawford still not being 100%, Panarin saying he wouldn’t mind coming back to Chicago, Forsling having surgery and if there will be anymore moves before training camp. During NHL Talk they get in to how good Arizona and Buffalo could be in the next few years, Jarome Iginla retiring from the NHL, Wilson and Gibsons new contracts, and how much fun free agency will be next summer. Things get wrapped up with another round of Sign, Trade, Buy Out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boys talk with Star of the hit comedy series Letterkenny, Nathan Dales. They talk about about the show and its growth from short 2 minute youtube videos to a 30 minute comedic series. They talk a little hockey and play a different version of the popular buy out, sign, and trade! Letterkenny Seasons 1 and 2 is now available on Hulu! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys talk about Hossa being traded to the Coyotes and what that might mean for future moves. The Chicago Pro Hockey League is talked about and given a little bit of information on the amazing event that its. Then We are joined by Letterkenny star Nathan Dales, who talks about Letterkenny coming to the states and dives in to a little bit of Calgary Flames hockey. Then things get wrapped up with a heated debate about go figure Stan Bowman moves Letterkenny Seasons 1 and 2 now available on Hulu today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys talk about.... Hawks Talk: The moves or lack there of from Stan Bowman and try to figure out if this team is a contender or slowly going in to rebuild mode. NHL Talk: Tavares is a Leaf, EK65 Trade rumors, and free agency winners and losers. The show wraps up with some Riding Pine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys recap the NHL Awards and Draft. They talk about the current moves made by the hawks and what might happen once free agency starts. Then they move on to the Hall of Fame class of 2018, LA Kings and their questionable moves. They wrap up the show with some Tavares talk and EK65 Rumors and another round of everyones new favorite game Sign, Trade, Buy Out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys talk about the re-signings the Hawks have made so far and if they are in as bad of Cap Hell as they have been in previous years. They transition to a very busy NHL Talk where they talk about Barry Trotz leaving Washington, Montreal making more questionable moves and the absolute shit show that is the Ottawa Senators. The Standings of Irrelevance makes its return as the guys make their picks for the upcoming NHL Award Show. Finally things get wrapped up with another round of Sign, Trade, Buy Out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys take look at some of the rumors surrounding the Hawks and whether or not they should pull the trigger or if any of the core guys are really available. They then discuss Rocky Wirtz public comments about the teams short leash mean anything or if it its just being said as a motivator. They guys then transition to some jersey talk with the news that the NHL will be bring back third jerseys next season and reminisce about some of their favorite past third jerseys. Then the boys finally talk about the Stanley Cup Final and the absolute bender that the Washington Capitals have been in since last Thursday. They wrap up the show with a new game Sign, Trade, and Buyout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys take a look back at the legendary career of Marian Hossa and talk some of their favorite memories during his time in the NHL. They discuss they recent signings and whether or not there will be any impact players from that group next season. They wrap up Hawks talk with a Rockford Icehogs update. Transitioning to NHL talk they talk the absolutely mind-blowing playoffs that have led the once 500-1 odd Vegas Golden Knights to their first Stanley Cup and if its time to stop this Golden Misfits narrative. Next up is a game 7 recap and wondering if this Capitals team is for real and then give their picks for the Stanley Cup Final. Finally they ride the pine with Coach Joe from Tinley Park who ask about the next step for Patrick Kane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys talk the hawks 2nd 1st round pick and if they should trade or use it. They give an update on Kaner at Worlds and then talk the complete domination of the Ice Hogs in the AHL Playoffs. When they transition to NHL talk they break down the Conference Finals so far, discuss the terrible officiating these playoffs and then wrap things up with some Riding Pine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys touch a little bit on the Rockford Ice Hogs perfect playoff so far, talk about where the hawks will be drafting this June, World Championship update, and then wrap up Hawks Talk with some off season rumors. In NHL talk they cover the 3 series that have wrapped up and, talk about how bad our 2nd round picks are, and then wrap up NHL Talk with the absolute coin flip that is the Jets/Predators series. Finally at the end of the show we answer some awesome Riding Pine Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys attempt to record remotely for the first time so bear with us. On this episode the boys recap their first round picks and check their standings after round one. Talk about which series was the most surprising and which was the most disappointing. They talk the big game 7 between the Bruins and Leafs and wrap things up previewing round two and giving their predictions for who is moving on to the Conference Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys talk about their night as special guest at the Chicago Wolves vs Rockford Icehogs game. Then they move on to discuss the Hawks exit interviews and whether or not they feel confident enough in this group of guys to turn it around next year. They also talk about the Hawks representation at the World Championships. To wrap things up they break down the first few games of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and talk about which series has surprised them the most so far. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys take a look at the first round match ups and give their picks for each game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys wrap up the silly season that was the past year in hockey. They open the show talking about the tragic event that happened in Humboldt and the hockey community coming together once again. Hawks talk covers the news of Coach Q and Stan Bowman returning next season and Patrick Sharp retiring. They ask what was the most disappointing part of the season and if there where any positives to take away from this lost season. Moving to NHL talk the guys recap some of their favorite moments, what surprised them the most, and who scored the goal of the year and who made the save of the year. They wrap up the show talking about the first annual WCBPodcast bracket challenge which you can enter at the link below! https://bracketchallenge.nhl.com/leagues/wcbpodcast-bracket-challenge?share_league=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys try to find some interesting things to talk about regrading the Hawks during their lost season. They ask the question is Ovie the best goal scorer in NHL history and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys are finally back after a few months of being on hiatus. They catch up on what is going on with the hawks and their disaster of a season and talk about whats next for them after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2008. They move on to NHL talk and catch up on the ridiculously silly season that has been going on and adjust their playoff picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys talk about the roller coster ride that has been the Hawks season as of late and with a quarter of of the season almost done is it getting close to Panik time? Then in NHL talk they dive in to this years hall of famers, talk about the struggles of Niemi, and the goalies of Vegas not staying healthy and the record breaking Arizona Coyotes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys talk the so called unelite Crawford and his amazing shutout streak. Then they are joined by USA Womens hockey and Chicago's very own Kendall Coyne. They talk her expereinces so far with Team USA, growing up playing the game and her upcoming fundraiser. They wrap the show up talking about the mega deal between the Avalanche, Predators, and Senators. Kendall Coyne Fundraiser Details kendalcoyne.com/olympics November 22nd 5pm-9pm Arctic Ice Arena Orland Park, IL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys try and figure out what is going on with the hawks over the last 6 games and if it is time to make a big move in the front office, behind the bench or from the roster. During NHL talk the boys give there top 5 power rankings for the first month of the season, talk fake news out of Tampa, try to figure out the Vegas goalie curse and talk some good news for Brian Boyle and Nicholle Anderson. And as always they wrap things up with some Riding Pine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Episode the boys talk about the Hawks struggles against the Blues and Oilers. Nolly Talks about what its like to watch McJesus up close and begs fans to stop chanting Detroit Sucks. They move to NHL talk and cover the League admiting they messed up a challenge, Wings sign Athanasiou, Bettman is ruining the game and finish thing off with Riding Pine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys break down the first 6 games of the hawks season and talk about some of the special and most surprising moments so far in the early stages of the NHL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Poetz skips out on the 24th show so the guys bring in the one and only Tanner Houston. For Hawks Talk the guys talk about the NHL ruling Hossa can go on LTIR but he wasnt alone. They talk about the state of the team right now and how they feel with the season starting and where the Hawks can go. During NHL Talk, Tanner calls in and they talk about the one and only Jagr making his return to the NHL, Eichels big pay day and what that might mean for the Maple Leafs. They wrap up NHL Talk with predictions on who will make the playoffs and who is winning the cup. Finally they wrap things up with some Riding Pine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys talk Blackhawks preseason hockey and gradehow the team looks so far. They then move in to Hossa and the possiblyof not being LTIR eligible as well as the joke that is the LTIRsystem. They get in to the soft suspensions and rule changes we haveseen this preseason, Millbury taking over at NBC, Vegas and theirseason ticket holders, Vinny getting his number retired in Tampa andwrap the show up with some Riding Pine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys talk about the Blachhawks Championship win at Prospect Tournament. The new guys invited to camp on PTOs and the start of Training Camp. They move to NHL talk where the Olympics are finally over for NHLers and Ovechkin finally backs down from his going no matter statement. Then they talk about the shit show that is the Calgary Flames arena situation and wrap up NHL talk with some contract talk. They finish the show with a in house edition of Riding Pine and talk about the tragic passing of Hawks legend Pierre Pilote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys during Hawks talk the guys talk about Cody Franson and his PTO, preview the prospect tournament, logo controversy, and Crows new baby with a solid goalie name. They take a call from the one and only, The Crestwood Kid Chris Cimoch himself to talk about Rule changes, his team USA blog, and the state of the Red Wings. Finally the boys wrap it up with some NHL talk where they get in to key injuries to Ryan Ellis and Erik Karlsson. Ottawa's answer low attendance by removing seats, Duchene Colorado drama, Horvat and Vanek signing in Vancouver, Wennberg signs in Lumbus, and George Parros becoming head of player safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys talk about the the Hawks Prospect Tourney Roster, Saad as the 3rd Line center, The god awful NHL Top 20 Defensemen list and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boy talk about Toews changing his off season work out again, Coach Qs first pitch, The NHLs top 20 centers and preview the Top DMen list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Episode Poetzy and Jarom sit down and talk with Eric Semborski about his time as the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers emergency back up goalie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the boys talk about Panarins interview, The Phil's amazing day with the cup picture, NHL.com Top 20 wingers list, and Usa Hockeys stupidity in changing the rules of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the episode the boys talk dance to some T-Pain, talk about the sad news about Eddie Olczyk, Charity Hockey, NHL Bullshit top ten goalie list and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices