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The Blackhawks 720 Podcast with Joe Brand from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago

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Clear the ice for Dan Ahearn

December 15, 2023 18:24

The Radio Zamboni for WGN John Landecker is joined today by a very special guest, the legendary Head Ice Tech for the Chicago Blackhawks, Dan Ahearn. Over the last 40 years, if you’ve been to a game, chances are you’ve seen him on the Zamboni cleaning the ice for players between periods. But he does […]

The Blackhawks’ first two games show this team will be fun to watch all year long

October 12, 2023 19:27

WGN Radio’s Chicago Blackhawks stadium reporter Jack Heinrich talks about the Blackhawks’ start to the 2023-24 season and how this Blackhawks team will be competitive and fun to watch all season long. And, yes, Connor Bedard is the real deal!

Blackhawks preseason begins Thursday

September 28, 2023 03:15

Joe Brand breaks down the Blackhawks lines and early impressions from training camp as the preseason starts Thursday at the United Center. You can hear the preseason opener, Blackhawks vs. St. Louis, Thursday beginning at 7:30pm CT on WGN Radio 720 and our digital streams.

‘It sealed everything he could have dreamed of’ – Caley Chelios on Chris Chelios number retirement

September 20, 2023 18:59

Caley Chelios tells Joe Brand how she helped the Blackhawks surprise Chris with a number retirement announcement.

The Blackhawks won’t have a captain this season

September 20, 2023 00:30

Blackhawks training camp kicks off this week and Joe Brand discusses what Kyle Davidson had to say about the upcoming year.

Blackhawks draft Connor Bedard and Oliver Moore in 1st Round of 2023 NHL Draft

June 29, 2023 14:44

Hear from Connor Bedard and Kyle Davidson as Joe Brand breaks down the first day of the NHL draft.

Chicago Blackhawks win NHL Draft Lottery

May 09, 2023 12:43

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks winning the 2023 Draft Lottery with sound from General Manager Kyle Davidson and prospect Kevin Korchinski.

The Blackhawks rebuild has officially begun

July 08, 2022 04:32

Kyle Davidson spent his first draft day as the GM of the Blackhawks trading away last year’s leading goal scorer and a former THIRD overall pick. What he received hopes to be the beginning of the next success story of Chicago’s hockey team. Joe Brand breaks down Thursday’s moves.

Joe Brand reflects on the hiring of new Blackhawks Head Coach Luke Richardson

June 30, 2022 15:18

Joe Brand weighs in on the hiring of Luke Richardson as the new head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks.  

Blackhawks Live 04/19/22: Playoff hockey is coming to Rockford

April 20, 2022 01:22

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand and Chris Boden recap a weeks worth of Blackhawks news and topics. On this show, the guys discuss Lucas Reichel being sent down to Rockford and the other younger players getting the chance to play in playoff hockey, if Marc-André Fleury could play one more year in the NHL, and more. […]

Wilmette native Alex Vlasic is living the dream playing for the Blackhawks

April 20, 2022 00:50

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand caught up with defenseman Alex Vlasic after practice on Monday. Joe and Alex talk about his cousin playing on the San Jose Sharks, why he credits his sister for helping him make it to the NHL, the transition to the NHL, what advice he has gotten from veteran players, and more.

Celebrating the career of Pat Foley

April 16, 2022 03:25

It was a special night on Thursday at the United Center as Pat Foley was honored for his final game as the TV voice of the Blackhawks after 39 years. Hear from Patrick Kane, Chris Chelios, Denis Savard, Troy Murray, John Wiedeman and Nick Olczyk regarding Pat’s legacy.

Hear from the new TV play-by-play voice of the Chicago Blackhawks, Chris Vosters!

April 04, 2022 01:27

During the first intermission of Sunday’s Chicago Blackhawks vs. Arizona Coyotes game, Chris Vosters was announced as the new TV play-by-play voice of the Chicago Blackhawks, taking over for the retiring Pat Foley. Chris joined Blackhawks studio host Joe Brand during the intermission to talk about his new job.

Blackhawks Live 03-29-22: 4 years ago, Scott Foster became a Blackhawks legend

March 30, 2022 01:23

On the anniversary of Scott Foster making his NHL and Blackhawks debut, Joe Brand and Chris Boden discuss the day and recap a tough loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. Later in the show, Joe Brand talks to Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Collin Delia about his great performance against the Los Angeles Kings, beating […]

Collin Delia discusses his roller coaster Blackhawks career

March 30, 2022 01:08

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand talks to Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Collin Delia about his great performance against the Los Angeles Kings, beating his idol Jonathan Quick, learning from former Blackhawk Marc Andre-Fleury, and more.

Chicago Blackhawks move Brandon Hagel for two 1st round draft picks: Joe Brand reacts to the blockbuster trade

March 18, 2022 20:40

Joe Brand reacts to the Blackhawks trading Brandon Hagel to the Tampa Bay Lightning for two players and two 1st round draft picks.

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand reacts to the Blackhawks firing Jeremy Colliton

November 06, 2021 23:52

After an offseason with acquisitions such as Seth Jones and Marc Andre Fleury and a record to start the season of 1-9-2, the Blackhawks on Saturday went a different direction with their on-ice product in firing Head Coach Jeremy Colliton. Joe Brand breaks down the latest news in regard to the firing of Colliton, Tomas […]

Blackhawks Pre/Postgame host Joe Brand has updates from Blackhawks Training Camp

September 26, 2021 22:48

Roster competition continues to be the biggest theme after the first three days of Blackhawks Training Camp.  The players agree with Head Coach Jeremy Colliton and President of Hockey Operations Stan Bowman that competition will increase the overall play of the entire team.  Team leadership is also up for grabs with the absence of Brent […]

Blackhawks 720 Podcast | Hear from Stan Bowman, Jeremy Colliton and Patrick Kane as the season comes to a close

May 13, 2021 01:48

Hear wrap-up thoughts from Stan Bowman, Patrick Kane and Jeremy Colliton on the season ending edition of the Blackhawks 720 Podcast.  Chris Boden and Joe Brand take you through their final impressions of the 56-game, four month journey and address the team’s strengths, weaknesses and unknowns before training camp in September.

Blackhawks 720 Podcast | No playoffs for the Blackhawks this year

May 05, 2021 15:11

The playoffs hopes have ended but there’s still some work left to do.  Chris Boden and Joe Brand discuss falling out of the post-season picture on this new Blackhawks 720 Podcast as well as what’s been accomplished and what’s ahead. You’ll also hear from Collin Delia and Ian Mitchell reflecting on their challenging seasons. Like […]

Blackhawks 720 Podcast | Reflecting on Andrew Shaw’s career

April 26, 2021 20:25

Another Blackhawks multiple Stanley Cup winner calls it a career. Chris Boden and Joe Brand reflect back on Andrew Shaw’s eventful career on this new Blackhawks 720 Podcast and hear from The Mutt himself. Plus the guys reflect on the series with Nashville, some personnel decisions, and how they’ll handle the remainder of the regular […]

Blackhawks 720 Podcast | A big homestand is on the horizon for the Blackhawks

April 20, 2021 23:50

Better. But still not good enough.  This new Blackhawks 720 Podcast finds Chris Boden and Joe Brand looking back at the opener of the three-game “playoff” series this week versus Nashville in the chase for the final division playoff spot, and what more is needed to find an answer versus the Preds.  You’ll also hear […]

Blackhawks 720 Podcast | Recapping the moves the Blackhawks made at the deadline

April 13, 2021 19:39

A pair of dramatic wins in Columbus sandwiched around a busy trade deadline makes for a jam-packed Blackhawks 720 Podcast. Chris Boden and Joe Brand analyze and react to the games and the deals while also hearing from Stan Bowman and Jeremy Colliton Like the podcast? Subscribe on iTunes! 

Blackhawks 720 Podcast | Welcome back Vinnie Hinostroza!

April 05, 2021 21:11

A fresh Blackhawks 720 Podcast picks up where the last one left off: frustration versus Nashville. Chris Boden and Joe Brand break down last week and look ahead to a stretch of opponents below the Blackhawks in the division, while hearing from Strome, Keith and the reacquired Vinnie Hinostroza. Plus, a salute and stick tap […]

Blackhawks 720 Podcast |Kirby Dach makes his return as the Blackhawks fall to the Predators over the weekend

March 29, 2021 19:31

A look back at a roller coaster week on this latest Blackhawks 720 Podcast as Chris breaks down the weekend sweep by Nashville that allowed them to bump the Blackhawks from the final division playoff spot.  You’ll hear from Alex DeBrincat and Jeremy Colliton, plus Kirby Dach following his early return from wrist surgery. Like […]

Blackhawks 720 Podcast | Kirby Dach makes his return as the Blackhawks fall to the Predators over the weekend

March 29, 2021 19:31

A look back at a roller coaster week on this latest Blackhawks 720 Podcast as Chris breaks down the weekend sweep by Nashville that allowed them to bump the Blackhawks from the final division playoff spot.  You’ll hear from Alex DeBrincat and Jeremy Colliton, plus Kirby Dach following his early return from wrist surgery. Like […]

Blackhawks 720 Podcast | Here is how the Blackhawks can get back to their winning ways

March 22, 2021 20:07

The Blackhawks return for a six-game homestand looking to reverse fortunes from their 1-5 road trip. Chris Boden and Joe Brand look back, and ahead on the latest Blackhawks 720 Podcast as we hear from Mattias Janmark and Calvin de Haan on some of the issues that need fixing, plus the latest on Kirby Dach’s […]

Blackhawks 720 Podcast | It’s a rough stretch against Florida teams

March 16, 2021 21:56

The Blackhawks knew it was going to be a challenging month, and they’re feeling the effects in going 1-3 since our last Blackhawks 720 Podcast. Chris Boden and Joe Brand review the bumpy road trip so far as it heads into its final leg in Tampa Bay after being swept in south Florida. You’ll also […]

Blackhawks 720 Podcast | Seabrook retires and the Blackhawks split the series against the Lightning

March 08, 2021 01:08

Joe Brand the Soothsayer got it right after the Blackhawks went 1-1-1 in their series with Tampa Bay. He and Chris Boden look back on the entertaining three-game series in this new Blackhawks 720 Podcast, while hearing Sunday’s postgame thoughts from Jeremy Colliton and Mattias Janmark.  They also hear from and reflect on the career […]

Blackhawks 720 Podcast | Mr. 400!

March 01, 2021 20:34

Patrick Kane’s 400th career goal and the upcoming three game series versus the defending Stanley Cup champs are the centerpieces of this new Blackhawks 720 Podcast. Chris Boden and Joe Brand discuss the milestone, the weekend split versus Detroit and the lion-like March schedule that begins with the team facing versus Tampa Bay. Like the […]

Blackhawks 720 Podcast | Not pretty, but 2 points is 2 points!

February 24, 2021 05:15

Another thrilling win Tuesday in Columbus to recap on this new Blackhawks 720 Podcast. Chris Boden and Joe Brand go over the highs and lows that assured a winning road trip, while hearing from Patrick Kane and Brandon Hagel.  Plus, they revisit some interesting thoughts from Jeremy Colliton over the past week regarding concussions and […]

Blackhawks 720 | It wasn’t a pretty win, but the Blackhawks will take the points!

February 16, 2021 18:24

“We’re not gonna frame it”.  Those were Jeremy Colliton’s words after his team still won the opener of its 6-game road trip.  In this new Blackhawks 720 Podcast, we hear more of the coach’s thoughts as Chris Boden and Joe Brand discuss the fortunes of the past week and what lies ahead.  We also hear […]

Blackhawks 720 Podcast | The arrow is pointing up for the Blackhawks right now

February 08, 2021 21:37

The Cat & the cat. Joe Brand’s cat Plankton draws almost as much attention as Alex DeBrincat on this new Blackhawks 720 Podcast as the team comes off a 2-0-1 week. Joe and Chris Boden take a closer look at all that’s been working and hear from The Cat, the Coach and the backup goalie.

Blackhawks 720 Podcast | The kids still have a lot to learn.

February 01, 2021 22:23

The kids aren’t perfect, but they’re doing alright. More young kids step up this week as Chris Boden and Joe Brand explain on this new Blackhawks 720 Podcast. Scratching and clawing for offense and points but defense and goaltending step up this past week as we hear from Colliton, Kurashev and Lankinen. Like the podcast? […]

Blackhawks 720 | A pair of wins over Detroit and a new member of the podcast joins the show!

January 25, 2021 20:19

A pair of weekend wins leads us into the latest Blackhawks 720 Podcast as Chris Boden and Joe Brand recap the positive steps, what’s working better and encouraging individuals with their new feline contributor. You’ll also hear from Pius Suter Connor Murphy and Jeremy Colliton. Like the podcast? Subscribe on iTunes! 

Blackhawks 720 Podcast | Not so sunny start in the Sunshine State

January 20, 2021 04:56

After the Blackhawks 5-4 OT loss to the Florida Panthers, Chris Boden and Joe Brand jump into the studio to chat about the slow star to the season. You’ll hear audio from the postgame zoom from Jeremy Colliton, Dominik Kubalik, and Kevin Lankinen as the team now returns to Chicago for their Friday night matchup […]

‘Blackhawks Crazy’ gets a new name! ‘Blackhawks 720’ is the new podcast, with a preview of the season ahead.

January 12, 2021 01:05

New season, new name! We’re not as “Crazy” anymore but Chris Boden & Joe Brand are back doing their thing on this new Blackhawks 720 Podcast ahead of Wednesday’s season opener. They discuss where the roster stands, hear from Calvin de Haan & Andrew Shaw, & react to Corey Crawford’s sudden retirement. Like the podcast? […]

‘Blackhawks Crazy’ gets a new name! ‘Blackhawks 720’ is the new podcast, with a preview of the season ahead

January 12, 2021 01:05

New season, new name! We’re not as “Crazy” anymore but Chris Boden & Joe Brand are back doing their thing on this new Blackhawks 720 Podcast ahead of Wednesday’s season opener. They discuss where the roster stands, hear from Calvin de Haan & Andrew Shaw, & react to Corey Crawford’s sudden retirement. Like the podcast? […]

Blackhawks Crazy Podcast | Hockey is back!

January 06, 2021 04:11

Don’t blink!  You might miss training camp!  It’s underway and on this new Blackhawks Crazy Podcast, Chris Boden shares some early observations about the action on the ice and the attitude on & off it in the wake of a few key injuries.  You’ll hear from Patrick Kane, Dylan Strome after signing his new contract […]

Blackhawks Crazy Podcast | (Another) Blackhawk Down

December 29, 2020 18:41

The Blackhawks have already been dealt two huge setbacks before training camp begins Sunday, with Tuesday’s announcement that Jonathan Toews is out indefinitely due to an unknown illness.  Chris Boden and Joe Brand discuss the ramifications on top of Kirby Dach’s major wrist surgery on this new Blackhawks Crazy Podcast. Plus you’ll hear from the […]

Blackhawks Crazy Podcast | The 2021 schedule is released

December 23, 2020 22:36

All of a sudden, the season is just three weeks away!  After all this waiting, this new Blackhawks Crazy Podcast with Chris Boden and Joe Brand takes a look at the whirlwind 56-game schedule that begins on January 13th, the familiar foes the Hawks will be sick of seeing by the first weekend in May, […]

Blackhawks Crazy Podcast | Restructure in the front office has been cemented

December 18, 2020 19:06

The Blackhawks cemented their organizational structure for the future this week, & on tis new Blackhawks Crazy Podcast, Chris Boden & Joe Brand discuss & hear from CEO Danny Wirtz, GM Stan Bowman being promoted to President of Hockey Operations & Jamie Faulkner as the new President of Business Operations, and the challenges they face […]

Blackhawks Crazy Podcast | A new, yet familiar, face joins the Blackhawks

November 24, 2020 01:03

Kendall Coyne Schofield broke another barrier and signed on the with the Blackhawks Monday.  On this latest “Blackhawks Crazy” Podcast you’ll hear from the Chicagoan on her new role as a Player Development Coach as Chris Boden and Joe Brand react and discuss the impact of her hiring.  Plus, the guys dive into where talks […]

Blackhawks Crazy Podcast | Chris Boden’s 1 on 1 interview with Stan Bowman

October 21, 2020 20:00

Stan Bowman’s media tour continued as he stopped by this new Blackhawks Crazy Podcast…Chris Boden gets the backstory on the recent moves involving Corey Crawford & Brandon Saad and whether the Senior VP and General Manager believes that the “core four” are on board with the decision.  They also touch on the roots of the […]

Blackhawks Crazy Podcast | Meet the new guys!

October 13, 2020 18:33

Who are the new guys? Why are they here with the team’s philosophy moving forward?  Chris Boden explains as you hear from Nikita Zadorov and Matthias Janmark in this new, mini Blackhawks Crazy Podcast

Blackhawks Crazy Podcast | Are the Blackhawks going through a rebuild?

October 11, 2020 19:04

Two players. Three days. A combined four Stanley Cup rings.  That’s what departed the Blackhawks over that amount of time with the departures of Corey Crawford and Brandon Saad as changes continue towards youth.  On this new Blackhawks Crazy Podcast, Chris Boden & Joe Brand react, react to the reaction and hear from one of […]

Blackhawks Crazy Podcast | Corey Crawford’s time in Chicago has come to an end

October 08, 2020 19:25

The question over Corey Crawford’s future in Chicago was answered Thursday, a day after the draft and a day before the start of free agency.  On this new Blackhawks Crazy Podcast, Chris Boden brings you Stan Bowman’s explanation to part ways with the two-time Stanley Cup winner, apparently making way to make his team even […]

Blackhawks Crazy Podcast | Meet the newest members of the Blackhawks!

October 08, 2020 01:00

The Blackhawks’ 2020 draft class began with a somewhat familiar face to start, continued with a 2nd round goalie, while they looked to defense with four of their final six picks.  Chris Boden provides a recap as you hear from top two picks Lukas Reichel & Drew Commesso, along with Hawks VP of Amateur Scouting […]

Blackhawks Crazy Podcast | Stan Bowman speaks to the media following the 2020 season

August 23, 2020 02:48

On this season-ending Blackhawks Crazy Podcast, Chris Boden & Joe Brand hear from, and react to, thoughts from Stan Bowman & Jeremy Colliton as they head into the off-season.  It’s a difficult To-Do List, from negotiating a tight salary cap with the need to re-sign or find a goalie, plus a handful of other personnel […]

Blackhawks Crazy Podcast | The Blackhawks COVID post-season has come to an end

August 19, 2020 21:59

The unexpected playoff season ended versus Vegas. On the latest Blackhawks Crazy Podcast, Chris Boden and Joe Brand dive into the five game series, the “whys,” what went right and wrong, and tee up the “what nows” as the team returns to Chicago and goes its separate ways again.  You’ll hear from Patrick Kane, Jonathan […]

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