The Emergency Goalies: A Blackhawks Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Emergency Goalies: A Blackhawks Podcast
The Emergency Goalies podcast is a weekly discussion of all things Blackhawks. Hosts Sean Holland and Michael Ernst break down recent games, preview upcoming contests, and more.
Connor Bedard is injured and signs an extension. Patrick Kane is back in Chicago. Michael and Sean cover that and all the other Blackhawks off-season moves.
The Blackhawks traded a package including the number 4 pick to the Sabres for defenseman Bo Byrum. Michael and Sean break down the controversial deal and it's impact on the rest of the off-season.
The Blackhawks regular season ends with a win. Michael and Sean look ahead to the off-season and do a mini preview of the NHL playoffs in the season finale of The Emergency Goalies Podcast.
The Blackhawks finish up their road schedule and get ready for the final week of the season. Michael and Sean recap the week and start looking a bit forward to the off-season. A new episode of The Emergency Goalies podcast.
The Blackhawks struggle and Anton Frondell makes his debut. Michael tells Sean about his trip to the East Coast to watch the Hawks New York trip. A new episode of The Emergency Goalies podcast.
The Blackhawks fully embrace the youth movement as the season winds down. Michael and Sean discuss that and their pretty accurate preseason prediction in a new episode.
The Blackhawks have a break even week and trade their captain. Michael and Sean discus the week and remember Troy Murray in a new episode of The Emergency Goalies podcast.
The Blackhawks come up short of a good week despite playing well. Michael and Sean discuss that and a couple of major trades in a new episode.
The Olympic break is over and the Blackhawks are back. Michael and Sean discuss team USA winning two golds, the trade deadline, and a look ahead to the resumption of the season.
The Blackhawks have a disappointing final game before the Olympic break. Michael and Sean dig into the status of the first round pick acquired in the Seth Jones trade. Finally a bit of Super Bowl discussion.
The Blackhawks finally score on the power play and shuffle up the defense. Michael and Sean discuss the final game before the break and preview the Olympics in a new episode.
The Blackhawks hold their own against good teams despite an ice cold power play. Michael and Sean discuss the return of Frank Nazar and the upcoming Olympic break. A new episode of the Emergency Goalies podcast.
A tough week for the Blackhawks. Jonathan Toews returns to Chicago and will Connor Murphy be traded? Finally, Sean and Michael talk about the epic Rams/Bears playoff game.
Connor Bedard is back and the Blackhawks get the flu. Michael and Sean cover a wild week for the Hawks and discuss Oliver Moore and Nick Lardis continuing to play well. Finally, they talk about the Rams/Bears playoff game that may tear the podcast apart.
The Blackhawks have won three in a row. Can they keep it going until Connor Bedard comes back later this month? Michael and Sean breakdown how they have put together the streak and if it's sustainable.
The Blackhawks lose another key skater but play a bit better. Michael and Sean also discuss Connor Bedard being left off the Canadian Olympic team and the Hawks inability to show up for the second game of back to backs.
Connor Bedard is injured, where do the Blackhawks go from here? Michael and Sean discuss that and the development of the Hawks young defensemen in a new episode of The Emergency Goalies.
The Blackhawks have a very bad weekend in SoCal. Michael and Sean discuss what went wrong. Also an update on the young defense corps in a new episode of The Emergency Goalies.
The Blackhawks are hanging in thanks to Connor Bedard playing like a superstar. What will they need to do to stay in the playoff race? Michael and Sean discuss it in a new episode.
The Blackhawks have their first rough week of the season. Can they bounce back? Michael and Sean discuss what went wrong and possible reasons for optimism going forward. In a new episode of The Emergency Goalies.
The Blackhawks keep playing good hockey. Michael and Sean discuss Connor Bedard going on a heater and the rest of the young players stepping up. Also Spencer Knight might be for real and the schedule starts getting more difficult.
The Blackhawks win three in a row to wrap up a successful road trip. Michael and Sean discuss the stellar play of Spencer Knight and Connor Bedard and whether the Hawks can stay in the race all season.
The Blackhawks struggle in the first half of their road trip. Michael and Sean discuss that as well as the debut of Oliver Moore and the power play's issues in a new episode of The Emergency Goalies.
The Blackhawks continue to play well. Michael and Sean discuss an upcoming six-game road trip that will really test them. Can they keep their surprising start going?
The Blackhawks have a very good week. Can they keep it going? Michael and Sean discuss the good start and why it's more exciting this year.
The Blackhawks season is underway and they are hanging in pretty well early. Michael and Sean discuss who is off to a good start through four games and if the team looks better than last year's version.
Hockey is officially back! Michael and Sean preview the upcoming Blackhawks season. Can Connor Bedard take a leap forward? Is Frank Nazar going to have a big year?
The Blackhawks have a very quiet offseason and fully embrace a youth movement. Michael and Sean break it down and review the recently completed draft in a new episode.
The Blackhawks have a new coach and Duncan Keith makes the Hall of Fame. Michael and Sean also discuss a potentially boring offseason and preview the draft. In a new episode of The Emergency Goalies.
The Blackhawks season is over. Frank Nazar and Connor Bedard finish on a high note. Michael and Sean discuss the emergence of Sam Rinzel and make NHL playoff predictions in the season finale of The Emergency Goalies podcast.
The Blackhawks witness Alex Ovechkin tying Wayne Gretzky and beat the Penguins. Michael and Sean discuss Frank Nazar playing well and preview the final week of the season. Also Ilya Mikheyev gains confidence in a new episode of The Emergency Goalies.
The Blackhawks sign Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel as their youth movement continues. Michael and Sean discuss a possible trade in the off-season and the chances of Alexander Ovechkin breaking the goal record against the Hawks.
The Blackhawks finally snap their losing streak. Michael and Sean react to Patrick Maroon retiring and Jason Dickinson going out for the season. Finally, the long development process for defenseman like Alex Vlasic.
It's a rough week for the Blackhawks. Michael and Sean talk about the inconsistency that comes with a young team. Finally, they praise the Hawks for celebrating pride.
The Blackhawks play better and defenseman Artyom Levshunov is very impressive in his NHL debut. Michael and Sean discuss the suddenly young and exciting Hawks roster in the latest Emergency Goalies podcast.
Michael is back from Germany to discuss the big Seth Jones trade with Sean. Where do the Blackhawks go from here? What other trades will happen before the deadline?
The Blackhawks offense is rolling heading into the 4 Nations Tournament break. Michael and Sean discuss recent criticism of Connor Bedard and whether or not to trade the red hot Ryan Donato.
The Blackhawks have a couple of bad games down south but the goaltending stands out. Michael checks in from Germany to discuss the upcoming four nations tournament and more with Sean in an all new episode of the Emergency Goalies.
The Blackhawks have a productive week and possibly a decent top line. Seth Jones bounces back and the goaltending is good. Michael and Sean break it down in a new episode of The Emergency Goalies.
It's another tough week for the Hawks and Seth Jones struggles get worse. Michael and Sean discuss that and more in the new episode of The Emergency Goalies.
The Hawks struggles continue but they do snag a win. How are the young players adjusting to the NHL? Michael and Sean break it down and discuss possible first round picks in a new episode of The Emergency Goalies.
The Hawks are on a losing streak as the Winter Classic approaches. Michael and Sean break down what happened and how they can avoid being trapped in a perpetual rebuild like the Sabres and Red Wings. That and Kevin Korchinsky goes back to Rockford.
The Hawks have won three games in a row and are taking more offensive risks under interim coach Anders Sorensen. Michael and Sean discuss that, a red hot Ilya Mikheyev, and improving young defensemen in a holiday episode of The Emergency Goalies.
The Blackhawks are more aggressive under Anders Sorensen. Frank Nazar gets called up and Petr Mrazek gets injured. Michael and Sean discuss it all in the new episode of the Emergency Goalies.
The Blackhawks fire coach Luke Richardson. Michael and Sean break down why it happened now and where the team and players go from here. What will interim coach Anders Sorensen do at the helm?
Connor Bedard finally scores and the Blackhawks go off on the Dallas Stars. Michael and Sean discuss that, a Taylor Hall hat-trick and a lot of day games in a new episode of The Emergency Goalies podcast.
Seth Jones goes down with an injury and the Hawks pull an upset over the Stanley Cup champs. Sean and Michael discuss what line Connor Bedard should be on and the development of some young defensemen. This week on the Emergency Goalies.
The Hawks split the week but continue to have trouble scoring. Michael and Sean discuss Connor Bedard's ongoing cold streak and the possible Petr Mrazek trade market. In the latest episode of The Emergency Goalies podcast.
The Blackhawks start the week with a win but then drop two in a row. Michael and Sean discuss trying to find the right linemates for Connor Bedard and a more competitive if not successful Hawks team in 2024 in this week's episode.
It's a series of unexpected results for the Hawks this week. Ryan Donato gets hot and Michael and Sean discuss increased parity in the NHL. Also Petr Mrazek is getting overused in goal. A new episode of The Emergency Goalies.
The Hawks still have scoring issues. Connor Bedard's development continues and the defense hasn't been offensive enough. Michael and Sean discuss that and all the other news of the week.
The Hawks season is underway and they have been holding their own so far. Michael and Sean discuss continued scoring problems and a good start by Wyatt Kaiser. Finally, they preview the first home game of the season.
The new hockey season is here! Michael and Sean talk about the Blackhawks prospects. Will Connor Bedard have a huge season? Will anybody else on the team be able to score? Can the Hawks show progress in the standings?
The Blackhawks have made their picks in the 2024 NHL draft. Then they made eight free agent signings on July 1. Michael and Sean break down all the new additions and where it leaves the Hawks going into the new season.
What will the Blackhawks do with the second pick in the 2024 NHL draft? Will they trade up with the 18th pick? Michael and Sean discuss that and how did Gustav Forsling get so good?
The Blackhawks season comes to an end and Frank Nazar makes his NHL debut. Michael and Sean discuss what the Hawks off-season might look like and do a little playoff preview. The final episode of the 2023-24 season.
The Blackhawks split a pair of weekend home games. Connor Murphy is finally back from a significant injury and the regular season nears the finish line. Michael and Sean discuss in a new episode.
The Blackhawks head east and Connor Bedard is rookie of the month again. Also an update on Hawks prospects in the Frozen Four. Michael and Sean discuss it all in a new episode of the Emergency Goalies.
The Blackhawks have a good week and Landon Slaggert almost gets his first career goal. The Hawks celebrate Pride night and have a difficult practice. Michael and Sean discuss it all in a new episode of The Emergency Goalies.
The Blackhawks week goes as expected. The jockeying for draft position continues and Landon Slaggert debuts. Michael and Sean discussed that and more in a new episode.
Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks explode for 14 goals in two games. A softer schedule and a healthier lineup may lead to more wins. Michael and Sean discuss if it's a good thing or a bad thing.
The Blackhawks finally win a road game! Michael and Sean discuss that and the upcoming trade deadline. Also, it's ok to check out on the game when the Hawks are getting blown out.
Chris Chelios gets his number retired and Patrick Kane wins his United Center return. Also Connor Bedard is stronger than he looks. Michael and Sean discuss in a new episode of The Emergency Goalies.
Connor Bedard is back but the Blackhawks are still struggling. Lukas Reichel goes to the minors and Chris Chelios gets his number retired. Sean and Michael discuss all that and Patrick Kane's return to Chicago in a new episode.
A quick episode where Michael and Sean talk about the imminent return of Connor Bedard. Philip Kurashev looks good at center and the Foligno brothers score in the same game.
The struggling Blackhawks are back from the All-Star break and headed home. Petr Mrazek gets a contract extension and the Winter Classic returns to Wrigley Field. Sean and Michael discuss that and more in a new episode.
The Blackhawks get a coach fired and Lukas Reichel gets scratched again. Michael and Sean discuss that and a continued lack of offense on a new episode of the Emergency Goalies.
Injuries continue to pile up for the Blackhawks but they are giving all-out effort on defense despite a lack of goal scoring. A couple of veteran leaders get contract extensions and two young defensemen show improvement. Michael and Sean break it down on a new Emergency Goalies podcast.
The Blackhawks continue to struggle as injuries mount. Michael and Sean discuss how they try to keep going forward. And an update on the prospects in the world juniors.
After three straight losses the Blackhawks surprise the Avalanche for a win. Connor Bedard keeps getting better and the Hawks have a lot of injuries on defense. Michael and Sean talk about that and more in the final episode of 2023
The Blackhawks play better thanks to quality goaltending. A couple of young defensemen continue to improve and Connor Bedard makes an incredible pass. This week on the Emergency Goalies podcast.
It's been a tough week for the Blackhawks. Lukas Reichel gets scratched and the defenseman get shuffled Michael and Sean discuss that and potential 2024 draft picks on the podcast.
Michael and Sean discuss the Corey Perry termination and it's fallout. They also cover the rest of the week for the Blackhawks in a packed episode of The Emergency Goalies podcast.
It was a rough week for the Blackhawks. Philip Kurashev is off to a great start. Sean and Michael also discuss what future moves can make the team better in the years ahead. On a new episode of The Emergency Goalies podcast.
Connor Bedard has huge pair of games as the Hawks reach the end of their very difficult early season schedule. Michael and Sean discuss that and if the team can go on a run against lesser opponents on this week's episode.
It was a roller-coaster week for the Blackhawks. Michael and Sean talk Taylor Hall and Alex Vlasic returning from injury. Then a brief tour around the league.
The Blackhawks continue to struggle with a very difficult schedule. Offense is a big problem and the off-side review process might work too well. Michael and Sean break that down and discuss all the other Hawks news in this week's episode.
The Blackhawks have an uneven week and Michael and Sean breakdown how the young players are developing. Also a powerless power play so far. A new Emergency Goalies podcast.
The Blackhawks season is underway and there are a lot of promising signs beyond Connor Bedard being awesome. Michael and Sean get into all the positive developments on a new episode of The Emergency Goalies.
The new Hawks season is here and Michael and Sean break it down. They discuss Connor Bedard and the rest of the team. What other young players are going to make an impact? Finally, updates on Kane, Toews and retiring Chris Chelios' number.
Connor Bedard is officially a member of the Blackhawks but what did Chicago do with the rest of their draft picks? Michael and Sean discuss the draft and the Hawks trade for former MVP Taylor Hall.
The Blackhawks win the draft lottery and Connor Bedard is headed to Chicago. What impact does this game changing development have on the Hawks rebuild? Should they even have the pick after the sex abuse scandal? Michael and Sean discuss.
Captain Johnathan Toews plays his final game as a Blackhawk, will he retire? Chicago misses out on the worst record in the NHL. Michael and Sean talk about it and make playoff predictions in a season wrap up.
Jonathan Toews returns for maybe the end of his NHL career. The Blackhawks very disappointing effort to support gay rights. And more lottery talk. Michael and Sean are back for a new Emergency Goalies.
The Blackhawks stun the Bruins in one of the biggest NHL upsets in years. Is Luke Richardson a great coach? Michael and Sean get to the bottom of the week's surprising developments.
The Blackhawks kick their tanking into high gear and Lukas Reichel is good. The Eastern Conference is way better than the West and the Bruins are scary good. Michael and Sean cover it all on the podcast.
Patrick Kane is traded to the Rangers as the Blackhawks tear down continues. It's the end of an era, where do the Hawks go from here? Michael and Sean talk about that and additional deadline moves in a new Emergency Goalies podcast.
The Blackhawks go undefeated this week and Patrick Kane catches fire before the trade deadline. Jonathan Toews Covid related illness returns. Michael and Sean Break down a busy week on the Emergency Goalies podcast.
The Blackhawks have a rough trip through Canada. Are the trade markets for Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews cooling off? Michael and Sean discussed it on the latest Emergency Goalies podcast
The Blackhawks are back from the All-Star break and so is our friend Katie Dzwierzynski who is back on the podcast. The tanking continues while Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews trade markets are heating up. Sean and Michael discuss in a lively episode
The Blackhawks play only two games before the All-Star break. Trying to balance the horrible off-ice actions and on-ice achievements of Bobby Hull. Michael and Sean discuss in a new episode.
It was an up-and-down week for the Blackhawks. Could Jake McCabe be traded at the deadline? Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews may be approaching their final games at home as Hawks. Michael and Sean break it all down.
The Blackhawks win two more games and actually score some goals. Lukas Reichel goes back to Rockford and Patrick Kane returns kind of. Sean and Michael discuss it all on a new episode of emergency goalies.
The Blackhawks win two games in a week! Lukas Reichel scores his first NHL goal and Alex Stalock is unorthodox but successful in goal. Michael and Sean discuss that and more in this episode.
The Blackhawks actually win a game. Patrick Kane is injured and potential number one pick Connor Bedard destroys the World Junior Tournament. The podcast is back after a holiday break.
The Blackhawks have another winless week as the tank continues. So what kind of trade market is developing for Patrick Kane? The Hawks return to their original goalie configuration. Michael and Sean discuss all that and more in this holiday episode.
Alexander Ovechkin is good and the Blackhawks are bad. Also is it time for Jack Johnson to play a little less. Michael and Sean discuss all that and more on this week's Emergency Goalies podcast.
The Blackhawks have another tough week on an East Coast trip. Arvid Soderblom is getting an unexpectedly big share of the goaltending duties and Lukas Reichel gets a game in New Jersey. Michael and Sean cover it in this week's episode.
The Blackhawks are bad and will get even worse next season. Michael and Sean discuss that, Kirby Dach's success in Montreal, and the perfect trading partner for Patrick Kane.
The Blackhawks dropped a pair of games over the weekend. Marian Hossa got his number retired and Seth Jones nears a return. Michael and Sean discuss that and more in a Thanksgiving podcast.
It wasn't a great week for the Blackhawks as they start playing more like the team people expected them to be. Michael and Sean discuss that and the legacy of Marian Hossa who is having his number retired this week.
It was a light week for the Blackhawks. Michael and Sean talk one last time about the improvement in coaching over previous seasons. Also why things will probably get even more difficult next season before they get better. Finally, what exactly is going on with the St. Louis Blues?
The Blackhawks have a less successful week unless you're pro tanking and then it was a better week. Key injuries test an already thin roster and an update on the Rockford Icehogs. Michael and Sean discuss that and more in a new episode.
The Blackhawks are unstoppable winning three in a row. Can they keep it going or will the planned tanking finally begin? Michael and Sean discuss that and a potential big injury to Tyler Johnson.
The Blackhawks season is underway and they have won a game. Michael and Sean break down the first three games of the year. Jonathan Toews looks good and the goaltending is an adventure.
The Blackhawks are in full tank mode as a new season begins. Michael and Sean try to come to terms with what is going to be a rough season of hockey in Chicago. Can Patrick Kane be a one-man show? And a pretty sad goaltending situation.
Michael and Sean breakdown the Alex DeBrincat and Kirby Dach trades. A busy Chicago draft day and a few free agent signings for the rebuilding Hawks. On the season finale of the Emergency Goalies.
The Blackhawks have a new coach as they begin to completely tear down the roster. Do any of their star players stay in Chicago? Will the Hawks get a top-10 pick for Alex DeBrincat? Michael and Sean discuss it all on the podcast.
The Blackhawks don't show much effort down the stretch and Pat Foley says goodbye. Michael and Sean discuss on the new episode of The Emergency Goalies.
Another rough week for the Blackhawks as the season winds down. Jonathan Toews has his 1000 game and Marian Hossa retires as a Hawk. Michael and Sean break it all down on this week's episode of Emergency Goalies.
The Blackhawks play some wild games and don't come out on top. What does the future hold for coach Derek King and Jonathan Toews? Sean and Michael talk about it on this week's episode.
Michael and Sean breakdown the Blackhawks trade deadline moves. Where do the Hawks go from here? Do Kane, Toews, or DeBrincat get moved in the off-season?
Should the Blackhawks trade the red-hot Dylan Strome? Who else is going to be moving? Plus a possible backwards step in the front office. Michael and Sean discuss.
Kyle Davidson is promoted to full-time GM and faces a daunting job. What does the future hold for Kane and Toews? Michael and Sean discuss on this week's Emergency Goalies podcast.
The Blackhawks keep looking for a GM and they play a rare 0-0 shootout. Michael and Sean with a short and sweet edition of the Emergency Goalies.
The Blackhawks struggle to develop talent in the minors. Also is Brandon Hagel a hot item on the trade market? Michael and Sean dig in on this week's podcast.
Danny Wirtz says the right things but will he actually do the right things to clean up the Blackhawks? Meanwhile the NHL continues to ignore toxic hockey culture. Michael and Sean also talk about the flailing Oilers and the Hawks GM search.
Michael and Sean try to make sense of the disastrous comments by Hawks owner Rocky Wirtz. What's next?
The Blackhawks have a rough week and go forward in the GM hiring process. Other topics for Michael and Sean include goalies and Dylan Strome.
The Blackhawks are playing better but it's probably too late. Will Marc Andre Fleury be willing to be traded? Michael and Sean discuss that and a bit of a Olympic preview in this week's emergency goalies.
The Blackhawks win a pair and still can't score goals. Alex DeBrincat continues to shine and Lukas Reichel gets the call. Michael and Sean cover it on the podcast.
The Blackhawks are back and it's not going great. With the playoffs a pipe dream where do they go from here. Michael and Sean discuss the trade possibilities and looking at a rebuild.
The NHL goes on a Covid pause but the Emergency Goalies goes on. Michael and Sean discuss the emergence of Brandon Hagel and the struggles of Connor Murphy. Also, the great debate between Ovechkin and Gretzky.
The Blackhawks play a couple of high-scoring games and the defense looks much different under Derek King than under Jeremy Colliton. Also a more balanced lineup and Covid protocols. Michael is back to discuss it all with Sean on this week's Emergency Goalies podcast.
Mario Tirabassi of Bleacher Nation Blackhawks joins Sean as Michael is traveling. The Hawks split four games and drop two of them to the Rangers. Then they discuss the hit on Jujhar Khaira and the development of Kirby Dach.
The Blackhawks defense improves but the offense vanishes. Michael and Sean try to look for a possible solution. And is it possible Erik Gustafsson is a serviceable defenseman??? All on this week's Emergency Goalies podcast.
The Blackhawks beat the teams they needed the beat. Now they move to Western Canada for Thanksgiving road trip. Sean and Michael discuss it all on this week's Emergency Goalies podcast.
Jeremy Colliton gets fired. What's next under interim coach Derek King? Michael and Sean get into it.
Kyle Beach comes forward hopefully to inspire change, as the reverberations of the Blackhawks abuse scandal move through the team and the league. On the ice, the Hawks are still bad but they have a win. Michael and Sean talk about it all on this week's podcast.
The other shoe finally drops on the Blackhawks investigation. Where do the Hawks go from here? Michael and Sean react and try to figure out what the house cleaning will mean for the future.
The Hawks look awful to start the season. Michael and Sean look for answers. Could coach Jeremy Colliton get fired? Are the new veteran acquisitions flopping? This week's Emergency Goalies podcast.
The Blackhawks season begins with a less than stellar result. Sean and Michael break it all down and look ahead to the upcoming week of action. Also Jonathan Toews returns and Kirby Dach looks very good.
A new Hawks season begins. Michael and Sean discuss what the new roster will look like on the ice. Also how does Jonathan Toews look coming back?
There was a lot of Blackhawks news the last week. Michael and Sean try to make sense of all the moves in this week's episode of The Emergency Goalies.
Michael and Sean break down a whole lot of Blackhawks news from the past months. Also a preview of the upcoming expansion draft and NHL draft this week on the Emergency Goalies podcast.
Michael and Sean put the Hawks season to bed. Also their take on the Tom Wilson controversy.
The Blackhawks playoff hopes are done. Where do they go from here? Sean and guest-host Will Chase try to figure it out in this week's episode.
The Hawks playoff chances hang by a thread. Michael and Sean discuss that, struggles with Nashville, and defensive issues.
The Hawks have a very good trade deadline as they hang in the playoff race. Michael and Sean talk about that and the Hawks defensive unit in this week's show.
The Hawks face another make or break week, really this time. Kirby Dach rounds into shape. Finally, Michael and Sean discuss the looming trade deadline.
A rollercoaster week for the Hawks. Kirby Dach is back and Alex DeBrincat can score. Michael and Sean cover that and more in this week's show!
The Hawks snap a losing streak. Kirby Dach nears a return and the Hawks are back home. Also Michael and Sean are still anti-tanking.
The Hawks hit a rough patch, can they hang in? Is Jeremy Colliton a good coach? Michael and Sean discuss it all.
The Hawks hang with Tampa and get ready for a big series in Dallas. Michael and Sean also talk Brent Seabrook and the possible return of Kirby Dach.
The Hawks are still playing decent hockey. Boqvist looks good and the schedule turns brutal. Michael and Sean cover it all.
The Hawks have a perfect week, but can they keep winning? Michael and Sean talk that and Kane's heavy workload on the podcast.
Can the Hawks sustain their good play? Michael and Sean discuss that as well as first career goals for Nic Beaudin and Ian Mitchell.
The Hawks play better and a possible number one goalie emerges. Also the Red Wings really suck.
The Hawks are as bad as advertised and Michael and Sean look for positives. The power play is decent.
The regular season begins and Michael and Sean go over the Hawks' roster. Also: Colliton is extended and Corey Crawford calls it a career.
The Hawks are going into a rebuild.....or should we say getting younger. Sean and Michael discuss the draft, the Saad trade, say goodbye to Corey Crawford, and what happens next.
The Hawks season is over. Michael and Sean talk about what's next. Will Corey Crawford return? Who is winning the cup?
Vegas has the Hawks on the brink of elimination. Michael and Sean discuss the match-up and the series win over Edmonton. Playoff hockey is fun!
Can the Hawks close out the Oilers? Michael and Sean breakdown the first three games of the Qualifying Round series.
Hockey is back! So is Corey Crawford! Michael and Sean preview the Hawks/Oilers playoff series.
Corey Crawford is not at practice. Ian Mitchell finally signs and game times are set for the Hawks play-in series. Also, Sean confuses Dominik Kahun and Dominik Kubalik. The Emergency Goalies podcast.
The players and owners finalize a return to play plan and a CBA. What does it mean for the Hawks? Also, Brent Seabrook wants to play this summer.
The NHL moves towards to an all Canada solution while Sean and Michael discuss the weird hockey on the horizon. Also the Hawks might get top pick in the draft. This week's Emergency Goalies podcast.
Marian Hossa makes the Hall of Fame and is it time for the Blackhawks to become the Chicago Hawks? This week's Emergency Goalies podcast.
On ice practices start and the Blackhawks meet the press. This week's Emergency Goalies podcast.
The Blackhawks stay oddly silent on their front office shake up. Jonathan Toews issues a quality statement backing protests. Michael and Sean discuss on this week's Emergency Goalies.
The NHL announces a return plan and the Blackhawks are in the playoffs! Well, play-in. Michael and Sean get into it and discuss the Oilers matchup.
The Blackhawks fire team President John McDonough out of the blue. Michael and I discuss the fall out.
Ian Mitchell finally signs with the Blackhawks. Michael and I look back on the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals, which the Hawks won.
Katie Dzwierzynski is back on the podcast to help Michael and I to breakdown the 2009 Blackhawks/Canucks playoff series. Also remember Martin Havlat??? It's a fun episode.
The Blackhawks make a couple minor moves and we look back at the crazy Hawks/Ducks Western Conference Finals in 2015. Also Sean forgets about the 2016 playoffs.
With no live hockey to talk about Michael and I recap game 7 of the 2013 Western Conference Semifinals against the Red Wings. The Blackhawks are able to win an elimination game twice in one day. Brent Seabrook was once kinda fast.
Katie Dzwierzynski is back on the podcast as we still wait for hockey to return. We talk about the Blackhawks giving their management another season at the helm and possible playoff tournaments.
The Blackhawks and the rest of the sports world is on hold due to Corona virus. Michael and I talk about this unprecedented move.
Adam Boqvist and Kirby Dach are gaining confidence. Drake Caggiula is a mixed bag and the Hawks win two games. This week's Emergency Goalies podcast.
The Blackhawks play some wild games this week. Michael and I break down the Hawks deadline moves and debate Lehner vs. Crawford.
The Blackhawks playoff hopes are dashed. What went wrong? Michael and I break it down. Also who gets moved at the trade deadline?
A series of tough losses has the Blackhawks season on the brink. Can they make a last stand or is a trade selloff coming? Find out on this week's Emergency Goalies.
The Blackhawks are back from break and playing a lot of overtime. Kirby Dach keeps getting better and the Hawks goalies are great. All that and Michael begrudgingly gives the referees credit for a correct call.
Katie Dzwierzynski joins Michael and Sean as the Blackhawks return to action after their bye week. Dare we hope for a playoff run???
The Blackhawks continue to play well and climb back into the playoff race. Also coach Q returns to Chicago and Patrick Kane hits a milestone. All that and a rejuvenated Jonathan Toews on a new Emergency Goalies podcast.
The Blackhawks beat up on some bad teams to stay in the playoff race. Meanwhile, Dominik Kubalik is absolutely on fire. All that and more in this week's Emergency Goalies podcast.
Another mixed week for the Blackhawks. Dylan Strome goes down injured. And the coming week may decide the Hawks season. The Emergency Goalies podcast.
The Blackhawks keep hope alive another week. Kirby Dach and Adam Boqvist are showing improvement. And Robin Lehner becomes number one before an injury. This weeks Emergency Goalies podcast.
The Blackhawks best win of the year is followed by their worst loss. Brent Seabrook is out for the year as the injuries mount. An Emergency Goalies podcast filled with news.
The Blackhawks have a couple rough games, but finish on an up note. Duncan Keith nears a return and we discuss the Sutter farm in Alberta. This week's Emergency Goalies podcast.
The Blackhawks week started well, but didn't finish great. Calvin deHaan goes down and puts the Hawks defense into disarray. This week's Emergency Goalies podcast.
A rough week for the Blackhawks. Keith is hurt, an Avalanche of goals, and off ice issues are topics. Michael is back from a holiday break to try to make sense of it all. The Emergency Goalies podcast.
Solo podcast with Michael on Thanksgiving break. Hawks hold their own against Dallas, Robin Lehner hates shootouts and double shifting Kane. On a holiday Emergency Goalies podcast.
Another successful week for the Blackhawks. Kirby Dach is really starting to develop. The Hawks run and gun style is back and we compare Brent Seabrook to Brent Sopel. All on the Emergency Goalies podcast.
The Blackhawks look better as they adjust their system. Connor Murphy nears a return and the big guns are starting to score. This week's Emergency Goalies podcast.
On this week's Emergency Goalies a frustrating week for the Hawks. Is Jeremy Colliton on the hot seat? Is there any hope for the rest of the season? Not the funnest episode.
A bad week for the Blackhawks. Toews and Kane struggle, Seabrook gets scratched and the prospects are coming.
On this week's Emergency Goalies; Kirby Dach debuts, Connor Murphy gets hurt, and the Blackhawks look pretty good.
The Hawks win their first game of the season. Michael plays with an upper body injury, Saad plays great, and the big guns are silent. This week's Emergency Goalies podcast.
It's a new season and the Emergency Goalies podcast is back. We talk about a disappointing opening game and the slow Blackhawks.
The Arty party is over. We talk about Anisimov being traded to Ottawa. New addition Zach Smith and Blackhawks Prospect Camp.
The Hawks made a ton of moves as the offseason kicked into gear. Sean and Michael breakdown the Jokiharju trade, the return of Andrew Shaw, and more in this episode of the Emergency Goalies.
The Emergency Goalies are back. We break down first round pick Kirby Dach. Then the bevy of Blackhawks defense trades. And the future of Erik Gustafsson in Chicago.
It's the season finale of the Emergency Goalies. Michael and I discuss the successful draft lottery and answer listener questions. And our friend Katie Dzwierzynski is back to help us guess the Hawks future.
The Blackhawks are eliminated, but next year might be promising. Also tweet us questions for our season ending mailbag.
The Blackhawks playoff chances are done, seriously they really are this time. Sean and Michael talk about next season and why the Hawks fell short. And both blocked out the existence of David Runblad.
It's a huge week for the Blackhawks. Can they keep the playoff dream alive? Michael and I break it down.
Reports of the Blackhawks demise were again greatly exaggerated. Can the Hawks keep their playoff chances alive another week?
The Blackhawks playoff chances are toast. Where does the season go from here? Michael and I break it down. Also who is the best defensive defenseman in the NHL? This week's Emergency Goalies podcast.
The Hawks had a bad week. Can the return of Corey Crawford rescue their fading playoff hopes?
The Blackhawks stay right in the playoff race. The offense is great and the defense isn't. And we check in on hopefully hall of famer Marian Hossa.
On this weeks podcast. The Blackhawks stay hot and the mind meld between Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Strome. Also a rundown of the Western Conference playoff race.
I actually research for this week's podcast, not sure if it helped. Michael gets more of the All-Star game discussion he loves. Oh, and the Blackhawks are actually winning games. This week on the Emergency Goalies podcast.
The Blackhawks didn't play the last week. So we invited Katie Dzwierzynski on The Emergency Goalies to help liven things up. We all agreed outdoor games are no fun, except when they are.
The Hawks win two straight before getting ten days off. The power play is unstoppable and the All-Star Game sucks. This weeks Emergency Goalies.
This week's episode almost becomes a football podcast. Other topics include: Defense Pairs, 40 goal scorers, and the 2010 Stanley Cup.
The Hawks power play springs to life. Dylan Strome looks promising. The 2010 Blackhawks/Predators series and more.
Brandon Manning gets traded, the Blackhawks lose another Winter Classic, and a look back at the dark ages of the early 2000's on this week's Emergency Goalies podcast.
This week, the Blackhawks are playing a bit better. Colin Delia looks good. And why Michael and I prefer the World Juniors to the Winter Classic.
We discuss Corey Crawford's future after his scary injury. Henri Jokiharu going to the Junior World Championships. And of course my spot on Patrick Roy impression.
We talk about the current not so fun Hawks. Then we talk about the much more fun 1995 Blackhawks. Belfour, Roenlck, Daze...they're all here!
Michael and Sean talk tanking and bad starts on this weeks pod. Also is the Hawks frustration boiling over?
Michael is back and we discuss the Schmaltz/Strome trade, Duncan Keith's decline, and look for hope for the Hawks future.
Michael is having Thanksgiving in South Dakota, so Will Chase comes on to guest host. We talk about a good week for the Hawks and some Blue Jackets talk. Michael will be back next week.
Things are not going well for the Hawks right now. Sean and Michael look for some glimmer of hope. And a preview of the basically must win games this week. Also a discussion of the Cap Hit Line.
Coach Q is out and Michael and I break it down. How much are the Bowman's to blame? I desperately try to pronounce interim coach Jeremy Colliton's name.
On this weeks episode, Michael gets fired up about the Hawks power play. The young defensemen improve and we say good bye to the Sedin Twins.
On this weeks episode of the Emergency Goalies @mj_ernst and I discuss the return of Corey Crawford, Nick Schmaltz's best position, and is Saad starting to return to form?
In episode two we talk about the Hawks stretch of overtime games to open the season. Duncan Keith's 1000 career NHL game. A strong start for Alexander Fortin and what to do with Brandon Manning.
Michael Ernst and Sean Holland host The Emergency Goalies, a weekly discussion of all things Blackhawks. Each episode recaps recent games, previews upcoming contests, and complains about the awful power play. Give it a listen