After a minor technical difficulty, GWTF is back with a 2-for-1 episode. First Nick, Dan, and Kevin discuss what unfolded in free agency around the league and the number of trades we saw thus far. Finally, the boys take a deep dive into the state of the Chicago Blackhawks and react to the open letter […] More
This week, Nick and Kevin react to the results of the 3 Game 7’s we saw in the Conference Semfinals and what the landscape looks like as we are down to 4 teams. Senators forward Bobby Ryan won this year’s Masterton Trophy and the boys discuss his story as well as the two other nominees, […] More
This week, Nick and Dan discuss the current landscape of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as some heavily favored teams are faltering. The Penguins and Leafs made a trade recently, sending former Penguins draft pick Kasperi Kapanen back to Pittsburgh. The NHL handed down punishments for the Coyotes as a result of violating league rules on […] More
With the Blackhawks losing in 5 games to the #1 seed Vegas Golden Knights, Nick, Dan, and Kevin recap the Hawks’ brief playoff run and look back on what was an up and down season. They dive in to what the Hawks’ offseason may look like after now making changes at President and with Danny […] More
The Blackhawks are officially BACK in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After Friday night’s win against the 5th seed Edmonton Oilers, the Chicago Blackhawks now face the 1 seed Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Quarterfinals. Nick, Dan, and Kevin react to seeing their beloved back in the playoffs, as well as review the results […] More
The qualifying round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs is officially underway and Nick, Dan, and Kevin return to catch you guys up on the Blackhawks and Oilers series as they sit tied 1-1 going into tonight’s Game 3. Additionally, the boys discuss the controversial hit Matthew Tkachuk laid on Mark Scheifele and what to […] More
Listening to @wyshynski on ESPN Daily and he noted that the NHL accepted recordings of "boos" from fans and that Bettman understands that this might be used when he presents the Cup and that's amazing — Sean Tierney (@ChartingHockey) July 31, 2020 I’ve long thought that despite all of his shortcomings in promoting the sport, […] More
Finally. We have made it. Just days away from actual NHL playoff hockey, Nick and Dan preview every series in the qualifying round. Additionally, since we last convened, a new NHL franchise was born; the Seattle Kraken, so the boys discuss their thoughts on the teams unveiling earlier this week. And finally, in a somewhat […] More
This week, Nick and Dan discuss the NHL zeroing in on Toronto and Edmonton as the hub cities for the playoffs. Also, for the first time ever, no one won the NHL draft lottery, so the boys discuss the tough news for teams that could have used the #1 pick. Finally, the 2020 HHOF class […] More
So by now, the whole city of Chicago is prepared to follow the QB battle throughout camp between Mitchell Trubisky and newcomer Nick Foles. From where I stand, this is kind of like a civil war amongst Bears fans. Either you are ride or die with Mitchell or you have given up and are just […] More
(Header photo via Chicago Sun-Times) Right out of the gate I think this opinion will likely get bashed, and in the mind of some it is deserved. But I think when you take a look from every possible way, it’s probably best that the Bulls move on from Lauri Markkanen “But but but, he was […] More
In this weeks installment of GWTF, the boys try to fill the gap between now and the return of NHL hockey. The Blackhawks signed a guy named Chalupa, Jeff Blashill and Jason Botterill are somehow keeping their respective jobs, a little discussion on our favorite vintage sweaters that we’d like to see in the playoffs, […] More
