Another episode of the irregular Blackhawks podcast. Terrible coffee was had. Thoughts were vented. Let’s get into preseason.

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Eat the Hatchet is back for the Blackhawks’ 2025-26 season. This irregular podcast will post whenever the mood is right.

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The Chicago Blackhawks lose 5-4 to the Winnipeg Jets in the shootout.

Written game recap can be found here: Pat Maroon & Alec Martinez Wrap Up NHL Career in Blackhawks 5-4 Shootout Loss

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The Chicago Blackhawks play an effortless game in a 5-0 shutout against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Followed by some news around the NHL and some updates regarding the blog.

Written game recap can be found here: Blackhawks Lose Effortlessly, 5-0, to the Penguins

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The Chicago Blackhawks win 3-1 against the Pittsburgh Penguins as Connor Bedard scores his 60th point, Frank Nazar scores on the PK, and Sam Rinzel scores his first NHL point.

Written game recap can be found at OnTapSportsNet.com.

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The Chicago Blackhawks lost 3-2 in a shootout against the Colorado Avalanche. Despite some frustrating plays, there was a lot to be happy about regarding the Blackhawks’ youth.

Read Steve’s recap at On Tap Sports Net here: Spencer Knight Takes the Blackhawks to the Shootout in 3-2 Loss to Avalanche

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The Chicago Blackhawks lost 5-2 against the Utah Hockey Club. Sam Rinzel makes a very impressive NHL debut and Oliver Moore showcases his speed.

Read Steve’s recap at On Tap Sports Net here: The Blackhawks Future Announces Their Presence Despite A 5-2 Loss to Utah Hockey Club

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Steve recaps the Chicago Blackhawks’ 5-3 loss against the Vegas Golden Knights. Ryan Donato scores his first hat trick, Kevin Korchinski plays a solid game, and Steve gives Malört-fueled reassurance on Spencer Knight.

Read Steve’s recap at On Tap Sports Net here: Ryan Donato Scores Hat Trick in 5-3 Loss To The Golden Knights

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Episode 3 of Eat the Hatchet.

Discussion about the Blackhawks 5-3 loss to the Devils. Steve discusses stats, fancy stats, game notes, and goes on a rant about Sorensen. Is Steve really typing this in the third person? Yes. Yes, he is.

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Episode 2 of Eat the Hatchet.

Some talk about injury updates and a look at the Blackhawks vs. Devils game.

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