Greg Boysen and Frank Nova climbed up to the Second Balcony to discuss the Chicago Blackhawks first significant deadline deal. They traded veteran defenseman Connor Murphy to the Edmonton Oilers for a second-roundpick. The guys talked about what the lineup will look like without him and who else could be on the way out before Friday’s NHL trade deadline.

Greg Boysen and Frank Nova are back from the Olympic breakand have plenty to talk about. The guys break down the gold medal runs for both the women’s and men’s national teams. Plus, it wouldn’t be an episode of the Second Balcony without some Hog Cranking! Meanwhile, the Chicago Blackhawks are preparing to resume play while figuring out what to do at the trade deadline.

The Chicago Blackhawks might be on an Olympic break, but the Second Balcony is still open! Greg Boysen and Frank Nova get to some Hog Crankin' right off the bat, plus discuss the NHL trade deadline, draft, women's Olympic hockey, and, for some reason, Pat LaFontaine's time with the New York Rangers.

Greg Boysen and Frank Nova climbed the staircase up to theSecond Balcony for an all-new episode. The guys recap the Chicago Blackhawks’ recent struggles while talking prospects. Or, as we like to call it, “Cranking Hogs.” Pleasesubscribe, like, share, and leave a 5-star review. Every little bit helps.

Greg Boysen and Frank Nova survived the stairwell to getback to the Second Balcony. The Chicago Blackhawks roster is crowded as the injury list empties, so the guys discussed Nick Lardis heading back to Rockford and Jeff Blashill’s new line combinations. Plus, the trade deadline is gettingcloser, so what will Kyle Davidson do? All this plus some Crankable Hogs, remembering Terry Boers, and third-round luck!

Greg Boysen and Frank Nova are the only two members of the Chicago Blackhawks community who do not have the stomach flu! Join them in the Second Balcony as they discuss a whacky few days surrounding the team. Plus, some more Anton Frondell talk, excitement, or lack thereof, for the Winter Olympics, and trade deadline rumors starting to pick up.

Greg Boysen and Frank Nova are back in the Second Balcony to discuss a Chicago Blackhawks team in a much better place than anyone expected. The guys shared their memories of the late Bob Pulford & Glenn Hall. From there, they talk about the improved play of the youngsters, today's trade with the San Jose Sharks, and what's still to come after a big World Junior Championship for three prospects.

Greg Boysen and Frank Nova are back in the Second Balcony after a holiday break. The guys discuss how the Chicago Blackhawks are learning to play without Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar, with contributions from the young trio of Nick Lardis, Oliver Moore, and Artyom Levshunov. Plus, Crankin' Hogs gets an international flair in honor of the World Junior Championship.

Greg and Frank are back in the Second Balcony to discuss an unfortunate weekend. Not only did the Chicago Blackhawks go 0-2, but they also lost superstar Connor Bedard for the foreseeable future. The guys discuss how the team can stay afloat without their top player, and check in on the next wave of Blackhawks by cranking their Hogs!

Greg Boysen & Frank Nova are back in their Second Balcony seats to discuss the Chicago Blackhawks’ terrible weekend in Southern California. After back-to-back embarrassing losses, a pair of young players were demoted. Who will make the reserve trip from Rockford before Wednesday night’s game? Plus, Nick Lardis remains the “most crankable Hog!”