"The Grim Reaper": Stu Grimson

Blackhawks Rebuild: Who Shoulders the Blame?

The draft is over and free agency is well underway. That means we are one step closer to the opening night of the Hockey Season. HTCW kicks off with its first episode of the 2026-27 season and like the temperature outside, it's a hot one! Hosts Bob Zalabak and Michael Stephens debate the progress of the Blackhawks stalling rebuild and dive into what the Bedard shoulder injury means for Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson and the lineup in general. Could we see a Patrick Kane reunion or will the Hawks once again rely on the status quo?

"The Grim Reaper": Stu Grimson

What was it really like to be an enforcer in the '90's? On this episode of Hockey: The Chicago Way , the legendary Stu Grimson joins us to pull back the curtain on one of the toughest jobs in hockey. We talk Chicago Stadium glory days, the physical and mental toll of the game, how he traded his skates for a courtroom, and how he has become one of the best hockey analysts on television. You don't want to miss this one. Want to hear more from Stu after listening to this interview? Grab a copy of his book for the holidays: https://www.amazon.com/Grim-Reaper-Career-Reluctant-Warrior/dp/0735237247

Tenacious D: The Steve Poapst Story (Part I)

Steve Poapst joins our first ever episode of Hockey: The Chicago Way to talk about his career as a shutdown defenseman. This is an unfiltered look into a player who did just about everything a player can do in the game. He played over 1,000 professional games, in the ECHL, AHL, and NHL and did it the Chicago Way, with heart, determination, and class. His stories and anecdotes from his career will give you a window into his era of hockey where he played with and against some of the best players ever.