Rocky Wirtz embarrasses Blackhawks with tantrum, the Olympics have begun, and All-Star fun

Rocky Wirtz embarrasses Blackhawks with tantrum, the Olympics have begun, and All-Star fun

Author: Locked On Podcast Network, Andrew Berkshire, Mary Clarke February 4, 2022 Duration: 1:01:17
On this episode of The Cross-Check NHL Show, Mary Clarke and Andrew Berkshire begin with the complete embarrassment that was the Chicago Blackhawks town hall on Wednesday evening. At the forefront is team owner Rocky Wirtz, whose childish tantrum against two reporters after asking about how the organization plans to protect its players and staff against another Kyle Beach situation showcased that the Blackhawks have not learned anything. Next, the 2022 Winter Olympics have begun! Both the United States and Canada’s women’s teams have played its first games of the tournament, and Mary and Andrew discuss their predictions for the rest of the event alongside discussing their favorite Winter Olympic sports. Plus, NHL All-Star weekend is upon us, with a few new events scheduled to take over Las Vegas. Will the NHL’s attempts to spice up the All-Star Game succeed or fail? Oh, and Alex Ovechkin will miss yet another All-Star event, this time due to COVID-19. Finally, Mary and Andrew end the show with The Book of Boba Fett spoilers and talk on the state of the Star Wars brand as a whole. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in twice a week for The Cross-Check NHL Show, where hosts Andrew Berkshire and Mary Clarke bring their distinct perspectives as NHL writers to the forefront. This isn't just a recap of last night's scores; it's a deep, analytical dive into the stories that are actually shaping the league. Every Tuesday, they take the week's most talked-about narratives-whether it's a surprising trade rumor, a team's sudden slump, or a player's breakout performance-and hold them up to the light. They cross-check popular opinion against their own sharp observations from watching the games and, crucially, against what the underlying statistics reveal. You'll hear conversations that move beyond hot takes to find the substance underneath. Then, on Thursdays, the scope widens with insightful interviews. Andrew and Mary are joined by a rotating roster of special guests, from analysts and insiders to former players, who are among the smartest minds in hockey. These discussions provide even greater context and expertise on the evolving landscape of the sport. Produced as part of the Locked On Podcast Network, this podcast is for fans who crave a more thoughtful and nuanced understanding of the NHL, where instinct meets evidence in every episode.
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