Locked On Blackhawks - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Blackhawks

Friday's episode begins with an update on star forward Connor Bedard, who's expected to return to the Chicago Blackhawks lineup against the Washington Capitals for the first time since December 12th. Host Jack Bushman previews the Blackhawks' matchup against the Capitals as they look for a fifth consecutive victory. Bushman also reveals the top 10 prospects for the Blackhawks at the midway point of the 2025-26 season. The episode concludes with a look at the top 2026 draft prospects from the World Junior Championship. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team...

Thursday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 7-3 win over the St. Louis Blues, extending their winning streak to four games and remaining undefeated in 2026. Host Jack Bushman breaks down a complete team win, with 13 different players recording at least one point, and the special teams units coming up clutch after a shaky start. Then, Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks trading goaltender Laurent Brossoit and defenseman Nolan Allan to the San Jose Sharks for Ryan Ellis, Jake Furlong, and a fourth-round pick. The episode concludes with Connor Bedard participating in the morning skate on Wednesday and...

Wednesday's episode begins with injury updates on both Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar. Host Jack Bushman breaks down Bedard partially participating in practice for the first time since getting hurt on Dec. 12, and the latest timeline for him to return to the Chicago Blackhawks lineup. Bushman also discusses Nazar's timeline before sharing Part 1 of his 2025-26 Midseason Prospect Rankings. The episode concludes with a quick preview against the St. Louis Blues, as it's the first time these two teams have faced since Bedard got injured in the last meeting. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of...

Tuesday's episode begins with host Jack Bushman giving out grades to every member of the Chicago Blackhawks for the first half of the 2025-26 regular season. From Connor Bedard, Frank Nazar, and Artyom Levshunov, to Spencer Knight, Alex Vlasic, and Tyler Bertuzzi, tune in to find out what grade each player receives. Bushman also looks back at his preseason predictions and discusses first-round pick Anton Frondell being named the best forward at the 2026 World Junior Championship. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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Monday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' pair of wins from over the weekend, defeating the Washington Capitals 3-2 in a shootout and the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in overtime. Host Jack Bushman dives into the Blackhawks getting crucial help from veterans like Teuvo Teravainen, Ilya Mikheyev, Andre Burakovsky, Nick Foligno, and Tyler Bertuzzi during the four-game point streak. The episode concludes with an update on Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar, who are both out due to injuries to start 2026. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your...

Tuesday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup against 2025 top overall pick Matthew Schaefer & the New York Islanders at the United Center. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks' projected lineup, Oliver Moore and Nick Lardis getting a look in the top six, and Connor Bedard's chances of making Team Canada's Olympic Roster, which will be revealed on New Year's Eve. The episode concludes with an update on Anton Frondell and AJ Spellacy, who both had multi-point efforts to help their respective countries win a third game at the World Junior Championship. All that and more...

Monday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 7-3 blowout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins at the United Center on Sunday. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the worst start of Spencer Knight's tenure with the Blackhawks, the back end of back-to-backs remaining a huge issue, and captain Nick Foligno returning to the lineup for the first time since Nov. 15. The episode concludes with an update from the World Junior Championship, as Anton Frondell helped Sweden stay unbeaten in the tournament. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team...

Sunday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 4-3 shootout win over the Dallas Stars to snap a six-game losing streak. Host Jack Bushman breaks down Tyler Bertuzzi ending his six-game point drought, Alex Vlasic playing one of his best games of the season, Arvid Soderblom standing tall in net, and Nick Lardis scoring the shootout winner. Then, Bushman dives into top prospect Vaclav Nestrasil recording his first goal of the 2026 World Junior Championship in Czechia's 7-2 win. The episode concludes with a quick preview of Sunday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the United Center. All...

Saturday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup against the Dallas Stars following the Christmas break. Then, host Jack Bushman dives into an exciting first day at the 2026 World Junior Championship, as Anton Frondell, Vaclav Nestrasil, and AJ Spellacy each recorded two points. The episode concludes with a look around the NHL standings near the midway point of the season. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Preview vs. DAL (2:50)

World Juniors Day 1 (16:30)

NHL Standings (27:10)

Wednesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, which extended their losing streak to six games heading into the Christmas break. Host Jack Bushman dives into the Blackhawks' offensive struggles without Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar, why Nick Lardis and Oliver Moore aren't receiving more ice time, and the changes made to the forward lines. The episode concludes with a quick update on prospect AJ Spellacy making Team USA's roster for the 2026 World Junior Championship. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your...

Monday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 6-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators, extending their losing streak to five games. Host Jack Bushman also breaks down the Blackhawks losing forward Frank Nazar for four weeks due to a facial injury, Nick Lardis scoring his first NHL goal, and the tank being back on in Chicago. The episode concludes with a discussion around the issues with backup goaltender Arvid Soderblom. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Nazar Hurt vs. OTT (1:30) Duration: 00:35:10

Thursday's episode begins with a preview of the Original Six matchup against the Canadiens at the Bell Centre, as the Chicago Blackhawks' road trip rolls into Montreal. Host Jack Bushman goes through the Blackhawks' projected lineup, Artyom Levshunov drawing back in after being healthy scratched on Tuesday, and what the team must do to win without Connor Bedard. Bushman also breaks down Marek Vanacker among the final cuts for Team Canada's World Juniors roster, and updates on the other OHL prospects in the Blackhawks system. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast...

Wednesday's episode begins with the latest updates on Connor Bedard's injury, as ESPN's Kevin Weekes reported that the Chicago Blackhawks superstar is dealing with a separated shoulder. Host Jack Bushman breaks down what this means for the Blackhawks before diving into a horrific finish to Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The episode concludes with thoughts on Laurent Brossoit clearing waivers and reporting back to the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Bedard Injury News (1:15) Duration: 00:30:27

Tuesday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' Original Six matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs to begin the three-game road trip in Canada. Host Jack Bushman goes through the Blackhawks projected lineup and what the Maple Leafs have been up to since the first meeting in Chicago one month ago. Bushman also breaks down which Blackhawks MUST step up in Connor Bedard's absence to keep the team competitive and the latest updates on former first-round pick Lukas Reichel. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every...

Monday's episode begins with a discussion on Chicago Blackhawks star forward Connor Bedard getting placed on injured reserve, where he is expected to miss two to three weeks with an upper-body injury. Host Jack Bushman breaks down coach Jeff Blashill's comments on Bedard's injury, how the Blackhawks can try to survive without their superstar, and Nick Lardis' NHL debut in a 4-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. The episode concludes with the latest roster moves made by the Blackhawks, with Ethan Del Mastro being recalled from Rockford, and Laurent Brossoit getting placed on waivers. All that...

Saturday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' frustrating 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues, where superstar forward Connor Bedard also suffered a right shoulder/arm injury in the final seconds of the game. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the latest updates on Bedard and discusses top prospect Nick Lardis getting recalled from the Rockford IceHogs, plus, what the Blackhawks' lineup looks like without Bedard against the Detroit Red Wings. The episode concludes with an update on Blackhawks prospects Marek Vanacker and Mason West. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked...

Friday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks' struggles in back-to-backs, both teams' projected lineups, and keys to victory in St. Louis. The episode concludes with Part 2 of Deep Dive 3.0, breaking down the stats and analytics for the Blackhawks' defensemen this season. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Preview vs. Blues (1:00)

Deep Dive 3.0/Defensemen (15:30)

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Thursday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' excellent 3-0 win over the New York Rangers at the United Center. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks holding the Rangers to only 21 shots on goal, Spencer Knight's second shutout of the season, Connor Bedard adding another two points, and Louis Crevier's clutch short-handed tally. The episode concludes with Part 1 of Deep Dive 3.0, as the Blackhawks are now 30 games through the 2025-26 season. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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Tuesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' dreadful conclusion to the four-game West Coast road trip, getting outscored 13-1 in two games by the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the horrendous pair of performances before diving into youngsters Sam Rinzel and Landon Slaggert getting assigned to the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. The episode concludes with some thoughts on Marek Vanacker, Sacha Boisvert, and John Mustard being left off Team Canada's 2026 World Junior Championship roster. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network...

Friday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' much-needed 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings in the second game of the current West Coast road trip. Host Jack Bushman breaks down Connor Bedard's 18th goal of the season, a great team win by the Blackhawks, Spencer Knight standing tall in net once again, Wyatt Kaiser's game-winning goal, Frank Nazar's best showing in months, and adjustments to make in the third and final meeting of the year on Saturday. The episode concludes with an update on former first-round pick Marek Vanacker, who's scoring at a goal-per-game pace...

Thursday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Host Jack Bushman gets into all the noteworthy details for the Blackhawks' second game of the current four-game West Coast road trip, like the forward lines & defensive pairings, the goaltending matchup, and three keys to victory. Then, Bushman dives into whether goaltender Spencer Knight has a legitimate chance to make Team USA's 2026 Olympic roster. The episode concludes with an update on 2025 first-round pick Vaclav Nestrasil. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast...

Wednesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 4-3 shootout loss to the Vegas Golden Knights to start the four-game West Coast road trip. Host Jack Bushman dives into another blown lead in the third period, Carter Hart robbing the Blackhawks in overtime, and Connor Bedard's highlight reel goal after being named the NHL's No. 3 star of the month for November. The episode concludes with goaltender Laurent Brossoit being activated from the injured non-roster to begin a conditioning stint in the AHL. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network...

Tuesday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights to start a four-game West Coast road trip. Host Jack Bushman dives into the projected lineups and keys to victory in Sin City before getting into some stats and a recap of November. The episode concludes with a discussion on forward Frank Nazar, who went the entire month of November without scoring a goal. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Preview vs. CGK (1:00)

November S...

Monday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 5-3 comeback win over the Anaheim Ducks at the United Center to snap a five-game losing streak. Host Jack Bushman breaks down Connor Bedard's THIRD four-point performance of the season, Bedard tying Macklin Celebrini for second in the NHL in points, other key moments from the comeback, and the latest rumors around goaltender Laurent Brossoit. The episode concludes with an update on prospect AJ Spellacy. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Bedard D...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Thursday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' frustrating 4-3 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild, where they blew leads of 2-1 and 3-2 in the third period. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the letdown in the final frame, another competitive effort gone to waste, and the losing streak reaching a season-long four games. The episode concludes with a quick Blackhawks thankful list. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.


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Wednesday's episode begins with Part 2 of Deep Dive 2.0, where host Jack Bushman breaks down the stats and analytics for the Chicago Blackhawks' defensemen and goaltenders through the opening 22 games of the 2025-26 season. Bushman dives into the numbers for Alex Vlasic, Artyom Levshunov, Sam Rinzel, Wyatt Kaiser, Spencer Knight, and Arvid Soderblom. The episode concludes with a discussion around how Laurent Brossoit's return from injury would affect the current goaltending dynamic. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Defensemen Dive (1:30)

Goaltenders (24:15) Duration: 00:39:22

Wednesday's episode is a crossover with Seth Toupal from Locked On Wild ahead of the matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild on Thanksgiving Eve! Seth & LOB host Jack Bushman discuss the Kirill Kaprizov extension, a tale of two months for the Wild, Jesper Wallstedt's red-hot play, Connor Bedard's evolution into a superstar, and Spencer Knight playing at a Vezina-Trophy caliber to begin the season. The episode concludes with a rookie report on Zeev Buium and Artyom Levshunov. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Tuesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 1-0 loss to Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and the Colorado Avalanche, extending their losing streak to three games. Host Jack Bushman breaks down a much-improved performance despite the loss before getting into all the stats and analytics for the Blackhawks' forwards through 22 games in the 2025-26 season. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.


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Saturday's BONUS episode begins with a quick recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' embarrassing 9-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night, as they have now lost two straight games in regulation for the first time this season. Host Jack Bushman breaks down what went wrong for the Blackhawks before dishing out grades to EVERY member of the team through the first quarter of the 2025-26 campaign. The episode concludes with a brief update on 2025 first-round pick Mason West, who won the Minnesota 6A State Football Championship with Edina High School. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks...

Friday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken to snap their 6-game point streak. Host Jack Bushman dives into the controversial late penalty call on Connor Bedard, a horrible third period from the Blackhawks, and a preview of tonight's matchup with the Buffalo Sabres. The episode concludes with some quick thoughts on the return of the Alternate Black Jerseys! All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Recap vs. Kraken (1:10)

Preview vs. Buffalo (15:55)

Thursday's episode begins with a Game Day Preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with the Seattle Kraken to close out their four-game homestand. Host Jack Bushman breaks down both teams' projected lineups, an update on Tyler Bertuzzi and Jason Dickinson, Connor Bedard's red-hot scoring streak, and the three keys for the Blackhawks to earn their sixth win in a seven-game stretch. The episode concludes with an update on top prospect Roman Kantserov, who's gunning for KHL history this season. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Wednesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames, which has the team riding a six-game point streak for the first time since 2019. Host Jack Bushman breaks down Connor Bedard's SECOND hat trick in the last 10 games, Oliver Moore looking the part in the NHL, Louis Crevier extending his point streak to 4 games, and other key takeaways from the United Center. The episode concludes with an update on Nick Lardis and the Rockford IceHogs. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every...

Tuesday's episode begins with a full preview of the matchup against the Calgary Flames at the United Center. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the projected lineups, the latest injury updates on Tyler Bertuzzi and Jason Dickinson, and the keys to victory for the Blackhawks in a potentially physical contest. The episode concludes with some intriguing stats behind Connor Bedard's electric start to his 3rd NHL season. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Preview vs. Flames (1:10)

Keys To Victory (12:15)

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Monday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' comeback 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, as Teuvo Teravainen and Colton Dach scored clutch goals in the third period to move the team to 9-3-3 over the last 15 games. Host Jack Bushman breaks down Artyom Levshunov's best game as a professional, Connor Bedard having his nine-game point streak snapped, and Spencer Knight picking up his seventh win of the season. The episode concludes with an injury updates on captain Nick Foligno, and Sam Rinzel being scratched for the first time this season. All that and more...

Thursday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' late-night loss to the New Jersey Devils, snapping their three-game winning streak. Host Jack Bushman breaks down a sloppy performance that still led to a point in the standings, three key forwards being out of the lineup, Landon Slaggert and Sam Laffery making an impact, and Connor Bedard and Tyler Bertuzzi extending their point streaks. The episode concludes with a discussion on Louis Crevier jumping into a top-pairing role, replacing Sam Rinzel. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team...

Wednesday's episode begins with a discussion of the Chicago Blackhawks' upcoming homestand, as they'll have a crucial opportunity to build on their strong start to the season, with eight of their next nine games coming on home ice. Host Jack Bushman dives into a preview of the late-night matchup with the Eastern Conference-leading New Jersey in their return to the United Center, plus the Blackhawks' projected lineup with Frank Nazar and Jason Dickinson likely out due to injuries. The episode concludes with everything to know about the Devils before puck drops at 8:30 pm CT. All that and more on...

Monday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 5-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings! Host Jack Bushman breaks down Arvid Soderblom's best start of his career, Tyler Bertuzzi and Andre Burakovsky remaining red hot, Frank Nazar missing his first game of the season, and Connor Bedard recording another three points in another dominant performance. The episode concludes with the key takeaways from the Blackhawks' successful 3-2-1 road trip. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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It's a special Saturday BONUS episode, which begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 4-0 win over the Calgary Flames to move to 2-2-1 on the current road trip. Host Jack Bushman discusses Connor Bedard's four-point game, Bedard being near the top in the NHL in points, Tyler Bertuzzi's two-goal game, Andre Burakovsky tallying two points, and Spencer Knight picking up his first shutout as a member of the Blackhawks. The episode concludes with a preview of the matchup against Patrick Kane and the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday afternoon to conclude the road trip. All that...

Friday's episode begins with a preview of the matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks' projected lineup, the keys to victory to make it two wins in a row during the road trip, and the Florida Panthers' early-season struggles. The episode concludes with an update on Anton Frondell, Sacha Boisvert, and other Blackhawks prospects who could be playing in the upcoming World Junior Championship. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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Thursday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks to snap their three-game losing streak! Host Jack Bushman dives into Tyler Bertuzzi's third-period hat trick, Spencer Knight continuing to dominate the Canucks, Connor Bedard extending his point streak, and more from Vancouver. The episode concludes with an update on goalie prospect Adam Gajan, who was named NCHC Goaltender of the Month for Minnesota-Duluth. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Blackhawks Beat Canucks (0:55)

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Wednesday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with the Vancouver Canucks, as they look to snap their current three-game losing streak. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the projected lineups and goaltender matchup, Oliver Moore expected to play in his second straight game, and Lukas Reichel facing off against the Blackhawks for the first time, less than two weeks removed from being traded to Vancouver. The episode concludes with an update on top prospect Nick Lardis, who was named AHL Rookie of the Month. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked...

Tuesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken, as they've now dropped the first three games of their current six-game road trip. Host Jack Bushman breaks down what went wrong for the Blackhawks, Connor Bedard and Andre Burakovsky extended their point streaks, and Landon Slaggert getting reassigned to the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. The episode concludes with an updated look at Bedard and Frank Nazar's chances of cracking an Olympic roster in Italy this winter. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network...

Monday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-2 OT loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night, as they've now dropped both games to begin their six-game road trip. Then, host Jack Bushman dives into top prospect Oliver Moore being recalled by the Blackhawks on Monday afternoon, as Jason Dickinson was placed on injured reserve. The episode concludes with a preview of tonight's matchup with the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Friday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' spooooooky 6-3 loss to Jonathan Toews and the Winnipeg Jets to begin their six-game road trip. Host Jack Bushman breaks down a shotty performance from Spencer Knight and the Blackhawks' defense, the Jets' top line giving the young blue line fits, while Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar both had their chances to find the back of the net. The episode concludes with an update on the Blackhawks' prospects playing in the WHL and OHL this season. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the...

Thursday's episode begins with a breakdown of the stats, analytics, and key takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks' first ten games of the 2025-26 regular season. Host Jack Bushman dives into the numbers for every player on the Blackhawks' roster and then gets into what we've learned from the opening ten contests. The episode concludes with a preview of the matchup against former captain and three-time Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Toews, as the Blackhawks kick off their six-game road trip against the Winnipeg Jets. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your...

Wednesday's episode breaks down Connor Bedard's first NHL hat trick, which led the Chicago Blackhawks to a 7-3 win over the Ottawa Senators at the United Center. Host Jack Bushman talks about Bedard's breakout performance, why his 3rd NHL campaign is already different than his first two, and the other standout players from the team's fifth win in the past seven games. The episode concludes with an update on Oliver Moore and Nick Lardis, who are both THRIVING for the Rockford IceHogs in the AHL. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast...

Tuesday's episode begins with a FULL preview of the matchup against the Ottawa Senators at the United Center. Host Jack Bushman dives into the latest on Tyler Bertuzzi and Ilya Mikheyev's chances to play versus Ottawa, Spencer Knight starting in goal, and everything to note ahead of puck drop. The episode concludes with an update on the Blackhawks' NCAA prospects, including Sacha Boisvert and Vaclav Nestrasil. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Bert & Mikky TBD (1:10)

Sens Lineup & Stats (11:45)

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Monday's episode begins with a breakdown of the Lukas Reichel trade, as the former first-round pick was dealt to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick. Host Jack Bushman dives into the purpose behind trading Reichel, and the Blackhawks having their five-game point streak snapped against the Los Angeles Kings. The episode concludes with some updates on Tyler Bertuzzi and Ilya Mikheyev from Monday's practice. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Reichel Trade (1:15)

3-1 Loss To LAK (13:30)

Friday's episode begins with a FULL recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, which now gives them four wins in their past five games. Host Jack Bushman dives into Ryan Donato's two-goal performance, Spencer Knight making an impact once again, Frank Nazar now leading the team in points, and Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill earning the win in his return to Tampa. The episode concludes with an update on 2023 2nd-round pick Roman Kantserov. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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Thursday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning, as they look to pick up their fourth win in a five-game stretch. Host Jack Bushman breaks down Andre Burakovsky and Jason Dickinson being absent from the morning skate, the Blackhawks' projected lineup, and former 6th-round pick Dominic James making his NHL debut for the Bolts. The episode concludes with an injury update on prospects Paul Ludwinski and Marcel Marcel. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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Wednesday's episode begins with a breakdown of the Chicago Blackhawks' practice in Tampa Bay ahead of tomorrow night's matchup with the Lightning. Host Jack Bushman dives into the latest updates on Andre Burakovsky, Jason Dickinson, and Nick Foligno, plus, what Lukas Reichel could learn from Ilya Mikheyev. The episode concludes with a quick update on 2025 No. 3 overall pick Anton Frondell. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Blackhawks Forward Group (1:20)

Mikheyev & Reichel (11:25)

Frondell Update (24:10)


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Friday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with the Vancouver Canucks at the United Center. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks and Canucks projected lineups, and everything else to know before the puck drops at the UC. The episode concludes with a breakdown of the Blackhawks' first five games of the 2025-26 season. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Blackhawks Lineup vs. Canucks (1:10)

Rest of Preview (14:15)

First Five Games (21:35)

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Thursday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' DOMINANT 8-3 win over the St. Louis Blues at the Enterprise Center. Host Jack Bushman dives into perhaps the most promising performance since Kyle Davidson took over as GM, as Connor Bedard & Lukas Reichel each recorded 3 points, Frank Nazar scored a highlight-reel goal, Ryan Greene potted his first NHL goal, and the "Young & Fun Blackhawks" officially arriving. The episode concludes with an update on Blackhawks' captain Nick Foligno, and what the lineup could look like on Friday against the Vancouver Canucks. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks...

Wednesday's episode begins with a preview of a late-night matchup with the division rival St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center. Host Jack Bushman discusses whether Jeff Blashill will go with an 11F/7D lineup for the second consecutive game, and Wyatt Kaiser's impressive defensive statistics early in the 2025-26 season. The episode concludes with an injury update on Kevin Korchinski and Nolan Allan. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Preview vs. Blues (0:50)

Kaiser's Defensive Stats (15:15)

KK, Allan Update (21:25) Duration: 00:24:22

Tuesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-1 win over the Utah Mammoth at the United Center to pick up their first win of the Jeff Blashill Era. Host Jack Bushman dives into a tremendous performance from Ilya Mikheyev, Jason Dickinson, and Ryan Donato, Spencer Knight standing tall in net once again, and Blashill's decision to roll out an 11-forward, seven defensemen lineup. The episode concludes with an update on Oliver Moore and a handful of other Blackhawks' prospects. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team...

Monday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' frustrating 3-2 loss in their home opener to the Montreal Canadiens. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks' penalty box problems, Sam Rinzel scoring his 1st NHL goal, Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar continuing to produce, and Spencer Knight standing tall again in net. Then, Bushman dives into the decision behind 2024 2nd overall pick Artyom Levshunov being healthy scratched against the Habs. The episode concludes with a preview of Monday's game with the Utah Mammoth at the United Center. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of...

Thursday's episode begins with a full preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' second game of the 2025-26 season against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Host Jack Bushman goes over everything to know before the puck drops at 6 p.m. CT, including Colton Dach getting bumped up to the top line with Connor Bedard, while Alex Vlasic makes his season debut on defense. The episode concludes with a few more season previews for Teuvo Teravainen, Ryan Donato, Andre Burakovsky, and Alex Vlasic. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every...

Wednesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-2 loss on opening night to the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the good, the bad, and everything in between from the first game of the 2025-26 season. Frank Nazar, Tyler Bertuzzi, Connor Bedard, and Spencer Knight were among the best Blackhawks. The episode concludes with a beefy prospect update on Anton Frondell, Roman Kantserov, Sacha Boisvert, Marek Vanacker, and more. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Tuesday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' season-opening matchup with the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena. Host Jack Bushman breaks down Ryan Greene being recalled from Rockford, Landon Slaggert being placed on IR, Alex Vlasic not expected to play, and the Blackhawks' forward lines and defensive pairings. The episode concludes with a handful of bold predictions for the 2025-26 season. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Preview vs. Panthers (1:00)

Rinzel's Season P...

Monday's episode begins with a reaction to Oliver Moore, Ryan Greene, and Nolan Allan being among the final cuts from the Chicago Blackhawks NHL roster to start the 2025-26 season. Host Jack Bushman dives into Ethan Del Mastro, Louis Crevier, and Lukas Reichel remaining with the team, while Matt Grzelcyk surprisingly signed a one-year contract offer. The episode concludes with Frank Nazar's 2025-26 Season Preview! All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Grzelcyk Signs 1-Year Deal (0:50)

Moore, Greene, & Allan Cut (7:20)

Friday's episode begins with a deep dive into what the Chicago Blackhawks' final roster looks like for the start of the 2025-26 season on October 7th against the Florida Panthers. Host Jack Bushman breaks down Oliver Moore & Ryan Greene's chances of making the NHL club out of camp and what happens with Nolan Allan and Ethan Del Mastro on the back end. The episode concludes with Connor Bedard's 2025-26 season preview. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Final Forward Group (0:55)

D...

Can Connor Bedard break out and help pull the Chicago Blackhawks rebuild out of the muck? Are the Utah Mammoth primed to make a serious leap? Can the Nashville Predators shake off a shockingly miserable season? And are the St. Louis Blues really as good as they were down the stretch last year? In a special Central Division Hopefuls Round Table preview, Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators), Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues), Tom Callahan (Locked On Mammoth) and Jack Bushman (Locked On Blackhawks) talk about life in the bottom half of the NHL’s toughest division. They predict wh...

Wednesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in their first preseason game at the United Center. Host Jack Bushman dives into all the key takeaways and discusses Kevin Korchinski being reassigned to the Rockford IceHogs. The episode concludes with the latest on the Lukas Reichel Trade Saga. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

3-1 Loss To Detroit (1:00)

KK Sent Down (16:35)

Reichel Rumors (24:25)


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Tuesday's episode begins with a FULL PREVIEW of tonight's preseason home opener against the Detroit Red Wings. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks' projected lineup, the final week of training camp roster battles, and Kirill Kaprizov signing a massive extension with the Minnesota Wild. The episode concludes with a recap of the Blackhawks' fourth round of training camp roster cuts from Monday. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Preview vs. Red Wings (1:10)

Reichel, Kaprizov Updates (14:50)

Latest Roster C...

Monday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 4-1 win over the Minnesota Wild, for their second preseason victory of the weekend! Host Jack Bushman breaks down Frank Nazar's hat trick, Connor Bedard's wicked primary assist, Artyom Levshunov's top preseason game, and more before getting into an updated look at the training camp roster battles. The episode concludes with an update on prospects like Anton Frondell, Roman Kantserov, Nathan Behm, and Marek Vanacker. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Hawks W...

Sunday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' comeback victory in the third period against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night. Host Jack Bushman breaks down all the key takeaways from the team's first win of the preseason, plus, strong performances from the fourth line, Colton Dach, Oliver Moore, and Spencer Knight. The episode concludes with a preview of Sunday's matchup against the Minnesota Wild, and the latest training camp roster cuts. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Comeback v...

Thursday's episode begins with a recap of Thursday's practice down at Fifth Third Arena! Host Jack Bushman breaks down head coach Jeff Blashill splitting the 49-player roster into two groups --- the NHLers and AHLers. Bushman dives into which players were featured in each group, and the forward lines and defensive pairings utilized during practice. The episode concludes with an injury update on Joey Anderson, Samuel Savoie, Brett Seney, and AJ Spellacy. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

NHL Group (1:00)

A...

Wednesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' sloppy 3-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings to begin preseason action. Host Jack Bushman breaks down what went wrong for the Blackhawks, the best and worst players from the defeat, and whether this should concern fans regarding the 2025-26 season. The episode concludes with the first round of training camp roster cuts, with four players being loaned back to their respective junior clubs. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Blackhawks Drop P...

Tuesday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' preseason opener against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Host Jack Bushman breaks down all the notables in the Blackhawks' lineup, the projected forward lines and defensive pairings, and the key takeaways from Monday's scrimmage at Fifth Third Arena. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.


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Saturday's episode begins with a recap of the opening two days of Chicago Blackhawks training camp at Fifth Third Arena. Host Jack Bushman breaks down new head coach Jeff Blashill setting the tone early, key takeaways from GM Kyle Davidson's media session, Lukas Reichel's role, and a first look at forward line combinations & defensive pairings. The episode concludes with all the Blackhawks prospects playing for top teams in the OHL this season. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Blashill & Davidson (1:15)

L...

FINALLY! Thursday's episode begins with a reaction to the Chicago Blackhawks signing 23-year-old defenseman Wyatt Kaiser to a two-year contract extension, carrying a $1.7 million cap hit through the 2026-27 season. Host Jack Bushman shares his thoughts on the two sides reaching a deal to avoid a holdout. The episode concludes with all the key storylines and position battles to watch over the next 19 days throughout Blackhawks training camp. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Kaiser Signs 2-Year Deal (1:10)

Key Camp S...

Wednesday's episode of Locked On Blackhawks begins with a complete breakdown of the Chicago Blackhawks' 53-player roster and schedule for training camp. Host Jack Bushman dives into all the notable forwards, defensemen, and goaltenders competing for an NHL opening-night roster spot. The episode concludes with a reaction to Lukas Reichel trade rumors beginning to surface again. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Details/Forwards (1:15)

Defensemen/Goalies (13:05)

Reichel Rumors (23:45)


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Tuesday's episode begins with a breakdown of 31-year-old defenseman Matt Grzelyck reportedly signing a professional tryout contract (PTO) with the Chicago Blackhawks. Host Jack Bushman breaks down what the addition of Grzelyck means for the Blackhawks' blue line and defenseman Wyatt Kaiser. Then, Bushman gets into potential trade packages for Minnesota Wild superstar forward Kirill Kaprisov. The episode concludes with an update on 2025 first-round pick Anton Frondell in the SHL. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Grzelcyk Signs PTO (1:25)

Kaprisov P...

Monday's episode begins with a breakdown of 24-year-old goaltender Spencer Knight signing a three-year contract extension with a $5.83 million cap hit. Host Jack Bushman explains why he was surprised by Knight and the Blackhawks reaching an extension so soon, but why it also makes sense from GM Kyle Davidson's perspective. Then, Bushman recaps the Blackhawks two games at the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase against the St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild. The episode concludes the NHL Network's Top 10 Prospect Pools. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.<...

Thursday's episode begins with a discussion on the first two days of Chicago Blackhawks' rookie camp at Fifth Third Arena. Host Jack Bushman gets into the latest on Artyom Levshunov, Sam Rinzel, and Nick Lardis before diving into the forward lines and defensive pairings that were utilized at practice. The episode concludes with the NHL Network's Top 25 Prospects List, and Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprisov declining a record-setting contract. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Blackhawks Begin Rookie Camp (1:10)

NHL N...

Wednesday's episode begins with a reaction to Dustin Wolf's seven-year contract extension with the Calgary Flames, and how the deal could foreshadow what Spencer Knight signs for on his next contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. Then, host Jack Bushman dives into Steven Ellis' ten Calder Trophy candidates to watch this season, and whether Sam Rinzel has a realistic chance at nabbing the title! The episode concludes with NHL Network's 2025 Top 10 Goalies List. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Knight's Next Contract (2:30)

Tuesday's episode is a fun crossover with Armando Velez from Locked On Panthers, discussing the similarities and differences between the current Florida Panthers run and the Chicago Blackhawks dynasty from 2009-2016. LOB host Jack Bushman and Armando talk about Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Marian Hossa, Duncan Keith, and Brent Seabrook from the Blackhawks' side of things, and Aleksander Barkov, Sam Reinhart, Matthew Tkachuk, Sergei Bobrovsky, and Gustav Forsling from the Panthers' perspective. Plus, some future jersey retirements for both franchises. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.<...

Monday's episode begins with a breakdown of the Chicago Blackhawks roster for this weekend's Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase. Host Jack Bushman dives into Artyom Levshunov, Sam Rinzel, Oliver Moore, and Nick Lardis being part of the roster, and the Blackhawks' schedule for this weekend in Minnesota. The episode concludes with an update on Blackhawks' prospects Anton Frondell and Roman Kantserov overseas. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Prospect Showcase Roster Notables (2:15)

Other Players (16:00)

Kantserov & Frondell Update ()

Thursday's episode begins with a reaction to Corey Pronman's recent U23 NHL Prospects rankings, where the Blackhawks were well represented by Connor Bedard, Frank Nazar, Anton Frondell, Artyom Levshunov, Sam Rinzel, Oliver Moore, Sacha Boisvert, and more. Then, host Jack Bushman dives into Drew Commesso being featured in Steven Ellis from Elite Prospects' Top 25 NHL-Affiliated Goalie Prospects list. The episode concludes with an update on 2025 1st-round pick Mason West, who threw for 4 touchdown passes in Edina High School's 49-21 Week 1 victory. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every...

Wednesday's episode begins with a reaction to The Athletic's Corey Pronman ranking the Chicago Blackhawks' prospect pool as the 2nd-best in the entire NHL. Host Jack Bushman breaks down his top NHL prospect pools before discussing the Blackhawks being ranked among the worst salary cap situations in the league. The episode concludes with the NHL Network's Top 20 Centers List, and which member of the Blackhawks could crack the list next. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Blackhawks 2nd Best NHL Prospect Pool (1:05) Duration: 00:36:21

Tuesday's episode begins with a breakdown of the Chicago Blackhawks' player ratings from EA Sports NHL 26. Host Jack Bushman dives into the overalls given out to Connor Bedard, Alex Vlasic, Ryan Donato, and Frank Nazar before going through the Blackhawks' National Broadcast schedule for the 2025-26 NHL regular season. The episode concludes with a discussion on the NHL Network's Top 20 Defensemen List. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

NHL 26 Player Ratings (2:05)

Blackhawks National Broadcast Schedule (15:30)

Top 20 Defensemen (29:15)

Saturday’s episode is Part 2 of a special chat with Anthony Donati, aka The Prospect Don, on the Chicago Blackhawks summer! LOB host Jack Bushman and The Prospect Don dive into the Chicago Blackhawks selecting Anton Frondell, Vaclav Nestrasil, and Mason West in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft, GM Kyle Davidson staying quiet during free agency, the addition of Andre Burakovsky, re-signing Ryan Donato, and expectations for the 2025-26 season. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

We’ve put together a sur...

Friday’s episode is Part 1 of a special chat with Anthony Donati, aka The Prospect Don, on the Chicago Blackhawks summer! LOB host Jack Bushman and The Prospect Don dive into the Chicago Blackhawks selecting Anton Frondell, Vaclav Nestrasil, and Mason West in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft, GM Kyle Davidson staying quiet during free agency, the addition of Andre Burakovsky, re-signing Ryan Donato, and expectations for the 2025-26 season. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

We’ve put together a sur...

Wednesday's episode begins with a deeper dive into Frank Nazar's new contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, comparing his deal to others across the NHL. Host Jack Bushman explains why Nazar's contract WILL turn into a bargain and then breaks down the NHL's Top 20 Wings list. The episode concludes with an "update" on the Connor Bedard extension front. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Nazar's Contract (1:20)

NHL Top 20 Wings (19:15)

Bedard Extension News (33:30)

We’ve put toge...

Monday's episode begins with a Chicago Blackhawks prospect preview for 2024 1st-round pick Marek Vanacker! Host Jack Bushman dives into Vanacker's projected role in the OHL this season, what he needs to work on before turning pro, and expectations for his final year with the Brantford Bulldogs. Bushman also breaks down the Blackhawks being well represented on Elite Prospects' Top 100 NHL Prospects list, and 2025 1st-round pick Vaclav Nestrasil making Team Czechia's Five Nations Tournament roster. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Vanacker's Season P...

Today’s episode is a special Central Division crossover with Seth Toupal from Locked On Wild! LOB host Jack Bushman and Seth break down the additions of Andre Burakovsky and Vladimir Tarasenko this summer, what's next for Connor Bedard, new contracts for Frank Nazar and Marco Rossi, and the top prospects for both franchises. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.


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Friday's episode begins with a breakdown on the Chicago Blackhawks signing young stud Frank Nazar to a seven-year contract extension with a cap hit just under $6.6 million. Host Jack Bushman dives into why Nazar's new deal could easily become one of the best in the entire NHL, Nazar's potential future role with the Blackhawks, Kyle Davidson locking up another key piece of the future on a team-friendly deal, and what this could mean for Connor Bedard's next contract. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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Wednesday's episode begins with a reaction to Chicago Blackhawks Frank Nazar and Alex Vlasic receiving invites to Team USA's Olympic Orientation Camp! Host Jack Bushman dives into the chances of Nazar and/or Vlasic cracking Team USA's final roster for the 2026 Olympics in Italy and goes through the top five players currently on the Chicago Blackhawks. The episode concludes with a look at 2025 3rd overall pick Anton Frondell's role for Djurgardens in the SHL during the preseason. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Tuesday's episode begins with a Chicago Blackhawks prospect preview of 2023 2nd-round pick Roman Kantserov! Host Jack Bushman dives into Kantserov's projected role in the KHL, what he needs to work on before turning pro, and expectations for his last ride in Russia. Bushman also breaks down new Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill's tendencies that he'll be working on during training camp, and Pat Maroon being hired as a coach in the USHL. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Kantserov's Prospect Preview (1:35)

Thursday's episode begins with a reaction to Connor Bedard being among 42 players invited to Team Canada's camp ahead of the 2026 Olympics in Italy. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the other 41 players invited to camp, the chances of Bedard cracking Canada's final roster in Italy, and the Chicago Blackhawks' Centennial Season Promotions schedule. The episode concludes with some quick thoughts on the Rockford IceHogs signing right-handed defenseman Tyson Feist to an AHL deal. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Bedard Invited To Canada C...

Wednesday's episode begins with a Chicago Blackhawks prospect preview of 2024 1st-round pick Sacha Boisvert! Host Jack Bushman breaks down Boisvert transferring from North Dakota to Boston University for his sophomore season, what Boisvert needs to work on before turning pro, and expectations for him in the Hockey East Conference in the 2025-26 season. Bushman also dives into the coaching duties recently revealed for assistants Mike Velluci, Matthew Peca, and Anders Sorensen, while breaking down Derek King becoming the head coach of the Hershey Bears. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network...

Tuesday's episode begins with a Chicago Blackhawks prospect preview of 2025 3rd overall pick Anton Frondell! Host Jack Bushman breaks down Frondell returning to Sweden to play for Djurgardens again this season, what Frondell needs to improve on before coming to North America, and expectations for him in the SHL in 2025-26. Bushman also gets into a quick recap of the World Junior Summer Showcase and shares his favorite moments from Patrick Kane Day in Chicago! All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Frondell's 2025...

Today's episode begins with an update on Chicago Blackhawks' star forward Connor Bedard being eligible for a contract extension this summer! Host Jack Bushman breaks down why it's unlikely that Bedard will sign before the end of the 2025-26 regular season, and whether he'll want to sign a long-term contract for his next deal. The episode concludes with a reaction to The Athletic's recent Blackhawks fans survey, where fans were asked about GM Kyle Davidson, new head coach Jeff Blashill, Connor Bedard, the Blackhawks' rebuild, and more. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked...

Thursday's episode begins with the fourth and final part of host Jack Bushman's Summer 2025 Top Prospects List! Bushman dives into which Blackhawks' prospects crack the top of his list and breaks down the differences between Sam Rinzel, Artyom Levshunov, and Anton Frondell at this stage of their respective development. The episode concludes with a comparison of Bushman's top 20 list to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times, Steven Ellis of Elite Prospects, and Scott Wheeler of The Athletic. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Wednesday's episode begins with Part 3 of host Jack Bushman's Summer 2025 Top Prospects List! Bushman dives into which Chicago Blackhawks' prospects rank between Nos. 6 - 10 in the organization and recaps Jack Pridham, Vaclav Nestrasil, Mason West, Ryan Greene, and Ethan Del Mastro being featured in Part 2. The episode concludes with some takeaways from Blackhawks' 2025 1st-round pick Mason West's recent interview with Jon Gruden from Barstool Sports. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Blackhawks Prospects List Pt. 3 (1:15)

Nos. 6-8 (11:20)

West's I...

Tuesday's episode begins with Part 2 of host Jack Bushman's Summer 2025 Top Prospects List! Bushman dives into which Chicago Blackhawks' prospects he has ranked between Nos. 11 - 15 in the organization and recaps Nolan Allan, AJ Spellacy, John Mustard, Aidan Thompson, and Colton Dach, kicking off the list in Part 1. The episode concludes with an update on Sacha Boisvert, Marek Vanacker, and AJ Spellacy from the World Junior Summer Showcase. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Top Prospects Pt. 2 (1:05)

Nos. 11-13 (11:05)

Monday's episode begins with Part 1 of host Jack Bushman's Summer 2025 Top Prospects Ranking! Bushman goes through which Chicago Blackhawks' prospects rank between Nos. 16-20 in the organization, and a handful of players who fell into the Honorable Mentions category, like Landon Slaggert, Martin Misiak, and Adam Gajan. The episode concludes with some thoughts on goaltender Arvid Soderblom signing a two-year extension to remain with the Blackhawks through the 2026-27 season. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Top Prospects List Pt. 1 (1:10)

H...

Friday's episode begins with a discussion around what RFA defenseman Wyatt Kaiser could command on his next contract this summer. Host Jack Bushman dives into what he thinks Chicago Blackhawks' GM Kyle Davidson will likely offer Kaiser and then breaks down the new jersey numbers for Andre Burakovsky, Sam Lafferty, Colton Dach, and Dominic Toninato. The episode concludes with the schedule for this weekend's World Juniors Summer Showcase. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Kaiser's Next Contract (1:00)

New Jersey Numbers (11:45) Duration: 00:25:17

Thursday's episode begins with a discussion on the Chicago Blackhawks reportedly taking trade calls on former 1st-round pick Lukas Reichel. Host Jack Bushman breaks down why trading Reichel makes sense, and a few potential packages the Blackhawks could put together to improve their current roster. The episode concludes with a look at Ben Pope from the Chicago Sun-Times' recent Blackhawks top prospects list. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Reichel Trade Coming? (1:05)

Trade Packages & Targers (9:25)

Ben Pope's Top P...

Wednesday's episode begins with a discussion on the Chicago Blackhawks' goaltender tandem for the 2025-26 regular season. Host Jack Bushman dives into who he thinks will back up starter Spencer Knight between Arvid Soderblom, Laurent Brossoit, and Drew Commesso before going through the projected goaltenders with the Rockford IceHogs in the AHL. The episode concludes with a projection of Arvid Soderblom's next contract, as he's set for his arbitration hearing on July 28th. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

NHL Goaltender Tandem (1:20) Duration: 00:24:38