Locked On Blackhawks - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Blackhawks

Tuesday's episode begins with a breakdown of Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall's comments after being healthy scratched on Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks. Host Jack Bushman shares his thoughts on Richardson's apparent lack of communication with Hall about the situation and his questionable lineup decisions for Tuesday's game at the United Center against the Anaheim Ducks. The episode concludes with three keys to victory and the best bets as the Blackhawks try to get back in the 'W' column on home ice.

It's another Mailbag Monday on Locked On Blackhawks, where host Jack Bushman answers a question from a few lucky listeners LIVE on the show! But first, bad turned to worse for the Chicago Blackhawks over the weekend, as top defenseman Seth Jones was placed on injured reserve with a foot injury, while they lost a second consecutive game to the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Saturday night. Bushman breaks down what Jones' injury means to the Hawks' blue line while diving into the same issues plaguing the offense.

Saturday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with the Vancouver Canucks to wrap up their mini two-game West Coast road trip. Host Jack Bushman gets familiar with what the Canucks have been up to since the first meeting at the United Center, the Blackhawks' projected forward lines and defensive pairings, plus, Connor Bedard's first trip back to his hometown of Vancouver! The episode concludes with Bushman's three keys to victory for the Blackhawks and the best bets tonight against the Canucks.

Friday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena, dropping their record to 6-10-1 through 17 games. Host Jack Bushman dives into yet another sleepy start for the Blackhawks, the noticeable issue coach Luke Richardson has on his hands with the forward lines, and what needs to happen to get more consistency and production out of the offense. The episode concludes with a small shoutout to goaltender Petr Mrazek, who continues to play spectacularly to give his team a chance whenever he's in net.

Thursday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with the Seattle Kraken on the West Coast, as the Hawks look to win two consecutive games for the second time this season. Host Jack Bushman dives into the crucial information/stats from both teams, defenseman Alec Martinez returning on defense, and the new-look lineup Blackhawks' head coach Luke Richardson is rolling with. The episode concludes with Bushman's three keys to victory and best bets in Seattle!

Tuesday's episode begins with a quick recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 2-1 OT win over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday night, moving their record to 6-9-1 through the opening 16 games of the 2024-25 NHL regular season. Host Jack Bushman dives into his takeaways from the much-needed win & shares his thoughts on forward Andreas Athanasiou being reassigned to the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. The episode concludes with an update on the CHSN app, which is set to launch soon for Blackhawks' fans to watch the games

Friday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-1 loss to the Dallas Stars, as they lose both games of their mid-week back-to-back after winning two consecutive games for the first time this season over the weekend. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks' lackluster opening 40 minutes, coach Luke Richardson hitting the blender with his forward lines, and what needs to happen to get Connor Bedard more looks at even strength. The episode concludes with a mini preview of Sunday's matchup at the United Center with the Minnesota Wild.

Thursday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, as Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, and Dylan Larkin led the way for the visitors. Host Jack Bushman dives into what went wrong for the Blackhawks, tough performances from Connor Bedard, Alex Vlasic, & Seth Jones, and a concerning lack of consistency continuing to plague this team. The episode concludes with a preview of tonight's back-end of the Blackhawks' back-to-back with the Dallas Stars.

Wednesday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, and the Detroit Red Wings at the United Center! Host Jack Bushman discusses how the season has gone for Kane & DeBrincat, both teams' projected lineups, whether TJ Brodie will return after being healthy scratched, and three keys for the Blackhawks to extend their winning streak to three games! The episode concludes with an update on defenseman Alec Martinez and goaltender Laurent Brossoit.

Tuesday's episode begins with a deeper look at some of the Chicago Blackhawks' statistics and analytics through the opening 13 games of the 2024-25 regular season to better understand the team. Host Jack Bushman looks at individual and team statistics, bright & weak spots, and then discusses whether GM Kyle Davidson should pursue trading forward Andreas Athanasiou. The episode concludes with an update on Frank Nazar, Artyom Levshunov, Kevin Korchinski, and Colton Dach from down in Rockford with the IceHogs.

It's another Mailbag Monday on Locked On Blackhawks, where host Jack Bushman answers a question from a few lucky listeners LIVE on the show! But first, the Chicago Blackhawks picked up a pair of MASSIVE wins over the weekend, besting the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in a shootout on Saturday & the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Sunday. Host Jack Bushman breaks down what went right for the Blackhawks, Ryan Donato staying red hot, Connor Bedard continuing to be snake-bitten despite still putting up points, and Alex Vlasic turning into a No. 1 defenseman right in front of our eyes.

Friday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' frustrating 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Halloween night, as they are now 3-7-1 through their opening 11 games of the 2024-25 regular season. Host Jack Bushman dissects what went wrong for the Blackhawks, why this loss was so costly, and Connor Bedard getting outshined by fellow 2023 NHL Draft classmate Will Smith. The episode concludes with a preview of Saturday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings in the penultimate matchup of the Blackhawks' five-game road trip.

Thursday's special Halloween episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with the Sharks, as they try to avoid a spooky loss in San Jose. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks' projected forward lines & defensive pairings, his three keys to avoid a haunting defeat, and the best bet to win some extra candy on Halloween night! The episode concludes with recent trade rumors surrounding veteran defenseman and alternate captain Connor Murphy.

Wednesday's episode begins with a deep dive into the Chicago Blackhawks' team AND individual player statistics through the opening 10 games of the 2024-25 NHL regular season. Host Jack Bushman explains the key factors behind the Blackhawks' lackluster 3-6-1 start, the biggest standouts and disappointments through 10 games, and whether fans should expect the team to improve as November rolls around. The episode concludes with potential trade options for the Blackhawks to bring in as their second-line center.

Tuesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 5-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche to snap their four-game losing streak. Host Jack Bushman breaks down what went right for the Blackhawks, Ryan Donato's 3-point effort, Lukas Reichel's first goal of the season, and the biggest keys to the team's victory. Bushman also dives into TJ Brodie's struggles defensively and shares updates on several Blackhawks' prospects.

It's another Mailbag Monday on Locked On Blackhawks, where host Jack Bushman answers a question from a few lucky listeners LIVE on the show! But first, Bushman discusses the Chicago Blackhawks' current four-game losing streak and breaks down the main issues behind a dreadful 2-6-1 start to the 2023-24 NHL regular season. Bushman also dives into a preview of tonight's matchup with the Colorado Avalanche and shares his projected lineup, three keys to victory, and the best bet!

Friday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup against the Nashville Predators to wrap up their four-game homestead at the United Center! Host Jack Bushman dives into the Blackhawks' projected forward lines & defensive pairings, where Lukas Reichel sits in the lineup, plus, his 3 keys to victory and best bets against the Predators. The episode concludes with a discussion around the Blackhawks reportedly looking to acquire a young second-line center via trade early on in the season.

Wednesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 6-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks at the United Center during the third game of their current homestand. Host Jack Bushman dives into the key takeaway, what went wrong for the Blackhawks' in their worst performance of the season, and potential lineup changes for Friday against the Nashville Predators. The episode concludes with some injury updates on 2024 No. 2 overall pick Artyom Levshunov, Laurent Brossoit, and Alec Martinez.

Tuesday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with the Vancouver Canucks at the United Center, as they look to bounce back after a tough 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. Host Jack Bushman dives into the Hawks' projected lineup, Philipp Kurashev being a healthy scratch, Lukas Reichel being separated from Andreas Athanasiou, and 3 keys to victory/best bets. The episode concludes with some interesting statistics through the team's first six games of the season.

It's another Mailbag Monday on Locked On Blackhawks, where host Jack Bushman answers a question from a few lucky listeners LIVE on the show. But first, Bushman dives into the Blackhawks' tough 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at the United Center on Saturday night, as they slacked in the first period and couldn't claw their way back from a 2-0 deficit. Bushman shares his takeaways from the defeat and discusses Lukas Reichel's massive performance in his second game of the season.

Friday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks impressive 4-2 win over the San Jose Sharks in their home opener at the United Center, as they move to 2-2-1 through their first five games. Host Jack Bushman dives into his key takeaways from the win, Connor Bedard & Teuvo Teravainen's two-point nights, a strong showing from the powerplay, & Tyler Bertuzzi and Taylor Hall scoring their first goals of the season. The episode concludes with some thoughts on Alec Martinez being placed on injured reserve, with Isaak Phillips being recalled from the Rockford IceHogs.

Thursday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' home opener against the San Jose Sharks at the United Center! Host Jack Bushman dives into the lineup he'd like to see tonight against San Jose, Macklin Celebrini's latest injury update, three keys to victory for the Blackhawks, and the best bets for tonight's contest. The episode concludes with a mini update on defenseman prospect Kevin Korchinski's time down in Rockford!

Wednesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 defeat to the Calgary Flames, as they wrap up their season-opening road trip with a 1-2-1 record. Host Jack Bushman dives into his thoughts from the loss & breaks down what we learned about the Blackhawks during their road trip. The episode concludes with some potential roster/lineup changes to make during the four-game homestand at the United Center.

Tuesday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with the Calgary Flames to wrap up their four-game road trip to kick off the 2024-25 regular season. Host Jack Bushman dives into the Blackhawks' projected lineup, three keys to victory in Calgary, best bets, and what to watch for before the team returns to Chicago. The episode concludes with some updates on the Blackhawks' prospects who are playing in the CHL and NCAA.

It's another Mailbag Monday on Locked On Blackhawks, where host Jack Bushman answers a question from a few lucky listeners LIVE on the show! But first, Bushman recaps the Chicago Blackhawks defeating the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday night to earn their first victory of the 2024-25 regular season and gets into his key takeaways from the performance. Bushman also dives into the Rockford IceHogs' big season-opening victory, as Frank Nazar and Kevin Korchinski had standout performances.

Saturday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' heartbreaking 2-1 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets, as they failed to hold down a 1-0 lead in the final minute of regulation. Host Jack Bushman dives into his key takeaways from the loss and then previews the Blackhawks' back end of their weekend back-to-back with the Edmonton Oilers. The episode concludes with the latest updates on CHSN, as they failed to finalize a deal with Comcast before last night's game in Winnipeg. Pathetic.

Friday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks matchup with the Winnipeg Jets at the front end of their weekend back-to-back in Canada! Host Jack Bushman dives into both teams' projected lineups, whether Andreas Athanasiou & Lukas Reichel will make their season debuts, and three keys to victory for the Blackhawks in Winnipeg. The episode concludes with the latest updates on CHSN, as they are reportedly negotiating "hour-by-hour" with Comcast to get a deal done before Friday night's game.

Wednesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' disappointing 5-2 defeat to the Utah Hockey Club on opening night at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Host Jack Bushman dives into his key takeaways from the loss, discusses Connor Bedard's two-point performance, and explains why Lukas Reichel and Andreas Athanasiou MUST be in the lineup on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. The episode concludes with Alec Martinez and TJ Brodie's 2024-25 season previews.

Tuesday's episode begins with a FULL preview of everything to know ahead of the Chicago Blackhawks' season opener against the Utah Hockey Club in Salt Lake City! Host Jack Bushman dives into the Blackhawks' projected lineup, three keys to victory, and a handful of bold predictions for the 2024-25 NHL regular season. The episode concludes with forward Tyler Bertuzzi's 2024-25 season preview.

It's another Mailbag Monday on Locked On Blackhawks, where host Jack Bushman answers a question from a few lucky listeners LIVE on the show! But first, Bushman discusses the Chicago Blackhawks finishing the preseason with a measly 1-4-1 record and dives into the final roster taking shape ahead of tomorrow's season opener in Utah. The show then swings into 24-year-old forward Philipp Kurashev's 2024-25 season preview.

Friday's episode begins with a discussion over whether Teuvo Teravainen will be able to secure a spot on the Chicago Blackhawks' top line for their season opener along with Connor Bedard and Tyler Bertuzzi. Host Jack Bushman shares his thoughts on the matter and then dives into everything you need to know ahead of the Blackhawks' second-to-last preseason game against the Minnesota Wild. The episode concludes with 23-year-old defenseman Alex Vlasic's 2024-25 season preview!

Thursday's episode begins with a discussion about who remains on the Chicago Blackhawks' training camp roster after prospects Frank Nazar and Kevin Korchinski were assigned to the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL earlier in the week. Host Jack Bushman shares his thoughts on the final battles with two games remaining in the preseason and then dives into 22-year-old forward Lukas Reichel's 2024-25 season preview. The episode concludes with an update on the Blackhawks' prospects over in Europe this season.

Wednesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' latest training camp roster cuts and the concerning 7-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night, dropping their preseason record to 0-3-1. Host Jack Bushman shares his thoughts on the Blackhawks' lackluster preseason thus far and then dives into forward Teuvo Teravainen's 2024-25 season preview. The episode concludes with questions from the fans as part of the weekly Mailbag segment.

The teams at the bottom of the Central Division have a way to go to contend with the heavy hitters at the top, but there’s plenty of reason for optimism with the Chicago Blackhawks, St. Louis Blues, Minnesota Wild and Utah Hockey Club going into the 2024-25 season. In this Locked On NHL Season Preview Round Table, Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues), Chicago Blackhawks (Locked On Blackhawks) and Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club) to break down the state of the Central Division’s playoff hopefuls.

Friday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' second preseason game, as they head to Detroit for the back end of a home-and-home series with the Red Wings. Host Jack Bushman dives into the Blackhawks' projected forward lines & defensive pairings and discusses EVERYTHING you need to know before puck drop at 6 pm CT in Detroit! The episode concludes with defenseman Seth Jones' 2024-25 season preview.

Thursday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 4-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in their preseason opener at the United Center. Host Jack Bushman gets into his biggest takeaways from the Blackhawks loss and then dives into 19-year-old face-of-the-franchise Connor Bedard's 2024-25 season predictions. The episode concludes with preseason OHL team rankings, with Blackhawks' prospects Nick Lardis & Marek Vanacker (Brantford), Martin Misiak & Ty Henry (Erie), Alex Pharand (Sudbury), and AJ Spellacy (Windsor) playing in that league this season.

Wednesday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' preseason opener against the Detroit Red Wings at the United Center. Host Jack Bushman dives through which Blackhawks' players are expected to be in the lineup, projected forward lines and defensive pairings, and what to watch for against the Red Wings. The episode concludes with a discussion of several Blackhawks' prospects playing for NCAA programs that have been ranked inside the top 25 to kick off their preseason.

Tuesday's episode is a special crossover with Seth Toupal from Locked On Wild! LOB host Jack Bushman and Seth discuss when the Blackhawks vs. Wild rivalry will become spicy again, expectations for Connor Bedard going into his sophomore NHL season, vibes around the Wild heading into this year, and a fun debate between Brock Faber and Alex Vlasic's contracts.

It's another Mailbag Monday on Locked On Blackhawks, where host Jack Bushman answers a question from a few lucky listeners LIVE on the show! But first, Bushman gives an update on all the Blackhawks' ongoing training camp battles and discusses who appears to be on the outside looking in with preseason games beginning this week. Bushman also dives into coach Luke Richardson's message to the media ahead of preseason action beginning this Wednesday.

Thursday's episode begins with a recap of Day 1 of Chicago Blackhawks' training camp down at Fifth Third Arena! Host Jack Bushman dives into his biggest takeaways from the opening day of camp and discusses Nick Foligno being officially announced as the Blackhawks' 35th captain in franchise history. The episode concludes with a look back at Kyle Davidson's notable trades since taking over as Blackhawks general manager in early 2021.

Wednesday's episode begins with a discussion on Nick Foligno being named the 35th captain in Chicago Blackhawks franchise history! Bushman reacts to the news of Foligno being named captain over Connor Bedard, Seth Jones, and Connor Murphy and then dives into the Chicago Blackhawks training camp roster, separating players into the 'NHL Group', the 'AHL Group', and the 'Prospects Group'. The episode concludes with thoughts on Charlie Roumeliotis being announced as the new host for WGN's Blackhawks pre-and post-game show.

Tuesday's episode begins with a FULL Blackhawks training camp preview with camp set to start this Thursday at Fifth Third Arena in Chicago. Host Jack Bushman dives into why this training camp is important for the Blackhawks' rebuild and breaks down the biggest storylines to keep an eye on. The episode concludes with a reminder of where now-former Blackhawks ended up this offseason and some important dates for the 2024-25 NHL regular season.

It's another Mailbag Monday on Locked On Blackhawks, where host Jack Bushman answers a question from a few lucky listeners LIVE on the show! But first, Bushman breaks down Frank Nazar's stellar performance at the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase and shares his other standout performers in St. Louis. Bushman also shares which prospects he would like to see get added looks for the Blackhawks during the preseason.

Saturday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 OT loss to the St. Louis Blues in Game 1 of the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase. Bushman gets into his biggest takeaways from the opening game in St. Louis while also diving into the latest injury update on 2024 2nd overall pick Artyom Levshunov. The episode concludes with the latest news surrounding the Blackhawks' new broadcast home, CHSN, as they revealed Pat Boyle, Tony Granato, and Caley Chelios will be their broadcasting crew for this season.

Friday's episode is a special crossover with Locked On Utah Hockey Club co-host Robyn Leano! LOB host Jack Bushman and Robyn dive into the vibes surrounding the Utah Hockey Club heading into their first season, the impact of adding Mikhail Sergachev on the blue line, expectations for Connor Bedard, Logan Cooley, Dylan Guenther this season, and thoughts on the Central Division.

Thursday's episode begins with a discussion over the Chicago Blackhawks releasing their official 2024 training camp schedule, which will begin next Wednesday down at Fifth Third Arena. Host Jack Bushman shares how to purchase free tickets to attend Blackhawks' training camp, some of the biggest takeaways from Day 2 of Rookie Camp, and CHSN announcing its first distribution deal with DirecTV.

Wednesday's episode begins with a breakdown of 2024 2nd overall pick Artyom Levshunov being forced to miss the upcoming Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase in St. Louis due to a right foot injury. Host Jack Bushman dives into how much time Levshunov is expected to miss and what it means for his chances of cracking the Blackhawks' opening night roster. Bushman then dives into the Blackhawks' projected forward lines and defensive pairings for the Prospect Showcase, plus, some other prospect updates.

Thursday's episode begins with a discussion over Corey Pronman ranking the Chicago Blackhawks as the No. 1 prospect pipeline in the NHL for the 2024 season. Host Jack Bushman dives into his top 5 prospect pool rankings and talks about which Blackhawks prospects were ranked inside Pronman's top 20. The episode concludes with the Blackhawks national TV schedule for the 2024-25 campaign.

Wednesday's episode begins with a discussion on Chicago Blackhawks' new goaltender Laurent Brossoit being expected to miss 5-7 weeks after undergoing meniscus surgery on his right knee. Host Jack Bushman dives into his thoughts on whether the Blackhawks will have to bring in another goaltender for training camp and if Brossoit will be healthy enough to play in the season opener. The episode concludes with Leon Draisaitl breaking the bank, signing a massive contract to remain with the Edmonton Oilers for eight more years.

Locked On Blackhawks host Jack Bushman is joined by JD Young from Locked On Sharks for a special crossover episode! Jack & JD dive into the San Jose Sharks' eventful 2024 NHL Draft, trading for goaltender Yaroslav Askarov, expectations for Connor Bedard in his 2nd NHL season, thoughts on young defensemen Kevin Korchinski and Alex Vlasic, plus, a discussion over which franchise will qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs first!

It's another Mailbag Monday on Locked On Blackhawks, where host Jack Bushman answers a question from a few lucky listeners LIVE on the show! But first, Bushman ranks Blackhawks' GM Kyle Davidson's top moves of the 2024 offseason with September approaching. Bushman also breaks down the NHL Network's top 10 goaltenders list & reveals his own top-10 rankings.

Friday's episode begins with a discussion on the NHL Network ranking Blackhawks' superstar Connor Bedard among the top 20 centers in the league after just one season in the NHL. Host Jack Bushman ranks his top centers and then dives into Yaroslav Askarov and Rutger McGroarty getting trades out of the Central Division. The episode concludes with some thoughts on Scott Wheeler's recent article on Blackhawks' 2024 3rd-round pick AJ Spellacy.

Wednesday's episode begins with thoughts on Patrik Laine being traded to the Montreal Canadiens earlier in the week, and whether the Chicago Blackhawks missed out by not acquiring the 2016 2nd overall pick. Then, host Jack Bushman reacts to the St. Louis Blues placing offer sheets to acquire now-former Edmonton Oilers youngsters Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway. The episode concludes with a mini-update on former Blackhawks' captain Jonathan Toews, and whether his playing days in the NHL are over despite not officially retiring.

Monday's episode begins with a fun discussion over the top five captains in Chicago Blackhawks history! Tune in to hear where Jack has ranked Jonathan Toews, Chris Chelios, and other Blackhawks legends that have worn the 'C' at one point during their careers. Then, Bushman dives into his thoughts on whether the Blackhawks should go after Nashville Predators' goaltender Yaroslav Askarov in the trade market. The episode concludes with more hockey being played at Wrigley Field this winter

Wednesday's episode begins with a discussion on the Chicago Blackhawks participating in the 2024 Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase in St. Louis next month along with the Blues and Minnesota Wild. Host Jack Bushman goes through the Showcase dates and dives into which Blackhawks' prospects could be in attendance. Then, Bushman shares his thoughts on Pat Boyle returning as the Blackhawks' studio host for a 13th consecutive season.

Friday's episode begins with a fun discussion over whether the Chicago Blackhawks will name 19-year-old Connor Bedard the 35th captain in franchise history before the start of the 2024-25 NHL regular season? Host Jack Bushman shares his thoughts on the matter and breaks down whether Nick Foligno could be named captain during his Blackhawks tenure. The episode concludes with an update on prospect Dominic James being named captain for the University of Minnesota Duluth for this upcoming season.

Wednesday's episode begins with a fun discussion about which current members of the Chicago Blackhawks could represent their countries at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy! Then, Bushman dives into some updates from Team USA's World Junior Summer Showcase, where prospects Oliver Moore and AJ Spellacy are getting some summer action. The episode concludes with new info regarding prospects Antti Saarela and Martin Misiak.

Monday's episode begins with a discussion on the Chicago Blackhawks taking care of their final business with pending restricted free agents, as defensemen Louis Crevier and Isaak Phillips signed matching one-year, two-way contracts with a $775,000 AAV. Host Jack Bushman shares his thoughts on the signing and dives into Martin Necas receiving a two-year contract extension with the Carolina Hurricanes. The episode concludes with 2024 1st-round pick Marek Vanacker (No. 26 overall) inking his three-year, entry-level contract on Monday morning.

Thursday's episode begins with an intriguing discussion on forward Philipp Kurashev and where he exactly fits into the Chicago Blackhawks' rebuild. Then, host Jack Bushman dives into the details of the newly announced 1901 Project for the United Center, which will have $7 billion in funding. The episode concludes with an update on forward prospect Ryan Greene.

Wednesday's episode begins with a discussion on former Chicago Blackhawks' GM Stan Bowman being hired by the Edmonton Oilers to a front office position. Host Jack Bushman shares his thoughts on the matter and then looks back at Bowman's first-round picks with Chicago from 2017-2021. The episode concludes with a ranking of the Blackhawks' 1st-round selections from the past eight years

Tuesday's episode begins with a look back at Kyle Davidson's first-round picks since taking over as the general manager of the Chicago Blackhawks. The episode concludes with the top free agents still available on the market as we creep toward the end of July.

Friday's episode is a special crossover with Chris Micieli and Kyle Sullivan from Locked On Avalanche! The fellas discuss the Chicago Blackhawks' notable offseason additions, what's next for Connor Bedard in his sophomore NHL season, the timeline for the Hawks rebuild, updates on Avs' captain Gabriel Landeskog, thoughts around the team after another short postseason run, and whether Mikko Rantanen will return when his contract expires next summer.

Thursday's episode begins with a discussion on how well Chicago Blackhawks' head coach Luke Richardson has fared through two seasons behind the bench. Host Jack Bushman debates whether the Blackhawks will pick up Richardson's fourth-year team option and dives into the most notable gains and losses by the other six teams in the Central Division. The episode concludes with Scott Wheeler's Top Drafted Goalies List.

Wednesday's episode begins with an update on what jersey numbers all the new Blackhawks will wear this upcoming season, including Tyler Bertuzzi, Teuvo Teraivainen, and Alec Martinez, plus, new jersey numbers for Kevin Korchinski and Lukas Reichel. Then, host Jack Bushman unveils which Blackhawks' prospects landed on Scott Wheeler's top 100 drafted prospect list that he recently released. The episode concludes with thoughts on Adam Boqvist signing with the Florida Panthers, and an update on some of the fellow former Blackhawks' first-round picks.

Thursday's episode begins with a discussion over who could be the future linemates for Chicago Blackhawks' star forward Connor Bedard. Bushman shares his thoughts on who will be playing with Bedard for years to come and dives into the top free agents still on the open market. The episode concludes with a reaction to the Blackhawks' 2024-25 schedule drop!

Wednesday's episode begins with an interesting discussion surrounding whether the Chicago Blackhawks should consider trading veteran defenseman Connor Murphy after acquiring TJ Brodie & Alec Martinez in free agency. Host Jack Bushman shares his thoughts on the matter & breaks down the Blackhawks' potential defensive pairings for the 2025-26 season. The episode concludes with a discussion over whether there could be an odd-man-out defensive prospect who could be involved in a trade down the road.

It's another Mailbag Monday on Locked On Blackhawks, where host Jack Bushman answers a question from a few lucky listeners LIVE on the show! But first, Bushman dives into the breaking news from over the Fourth of July weekend that 2024 2nd overall pick Artyom Levshunov will forego his final three years of college hockey at Michigan State to turn pro and join the Blackhawks' organization. Bushman shares his thoughts on the decision and gets into a few other key updates from off-ice development camp at Fifth Third Arena.

Wednesday's episode begins with a way too early look at the Chicago Blackhawks' potential defensive pairings for opening night of the 2024-25 regular season. Then, host Jack Bushman dives into his thoughts on whether 2024 2nd overall pick Artyom Levshunov will return to Michigan State for his sophomore season or elect to turn professional and join the Blackhawks' organization. The episode concludes with some updates on now-former Blackhawks such as MacKenzie Entwistle, Taylor Raddysh, Colin Blackwell, and Sam Lafferty.

Tuesday's episode begins with thoughts on the Chicago Blackhawks signing 14-year NHL veteran TJ Brodie to a two-year deal to wrap up a hectic first day of free agency. Then, host Jack Bushman dives into an outlook at the Blackhawks' forward group following the additions of Tyler Bertuzzi, Teuvo Teravainen, Patrick Maroon, and Craig Smith. Bushman recaps the biggest winners and losers from Day 1 of NHL free agency and shares his feelings on Joel Quenneville, Stan Bowman, and Al MacIsaac being reinstated on Monday afternoon.

Monday's episode is a FULL recap of the moves made by the Chicago Blackhawks during the opening day of NHL free agency! Host Jack Bushman dives into Tyler Bertuzzi, Teuvo Teravainen, Alec Martinez, Laurent Brossoit, Pat Maroon, Craig Smith, and Joey Anderson signing contracts on July 1st and dishes out a grade for GM Kyle Davidson's performance in free agency and at the 2024 NHL Draft.

Host Jack Bushman breaks down the Chicago Blackhawks' three first-round selections in the 2024 NHL Draft, with Artyom Levshunov going 2nd overall, Sacha Boisvert 18th overall, and Marek Vanacker 27th overall. Bushman shares his thoughts on the biggest winners, losers, and what grade Blackhawks' GM Kyle Davidson deserves for his 1st round of the Draft. The episode concludes with one final free agency preview ahead of the market opening on Monday.

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DRAFT DAY HAS ARRIVED! Friday's episode begins with a Chicago Blackhawks preview of the 2024 NHL Draft, where host Jack Bushman goes through his Mock Draft & discusses who will be picked 2nd and 18th overall at The Sphere in Las Vegas. Bushman then gets into an outlook at the Blackhawks' forward group following the acquisition of Ilya Mikheyev and Sam Lafferty before free agency opens on Monday. The episode concludes with Cole Beaudoin's 2024 NHL Draft Profile.

Thursday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks acquiring a 2027 2nd-round pick and forwards Ilya Mikheyev and Sam Lafferty (!!) from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2027 4th-round pick. Host Jack Bushman dissects what Mikheyev and Lafferty bring to the table, why the Blackhawks made this move, and how the deal could impact their decisions in free agency. The episode concludes with 18-year-old forward Jett Luchanko's 2024 NHL Draft Profile.

Wednesday's episode begins with the latest rumors surrounding Chicago Blackhawks' pending restricted and unrestricted free agents like Taylor Raddysh, Colin Blackwell, Joey Anderson, MacKenzie Entwistle, Isaak Phillips, and Louis Crevier. Then, host Jack Bushman discusses FanDuel's listed betting odds for the 2024 NHL Draft, where Artyom Levshunov is currently a 3/1 favorite over Ivan Demidov. The episode concludes with big 6-foot-7 forward Dean Letourneau's 2024 NHL Draft Profile.

Tuesday's episode begins with a discussion over whether the Chicago Blackhawks should try and target Winnipeg Jets' forwards Rutger McGroarty and Nikolaj Ehlers. Then, host Jack Bushman dives into Draft Analyst Chris Peters' 2024 NHL Mock Draft. The episode concludes with 18-year-old right-handed defenseman Charlie Elick's 2024 NHL Draft Profile.

It's another Mailbag Monday on Locked On Blackhawks, where host Jack Bushman answers a question from a few lucky listeners live on the show! But first, Bushman shares his FULL first-round rankings for the 2024 NHL Draft and dives into Scott Wheeler's Mock Draft.

Friday's episode begins with some thoughts on forward Cole Guttman signing a one-year, two-way contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday morning! Host Jack Bushman explains why it was a no-brainer decision to bring back Guttman and dives into McKeen's Hockey's recent 2024 NHL Mock Draft. The episode concludes with right-handed defenseman EJ Emery's 2024 NHL Draft Profile.

Thursday's episode begins with the top free-agent forward options for Chicago Blackhawks' GM Kyle Davidson to pursue this offseason. Host Jack Bushman shares his favorite choices on the market & then dives into The Athletic's full seven-round mock draft ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft next Friday. The episode concludes with 18-year-old forward Terik Parascak's 2024 NHL Draft Profile.

Wednesday's episode begins with a discussion on Ivan Demidov arriving in the United States ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft! Host Jack Bushman gets into Demidov's meeting with the Chicago Blackhawks and breaks down the positive headlines about the 18-year-old Russian forward. Then, Bushman dives into the rumors surrounding the Blackhawks trying to acquire notables like Trevor Zegras, Jacob Chychrun, and Oliver Wahlstrom this summer. The episode concludes with 17-year-old forward Ryder Ritchie's 2024 NHL Draft Profile.

Tuesday's episode begins with Part 4 of host Jack Bushman's Chicago Blackhawks Summer 2024 Top Prospects List! Join Jack to hear who comes in at Nos. 1-5 on his list, plus the top free-agent defensemen on the market that Blackhawks' GM Kyle Davidson could pursue this summer. The episode concludes with Finnish forward Emil Hemming's 2024 NHL Draft Profile.

It's another Mailbag Monday on Locked On Blackhawks, where host Jack Bushman answers a question from a few lucky listeners LIVE on the show! But first, Bushman breaks down the latest rumors surrounding 18-year-old defenseman Artyom Levshunov and potential concerns swirling around Russian forward Ivan Demidov. Bushman also gets into Russian forward Igor Chernyshov's 2024 NHL Draft Profile.

Friday's episode begins with a discussion on the Chicago Blackhawks reportedly being among the teams showing interest in Carolina Hurricanes' forward Martin Necas. Host Jack Bushman shares his thoughts on that matter and then debates whether GM Kyle Davidson should try and negotiate a trade for Columbus Blue Jackets' forward Patrik Laine. The episode concludes with forward Sacha Boisvert's 2024 NHL Draft Profile.

Thursday's episode begins with Part 3 of host Jack Bushman's Summer 2024 Chicago Blackhawks Top Prospects List. Jack shares Nos. 6-10 on his list and then dives into 18-year-old power forward Liam Greentree's 2024 NHL Draft Profile. The episode concludes with the Locked On NHL Network's 1st round Mock Draft ahead of June 28th!

Wednesday's episode begins with Part 2 of host Jack Bushman's Chicago Blackhawks Summer 2024 Top Prospects List! Join Jack as he dives into Nos. 11-15 on his list and then breaks down 18-year-old forward Michael Hage's 2024 NHL Draft Profile. The episode concludes with some of the top projected free-agent goaltenders the Blackhawks could pursue on July 1st.

Tuesday's episode begins with 18-year-old forward Beckett Sennecke's 2024 NHL Draft Profile! Host Jack Bushman dives into whether Sennecke will be available for the Chicago Blackhawks with the 18th overall pick and then shares the honorable mentions for his summer 2024 Blackhawks top prospects list. The episode concludes with some thoughts on GM Kyle Davidson ruling out a potential reunion with Patrick Kane this summer.

Monday's episode begins with the latest rumors surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks and the 2nd overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, as they could be targeting defenseman Artyom Levshunov over forward Ivan Demidov. Host Jack Bushman shares his thoughts on the matter and discusses whether Jake Guentzel could sign with the Blackhawks during free agency. The episode concludes with defenseman Adam Jiricek's 2024 NHL Draft Profile.

Thursday's episode begins with 18-year-old well-rounded forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygard's 2024 NHL Draft Profile! Host Jack Bushman dives into Brandegg-Nygard's skillset and discusses whether he could fall to the Chicago Blackhawks with the 18th overall pick. Then, Bushman discusses whether the Blackhawks should pursue Carolina Hurricanes' forward Martin Necas during the offseason and the rumored price of doing business. The episode concludes with some thoughts on Rick Ball replacing Chris Vosters after being the Blackhawks' play-by-play broadcaster for two years.

Tuesday's episode begins with forward Trevor Connelly's 2024 NHL Draft Profile! Host Jack Bushman discusses whether Connelly would be a good addition to their prospect pool and then discusses the Chicago Blackhawks landing a new TV network for the upcoming season. The episode concludes with scrappy forward Reese Johnson's 2023-24 Report Card.

It's another Mailbag Monday on Locked On Blackhawks, where host Jack Bushman answers a question from a few lucky listeners LIVE on the show! But first, Bushman dives into 18-year-old forward Konsta Helenius' 2024 NHL Draft Profile & whether he'll slide far enough for the Chicago Blackhawks to pick him with the 18th overall pick. Then, Bushman breaks down the 2024 Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers and gives his prediction!

Friday's episode begins with 17-year-old center Tij Iginla's 2024 NHL Draft Profile! Host Jack Bushman dives into Iginla's strengths, weaknesses, where he could be selected on draft night, & whether the Chicago Blackhawks land him in the 1st round of the 2024 NHL Draft. Then, Bushman gets into 24-year-old forward MacKenzie Entwistle's 2023-24 Report Card.

Thursday's episode begins with 6-foot-3 right-handed defenseman Carter Yakemchuk's 2024 NHL Draft Profile! Host Jack Bushman breaks down Yakemchuk's strengths and weaknesses and discusses whether he could be available for the Chicago Blackhawks' second selection in the 1st round. Then, Bushman dives into goaltender Arvid Soderblom's 2023-24 Report Card. The episode concludes with Zach Sanford signing a one-year, two-way contract to return to the Blackhawks.

Wednesday's episode begins with 17-year-old left-handed defenseman Sam Dickinson's 2024 NHL Draft Profile! Host Jack Bushman dives into where Dickinson stacks up against the top defenseman in the 2024 draft class, whether he could be an option for the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round, and 2023 2nd-round pick (No. 55 overall) Martin Misiak signing a three-year, entry-level contract. The episode concludes with a recap of the 2024 IIHF World Championship, with the host country Czechia taking home the Gold Medal.

It's another Mailbag Monday on Locked On Blackhawks, where host Jack Bushman answers a question from a few lucky listeners LIVE on the show. But first, Bushman dives into offensive-minded forward Berkly Catton's 2024 NHL Draft Profile and discusses where Catton's skillset will have him land in this year's Draft. Then, Bushman dives into forward Joey Anderson's 2023-24 Report Card.

Saturday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' trade with the New York Islanders, as GM Kyle Davidson acquired the 18th and 50th picks in the 2024 NHL Draft in exchange for the 20th, 54th, and 61st selections. Host Jack Bushman shares his thoughts on the deal & breaks down why Davidson might have made this move so early ahead of the draft. Then, Bushman gives his opinion on the recent Patrick Kane rumors and decides whether a return to the Blackhawks could be in the cards for No. 88. The episode concludes with Ryan Donato's 2023-24 Report Card.

Thursday's episode begins with 18-year-old electrifying left-handed defenseman Zeev Buium's 2024 NHL Draft Profile! Bushman talks about why he believes Buium's upside is just as good as Zayne Parekh's, and whether the Chicago Blackhawks should consider him with the 2nd overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Then, host Jack Bushman gets into Taylor Raddysh's 2023-24 report card and provides updates from the 2024 IIHF Men's World Championship.