Locked On Blackhawks - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Blackhawks

Tuesday's episode begins with the Chicago Blackhawks making minor tweaks instead of full-scale changes at practice since returning home from the nightmarish 0-3-0 road trip. Host Jack Bushman discusses some of the tweaks head coach Jeff Blashill is making, what changes he and GM Kyle Davidson should make, Arvid Soderblom clearing waivers, Spencer Knight's blunt comments, the current lineup, and more. Then, Bushman gets into NHL insider Elliotte Friedman's latest report, with the Blackhawks' 2027 draft picks and multiple veterans reportedly being on the trade block. The episode concludes with an update on the Rockford IceHogs and prospects AJ...

Monday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 9-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, extending their losing streak to six games. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the latest embarrassment, the latest news on head coach Jeff Blashill and his staff, and GM Kyle Davidson's Wednesday afternoon press conference. Bushman also dives into the latest report that the Blackhawks are very active on the NHL trade market. The episode concludes with a change made to the team's backup goaltender position. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your...

Friday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, extending the losing streak to five games. Host Jack Bushman breaks down another lackluster performance from the Blackhawks, who are now 0-7-1 on the road this season. Bushman also discusses Roman Kantserov leading all NHL rookies in goals, Dillon Boucher and Cole Smith adding physicality to the fourth line, and Arvid Soderblom's struggles. The episode concludes with a preview of tomorrow's matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes, which is the finale of the three-game road trip. All that and more on Locked...

Thursday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 5-3 loss to the Florida Panthers, as they've now lost seven of eight games since October 15th. Host Jack Bushman discusses a broken Blackhawks team, TNT analyst Paul Bissonnette's accurate assessment during intermission, more unnoticeable performances from Tyler Bertuzzi, Teuvo Teravainen, Ryan Donato, and Alex Vlasic, and the latest updates on Bowen Byram and Patrick Kane. The episode concludes with a preview of Thursday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning, as the Blackhawks face another Stanley Cup contender. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the...

Monday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' gut-wrenching 5-4 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins, where they played their best game of the 2026-27 regular season. Host Jack Bushman discusses the improved aggression and shoot-first mentality, Anton Frondell's standout performance, Connor Bedard already tying the team lead in points, the defensemen being more involved in the offensive zone, and the critical mistakes that cost the Blackhawks two points in Boston. The episode concludes with a preview of Monday's matchup with the Colorado Avalanche at the United Center. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part...

It's Part 2 of Deep Dive 1.0! What do the stats and analytics suggest about the 2026-27 Chicago Blackhawks through their first 13 games this season? Host Jack Bushman discusses the best and worst Blackhawks players so far in Deep Dive 1.0. Tune into the show for the stats and underlying metrics for players like Connor Bedard, Frank Nazar, Patrick Kane, Anton Frondell, Alex Vlasic, Spencer Knight, and more! Plus, the 2026 offseason additions haven't done enough to help the Blackhawks take the next step in their rebuild. Who's to blame? Jeff Blashill? Kyle Davidson? The Players? Everyone? All that and more on Locked...

What do the stats and analytics suggest about the 2026-27 Chicago Blackhawks through their first 13 games this season? Host Jack Bushman discusses the best and worst Blackhawks players so far in Part 1 of Deep Dive 1.0. Tune into the show for the stats and underlying metrics for players like Connor Bedard, Frank Nazar, Patrick Kane, Anton Frondell, Alex Vlasic, Spencer Knight, and more! Plus, the 2026 offseason additions haven't done enough to help the Blackhawks take the next step in their rebuild. Who's to blame? Jeff Blashill? Kyle Davidson? The Players? Everyone? All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part...

Friday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, as they've now started 0-5-0 on the road for the first time since 1988. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the key takeaways from the loss, including another poor performance on both ends of the ice, Frank Nazar's missed penalty shot, Patrick Kane's penalty problems, and Spencer Knight receiving no run support once again. Bushman also discusses the reported cost to acquire former Washington Capitals first-round pick Ivan Miroschnichenko. The episode concludes with a preview of Saturday's Halloween matchup with the Boston Bruins...

Thursday's episode opens with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks matchup against the Detroit Red Wings, marking the start of a quick two-game road trip. Host Jack Bushman dives into the Blackhawks' projected lineup, the latest injury news on Alex Vlasic and Bowen Byram, Patrick Kane's return to Detroit, and Spencer Knight making his eighth straight start. Then, Bushman discusses the latest trade rumors involving the Blackhawks, with GM Kyle Davidson reportedly searching for shoot-first, scoring wingers with size. Bushman breaks down potential trade candidates such as Owen Tippett, Rickard Rakell, Logan O'Connor, and Ivar Miroschnichenko, and whether the...

Wednesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' vital 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings, snapping the three-game losing streak. Host Jack Bushman discusses a much-improved performance from the top power-play unit, a few huge stops by the penalty kill, another splendid performance from Spencer Knight, Wyatt Kaiser's clutch game-winning goal, and a dominant outing from the new-look third line of Oliver Moore, Frank Nazar, and Patrick Kane. The episode concludes with a discussion on the Rockford IceHogs' early-season struggles, with Marek Vanacker, Sacha Boisvert, and AJ Spellacy each having ZERO points through eight games. All...

Monday's episode begins with a discussion on the Chicago Blackhawks' three-game losing streak and underwhelming 3-8-0 start to the 2026-27 regular season. Host Jack Bushman breaks down what's gone wrong for the Blackhawks in their opening 11 games and whether head coach Jeff Blashill is on the hot seat. Bushman also previews Tuesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings to conclude the seven-game homestand, which could be a must-win game. The episode concludes with thoughts on the slumping top power-play unit and how the Blackhawks can break the offensive dry spell. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks...

Friday's episode begins with the latest injury updates on Andrew Mangiapane and Bowen Byram during the five-day break from game action. Host Jack Bushman discusses whether Mangiapane and Byram will dress for Friday's game against the Montreal Canadiens. The episode concludes with the biggest individual and team takeaways from the first nine games of the 2026-27 NHL regular season. 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 starts with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets to remain undefeated with Connor Bedard in the lineup. Host Jack Bushman discusses Artyom Levshunov's game-winning goal, Patrick Kane and Connor Bedard showing strong chemistry, the top power-play unit scoring once again, the third line coming alive with Frank Nazar's return, and Spencer Knight's game-changing saves. The episode concludes with a preview of Saturday's matchup against the Dallas Stars, where Ethan Del Mastro appears to be playing over Kevin Korchinski again. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the...

Thursday's episode opens with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks matchup against the Winnipeg Jets at the United Center! Host Jack Bushman discusses Frank Nazar's return from a two-game suspension, Bowen Byram's mysterious absence, Kevin Korchinski sitting in the press box again, the Blackhawks' and Jets' projected lineups, and three keys to victory. The episode concludes with an outlook on the rest of the Blackhawks' October homestand. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Nazar Back, But No Byram (1:10)

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Wednesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Connor Bedard's season debut, snapping their two-game losing skid. Host Jack Bushman discusses Bedard looking sharp in his return from offseason shoulder surgery, Roman Kantserov and Teuvo Teravainen's multi-goal performances, Anton Frondell going toe-to-toe with Sidney Crosby, and a lethal-looking top power-play unit. The episode concludes with thoughts on Nick Lardis getting assigned to the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL, and where Frank Nazar will fit into the lineup when he returns on Thursday. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks...

HE'S BACK! Tuesday's episode starts with a discussion about Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard being cleared to return from offseason shoulder surgery and make his season debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Host Jack Bushman dives into why Bedard missing only six games is massive news for the Blackhawks, how he'll impact the team, and the projected forward lines against the Penguins. The episode concludes with an update on Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, plus three keys to victory at the United Center. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team...

Monday's episode begins with a discussion on Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar receiving a two-game suspension for an illegal check on New York Islanders captain Bo Horvat, and a quick recap of Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Then, host Jack Bushman dives into captain Connor Bedard shedding the non-contact jersey at practice and being on the verge of making his season debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The episode concludes with how Bedard's return impacts the Blackhawks' forward lines and power-play units. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your...

Friday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' frustrating 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders, where they played their best game of the 2026-27 season but still couldn't earn two points on Long Island. Host Jack Bushman discusses the most cohesive performance of the year, a stout showing from Anton Frondell and Ryan Greene's lines, Sam Rinzel's growing confidence, and more. Then, Bushman shares his five biggest takeaways from the Blackhawks' first five games. The episode concludes with John Mustard's season preview ahead of his sophomore season with Providence College. All that and more on Locked...

Thursday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks matchup against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, marking their final road game until October 29th. Host Jack Bushman dives into the latest injury news on Teuvo Teravainen, Andrew Mangiapane landing on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, Dominic Toninato being recalled from Rockford, and the Blackhawks projected lineup and keys to victory in Long Island. Bushman also discusses the key stretch ahead for 21-year-old winger Nick Lardis. The episode concludes with the early-season roles for all seven Blackhawks NCAA prospects. All that and more on Locked On...

Wednesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 4-2 win over the St. Louis Blues in the home opener at the United Center. Host Jack Bushman discusses Patrick Kane's first game back in Chicago, Artyom Levshunov and Bowen Byram's success as the new top defensive pairing, Anton Frondell and Frank Nazar's multi-point efforts, Spencer Knight remaining rock-solid, and more from the Blackhawks' first win of the 2026-27 regular season. The episode concludes with an injury update on Teuvo Teravainen and what his potential absence on Thursday means for the Blackhawks. All that and more on Locked On...

Tuesday's episode begins with a FULL preview of the Chicago Blackhawks 2026-27 home opener against the St. Louis Blues! Host Jack Bushman discusses Patrick Kane's first game back at the United Center, Bowen Byram's return, the Blackhawks projected lineup, some new-look defensive pairings, and why it's essentially a must-win game vs. St. Louis. The episode concludes with the latest updates on captain Connor Bedard's recovery from offseason shoulder surgery, as he joined his teammates at practice for the first time on Monday. 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 4-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, falling to 0-3-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Host Jack Bushman discusses another shaky performance from the Blackhawks, with loose defensive-zone coverage and only 15 shots on goal against the Sabres. Bushman shares a few positive takeaways, such as Anton Frondell and Alex Vlasic, and then breaks down head coach Jeff Blashill's postgame comments. 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 starts with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks lousy, flat-out embarrassing 6-0 loss to the Utah Mammoth, quickly moving to 0-2-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks' biggest issues from their first two games, including faulty forward lines and defensive combinations, poor defensive-zone coverage and passing, no physicality, and a lack of cohesion within the group. Bushman also discusses why it's been such an unacceptable start under head coach Jeff Blashill. The episode concludes with a preview of the 2026-27 college hockey season, which begins on Friday night. All that...

Thursday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' second game of the 2026-27 regular season, coming against the Utah Mammoth at the Delta Center. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks projected forward lines and defensive pairings and discusses what MUST happen in Utah to earn the first win of the season. The episode concludes with a 2026-27 season preview for the Rockford IceHogs in the AHL. 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 season-opening 5-2 defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights. Host Jack Bushman breaks down what went wrong for the Blackhawks at T-Mobile Arena, Bowen Byram's disappointing team debut, Patrick Kane's goal in his return, and Andrew Mangipane's injury update. The episode concludes with more new-look forward lines from Blackhawks practice in Utah. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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Hawks Individual Takeaways (12:20)

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Tuesday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' 2026-27 season opener against the Vegas Golden Knights, with puck drop scheduled at 9:30 p.m. CT on ESPN as part of the network's opening-night triple-header. Host Jack Bushman dives into the Blackhawks' projected forward lines and defensive pairings and then predicts the final score against Vegas. Bushman also discusses whether the Blackhawks reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season. The episode concludes with several bold predictions ahead of opening night. 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 23-player opening-night roster, with forward Landon Slaggert as the odd man out. Host Jack Bushman dives into Ethan Del Mastro making the team out of training camp as the eighth defenseman on the roster and the new-look forward lines rolled out during the final practice session before opening night. Then, Bushman gets into season previews for forward Tyler Bertuzzi and goaltender Spencer Knight. Bushman discusses whether Bertuzzi and Knight can follow up on strong 2025-26 campaigns and make a larger impact for the Blackhawks this season. All that and...

Saturday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks preseason finale against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center! Host Jack Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks forward lines and defensive pairings. Then, Bushman gets into a 2026-27 season preview for Sam Rinzel and Artyom Levshunov, while also discussing which sophomore defenseman is better suited for a bounce-back season. The episode concludes with the six Blackhawks prospects set to play for preseason top-20 NCAA programs. 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 recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 1-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues in Patrick Kane's preseason debut. Host Jack Bushman goes over the key takeaways from the third preseason game, then dives into 21-year-old winger Nick Lardis' 2026-27 season preview. Bushman projects how many goals Lardis will score in his first full NHL season. The episode concludes with noteworthy updates from Blackhawks training camp, including the NHL roster taking shape, and injury news on Connor Bedard and Jordan Greenway. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network...

Thursday's episode opens with a discussion on the Chicago Blackhawks agreeing to a five-year, $21.25 million contract extension, which carries a team-friendly $4.25 million cap hit. Host Jack Bushman shares his thoughts on Moore's extension and explains why it's another terrific internal piece of business by GM Kyle Davidson. Then, Bushman dives into whether Anton Frondell or Roman Kantserov is the better bet to win the 2026-27 Calder Trophy for NHL Rookie of the Year. The episode concludes with 2026-27 season previews for both Frondell and Kantserov. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast...

Tuesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 overtime win over the Minnesota Wild, with defenseman Bowen Byram recording a hat trick in his first preseason appearance for his new team. Host Jack Bushman dives into Byram's stellar night, Roman Kantserov and Nick Lardis' strong outings, and the discourse around defenseman Artyom Levshunov. Bushman also goes through 22-year-old center Frank Nazar's 2026-27 season preview & discusses how many points he'll record this year. The episode concludes with Bushman's Blackhawks' U23 player rankings. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network...

Monday's episode begins with Bowen Byram's 2026-27 season preview, where host Jack Bushman goes through the keys to success as the Chicago Blackhawks new No. 1 defenseman. Bushman dives into Byram's past few seasons with the Buffalo Sabres, the opportunity presented to him in Chicago, and what success looks like for the 25-year-old defenseman. Then, Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks' disappointing 3-2 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild in Saturday's preseason opener, where defenseman Kevin Korchinski was among the standouts. The episode concludes with a quick preview of the second preseason meeting with the Wild in three days, this time...

Saturday's episode begins with Chicago Blackhawks franchise icon Patrick Kane's 2026-27 season preview! Host Jack Bushman dives into Kane's projected role for this season, how he will impact the Blackhawks' offense, and what a successful first year back in Chicago for "Showtime" looks like. Then, Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks' power-play and penalty-kill units that emerged during days two and three of training camp. The episode concludes with a preview of Saturday's preseason opener against the Minnesota Wild, where Kevin Korchinski, Ethan Del Mastro, and Landon Slaggert will be in the lineup. All that and more on Locked On...

Thursday's episode begins with the Chicago Blackhawks official 50-player training-camp roster and full schedule, plus news that defenseman Ethan Del Mastro signed a new two-year contract. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the roster and discusses the NHL and non-NHL groups that quickly formed during the opening day of training camp. Then, Bushman discusses the Blackhawks' forward lines and defensive pairings that head coach Jeff Blashill could open the season with. The episode concludes with some notable weight gains from several players on the NHL roster. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast...

Tuesday's episode begins with FULL thoughts on the Chicago Blackhawks naming superstar forward Connor Bedard the 37th captain in franchise history. Host Jack Bushman discusses whether the timing was right for the Blackhawks to name Bedard captain and the two alternate captains for the 2026-27 season. The episode concludes with the takeaways and standouts from Game 2 of the 2026 Prospect Showcase, where the Blackhawks defeated the St. Louis Blues 5-2. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Bedard Named New Captain! (1:20)

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Monday's episode begins with host Jack Bushman's top five Chicago Blackhawks prospects entering the 2026-27 season. Then, Bushman breaks down the notable takeaways and standout players from Game 1 of the 2026 prospect showcase at USG Arena, where the St. Louis Blues pulled out a 3-1 victory. Bushman highlights standout performances from AJ Spellacy, Martin Misiak, and Jiri Felcman, while Sacha Boisvert and Marek Vanacker failed to make much of an impact. The episode concludes with some breaking news surrounding Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks' captaincy. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network...

Saturday's episode begins with Part 2 of host Jack Bushman's Chicago Blackhawks 2026 Preseason Top 20 Prospects List, where he reveals Nos. 6 through 15 and recaps the first five players in the rankings. Be on the lookout for Part 3 coming in the next episode, where Bushman goes over the top five prospects in the Blackhawks' pipelines. The episode concludes with the significant takeaways from the first two days of Rookie Camp, including line combinations and defensive pairings against the St. Louis Blues on Monday and Tuesday. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team...

Thursday's episode of Locked On Blackhawks begins with a full preview of the Chicago Blackhawks 2026 Prospect Showcase, where recent first-round picks Sacha Boisvert and Marek Vanacker lead the 22-player roster. Host Jack Bushman goes through the key storylines to watch during the showcase, potential line combinations, and notable prospects on the St. Louis Blues' roster. Then, Bushman reveals Part 1 of his Preseason Top 20 Prospects List, starting with Nos. 16-20. Honorable mentions and the previous top 20 list are included. 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 discussion on Chicago Blackhawks superstar Connor Bedard being ranked among the NHL Network's Top 50 Players entering the 2026-27 season. Host Jack Bushman breaks down Bedard coming in at No. 44 and whether the NHL Network ranked him fairly. Then, Bushman goes through general manager Kyle Davidson's notable second contract signings since Summer 2023. The episode concludes with the Blackhawks' National TV Broadcast Schedule for 2026-27. 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 discussion on 22-year-old defenseman Kevin Korchinski's new two-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks. Host Jack Bushman dives into Korchinski's contract details, how he fits into the Blackhawks' blue line for 2026-27, and his long-term projection as an NHL defenseman entering his fourth pro season. Then, Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks' 2026 prospect showcase roster, featuring Marek Vanacker, Sacha Boisvert, AJ Spellacy, and Ryan Roobroeck. The episode concludes with Steven Ellis' top 75 NHL-affiliated prospects, which includes five members of the Blackhawks organization. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast...