Blackhawks Live

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts this week off by talking about the big game coming up on Sunday where the Blackhawks will retire Chris Chelios number 7 and Patrick Kane’s return to the United Center for the first time as a visitor. Then Joe talks about the great play from Philipp Kurashev and the chemistry he has built with Connor Bedard.

Later on, Blackhawks legendary defensemen Chris Chelios joins Joe Brand to talk about his number retirement this upcoming Sunday, what he is looking forward to about Sunday, The Cheli’s Chili popup at the United Center, and more!

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts this week off by giving a positive Connor Bedard update and that the Blackhawks are hoping for Bedard to return to practice and game action next week. Then Joe talks about some of the top prospects in the NHL Draft.

Later on, Kenny Albert, play-by-play voice of the New York Rangers, TNT, and Fox Sports, joins Joe to talk about his new book, A Mic for All Seasons, what it is like to call the 4 major sports, and more!  

Co-founder and one of the driving forces for The Barn Hockey Bar on Odgen, Spencer Montgomery joins Joe Brand to talk about WGN’s upcoming event at The Barn on February 25th before Chris Chelios’ number retirement with Joe Brand and Kevin Powell. Then Spencer talks about how The Barn got started and what they have to offer for Blackhawks and hockey fans! The Barn Hockey Bar is a slapshot away from the United Center and is located at 1659 W. Ogden. For more information on menus, events and more go to https://www.barnhockeybar.com/

Later on, Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones joins Joe to talk about why he thinks the Blackhawks are close to turning it around on the offensive end, how his leadership has evolved, and more! Joe wraps the show with producer Jack Heinrich’s news from around the NHL.

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts this week off by talking about the Blackhawks’ scoring struggles on their last road trip. But, their hard-working efforts didn’t waver even if the shots weren’t going in. Then Joe gives his evaluation of the pros and cons of the Blackhawks’ season so far.

Later on, Mike Folta, Rockford IceHogs play-by-play announcer, joins Joe to talk about how some of the Blackhawks’ top prospects are performing with the IceHogs, what he thinks of Lukas Riechel’s season, and more! Joe wraps the show with producer Jack Heinrich’s news from around the NHL.

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts this week off by talking about the Blackhawks’ hard-working mentality and effort over the past few games. Next, Joe gives an update on the injury timeline for Connor Bedard. Then Joe talks about what the Hawks can do with Lukas Reichel after a healthy scratch for last night’s game.

Later on, Eddie Olczyk, former Chicago Blackhawk and current TV analyst for TNT and the Seattle Kraken, joins Joe to talk about this year’s Kraken team, the All-Star game, Connor Bedard, and more! Joe wraps the show with producer Jack Heinrich’s news from around the NHL.

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts this week off by talking about forward Connor Bedard returning to practice today a week after surgery on his fractured jaw. Then Joe talks about Nick Foligno signing a 2-year contract extension with the Blackhawks and could he be the next team captain.

Later on, Chicago Blackhawks’ forward Colin Blackwell joins Joe to talk about his great play since his return from injury, his mindset going into this year, and more! Joe wraps the show with producer Jack Heinrich’s news from around the NHL.

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts this week off by talking about the Blackhawks’ impressive bounce-back win over the Flames after their rough road trip and the injuries piling up. Then Joe talks about the impact that Colin Blackwell has had since returning from injury. Later on, producer Jack Heinrich shares news from around the NHL.

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts this week off by talking about the injury bug biting the Blackhawks once again and updates you on the newest roster moves. Then Joe gives an update on how the Blackhawks’ prospects are performing in World Juniors and at their Junior affiliates. Next Joe talks about why Tuesday’s game against the Predators was a positive step in the right direction for goaltender Arvid Soderblom.

Later on, ESPN hockey reporter Emily Kaplan joins Joe to talk about the national media attention Connor Bedard has faced in his short time in the NHL and how well he has handled it. Then Emily talks about Patrick Kane’s path from Chicago to New York and then to Detroit this season and the work he put in during his rehab to get back this season. Joe wraps the show with producer Jack’s notes from around the NHL.

WGN Radio’s Jack Heinrich (filling in for Joe Brand) starts off this week’s show by discussing the parody of the Blackhawks’ season so far. Then, he is joined by Joe Brand to highlight the incredible ‘Michigan’ goal from Connor Bedard. Additionally, they talk about what Arvid Söderblom’s future with the Hawks looks like at this time.

Later, Jack discusses what has been going wrong so far this season, and what the Blackhawks can learn from this tough stretch to help themselves improve later in the season. We also hear postgame audio from Luke Richardson and Jarred Tinorti. Jack closes things off with some notes from around the NHL.

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts this week off by talking about the positives that came out of the Cauncks even in the loss. Then Joe talks about the young defense the Hawks had to roll out due to injuries and why the Hawks seem to elevate their game against the league’s best.

Later on, Charlie Roumeliotis, Chicago Blackhawks Insider for NBC Sports Chicago, joins Joe to talk about the Hawks’ good performance against the Canucks, heightened focus when the Hawks play the top teams in the league, what he thinks about the future of Arvid Soderblom and Lukas Reichel, and more! Joe wraps the show with Producer Jack’s last thoughts.