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. Every Day.

Bedard BACK vs. Caps (1:20)

Top 10 Prospects List (15:50)

2026 Draft Prospects at WJC (46:15)

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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 potentially returning this weekend. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Hawks Beat Up Blues (2:00)

Brossoit & Allan TRADED (10:10)

Bedard CLOSE Close? (21:05)

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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 the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Bedard & Nazar News (1:20)

Prospect Rankings Pt. 1 (9:25)

Preview vs. Blues (29:50)

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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.

Midseason Grades (1:20)

Frondell BEST Forward at WJC (22:30)

Preseason Predictions (30:25)

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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 Team. Every Day.

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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 on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Preview vs. Isles (1:15)

Will Bedard Make Team Canada (18:00)

Frondell & Spellacy Big Games at WJC (29:50)

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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. Every Day.

Blowout Loss To PIT (1:25)

Foligno Returns (12:55)

Frondell WJC Update (19:20)

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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 that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Losing Skid Ends vs. DAL (1:10)

Nestrasil Scores in WJC (15:10)

Preview vs. PIT (22:10)

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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)

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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 Team. Every Day.

Recap vs. Flyers (1:45)

Lardis' Ice Time (9:55)

Spellacy Makes USA Roster (21:35)

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