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

Kane's Season Preview (2:45)

Hawks Special Teams Work (16:15)

Preseason Opener vs. Wild (29:30)

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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 Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Camp Roster Breakdown (1:30)

Lines & Pairings From NHL Group (18:35)

Notable Weight Gains (33:25)


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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)

New Alternates (12:00)

Showcase Game 2 Standouts (26:45)

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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. Your Team. Every Day.

Hawks Top Five Prospects (1:20)

Prospect Showcase Game 1 Takeaways (18:15)

Captaincy News... (31:40)

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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. Every Day.

Nos. 15-11 (3:45)

Nos. 6-10 (16:15)

Rookie Camp Takeaways (33:50)
 


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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.

Prospect Showcase Preview (0:50)

Line Combos? (14:25)

Top Prospects List Pt. 1 (20:45)
 

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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 Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Korch's New Deal (1:05)

Blackhawks 2026 Prospect Showcase (15:00)

Ellis' Top 75 Prospects (26:15)


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Wednesday's episode begins with a discussion on what Chicago Blackhawks superstar Connor Bedard must accomplish in the 2026-27 season to be considered a top 10 NHL center this time next summer. Then, host Jack Bushman dives into GM Kyle Davidson's most notable free-agent signings since taking over in 2022. The episode concludes with Steven Ellis' top NHL prospect pools, with the Blackhawks claiming the top spot. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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GMKD's Signings (17:55)

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Tuesday's episode begins with a discussion on Chicago Blackhawks superstar Connor Bedard being ranked among the NHL's top 20 centers, according to NHL Network. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the entire top-20 list, Bedard making the cut for the first time in his career, and another member of the 2023 draft class ranking ahead of him. Then. Bushman goes through GM Kyle Davidson's most notable trades since taking over in 2022. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Bedard Cracks Top 20 (1:15)

GMKD's Notable Trades (22:50)

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