Locked On Blackhawks - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Blackhawks

Monday's episode begins with a discussion on the ten Chicago Blackhawks players/prospects featured in Corey Pronman's recent top-156 U23 rankings for The Athletic. Host Jack Bushman breaks down which players should be higher or lower and gets into Pronman's thoughts on Connor Bedard, Anton Frondell, Roman Kantserov, and more. Then, Bushman goes through the NHL Network's top-10 goalie list, which did not include Blackhawks starter Spencer Knight. The episode concludes with the NHL's top 20 wings and which member of the Blackhawks could crack the top-20 rankings next. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Pronman's U23 Player Ranking (1:30)

NHL Network Top 10 Goalies (26:50)

Top 20 Wings (36:55)

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Thursday's episode begins with the NHL Network's top-20 defensemen list, in which Chicago Blackhawks' new No. 1 blue-liner Bowen Byram was omitted. Host Jack Bushman dives into the full list, discusses whether Byram deserves to be included in the top 20, and he also goes through what the defenseman must do to cement his case in the 2026-27 season. Then, Bushman goes through Corey Pronman's U23 Pipeline Rankings, with the Chicago Blackhawks claiming the No. 4 spot. The episode concludes with Ryan Donato's 2025-26 season recap. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Byram Top 20 Dman? (2:15)

Pronman's U23 Rankings (20:50)

Donato's Season Recap (31:30)

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Wednesday's episode begins with The Athletic's early prediction of the 2027 World Junior Championship rosters for Canada, USA, Sweden, Finland, and Czechia. Host Jack Bushman dives into which Blackhawks prospects are projected to represent their respective countries this winter, including Mason West, Vaclav Nestrasil, Xavier Villeneuve, and Samu Alalauri. Then, Bushman reacts to a recent Blackhawks fan survey and discusses fans' confidence in Danny Wirtz, Kyle Davidson, and the franchise's future. The episode concludes with defenseman Wyatt Kaiser's 2025-26 season recap. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Early WJC Projections (1:00)

Blackhawks Fan Survey (12:55)

Kaiser's Season Recap (27:50)

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Thursday's episode begins with a discussion on Macklin Celebrini's new contract extension with the San Jose Sharks, making him the highest-paid player in hockey for the 2027-28 season. Host Jack Bushman compares Celebrini's contract to Connor Bedard's second deal with the Chicago Blackhawks and breaks down why a five-year contract makes sense for both players. Then, Bushman dishes out a grade to rookie forward Ryan Greene for his performance in 2025-26. The episode concludes with Scott Wheeler's top 20 drafted goalie prospects list, where Blackhawks' netminder Drew Commesso makes an appearance. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Celebrini's Extension (1:00)

Greene's Season Recap (12:25)

Top 20 Goalie Prospect List (22:10)

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Wednesday's episode begins with Patrick Kane's comments on how a reunion with the Chicago Blackhawks became possible this summer. Host Jack Bushman goes through the notable quotes from Kane during his media availability on Friday, and GM Kyle Davidson's thoughts on why this summer was the right time to bring "Showtime" home. Then, Bushman goes through Scott Wheeler's Top 100 Drafted NHL Prospects List, where the Blackhawks had the most prospects featured of any NHL club. The episode concludes with Nick Lardis' 2025-26 Season Recap. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Kane's Comments (1:10)

Blackhawks Rock Top 100 List (18:15)

Lardis' Season Recap (36:20)

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Thursday's episode begins with excitement, as the Chicago Blackhawks and future Hall of Fame forward Patrick Kane have officially reunited. Host Jack Bushman breaks down why signing Kane, even at 37 years old, makes sense for the Blackhawks' current position and how he can benefit the team in 2026-27. Bushman also discusses why Kane's two-year, $16 million contract is a non-issue for GM Kyle Davidson at this stage of the rebuild. The episode concludes with an overview of the Blackhawks' forward group now that Kane is officially part of the franchise again. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Kane Returns! (1:10)

Contract Breakdown (16:25)

Forward Group Overview (23:40)

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Tuesday's episode begins with a discussion about the Chicago Blackhawks and 21-year-old forward Connor Bedard agreeing to a new five-year contract extension with a $15 million cap hit, officially making him among the highest-paid players in the NHL next season. Host Jack Bushman shares his thoughts on the contract and breaks down why a five-year deal makes sense for both sides. Then, Bushman shares notable quotes from Bedard during his recent media availability, where he discussed the Blackhawks' offseason and a potential Patrick Kane reunion in the Windy City. The episode concludes with the Blackhawks official 84-game schedule for 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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Wednesday's episode begins with a case for and against the Chicago Blackhawks signing franchise icon Patrick Kane this summer, with recent reports suggesting a reunion is more than possible. Host Jack Bushman dives into the pros and cons of signing Kane before breaking down what the Blackhawks' forward lines could look like on opening night without Connor Bedard. The episode concludes with Teuvo Teravainen's 2025-26 season recap. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Kane Homecoming? (1:00)

Forward Lines Without Bedard (18:50)

Teravainen's Season Recap (31:05)

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Thursday's episode begins with thoughts on the horrendous news regarding star forward Connor Bedard's left shoulder injury, which he suffered ahead of the Fourth of July during an offseason training session. Host Jack Bushman breaks down Bedard's recovery timeline after surgery, what this means for his contract as a restricted free agent, and how the Chicago Blackhawks will be impacted at the start of the 2026-27 season. Then, Bushman dives into Drew Commesso being the first of four restricted free agents to sign a new contract with the Blackhawks this summer. The episode concludes with the new numbers for Jordan Greenway, Ian Cole, Cole Smith, Bowen Byram, Roman Kantserov, and Sacha Boisvert. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Bedard Injury Update (1:00)

Commesso Re-Signs (14:25)

New Numbers (20:05)

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Host Jack Bushman goes over the additions of Cole Smith and Ian Cole on the opening day of NHL free agency, and then he breaks down Bowen Byram signing a lucrative six-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. The episode concludes with the most notable moves since the free-agent market opened on July 1. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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