Locked On Blackhawks - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Blackhawks

Monday's episode begins with a discussion on what the Chicago Blackhawks will do next with NHL free agency right around the corner. Host Jack Bushman goes through the Blackhawks' biggest needs and best remaining options available for each position. Then, Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks' 2026 Development Camp roster, which features 19 prospects. The episode concludes with more thoughts on GM Kyle Davidson's five picks at the 2026 NHL Draft. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Blackhawks Next Step? (1:00)

2026 Development Camp (14:20)

More on 2026 Draft Class (24:45)

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Saturday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' five selections in the 2026 NHL Draft, all coming on Day Two. Host Jack Bushman dishes out a grade for each of GM Kyle Davidson's picks, including second-round draft choices Xavier Villeneuve and Ryan Roobroeck. Then, Bushman goes through his final 2026 NHL Draft rankings and discusses the biggest winners and losers from the last two days in Buffalo, New York. The episode concludes with thoughts on Andre Burakovsky getting traded to the Ottawa Senators in return for a 2027 sixth-round pick. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Hawks 2026 Draft Class (1:10)

Round 1 Recap (20:50)

Burakovsky Traded (37:05)

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Thursday's episode begins with a discussion on the fallout from the Bowen Byram trade and whether the Chicago Blackhawks can still land a top-six forward this offseason. Host Jack Bushman goes over the Blackhawks' best remaining assets and potential targets over the next few weeks. Then, Bushman breaks down the updated 2026 NHL Draft board and which selections the Blackhawks possess going into the weekend. The episode concludes with takeaways from Kyle Davidson and Bowen Byram's media availability. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Still Hope For Top Six Add? (1:10)

Blackhawks NHL Draft Preview (16:55)

Byram & GMKD Media Sessions (26:50)

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The Chicago Blackhawks have made their first major transaction of the 2026 offseason, and it was a doozy. The Blackhawks traded the 4th & 45th picks in the 2026 NHL Draft and defenseman Louis Crevier to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for defenseman Bowen Byram & forward Jordan Greenway. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the price of doing business, how Byram & Greenway fit in with the Blackhawks next season, and what grade GM Kyle Davidson deserves for the trade. The episode concludes with a discussion on how the trade also impacts the Blackhawks' plans for the rest of the offseason. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Trade Recap (1:10)

Thoughts & Grade (10:00)

How Byram & Greenway Fit (25:05)

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Catch all the latest Blackhawks news, deep analysis, injury updates, and insider perspectives from Locked On Blackhawks as the Chicago Blackhawks wind through a pivotal season for their rebuild.

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Wednesday's episode begins with a discussion around St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou and his availability in the trade market this summer. Host Jack Bushman breaks down whether the Chicago Blackhawks are a legitimate trade destination for Kyrou and what makes the deal so complicated. Then, Bushman dishes out a grade to forward Andre Burakovsky for his performance with the Blackhawks in the 2025-26 season. The episode concludes with forward prospect Ethan Belchetz's 2026 NHL Draft Profile. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Hawks Target Kyrou? (1:10)

Burakovsky's Season Recap (13:40)

Belchetz Draft Profile (26:15)

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Tuesday's episode celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Locked On Podcast Network! Host Jack Bushman goes through the Chicago Blackhawks best memories, players, moments, and more from the last 10 years. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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Catch all the latest Blackhawks news, deep analysis, injury updates, and insider perspectives from Locked On Blackhawks as the Chicago Blackhawks wind through a pivotal season for their rebuild.

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Ready to transform your customer support? Go to decagon.ai/LOCKEDONNHL to get a personalized demo and see what Decagon can do for your team.

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Thursday's episode begins with thoughts on whether the Chicago Blackhawks will pursue pending unrestricted free-agent forward Alex Tuch this summer. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the pros & cons of signing Tuch to a long-term contract and weighs whether he'd be a better fit than Jason Robertson for the Blackhawks moving forward. Then, Bushman dives into defenseman Sam Rinzel's 2025-26 season recap and gives him a final grade for his performance as an NHL rookie. The episode concludes with forward Wyatt Cullen's 2026 NHL Draft Profile. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Will Hawks Pursue Tuch? (1:05)

Rinzel's Season Recap (12:45)

Cullen's Draft Profile (27:15)

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Catch all the latest Blackhawks news, deep analysis, injury updates, and insider perspectives from Locked On Blackhawks as the Chicago Blackhawks wind through a pivotal season for their rebuild.

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Wednesday's episode begins with a discussion on whether the Chicago Blackhawks could/should make a run at Dallas Stars pending restricted free-agent forward Jason Robertson this summer. Host Jack Bushman dives into the complexities involved in acquiring Robertson and whether he'd be a strong fit for the Blackhawks moving forward. Then, Bushman gets into center Viggo Bjork's 2026 NHL Draft Profile and breaks down whether he'll get drafted ahead of Tynan Lawrence. The episode concludes with some quick takeaways from the 2026 NHL Scouting Combine, where GM Kyle Davidson spoke with the media. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Pursue Robertson? (1:05)

Bjork's Draft Profile (12:30)

Combine Takeaways (26:40)

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Catch all the latest Blackhawks news, deep analysis, injury updates, and insider perspectives from Locked On Blackhawks as the Chicago Blackhawks wind through a pivotal season for their rebuild.

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Monday's episode begins with the NHL's official offer sheet compensation for the 2026 offseason that was recently released. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the different tiers of draft-pick compensation and goes through potential offer sheet targets for the Chicago Blackhawks, such as Jason Robertson, Zach Benson, Mavrik Bourque, and Pavel Dorofeyev. Then, Bushman breaks down rookie Oliver Moore's season recap and dishes out a grade for his performance in the 2025-26 regular season. The episode concludes with center Tynan Lawrence's 2026 NHL Draft Profile. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Offer Sheet Comp & Targets (0:50)

Moore's Season Recap (16:10)

Lawrence's Draft Profile (28:45)

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Wednesday's episode begins with another left-handed defenseman's 2026 NHL Draft Profile, as host Jack Bushman breaks down the strengths, weaknesses, stats, NHL projection, and everything in between for 18-year-old Albert Smits. Then, Bushman dives into 24-year-old defenseman Alex Vlasic's 2025-26 season recap and dishes out a grade for his performance in his third full season with the Chicago Blackhawks. The episode concludes with Corey Pronman's 2026 NHL Mock Draft 2.0 for The Athletic, where he projected the Blackhawks to draft Ivar Stenberg with the fourth overall pick. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Smits Draft Profile (1:05)

Vlasic's Season Recap (19:25)

Pronman's Mock Draft 2.0 (31:40)

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