Locked On Blackhawks - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Blackhawks

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 star...

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....

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 Kyl...

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 tw...

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...

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...

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 202...

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.   Locked On Blackhawks Instagram @ lockedonblackhawks   Personal X account @ JackBushman2  ...

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...

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...

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 s...

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 Blac...

Tuesday's episode begins with a discussion about whether the Chicago Blackhawks should pursue Toronto Maple Leafs winger Matthew Knies in the trade market this offseason. Host Jack Bushman dives into Knies' fit in Chicago and the potential cost of acquiring him from Toronto. Then, Bushman breaks down left-handed defenseman Carson Carels 2026 NHL Draft Profile and whether he's a stout option for th...

Monday's episode begins with a reaction to the Chicago Blackhawks trading 2024 third-round pick Jack Pridham to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a 2027 third-round selection. Host Jack Bushman dives into the disappointing end to the Pridham saga and discusses whether the Blackhawks should be concerned about losing another potential middle-six prospect. Then, Bushman gets into 18-year-old de...

Friday's episode begins with the latest rumors surrounding Connor Bedard's contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks this summer. Host Jack Bushman dives into David Pagnotta's report and discusses whether a short-term or long-term extension benefits the Blackhawks more moving forward. Then, Bushman breaks down goaltender Spencer Knight's 2025-26 season recap and gives him a grade for his perf...

Friday's episode begins with the recent trade rumors surrounding Philadelphia Flyers' former first-round pick Matvei Michkov, who was healthy scratched multiple times during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Host Jack Bushman dives into whether the Chicago Blackhawks should make a run at trading for Michkov and what it would possibly cost to do business with the Flyers. Then, Bushman gets into defenseman...

Thursday's episode begins with 18-year-old defenseman Chase Reid's 2026 NHL Draft Profile. Host Jack Bushman goes over Reid's strengths, weaknesses, stats, and projection as an NHLer, then discusses whether he'd be a good fit for the Chicago Blackhawks with the fourth overall pick. Next, Bushman gets into Frank Nazar's 2025-26 season recap, where he receives a grade for his first full season with...

Wednesday's episode begins with Tyler Bertuzzi's 2025-26 season recap. Host Jack Bushman breaks down Bertuzzi's second career 30-goal campaign, the good, the bad, the rest of his stats, and more from his second season with the Chicago Blackhawks. Then, Bushman dives into 17-year-old Caleb Malhotra's 2026 NHL Draft Profile and discusses whether he deserves to get drafted ahead of Ivar Stenberg. The...

Tuesday's episode begins with 20-year-old defenseman Artyom Levshunov's 2025-26 season recap. Host Jack Bushman breaks down Levshunov's stats, analytics, strengths, and weaknesses from his first full NHL season, discusses what must happen next with his development, and goes over his current projection before handing out an official grade. Then, Bushman gets into the latest updates from the 2026 II...

Monday's episode begins with 18-year-old Swedish forward Ivar Stenberg's 2026 NHL Draft Profile. Host Jack Bushman dives into Stenberg's season in the SHL, his strengths, weaknesses, and whether he'll fall into the Chicago Blackhawks' lap with the fourth overall pick this summer. Then, Bushman breaks down the latest report from Elliotte Friedman on free-agent forward Ilya Mikheyev, whose time in C...

Wednesday's episode begins with 20-year-old forward Connor Bedard's 2025-26 Season Recap. Host Jack Bushman breaks down Bedard's stats, analytics, the good & bad, and more before giving him a final grade for his performance this year. Then, Bushman dives into projected top overall pick Gavin McKenna's 2026 NHL Draft Profile. The episode concludes with the NHL announcing the salary cap floor and ce...

Tuesday's episode begins with a discussion on 2023 second-round pick Roman Kantserov being expected to sign his entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks this summer. Host Jack Bushman breaks down Kantserov and Metallurg Magnitogorsk agreeing to terminate his KHL deal so he can come to North America, and where Kantserov fits into the Blackhawks lineup in the 2026-27 season. Then, Bushman di...

Monday's episode begins with a reaction to the Chicago Blackhawks falling to the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, as the ping pong balls did not bounce in their favor during last week's Draft Lottery. Host Jack Bushman sorts through the disappointment while also diving into the latest Mock Drafts, where Ivar Stenberg has surprisingly still been available at No. 4 in a majority of them. T...

Tuesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks finish to the 2025-26 regular season, which resulted in the franchise securing a top-four selection in the 2026 NHL Draft. Host Jack Bushman breaks down why a nightmarish finish to the year isn't the worst-case scenario and then previews the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, where the Blackhawks have a 13.5% chance of claiming the top overall p...

Wednesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks, evening up the season series at one game apiece. Host Jack Bushman breaks down Connor Bedard reaching another career milestone, Frank Nazar's multi-point performance, and the five-forward power play looking LETHAL over the last five games. Then, Bushman discusses the major road improvements made by...