Locked On Blackhawks - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Blackhawks

Thursday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes, where Frank Nazar is set to make his return to the lineup after missing the last 14 games with a jaw injury. Host Jack Bushman breaks down where Nazar draws back into the lineup and how his return makes a massive impact on the Blackhawks' offense. Then, Bushman dives into rookies Oliver Moore,...

Tuesday's episode begins with a recap of an eventful night at the United Center! From the Chicago Blackhawks ending their three-game losing streak, to Jonathan Toews' standing ovation after his video tribute, and Caleb Williams & Pete Crow-Armstrong hitting the locker room postgame, join host Jack Bushman for the breakdown of a special night for Chicago Sports. Then, Bushman breaks down the latest...

Monday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup against the Winnipeg Jets, where former captain Jonathan Toews makes his first trip back to the United Center since departing the organization. Host Jack Bushman gets into the special night that's sure to ensue as the Blackhawks look to avoid being swept during the four-game homestand. Bushman also breaks down the latest new...

Saturday's episode begins with a preview of the Original Six matchup against the Boston Bruins at the United Center! Host Jack Bushman gets into the Blackhawks' projected lineup, an update on Teuvo Teravainen and Jason Dickinson, and all the special guests set to be in attendance for "The Banner Years" celebration. Bushman also discusses whether the Blackhawks should return to a top line of Tyler...

Friday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-1 loss to the Calgary Flames, as they've now dropped back-to-back games and have just six goals in their past four outings. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the offensive issues and a poor performance from the special teams in an unacceptable defeat. Then, Bushman gets into Part 2 of Deep Dive 4.0, breaking down the stats and analytics...

Thursday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup against the Calgary Flames at the United Center, where Connor Bedard will return to the lineup. Host Jack Bushman breaks down Bedard returning from his illness, the latest injury update on Teuvo Teravainen, and why the Blackhawks should come away with the season sweep against the Flames. The episode concludes with Part 1 o...

Monday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' weekend back-to-back, where they lost 5-1 to the Washington Capitals before rebounding with a 3-0 win over the Nashville Predators. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the series of illnesses over the weekend, Drew Commesso's first NHL shutout, Kevin Korchinski's first NHL games of the season, and a preview of Monday's matchup with Connor M...

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 o...

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...

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 episo...

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 pic...

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....

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 Ev...

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...

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 Vacla...

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 seaso...

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. Th...

Monday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 6-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators, extending their losing streak to five games. Host Jack Bushman also breaks down the Blackhawks losing forward Frank Nazar for four weeks due to a facial injury, Nick Lardis scoring his first NHL goal, and the tank being back on in Chicago. The episode concludes with a discussion around the issues with...

Thursday's episode begins with a preview of the Original Six matchup against the Canadiens at the Bell Centre, as the Chicago Blackhawks' road trip rolls into Montreal. Host Jack Bushman goes through the Blackhawks' projected lineup, Artyom Levshunov drawing back in after being healthy scratched on Tuesday, and what the team must do to win without Connor Bedard. Bushman also breaks down Marek Vana...

Wednesday's episode begins with the latest updates on Connor Bedard's injury, as ESPN's Kevin Weekes reported that the Chicago Blackhawks superstar is dealing with a separated shoulder. Host Jack Bushman breaks down what this means for the Blackhawks before diving into a horrific finish to Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The episode concludes with thoughts on Laurent Brossoit...

Tuesday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' Original Six matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs to begin the three-game road trip in Canada. Host Jack Bushman goes through the Blackhawks projected lineup and what the Maple Leafs have been up to since the first meeting in Chicago one month ago. Bushman also breaks down which Blackhawks MUST step up in Connor Bedard's absence to...

Monday's episode begins with a discussion on Chicago Blackhawks star forward Connor Bedard getting placed on injured reserve, where he is expected to miss two to three weeks with an upper-body injury. Host Jack Bushman breaks down coach Jeff Blashill's comments on Bedard's injury, how the Blackhawks can try to survive without their superstar, and Nick Lardis' NHL debut in a 4-0 loss to the Detroit...

Saturday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' frustrating 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues, where superstar forward Connor Bedard also suffered a right shoulder/arm injury in the final seconds of the game. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the latest updates on Bedard and discusses top prospect Nick Lardis getting recalled from the Rockford IceHogs, plus, what the Blackhawks' lineup...

Friday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks' struggles in back-to-backs, both teams' projected lineups, and keys to victory in St. Louis. The episode concludes with Part 2 of Deep Dive 3.0, breaking down the stats and analytics for the Blackhawks' defensemen this season. All th...

Thursday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' excellent 3-0 win over the New York Rangers at the United Center. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks holding the Rangers to only 21 shots on goal, Spencer Knight's second shutout of the season, Connor Bedard adding another two points, and Louis Crevier's clutch short-handed tally. The episode concludes with Part 1 of Deep...