Wednesday's episode begins with a discussion on former Chicago Blackhawks' GM Stan Bowman being hired by the Edmonton Oilers to a front office position. Host Jack Bushman shares his thoughts on the matter and then looks back at Bowman's first-round picks with Chicago from 2017-2021. The episode concludes with a ranking of the Blackhawks' 1st-round selections from the past eight years. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Bowman H...
Jul 25, 2024•40 min•Ep. 977
Tuesday's episode begins with a look back at Kyle Davidson's first-round picks since taking over as the general manager of the Chicago Blackhawks. The episode concludes with the top free agents still available on the market as we creep toward the end of July. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. GMKD's 1st-Round Picks (2:15) Top Available FAs (31:30) SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnBlackhawks PODCAST: https://linktr.e...
Jul 24, 2024•40 min•Ep. 976
Friday's episode is a special crossover with Chris Micieli and Kyle Sullivan from Locked On Avalanche! The fellas discuss the Chicago Blackhawks' notable offseason additions, what's next for Connor Bedard in his sophomore NHL season, the timeline for the Hawks rebuild, updates on Avs' captain Gabriel Landeskog, thoughts around the team after another short postseason run, and whether Mikko Rantanen will return when his contract expires next summer. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part ...
Jul 19, 2024•44 min•Ep. 975
Thursday's episode begins with a discussion on how well Chicago Blackhawks' head coach Luke Richardson has fared through two seasons behind the bench. Host Jack Bushman debates whether the Blackhawks will pick up Richardson's fourth-year team option and dives into the most notable gains and losses by the other six teams in the Central Division. The episode concludes with Scott Wheeler's Top Drafted Goalies List. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Yo...
Jul 18, 2024•33 min•Ep. 974
Wednesday's episode begins with an update on what jersey numbers all the new Blackhawks will wear this upcoming season, including Tyler Bertuzzi, Teuvo Teraivainen, and Alec Martinez, plus, new jersey numbers for Kevin Korchinski and Lukas Reichel. Then, host Jack Bushman unveils which Blackhawks' prospects landed on Scott Wheeler's top 100 drafted prospect list that he recently released. The episode concludes with thoughts on Adam Boqvist signing with the Florida Panthers, and an update on some...
Jul 18, 2024•34 min•Ep. 973
Thursday's episode begins with a discussion over who could be the future linemates for Chicago Blackhawks' star forward Connor Bedard. Bushman shares his thoughts on who will be playing with Bedard for years to come and dives into the top free agents still on the open market. The episode concludes with a reaction to the Blackhawks' 2024-25 schedule drop! All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Bedard's Future Linemates (1:25) Top Av...
Jul 11, 2024•32 min•Ep. 972
Wednesday's episode begins with an interesting discussion surrounding whether the Chicago Blackhawks should consider trading veteran defenseman Connor Murphy after acquiring TJ Brodie & Alec Martinez in free agency. Host Jack Bushman shares his thoughts on the matter & breaks down the Blackhawks' potential defensive pairings for the 2025-26 season. The episode concludes with a discussion over whether there could be an odd-man-out defensive prospect who could be involved in a trade down the road....
Jul 10, 2024•28 min•Ep. 971
It's another Mailbag Monday on Locked On Blackhawks, where host Jack Bushman answers a question from a few lucky listeners LIVE on the show! But first, Bushman dives into the breaking news from over the Fourth of July weekend that 2024 2nd overall pick Artyom Levshunov will forego his final three years of college hockey at Michigan State to turn pro and join the Blackhawks' organization. Bushman shares his thoughts on the decision and gets into a few other key updates from off-ice development ca...
Jul 08, 2024•32 min•Ep. 970
Wednesday's episode begins with a way too early look at the Chicago Blackhawks' potential defensive pairings for opening night of the 2024-25 regular season. Then, host Jack Bushman dives into his thoughts on whether 2024 2nd overall pick Artyom Levshunov will return to Michigan State for his sophomore season or elect to turn professional and join the Blackhawks' organization. The episode concludes with some updates on now-former Blackhawks such as MacKenzie Entwistle, Taylor Raddysh, Colin Blac...
Jul 04, 2024•28 min•Ep. 969
Tuesday's episode begins with thoughts on the Chicago Blackhawks signing 14-year NHL veteran TJ Brodie to a two-year deal to wrap up a hectic first day of free agency. Then, host Jack Bushman dives into an outlook at the Blackhawks' forward group following the additions of Tyler Bertuzzi, Teuvo Teravainen, Patrick Maroon, and Craig Smith. Bushman recaps the biggest winners and losers from Day 1 of NHL free agency and shares his feelings on Joel Quenneville, Stan Bowman, and Al MacIsaac being rei...
Jul 02, 2024•35 min•Ep. 968
Monday's episode is a FULL recap of the moves made by the Chicago Blackhawks during the opening day of NHL free agency! Host Jack Bushman dives into Tyler Bertuzzi, Teuvo Teravainen, Alec Martinez, Laurent Brossoit, Pat Maroon, Craig Smith, and Joey Anderson signing contracts on July 1st and dishes out a grade for GM Kyle Davidson's performance in free agency and at the 2024 NHL Draft. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. KD MAKI...
Jul 01, 2024•42 min•Ep. 967
Locked On Blackhawks podcast is your daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Chicago Blackhawks and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Chicago’s own Jack Bushman , the Locked On Blackhawks podcast provides your daily Blackhawks fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Blackhawks franchise. Locked On Blackhawks takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the bigg...
Jul 01, 2024•30 sec
Host Jack Bushman breaks down the Chicago Blackhawks' three first-round selections in the 2024 NHL Draft, with Artyom Levshunov going 2nd overall, Sacha Boisvert 18th overall, and Marek Vanacker 27th overall. Bushman shares his thoughts on the biggest winners, losers, and what grade Blackhawks' GM Kyle Davidson deserves for his 1st round of the Draft. The episode concludes with one final free agency preview ahead of the market opening on Monday. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of...
Jun 29, 2024•41 min•Ep. 966
Chicago Blackhawks Draft Marek Vanacker in 2024 NHL Draft The Chicago Blackhawks have selected Marek Vanacker with the twenty-seventh pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBlackhawks?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL #Blackhawks #NHLHockey #ChicagoBlackhawks
Jun 29, 2024•4 min•Ep. 965
Chicago Blackhawks Draft Sacha Boisvert in 2024 NHL Draft The Chicago Blackhawks have selected Sacha Boisvert with the eighteenth pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBlackhawks?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL #Blackhawks #NHLHockey #ChicagoBlackhawks
Jun 29, 2024•4 min•Ep. 964
Chicago Blackhawks Draft Artyom Levshunov in 2024 NHL Draft The Chicago Blackhawks have selected Artyom Levshunov with the second pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBlackhawks?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL #Blackhawks #NHLHockey #ChicagoBlackhawks
Jun 28, 2024•5 min•Ep. 963
DRAFT DAY HAS ARRIVED! Friday's episode begins with a Chicago Blackhawks preview of the 2024 NHL Draft, where host Jack Bushman goes through his Mock Draft & discusses who will be picked 2nd and 18th overall at The Sphere in Las Vegas. Bushman then gets into an outlook at the Blackhawks' forward group following the acquisition of Ilya Mikheyev and Sam Lafferty before free agency opens on Monday. The episode concludes with Cole Beaudoin's 2024 NHL Draft Profile. All that and more on Locked On Bla...
Jun 28, 2024•30 min•Ep. 962
Thursday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks acquiring a 2027 2nd-round pick and forwards Ilya Mikheyev and Sam Lafferty (!!) from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2027 4th-round pick. Host Jack Bushman dissects what Mikheyev and Lafferty bring to the table, why the Blackhawks made this move, and how the deal could impact their decisions in free agency. The episode concludes with 18-year-old forward Jett Luchanko's 2024 NHL Draft Profile. All that and more on Locked On...
Jun 27, 2024•35 min•Ep. 961
Wednesday's episode begins with the latest rumors surrounding Chicago Blackhawks' pending restricted and unrestricted free agents like Taylor Raddysh, Colin Blackwell, Joey Anderson, MacKenzie Entwistle, Isaak Phillips, and Louis Crevier. Then, host Jack Bushman discusses FanDuel's listed betting odds for the 2024 NHL Draft, where Artyom Levshunov is currently a 3/1 favorite over Ivan Demidov. The episode concludes with big 6-foot-7 forward Dean Letourneau's 2024 NHL Draft Profile. All that and ...
Jun 27, 2024•32 min•Ep. 960
Tuesday's episode begins with a discussion over whether the Chicago Blackhawks should try and target Winnipeg Jets' forwards Rutger McGroarty and Nikolaj Ehlers. Then, host Jack Bushman dives into Draft Analyst Chris Peters' 2024 NHL Mock Draft. The episode concludes with 18-year-old right-handed defenseman Charlie Elick's 2024 NHL Draft Profile. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. McGroarty/Ehlers Convo (1:55) Peters Mock Draft...
Jun 26, 2024•28 min•Ep. 959
It's another Mailbag Monday on Locked On Blackhawks, where host Jack Bushman answers a question from a few lucky listeners live on the show! But first, Bushman shares his FULL first-round rankings for the 2024 NHL Draft and dives into Scott Wheeler's Mock Draft. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. NHL Draft Rankings (7:15) Wheeler's Mock Draft (18:30) Mailbag Monday (26:45) SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnBlackhawks ...
Jun 25, 2024•37 min•Ep. 958
Friday's episode begins with some thoughts on forward Cole Guttman signing a one-year, two-way contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday morning! Host Jack Bushman explains why it was a no-brainer decision to bring back Guttman and dives into McKeen's Hockey's recent 2024 NHL Mock Draft. The episode concludes with right-handed defenseman EJ Emery's 2024 NHL Draft Profile. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Gutt...
Jun 21, 2024•34 min•Ep. 957
Thursday's episode begins with the top free-agent forward options for Chicago Blackhawks' GM Kyle Davidson to pursue this offseason. Host Jack Bushman shares his favorite choices on the market & then dives into The Athletic's full seven-round mock draft ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft next Friday. The episode concludes with 18-year-old forward Terik Parascak's 2024 NHL Draft Profile. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Top Forward F...
Jun 21, 2024•37 min•Ep. 956
Wednesday's episode begins with a discussion on Ivan Demidov arriving in the United States ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft! Host Jack Bushman gets into Demidov's meeting with the Chicago Blackhawks and breaks down the positive headlines about the 18-year-old Russian forward. Then, Bushman dives into the rumors surrounding the Blackhawks trying to acquire notables like Trevor Zegras, Jacob Chychrun, and Oliver Wahlstrom this summer. The episode concludes with 17-year-old forward Ryder Ritchie's 2024 ...
Jun 20, 2024•36 min•Ep. 955
Tuesday's episode begins with Part 4 of host Jack Bushman's Chicago Blackhawks Summer 2024 Top Prospects List! Join Jack to hear who comes in at Nos. 1-5 on his list, plus the top free-agent defensemen on the market that Blackhawks' GM Kyle Davidson could pursue this summer. The episode concludes with Finnish forward Emil Hemming's 2024 NHL Draft Profile. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Part 4 (2:40) Top Free Agent Defenseme...
Jun 19, 2024•43 min•Ep. 954
It's another Mailbag Monday on Locked On Blackhawks, where host Jack Bushman answers a question from a few lucky listeners LIVE on the show! But first, Bushman breaks down the latest rumors surrounding 18-year-old defenseman Artyom Levshunov and potential concerns swirling around Russian forward Ivan Demidov. Bushman also gets into Russian forward Igor Chernyshov's 2024 NHL Draft Profile. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Late...
Jun 17, 2024•31 min•Ep. 953
Friday's episode begins with a discussion on the Chicago Blackhawks reportedly being among the teams showing interest in Carolina Hurricanes' forward Martin Necas. Host Jack Bushman shares his thoughts on that matter and then debates whether GM Kyle Davidson should try and negotiate a trade for Columbus Blue Jackets' forward Patrik Laine. The episode concludes with forward Sacha Boisvert's 2024 NHL Draft Profile. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Y...
Jun 15, 2024•28 min•Ep. 952
Thursday's episode begins with Part 3 of host Jack Bushman's Summer 2024 Chicago Blackhawks Top Prospects List. Jack shares Nos. 6-10 on his list and then dives into 18-year-old power forward Liam Greentree's 2024 NHL Draft Profile. The episode concludes with the Locked On NHL Network's 1st round Mock Draft ahead of June 28th! All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Part 3 (2:25) Greentree's Draft Profile (16:15) Locked On NHL Mock ...
Jun 14, 2024•33 min•Ep. 951
Wednesday's episode begins with Part 2 of host Jack Bushman's Chicago Blackhawks Summer 2024 Top Prospects List! Join Jack as he dives into Nos. 11-15 on his list and then breaks down 18-year-old forward Michael Hage's 2024 NHL Draft Profile. The episode concludes with some of the top projected free-agent goaltenders the Blackhawks could pursue on July 1st. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Part 2 (2:10) Hage's Draft Profile (...
Jun 12, 2024•37 min•Ep. 950
Tuesday's episode begins with 18-year-old forward Beckett Sennecke's 2024 NHL Draft Profile! Host Jack Bushman dives into whether Sennecke will be available for the Chicago Blackhawks with the 18th overall pick and then shares the honorable mentions for his summer 2024 Blackhawks top prospects list. The episode concludes with some thoughts on GM Kyle Davidson ruling out a potential reunion with Patrick Kane this summer. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Net...
Jun 12, 2024•36 min•Ep. 949
