Wednesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' disappointing 3-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, as they blew a 2-1 lead in the 3rd period for their third consecutive defeat. Host Jack Bushman dives into what went wrong for the Blackhawks, Connor Bedard & Jason Dickinson finding success together, and the latest updates on goaltender Petr Mrazek and AHL forward Andreas Athanasiou. The episode concludes with a BEEFY prospects update, as Bushman gets into the latest on Frank Nazar, N...
Nov 20, 2024•37 min•Ep. 1037
Tuesday's episode begins with a breakdown of Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall's comments after being healthy scratched on Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks. Host Jack Bushman shares his thoughts on Richardson's apparent lack of communication with Hall about the situation and his questionable lineup decisions for Tuesday's game at the United Center against the Anaheim Ducks. The episode concludes with three keys to victory and the best bets as the Blackhawks try to get back in the 'W' ...
Nov 19, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1036
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, bad turned to worse for the Chicago Blackhawks over the weekend, as top defenseman Seth Jones was placed on injured reserve with a foot injury, while they lost a second consecutive game to the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Saturday night. Bushman breaks down what Jones' injury means to the Hawks' blue line while diving into the same issues plaguing th...
Nov 18, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1035
Saturday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with the Vancouver Canucks to wrap up their mini two-game West Coast road trip. Host Jack Bushman gets familiar with what the Canucks have been up to since the first meeting at the United Center, the Blackhawks' projected forward lines and defensive pairings, plus, Connor Bedard's first trip back to his hometown of Vancouver! The episode concludes with Bushman's three keys to victory for the Blackhawks and the best bets ...
Nov 16, 2024•32 min•Ep. 1034
Friday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena, dropping their record to 6-10-1 through 17 games. Host Jack Bushman dives into yet another sleepy start for the Blackhawks, the noticeable issue coach Luke Richardson has on his hands with the forward lines, and what needs to happen to get more consistency and production out of the offense. The episode concludes with a small shoutout to goaltender Petr Mrazek, who continues to ...
Nov 15, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1033
Thursday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with the Seattle Kraken on the West Coast, as the Hawks look to win two consecutive games for the second time this season. Host Jack Bushman dives into the crucial information/stats from both teams, defenseman Alec Martinez returning on defense, and the new-look lineup Blackhawks' head coach Luke Richardson is rolling with. The episode concludes with Bushman's three keys to victory and best bets in Seattle! All that and ...
Nov 14, 2024•35 min•Ep. 1032
Tuesday's episode begins with a quick recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 2-1 OT win over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday night, moving their record to 6-9-1 through the opening 16 games of the 2024-25 NHL regular season. Host Jack Bushman dives into his takeaways from the much-needed win & shares his thoughts on forward Andreas Athanasiou being reassigned to the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. The episode concludes with an update on the CHSN app, which is set to launch soon for Blackhawks' fans to watch...
Nov 13, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1031
Friday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-1 loss to the Dallas Stars, as they lose both games of their mid-week back-to-back after winning two consecutive games for the first time this season over the weekend. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks' lackluster opening 40 minutes, coach Luke Richardson hitting the blender with his forward lines, and what needs to happen to get Connor Bedard more looks at even strength. The episode concludes with a mini preview of Sun...
Nov 08, 2024•37 min•Ep. 1030
Thursday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, as Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, and Dylan Larkin led the way for the visitors. Host Jack Bushman dives into what went wrong for the Blackhawks, tough performances from Connor Bedard, Alex Vlasic, & Seth Jones, and a concerning lack of consistency continuing to plague this team. The episode concludes with a preview of tonight's back-end of the Blackhawks' back-to-back with the Dallas Stars. All t...
Nov 07, 2024•39 min•Ep. 1029
Wednesday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, and the Detroit Red Wings at the United Center! Host Jack Bushman discusses how the season has gone for Kane & DeBrincat, both teams' projected lineups, whether TJ Brodie will return after being healthy scratched, and three keys for the Blackhawks to extend their winning streak to three games! The episode concludes with an update on defenseman Alec Martinez and goaltender Laurent Bross...
Nov 06, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1028
Tuesday's episode begins with a deeper look at some of the Chicago Blackhawks' statistics and analytics through the opening 13 games of the 2024-25 regular season to better understand the team. Host Jack Bushman looks at individual and team statistics, bright & weak spots, and then discusses whether GM Kyle Davidson should pursue trading forward Andreas Athanasiou. The episode concludes with an update on Frank Nazar, Artyom Levshunov, Kevin Korchinski, and Colton Dach from down in Rockford with ...
Nov 05, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1027
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, the Chicago Blackhawks picked up a pair of MASSIVE wins over the weekend, besting the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in a shootout on Saturday & the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Sunday. Host Jack Bushman breaks down what went right for the Blackhawks, Ryan Donato staying red hot, Connor Bedard continuing to be snake-bitten despite still putting up points, and Ale...
Nov 04, 2024•46 min•Ep. 1026
Friday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' frustrating 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Halloween night, as they are now 3-7-1 through their opening 11 games of the 2024-25 regular season. Host Jack Bushman dissects what went wrong for the Blackhawks, why this loss was so costly, and Connor Bedard getting outshined by fellow 2023 NHL Draft classmate Will Smith. The episode concludes with a preview of Saturday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings in the penultimate match...
Nov 02, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1025
Thursday's special Halloween episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with the Sharks, as they try to avoid a spooky loss in San Jose. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks' projected forward lines & defensive pairings, his three keys to avoid a haunting defeat, and the best bet to win some extra candy on Halloween night! The episode concludes with recent trade rumors surrounding veteran defenseman and alternate captain Connor Murphy. All that and more on Locked On...
Oct 31, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1024
Wednesday's episode begins with a deep dive into the Chicago Blackhawks' team AND individual player statistics through the opening 10 games of the 2024-25 NHL regular season. Host Jack Bushman explains the key factors behind the Blackhawks' lackluster 3-6-1 start, the biggest standouts and disappointments through 10 games, and whether fans should expect the team to improve as November rolls around. The episode concludes with potential trade options for the Blackhawks to bring in as their second-...
Oct 30, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1023
Tuesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 5-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche to snap their four-game losing streak. Host Jack Bushman breaks down what went right for the Blackhawks, Ryan Donato's 3-point effort, Lukas Reichel's first goal of the season, and the biggest keys to the team's victory. Bushman also dives into TJ Brodie's struggles defensively and shares updates on several Blackhawks' prospects. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Po...
Oct 29, 2024•32 min•Ep. 1022
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 discusses the Chicago Blackhawks' current four-game losing streak and breaks down the main issues behind a dreadful 2-6-1 start to the 2023-24 NHL regular season. Bushman also dives into a preview of tonight's matchup with the Colorado Avalanche and shares his projected lineup, three keys to victory, and the best bet! All that and more on...
Oct 28, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1021
Friday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup against the Nashville Predators to wrap up their four-game homestead at the United Center! Host Jack Bushman dives into the Blackhawks' projected forward lines & defensive pairings, where Lukas Reichel sits in the lineup, plus, his 3 keys to victory and best bets against the Predators. The episode concludes with a discussion around the Blackhawks reportedly looking to acquire a young second-line center via trade early on i...
Oct 25, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1020
Wednesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 6-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks at the United Center during the third game of their current homestand. Host Jack Bushman dives into the key takeaway, what went wrong for the Blackhawks' in their worst performance of the season, and potential lineup changes for Friday against the Nashville Predators. The episode concludes with some injury updates on 2024 No. 2 overall pick Artyom Levshunov, Laurent Brossoit, and Alec Martinez. A...
Oct 23, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1019
Tuesday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with the Vancouver Canucks at the United Center, as they look to bounce back after a tough 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. Host Jack Bushman dives into the Hawks' projected lineup, Philipp Kurashev being a healthy scratch, Lukas Reichel being separated from Andreas Athanasiou, and 3 keys to victory/best bets. The episode concludes with some interesting statistics through the team's first six games of the seaso...
Oct 22, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1018
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 Blackhawks' tough 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at the United Center on Saturday night, as they slacked in the first period and couldn't claw their way back from a 2-0 deficit. Bushman shares his takeaways from the defeat and discusses Lukas Reichel's massive performance in his second game of the season. All that and more ...
Oct 21, 2024•36 min•Ep. 1017
Friday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks impressive 4-2 win over the San Jose Sharks in their home opener at the United Center, as they move to 2-2-1 through their first five games. Host Jack Bushman dives into his key takeaways from the win, Connor Bedard & Teuvo Teravainen's two-point nights, a strong showing from the powerplay, & Tyler Bertuzzi and Taylor Hall scoring their first goals of the season. The episode concludes with some thoughts on Alec Martinez being placed ...
Oct 19, 2024•27 min•Ep. 1016
Thursday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' home opener against the San Jose Sharks at the United Center! Host Jack Bushman dives into the lineup he'd like to see tonight against San Jose, Macklin Celebrini's latest injury update, three keys to victory for the Blackhawks, and the best bets for tonight's contest. The episode concludes with a mini update on defenseman prospect Kevin Korchinski's time down in Rockford! All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the L...
Oct 17, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1015
Wednesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 defeat to the Calgary Flames, as they wrap up their season-opening road trip with a 1-2-1 record. Host Jack Bushman dives into his thoughts from the loss & breaks down what we learned about the Blackhawks during their road trip. The episode concludes with some potential roster/lineup changes to make during the four-game homestand at the United Center. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Net...
Oct 16, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1014
Tuesday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with the Calgary Flames to wrap up their four-game road trip to kick off the 2024-25 regular season. Host Jack Bushman dives into the Blackhawks' projected lineup, three keys to victory in Calgary, best bets, and what to watch for before the team returns to Chicago. The episode concludes with some updates on the Blackhawks' prospects who are playing in the CHL and NCAA. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of t...
Oct 15, 2024•27 min•Ep. 1013
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 recaps the Chicago Blackhawks defeating the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday night to earn their first victory of the 2024-25 regular season and gets into his key takeaways from the performance. Bushman also dives into the Rockford IceHogs' big season-opening victory, as Frank Nazar and Kevin Korchinski had standout performances. All that ...
Oct 14, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1012
Saturday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' heartbreaking 2-1 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets, as they failed to hold down a 1-0 lead in the final minute of regulation. Host Jack Bushman dives into his key takeaways from the loss and then previews the Blackhawks' back end of their weekend back-to-back with the Edmonton Oilers. The episode concludes with the latest updates on CHSN, as they failed to finalize a deal with Comcast before last night's game in Winnipeg. Pathet...
Oct 12, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1011
Friday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks matchup with the Winnipeg Jets at the front end of their weekend back-to-back in Canada! Host Jack Bushman dives into both teams' projected lineups, whether Andreas Athanasiou & Lukas Reichel will make their season debuts, and three keys to victory for the Blackhawks in Winnipeg. The episode concludes with the latest updates on CHSN, as they are reportedly negotiating "hour-by-hour" with Comcast to get a deal done before Friday nig...
Oct 11, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1010
Wednesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' disappointing 5-2 defeat to the Utah Hockey Club on opening night at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Host Jack Bushman dives into his key takeaways from the loss, discusses Connor Bedard's two-point performance, and explains why Lukas Reichel and Andreas Athanasiou MUST be in the lineup on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. The episode concludes with Alec Martinez and TJ Brodie's 2024-25 season previews. All that and more on Locke...
Oct 09, 2024•36 min•Ep. 1009
Tuesday's episode begins with a FULL preview of everything to know ahead of the Chicago Blackhawks' season opener against the Utah Hockey Club in Salt Lake City! Host Jack Bushman dives into the Blackhawks' projected lineup, three keys to victory, and a handful of bold predictions for the 2024-25 NHL regular season. The episode concludes with forward Tyler Bertuzzi's 2024-25 season preview. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Pr...
Oct 08, 2024•36 min•Ep. 1008
