Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Ian McLaren (Locked On Bruins) and Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings). Today we’re talking about Alex Ovechkin getting closer and closer to the all time NHL goal record, and who could be a surprise trade piece at the trade deadline in a couple of weeks! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to Indeed.com/LOCKEDON right now and sup...
Feb 27, 2025•31 min•Ep. 1097
Wednesday's episode begins with thoughts on another sloppy loss for the Chicago Blackhawks to the Utah Hockey Club and Seth Jones' interesting post-game comments. Host Jack Bushman dives into a disastrous state of affairs for the Blackhawks and recent trade whispers surrounding forward Lukas Reichel. The episode concludes with a look at the Pacific Division standings and some predictions as to who qualifies for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Lock...
Feb 26, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1097
Tuesday's episode begins with the latest updates on 2025 NHL Draft prospect Matthew Schaefer! Host Jack Bushman gets into the latest on Schaefer's draft stock then breaks down everything to know before the Chicago Blackhawks take on the Utah Hockey Club to begin their 3-game road trip. The episode concludes with an updated look at the Central Division standings with only 25 games left in the season. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Ever...
Feb 25, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1096
Monday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' two losses to the Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs over the weekend, getting outscored 10-3 in their first two games back from the 4Nations Face-Off. Host Jack Bushman shares his takeaways from the defeats and dives into the latest updates on the Seth Jones trade front! The episode concludes with Louis Crevier being reassigned to the Rockford IceHogs while Colton Dach is back in the NHL! All that and more on Locked On B...
Feb 24, 2025•29 min•Ep. 1095
Wednesday's episode begins with thoughts on Chicago Blackhawks' defenseman Seth Jones seeking a trade for the first time since being acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets ahead of the 2021 NHL Draft. Host Jack Bushman dives into his thoughts on a potential Jones trade and gets into some updates on 2025 NHL Draft prospect Michael Misa! The episode concludes with the latest on Nick Lardis, Marek Vanacker, Jack Pridham, and Artyom Levshunov. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the ...
Feb 20, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1093
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Erica L Ayala (Locked On Kraken), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), David Morrassuti (Locked On Leafs) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers). Today we’re talking about how great the Four Nations has been and how surprising that was, and whether there’ll be a flurry of trades as soon as the tournament finishes, heading into the trade deadline in two weeks time. Support Us By Supporting Ou...
Feb 20, 2025•31 min•Ep. 1092
Tuesday's episode begins with the Chicago Blackhawks returning to practice following the 4 Nations Face-Off break, as defenseman Ethan Del Mastro was recalled from the Rockford IceHogs while Teuvo Teravainen, Jason Dickinson, and TJ Brodie were absent. Host Jack Bushman then gets into an update on 2025 NHL Draft prospect James Hagens, who's projected to be among the top 4 selections this summer. The episode concludes with an update on future best-on-best tournaments in a recent media session fro...
Feb 18, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1091
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 an EPIC tilt between the United States and Canada on Saturday night, with the Americans winning 3-1 in Montreal. Bushman gets into the latest updates from the Four Nations Face-Off & gets into an update on the NHL Tankathon Standings with under 30 games to go in the 2024-25 regular season. All that and more on Locked On Blackh...
Feb 17, 2025•37 min•Ep. 1090
Thursday's episode begins with an updated look back at the Brandon Hagel trade from the 2022 NHL Trade deadline! Host Jack Bushman dissects whether the Blackhawks receiving Taylor Raddysh, Boris Katchouk, and two first-round picks was enough in exchange for Hagel, knowing those draft choices turned into Oliver Moore and Sacha Boisvert. Bushman then breaks down an EPIC battle between Canada and Sweden in the opening game of the Four Nations Face-Off, with Mitch Marner netting the OT winner. The e...
Feb 14, 2025•35 min•Ep. 1089
Wednesday's episode begins with a discussion over the likelihood that Chicago Blackhawks' forward Ryan Donato will get traded ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. Host Jack Bushman dives into both sides of the argument and then breaks down which Blackhawks' prospects found themselves on Scott Wheeler's Top 100 drafted NHL prospects list. The episode concludes with an update on Sacha Boisvert, Sam Rinzel, Oliver Moore, Ryan Greene, and the other Hawks prospects playing for NCAA Top 25 teams. All...
Feb 13, 2025•33 min•Ep. 1088
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Erica L Ayala (Locked On Kraken), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah HC). Today we’re talking about the upcoming four Nations tournament, whether it’s a good idea, whether fans will enjoy it, and who could be on the move before the upcoming trade deadline. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Spon...
Feb 13, 2025•30 min•Ep. 1086
Tuesday's episode begins with host Jack Bushman's reaction to Scott Wheeler's NHL prospect pool rankings, with the Chicago Blackhawks sitting fourth out of 32 teams. Bushman then discusses recent trade rumors surrounding Blackhawks' veteran forward Pat Maroon and the likelihood of Maroon being dealt before the deadline. The episode concludes with an update on the Rockford IceHogs after Ethan Del Mastro and Colton Dach were reassigned before the Four Nations break. All that and more on Locked On ...
Feb 12, 2025•31 min•Ep. 1087
Monday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' hard-fought divisional matchups over the weekend, besting the Nashville Predators 6-2 on Friday only to lose to the St. Louis Blues 6-5 in a shootout on Saturday. Host Jack Bushman breaks down epic performances from Ryan Donato and Ilya Mikheyev before previewing The Four Nations Tournament, where Teuvo Teravainen is the lone Blackhawks representative. The episode concludes with a chat around CHL-leading goal scorer Nick Lardis, who...
Feb 10, 2025•37 min•Ep. 1085
Tuesday's episode begins with Deep Dive 5.0 on the Chicago Blackhawks, as they are now 52 games through the 2024-25 NHL regular season and sit second-to-last in the standings. Host Jack Bushman dives into the stats and analytics for every Blackhawks forward, defensemen, and goaltender, including Connor Bedard, Tyler Bertuzzi, Seth Jones, Frank Nazar, and Arvid Soderblom. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Forwards (2:35) Defens...
Feb 06, 2025•38 min•Ep. 1084
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames), Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) and Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah HC). Today we’re talking about the upcoming four Nations tournament, whether it’s created an unofficial trade deadline, who could be moved this month, and also what the next name for the Utah Hockey Club could and should be! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the G...
Feb 06, 2025•31 min•Ep. 1083
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 2024 2nd overall pick Artyom Levshunov being recalled from the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL, although, he's not expected to make his NHL debut. Bushman also shares his Blackhawks U23 player rankings and what an increased NHL salary cap means for the rebuild. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podca...
Feb 03, 2025•32 min•Ep. 1082
Friday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, as they finish the month of January with a 4-6-3 record. Host Jack Bushman breaks down Frank Nazar & Alex Vlasic's struggles, Connor Bedard & Seth Jones extending their point streaks, and recent trade rumors from David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period regarding power forwards Anders Lee and Michael Bunting. The episode concludes with the FIVE Blackhawks' prospects who were nominated for the NCAA's H...
Jan 31, 2025•30 min•Ep. 1081
Thursday's episode begins with a recap of Chicago Blackhawks' general manager Kyle Davidson's midseason press conference on Monday morning, as he discussed the Taylor Hall trade, the team sitting at the bottom of the standings once again, and wanting to pursue a superstar in free agency or through the trade market. Host Jack Bushman shares his thoughts on GMKD's presser and then discusses which Blackhawks landed on TSN's Trade Bait List. The episode concludes with Kevin Korchinski being named to...
Jan 30, 2025•31 min•Ep. 1080
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Chris Micieli (Locked On Avalanche), Eddie Fox (Locked On Kings) and Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators) get together to talk about the surprise Mikko Rantanen blockbuster trade, whether the Eastern wildcard race is going to affect the trade deadline, and when Vancouver is finally going to stop the bleeding! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed: Now, you can speed up your hiring p...
Jan 30, 2025•31 min•Ep. 1078
Tuesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning to earn their first road victory since December 9th against the New York Rangers. Host Jack Bushman breaks down Arvid Soderblom's stellar performance, Connor Bedard's highlight-reel goal, the top line continuing to cook, Landon Slaggert's first goal of the season, and Corey Pronman's U23 NHL player rankings. The episode concludes with thoughts on the Blackhawks hiring attorney and CBA wiz Chris ...
Jan 29, 2025•40 min•Ep. 1079
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 were involved in a monster three-way trade over the weekend, as Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall were traded to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Martin Necas, Jack Drury, and multiple draft picks. Bushman dives into his thoughts on a controversial trade for the Blackhawks and breaks down Frank Nazar staying hot despite...
Jan 27, 2025•35 min•Ep. 1077
Friday's episode begins with host Jack Bushman's top five prospects in the Chicago Blackhawks organization. Bushman recaps parts 1 and 2 of his 2024-25 Midseason Prospect Rankings and then breaks down Ethan Del Mastro being recalled to the NHL and Wyatt Kaiser getting reassigned to the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. The episode concludes with 2024 3rd-round pick (No. 72 overall) AJ Spellacy signing a three-year, entry-level contract on Thursday afternoon. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks....
Jan 24, 2025•36 min•Ep. 1076
NOTE: This was recorded before the McDavid suspension was announced Welcome to the NHL Squad show! Today, Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jay Forster (Locked On Blue Jackets), Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) and Josh Sperber (Locked On Lightning) are hanging out to chat about suspensions in the NHL, the Eastern Conference wildcard race, and whether the Vancouver Canucks should trade JT Miller, Elias Petterson, both or neither! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed: Now, you can spee...
Jan 24, 2025•32 min•Ep. 1074
Chicago Blackhawks studio host for WGN Radio Charlie Roumeliotis joins the show to breakdown another struggle-filled first half of the season. Host Jack Bushman and Charlie Roumeliotis dive through the slow-moving rebuild for the Chicago Blackhawks, Connor Bedard's development in Year Two, general manager Kyle Davidson's offseason signings, the prospect pool, and potential candidates for the next head coach. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your T...
Jan 23, 2025•54 min•Ep. 1075
Tuesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks frustrating 4-3 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes at the United Center, as they have now dropped six of their last eight games. Host Jack Bushman dives into Philipp Kurashev snapping his 16-game goal drought & earning his first multi-point game of the season, Petr Mrazek making a season-high 44 saves, and TJ Brodie remaining a NIGHTMARE in the defensive zone. The episode concludes with a quick prospects update! All that and m...
Jan 21, 2025•34 min•Ep. 1073
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 an EXCELLENT 5-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night at the United Center, as Seth Jones bounced back with 3 points to lead the way. Host Jack Bushman also dives into Connor Bedard, Frank Nazar, and Tyler Bertuzzi continuing to find success and part 2 of his Chicago Blackhawks' 2024-25 Midseason Pr...
Jan 20, 2025•40 min•Ep. 1072
Saturday's BONUS episode begins with Part 1 of host Jack Bushman's Chicago Blackhawks 2024-25 Midseason Prospect Rankings! Bushman shares Nos. 20-11 on his list and then looks back at the bold predictions he shared before the start of the 2024-25 season. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Now, you can speed up your hiring proces...
Jan 18, 2025•34 min•Ep. 1071
Friday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' brutal 3-2 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators, as they have now dropped four consecutive games. Host Jack Bushman dives into Connor Bedard, Frank Nazar, and Tyler Bertuzzi shining in their first game together on the top line, Arvid Soderblom continuing to make the most of his season, and Isaak Phillips being traded to the Winnipeg Jets. The episode concludes with thoughts on the Blackhawks Quarter Century Team. All that and mo...
Jan 17, 2025•35 min•Ep. 1070
Thursday's episode is a special crossover episode with Emma Lingan from Locked On Predators! LOB host Jack Bushman & Emma dive into what went wrong for the Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators in the first half of the 2024-25 NHL regular season, whether the Blackhawks made the correct decision to fire Luke Richardson, thoughts on the Predators possibly making a move with Andrew Brunette, and what to expect ahead of the March 7th trade deadline! All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Pa...
Jan 16, 2025•31 min•Ep. 1069
Welcome to the NHL Squad show! Today, Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jack Bushman (Locked On Blackhawks), David Morasutti (Locked On Leafs), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and Josh Sperber (Locked On Lightning) talk about the most disappointing teams in the first half of the season, hopes for the second half of the season, and have some fun discussion which teams currently in a playoff spot might be frauds vs which teams currently not in a playoff spot can sneak in! Support Us By Supporting O...
Jan 16, 2025•31 min•Ep. 1068
