Episodes
Saturday's episode begins with Seth Jones' report card from the 2023-24 regular season! Host Jack Bushman dishes out a grade for Jones' performance this season & then gets into a goaltending outlook for the Chicago Blackhawks heading into the offseason.
Published 05/04/24
Friday's episode is a special crossover with JD Young from Locked On Sharks ahead of next week's 2024 NHL Draft Lottery! With the Blackhawks and Sharks having the two best odds at landing the No. 1 overall pick, Jack & JD discuss what landing 2024 top prospect Macklin Celebrini would mean for their two respected rebuilds and some other intriguing options if they don't wind up with the top selection.
Published 05/03/24
Tuesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' offensive output (or lack thereof) during the 2023-24 season and an outlook at the forward group as the team prepares for the next step in the rebuild. Host Jack Bushman dives into what the Blackhawks need to address up front this offseason and then goes through 2023 1st overall pick Connor Bedard's report card for his rookie season in the NHL.
Published 05/01/24
Friday's episode is a special conversation with Rockford IceHogs play-by-play broadcaster Mike Folta ahead of the IceHogs first-round playoff series against the Grand Rapids Griffins. Folta & host Jack Bushman discuss Rockford winning 23 of their final 30 games during the regular season, the impact of Lukas Reichel playing in the Calder Cup Playoffs, injury updates on Cole Guttman and Nolan Allan, thoughts on Ethan Del Mastro, Wyatt Kaiser, and Jaxson Stauber, plus, some key tidbits for...
Published 04/26/24
Wednesday's episode begins with a discussion on ALL the Chicago Blackhawks' pending restricted and unrestricted free agents & which players could receive contract offers during the 2024 offseason. Then, host Jack Bushman dives into Lukas Reichel joining the IceHogs for their run in the Calder Cup Playoffs, while prospects Alex Pharand and Samuel Savoie have also been assigned to Rockford.
Published 04/24/24
Tuesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' exit interviews from over the weekend, with notable comments from GM Kyle Davidson, head coach Luke Richardson, Connor Bedard, Alex Vlasic, Tyler Johnson, and Colin Blackwell. Then, host Jack Bushman dishes out his End-Of-Season Awards for Team MVP, Most Improved Player, Unsung Hero, Biggest Surprise, Biggest Disappointment, and more.
Published 04/23/24
Sunday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' frustrating 4-3 OT loss to the Los Angeles Kings to wrap up an abysmal season with a 23-53-6 record. Host Jack Bushman dives into GM Kyle Davidson's exit interview & discusses all the Blackhawks' players expected to play in the 2024 IIHF World Championship.
Published 04/22/24
Wednesday's episode begins with a discussion on Frank Nazar shining in the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in their second-to-last game of the 2023-24 NHL regular season. Then, host Jack Bushman talks about John Wiedeman & Troy Murray receiving three-year contract extensions with WGN to remain the radio duo for the Blackhawks moving forward.
Published 04/17/24
Tuesday's episode begins with a discussion surrounding rumors that the 2024 NHL Calder Trophy race for Rookie of the Year between Chicago Blackhawks' forward Connor Bedard & Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber is closer than some people may think. Bushman shares his two cents on the matter & then breaks down Paul Ludwinski, Nick Lardis, and Martin Misiak all joining the Rockford IceHogs for the end of the AHL regular season.
Published 04/16/24
The Chicago Blackhawks are down to their final two games of the 2023-24 NHL regular season following their 4-2 defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday night. Host Jack Bushman discusses the Blackhawks securing a top-four pick in the 2024 NHL Draft as they are locked into the 31st spot in the standings, above only the San Jose Sharks. Bushman also breaks down 2022 1st-round pick Frank Nazar signing his entry-level contract with the Blackhawks following the Michigan Wolverines' loss in the...
Published 04/15/24
Saturday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center, where the Hawks have won just one game since 1996. Host Jack Bushman dives into the Blackhawks' projected lineup and breaks down Cole Guttman's scorching-hot run with the Rockford IceHogs.
Published 03/30/24
Wednesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames to win the three-game season series, as they have now won back-to-back games for the second time in March. Host Jack Bushman discusses Certified Goal Scorer Jason Dickinson reaching 20 goals for the first time in his NHL career, Seth Jones scoring his 6th goal in the last 10 games, Landon Slaggert tallying his first two NHL assists, and Petr Mrazek's spectacular 39-saver performance.
Published 03/27/24