Mailbag Monday, + Chicago Blackhawks Get Weekend Sweep Over LA Kings & Anaheim Ducks

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 Alex Vlasic turning into a No. 1 defenseman right in front of our eyes. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Hawks Win Back-To-Back Games (1:35)Big Takeaways From Road Trip (16:30)Mailbag Monday (34:20) SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnBlackhawksPODCAST: https://linktr.ee/JackBushmanTWITTER: https://twitter.com/LO_BlackhawksINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonblackhawks/?hl=en Today's episode is brought to you by Indeed. Still searching for a great candidate for your company? Don’t search, just match–with Indeed. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.  Download the app or go to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNHL to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup.  FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. As playoffs wind down, the sports stop sporting like we want them to. But this summer, FanDuel is hooking up ALL CUSTOMERS with a boost or a bonus, DAILY! That’s right, there’s something for everyone, every day, all summer long! Visit FANDUEL.COM and add a big win to your summer bucket list! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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 matchup of the Blackhawks' five-game road trip. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Hawks Frustrating Loss To Sharks (1:25)Smith Outshines Bedard (11:45)Preview vs. Kings (23:25) SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnBlackhawksPODCAST: https://linktr.ee/JackBushmanTWITTER: https://twitter.com/LO_BlackhawksINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonblackhawks/?hl=en You can start the season with a big return on FanDuel.  New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started.  Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. 
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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 Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Preview vs. Sharks (1:25)3 Keys/Best Bet (14:30)Murphy Trade Rumors (23:05) SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnBlackhawksPODCAST: https://linktr.ee/JackBushmanTWITTER: https://twitter.com/LO_BlackhawksINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonblackhawks/?hl=en You can start the season with a big return on FanDuel.  New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started.  Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. 
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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-line center. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Stats Through 10 Games (2:20)Standouts & Disappointments (13:15)Possible Trade Targets (25:30) SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnBlackhawksPODCAST: https://linktr.ee/JackBushmanTWITTER: https://twitter.com/LO_BlackhawksINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonblackhawks/?hl=en You can start the season with a big return on FanDuel.  New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started.  Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. 
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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 Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Hawks Beat Avs 5-2 (1:30)Look Back at 3 Keys (12:15)Brodie's Struggles (19:00)Prospects Update! (24:20) SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnBlackhawksPODCAST: https://linktr.ee/JackBushmanTWITTER: https://twitter.com/LO_BlackhawksINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonblackhawks/?hl=en You can start the season with a big return on FanDuel.  New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started.  Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. 
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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 Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. What's Wrong With Blackhawks? (2:05)Preview vs. Avalanche (14:10)Mailbag Monday! (27:45) SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnBlackhawksPODCAST: https://linktr.ee/JackBushmanTWITTER: https://twitter.com/LO_BlackhawksINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonblackhawks/?hl=en 
Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. 
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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 in the season. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnBlackhawksPODCAST: https://linktr.ee/JackBushmanTWITTER: https://twitter.com/LO_BlackhawksINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonblackhawks/?hl=en 
Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. 
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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. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Hawks Fall To Canucks (2:55)Potential Lineup Changes (13:25)Levshunov Update! (26:20) SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnBlackhawksPODCAST: https://linktr.ee/JackBushmanTWITTER: https://twitter.com/LO_BlackhawksINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonblackhawks/?hl=en 
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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 season. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Projected Lineup (1:55)3 Keys/Best Bets (14:20)Stats Thru 6 Games (24:55) SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnBlackhawksPODCAST: https://linktr.ee/JackBushmanTWITTER: https://twitter.com/LO_BlackhawksINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonblackhawks/?hl=en Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - guaranteed ! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. 
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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 on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Hawks Fall To Sabres (1:30)KEEP PLAYING REICHEL (12:15)Mailbag Monday (31:05) SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnBlackhawksPODCAST: https://linktr.ee/JackBushmanTWITTER: https://twitter.com/LO_BlackhawksINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonblackhawks/?hl=en Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - guaranteed ! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.\ 
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