Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Deep Dive 1.0 | Preview vs. Jonathan Toews & Winnipeg Jets

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Friday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' spooooooky 6-3 loss to Jonathan Toews and the Winnipeg Jets to begin their six-game road trip. Host Jack Bushman breaks down a shotty performance from Spencer Knight and the Blackhawks' defense, the Jets' top line giving the young blue line fits, while Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar both had their chances to find the back of the net. The episode concludes with an update on the Blackhawks' prospects playing in the WHL and OHL this season. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Toews & Jets Beat Hawks (1:05)More Stats & Takeaways (13:55)OHL/WHL Prospects (27:15) 
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Thursday's episode begins with a breakdown of the stats, analytics, and key takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks' first ten games of the 2025-26 regular season. Host Jack Bushman dives into the numbers for every player on the Blackhawks' roster and then gets into what we've learned from the opening ten contests. The episode concludes with a preview of the matchup against former captain and three-time Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Toews, as the Blackhawks kick off their six-game road trip against the Winnipeg Jets. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Key Takeaways From 10 Games (2:40)Defensemen (8:05)Forwards (28:25)Preview vs. Toews & Jets (48:15) 
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Wednesday's episode breaks down Connor Bedard's first NHL hat trick, which led the Chicago Blackhawks to a 7-3 win over the Ottawa Senators at the United Center. Host Jack Bushman talks about Bedard's breakout performance, why his 3rd NHL campaign is already different than his first two, and the other standout players from the team's fifth win in the past seven games. The episode concludes with an update on Oliver Moore and Nick Lardis, who are both THRIVING for the Rockford IceHogs in the AHL. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. BEDARD HAT TRICK (0:50)Other Key Takeaways From Win (11:20)Lardis & Moore Updates (29:40) 
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Tuesday's episode begins with a FULL preview of the matchup against the Ottawa Senators at the United Center. Host Jack Bushman dives into the latest on Tyler Bertuzzi and Ilya Mikheyev's chances to play versus Ottawa, Spencer Knight starting in goal, and everything to note ahead of puck drop. The episode concludes with an update on the Blackhawks' NCAA prospects, including Sacha Boisvert and Vaclav Nestrasil. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Bert & Mikky TBD (1:10)Sens Lineup & Stats (11:45)NCAA Prospects (18:40) 
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Monday's episode begins with a breakdown of the Lukas Reichel trade, as the former first-round pick was dealt to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick. Host Jack Bushman dives into the purpose behind trading Reichel, and the Blackhawks having their five-game point streak snapped against the Los Angeles Kings. The episode concludes with some updates on Tyler Bertuzzi and Ilya Mikheyev from Monday's practice. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Reichel Trade (1:15)3-1 Loss To LAK (13:30)Practice Updates (22:30) 
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Friday's episode begins with a FULL recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, which now gives them four wins in their past five games. Host Jack Bushman dives into Ryan Donato's two-goal performance, Spencer Knight making an impact once again, Frank Nazar now leading the team in points, and Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill earning the win in his return to Tampa. The episode concludes with an update on 2023 2nd-round pick Roman Kantserov. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Hawks Shock Bolts Late (0:45)Key Takeaways & Stats (12:40)Kantserov Update (23:10) 
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Thursday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning, as they look to pick up their fourth win in a five-game stretch. Host Jack Bushman breaks down Andre Burakovsky and Jason Dickinson being absent from the morning skate, the Blackhawks' projected lineup, and former 6th-round pick Dominic James making his NHL debut for the Bolts. The episode concludes with an injury update on prospects Paul Ludwinski and Marcel Marcel. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Blackhawks Projected Lineup (2:00)James NHL Debut (13:55)Rockford Injury Updates (21:55) 
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Wednesday's episode begins with a breakdown of the Chicago Blackhawks' practice in Tampa Bay ahead of tomorrow night's matchup with the Lightning. Host Jack Bushman dives into the latest updates on Andre Burakovsky, Jason Dickinson, and Nick Foligno, plus, what Lukas Reichel could learn from Ilya Mikheyev. The episode concludes with a quick update on 2025 No. 3 overall pick Anton Frondell. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Blackhawks Forward Group (1:20)Mikheyev & Reichel (11:25)Frondell Update (24:10) 
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Friday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with the Vancouver Canucks at the United Center. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks and Canucks projected lineups, and everything else to know before the puck drops at the UC. The episode concludes with a breakdown of the Blackhawks' first five games of the 2025-26 season. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Blackhawks Lineup vs. Canucks (1:10)Rest of Preview (14:15)First Five Games (21:35) Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. 
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Thursday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' DOMINANT 8-3 win over the St. Louis Blues at the Enterprise Center. Host Jack Bushman dives into perhaps the most promising performance since Kyle Davidson took over as GM, as Connor Bedard & Lukas Reichel each recorded 3 points, Frank Nazar scored a highlight-reel goal, Ryan Greene potted his first NHL goal, and the "Young & Fun Blackhawks" officially arriving. The episode concludes with an update on Blackhawks' captain Nick Foligno, and what the lineup could look like on Friday against the Vancouver Canucks. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Beatdown Over Blues (0:50)Key Stats & Takeaways (13:10)Foligno Update (27:40) Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. 
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