Chicago Blackhawks 2026 Prospect Showcase FULL Preview | Preseason Top 20 Prospects List (Part 1)

Saturday's episode begins with Part 2 of host Jack Bushman's Chicago Blackhawks 2026 Preseason Top 20 Prospects List, where he reveals Nos. 6 through 15 and recaps the first five players in the rankings. Be on the lookout for Part 3 coming in the next episode, where Bushman goes over the top five prospects in the Blackhawks' pipelines. The episode concludes with the significant takeaways from the first two days of Rookie Camp, including line combinations and defensive pairings against the St. Louis Blues on Monday and Tuesday. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Nos. 15-11 (3:45)Nos. 6-10 (16:15)Rookie Camp Takeaways (33:50) 
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Thursday's episode of Locked On Blackhawks begins with a full preview of the Chicago Blackhawks 2026 Prospect Showcase, where recent first-round picks Sacha Boisvert and Marek Vanacker lead the 22-player roster. Host Jack Bushman goes through the key storylines to watch during the showcase, potential line combinations, and notable prospects on the St. Louis Blues' roster. Then, Bushman reveals Part 1 of his Preseason Top 20 Prospects List, starting with Nos. 16-20. Honorable mentions and the previous top 20 list are included. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Prospect Showcase Preview (0:50)Line Combos? (14:25)Top Prospects List Pt. 1 (20:45) Locked On Blackhawks Instagram @lockedonblackhawks Personal X account @JackBushman2 Catch all the latest Blackhawks news, deep analysis, injury updates, and insider perspectives from Locked On Blackhawks as the Chicago Blackhawks wind through a pivotal season for their rebuild. 
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Tuesday's episode begins with a discussion on Chicago Blackhawks superstar Connor Bedard being ranked among the NHL Network's Top 50 Players entering the 2026-27 season. Host Jack Bushman breaks down Bedard coming in at No. 44 and whether the NHL Network ranked him fairly. Then, Bushman goes through general manager Kyle Davidson's notable second contract signings since Summer 2023. The episode concludes with the Blackhawks' National TV Broadcast Schedule for 2026-27. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. 
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Monday's episode begins with a discussion on 22-year-old defenseman Kevin Korchinski's new two-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks. Host Jack Bushman dives into Korchinski's contract details, how he fits into the Blackhawks' blue line for 2026-27, and his long-term projection as an NHL defenseman entering his fourth pro season. Then, Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks' 2026 prospect showcase roster, featuring Marek Vanacker, Sacha Boisvert, AJ Spellacy, and Ryan Roobroeck. The episode concludes with Steven Ellis' top 75 NHL-affiliated prospects, which includes five members of the Blackhawks organization. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.   Korch's New Deal (1:05) Blackhawks 2026 Prospect Showcase (15:00) Ellis' Top 75 Prospects (26:15)   Locked On Blackhawks Instagram @lockedonblackhawks   Personal X account @JackBushman2   Catch all the latest Blackhawks news, deep analysis, injury updates, and insider perspectives from Locked On Blackhawks as the Chicago Blackhawks wind through a pivotal season for their rebuild.   Support Our Show By Supporting Our Sponsors!   
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Wednesday's episode begins with a discussion on what Chicago Blackhawks superstar Connor Bedard must accomplish in the 2026-27 season to be considered a top 10 NHL center this time next summer. Then, host Jack Bushman dives into GM Kyle Davidson's most notable free-agent signings since taking over in 2022. The episode concludes with Steven Ellis' top NHL prospect pools, with the Blackhawks claiming the top spot. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.   Bedard Top 10 Center? (1:00) GMKD's Signings (17:55) Ellis' Top Prospect Pools (33:30)   Locked On Blackhawks Instagram @lockedonblackhawks   Personal X account @JackBushman2   Catch all the latest Blackhawks news, deep analysis, injury updates, and insider perspectives from Locked On Blackhawks as the Chicago Blackhawks wind through a pivotal season for their rebuild.   Support Our Show By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tuesday's episode begins with a discussion on Chicago Blackhawks superstar Connor Bedard being ranked among the NHL's top 20 centers, according to NHL Network. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the entire top-20 list, Bedard making the cut for the first time in his career, and another member of the 2023 draft class ranking ahead of him. Then. Bushman goes through GM Kyle Davidson's most notable trades since taking over in 2022. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.   Bedard Cracks Top 20 (1:15) GMKD's Notable Trades (22:50)   Locked On Blackhawks Instagram @lockedonblackhawks   Personal X account @JackBushman2   Catch all the latest Blackhawks news, deep analysis, injury updates, and insider perspectives from Locked On Blackhawks as the Chicago Blackhawks wind through a pivotal season for their rebuild.   Support Our Show By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Monday's episode begins with a discussion on the ten Chicago Blackhawks players/prospects featured in Corey Pronman's recent top-156 U23 rankings for The Athletic. Host Jack Bushman breaks down which players should be higher or lower and gets into Pronman's thoughts on Connor Bedard, Anton Frondell, Roman Kantserov, and more. Then, Bushman goes through the NHL Network's top-10 goalie list, which did not include Blackhawks starter Spencer Knight. The episode concludes with the NHL's top 20 wings and which member of the Blackhawks could crack the top-20 rankings next. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.   Pronman's U23 Player Ranking (1:30) NHL Network Top 10 Goalies (26:50) Top 20 Wings (36:55)   Locked On Blackhawks Instagram @lockedonblackhawks   Personal X account @JackBushman2   Catch all the latest Blackhawks news, deep analysis, injury updates, and insider perspectives from Locked On Blackhawks as the Chicago Blackhawks wind through a pivotal season for their rebuild.   Support Our Show By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thursday's episode begins with the NHL Network's top-20 defensemen list, in which Chicago Blackhawks' new No. 1 blue-liner Bowen Byram was omitted. Host Jack Bushman dives into the full list, discusses whether Byram deserves to be included in the top 20, and he also goes through what the defenseman must do to cement his case in the 2026-27 season. Then, Bushman goes through Corey Pronman's U23 Pipeline Rankings, with the Chicago Blackhawks claiming the No. 4 spot. The episode concludes with Ryan Donato's 2025-26 season recap. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.   Byram Top 20 Dman? (2:15) Pronman's U23 Rankings (20:50) Donato's Season Recap (31:30)   Locked On Blackhawks Instagram @lockedonblackhawks   Personal X account @JackBushman2   Catch all the latest Blackhawks news, deep analysis, injury updates, and insider perspectives from Locked On Blackhawks as the Chicago Blackhawks wind through a pivotal season for their rebuild.   Support Our Show By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wednesday's episode begins with The Athletic's early prediction of the 2027 World Junior Championship rosters for Canada, USA, Sweden, Finland, and Czechia. Host Jack Bushman dives into which Blackhawks prospects are projected to represent their respective countries this winter, including Mason West, Vaclav Nestrasil, Xavier Villeneuve, and Samu Alalauri. Then, Bushman reacts to a recent Blackhawks fan survey and discusses fans' confidence in Danny Wirtz, Kyle Davidson, and the franchise's future. The episode concludes with defenseman Wyatt Kaiser's 2025-26 season recap. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.   Early WJC Projections (1:00) Blackhawks Fan Survey (12:55) Kaiser's Season Recap (27:50)   Locked On Blackhawks Instagram @lockedonblackhawks   Personal X account @JackBushman2   Catch all the latest Blackhawks news, deep analysis, injury updates, and insider perspectives from Locked On Blackhawks as the Chicago Blackhawks wind through a pivotal season for their rebuild.   Support Our Show By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.   Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season   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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thursday's episode begins with a discussion on Macklin Celebrini's new contract extension with the San Jose Sharks, making him the highest-paid player in hockey for the 2027-28 season. Host Jack Bushman compares Celebrini's contract to Connor Bedard's second deal with the Chicago Blackhawks and breaks down why a five-year contract makes sense for both players. Then, Bushman dishes out a grade to rookie forward Ryan Greene for his performance in 2025-26. The episode concludes with Scott Wheeler's top 20 drafted goalie prospects list, where Blackhawks' netminder Drew Commesso makes an appearance. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.   Celebrini's Extension (1:00) Greene's Season Recap (12:25) Top 20 Goalie Prospect List (22:10)   Locked On Blackhawks Instagram @lockedonblackhawks   Personal X account @JackBushman2   Locked On Blackhawks EveryDayer Club   Catch all the latest Blackhawks news, deep analysis, injury updates, and insider perspectives from Locked On Blackhawks as the Chicago Blackhawks wind through a pivotal season for their rebuild.   Support Our Show By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season   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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.