PREVIEW: Bedard-less Blackhawks Face Toronto Maple Leafs | Who Must Step Up In Bedard's Absence?

Tuesday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' Original Six matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs to begin the three-game road trip in Canada. Host Jack Bushman goes through the Blackhawks projected lineup and what the Maple Leafs have been up to since the first meeting in Chicago one month ago. Bushman also breaks down which Blackhawks MUST step up in Connor Bedard's absence to keep the team competitive and the latest updates on former first-round pick Lukas Reichel. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Preview vs. Toronto (1:10)Who Must Step Up w/out Bedard? (18:50)Reichel Updates (29:45) 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. Support Our Show By Supporting Our Sponsors! 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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Monday's episode begins with a discussion on Chicago Blackhawks star forward Connor Bedard getting placed on injured reserve, where he is expected to miss two to three weeks with an upper-body injury. Host Jack Bushman breaks down coach Jeff Blashill's comments on Bedard's injury, how the Blackhawks can try to survive without their superstar, and Nick Lardis' NHL debut in a 4-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. The episode concludes with the latest roster moves made by the Blackhawks, with Ethan Del Mastro being recalled from Rockford, and Laurent Brossoit getting placed on waivers. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Bedard Injury Update (1:15)Lardis' Debut (12:00)EDM, Brossoit News (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! 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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Saturday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' frustrating 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues, where superstar forward Connor Bedard also suffered a right shoulder/arm injury in the final seconds of the game. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the latest updates on Bedard and discusses top prospect Nick Lardis getting recalled from the Rockford IceHogs, plus, what the Blackhawks' lineup looks like without Bedard against the Detroit Red Wings. The episode concludes with an update on Blackhawks prospects Marek Vanacker and Mason West. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Bedard Injured vs. STL (1:35)Preview vs. Red Wings (13:40)Vanacker & West Updates (32:35) 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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Friday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks' struggles in back-to-backs, both teams' projected lineups, and keys to victory in St. Louis. The episode concludes with Part 2 of Deep Dive 3.0, breaking down the stats and analytics for the Blackhawks' defensemen this season. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Preview vs. Blues (1:00)Deep Dive 3.0/Defensemen (15:30) 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! 
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Thursday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' excellent 3-0 win over the New York Rangers at the United Center. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the Blackhawks holding the Rangers to only 21 shots on goal, Spencer Knight's second shutout of the season, Connor Bedard adding another two points, and Louis Crevier's clutch short-handed tally. The episode concludes with Part 1 of Deep Dive 3.0, as the Blackhawks are now 30 games through the 2025-26 season. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Clutch 3-0 Win vs. NYR (1:25)Deep Dive 3.0 Pt. 1 (14:25) 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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Tuesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' dreadful conclusion to the four-game West Coast road trip, getting outscored 13-1 in two games by the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks. Host Jack Bushman breaks down the horrendous pair of performances before diving into youngsters Sam Rinzel and Landon Slaggert getting assigned to the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. The episode concludes with some thoughts on Marek Vanacker, Sacha Boisvert, and John Mustard being left off Team Canada's 2026 World Junior Championship roster. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Ugly Pair of Losses Over Weekend (1:15)Rinzel & Slaggert Sent Down (9:20)Vanacker Snubbed By Team Canada (24:10) 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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Friday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' much-needed 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings in the second game of the current West Coast road trip. Host Jack Bushman breaks down Connor Bedard's 18th goal of the season, a great team win by the Blackhawks, Spencer Knight standing tall in net once again, Wyatt Kaiser's game-winning goal, Frank Nazar's best showing in months, and adjustments to make in the third and final meeting of the year on Saturday. The episode concludes with an update on former first-round pick Marek Vanacker, who's scoring at a goal-per-game pace near the midway point of the season. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. HUGE 2-1 Win Over Kings (1:15)Adjustments For Final Meeting? (22:15)Vanacker Update (31:15) 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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Thursday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Host Jack Bushman gets into all the noteworthy details for the Blackhawks' second game of the current four-game West Coast road trip, like the forward lines & defensive pairings, the goaltending matchup, and three keys to victory. Then, Bushman dives into whether goaltender Spencer Knight has a legitimate chance to make Team USA's 2026 Olympic roster. The episode concludes with an update on 2025 first-round pick Vaclav Nestrasil. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Preview vs. LAK (1:10)Knight's Case For Team USA (16:00)Nestrasil Update (24:30) 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! 
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Wednesday's episode begins with a recap of the Chicago Blackhawks' 4-3 shootout loss to the Vegas Golden Knights to start the four-game West Coast road trip. Host Jack Bushman dives into another blown lead in the third period, Carter Hart robbing the Blackhawks in overtime, and Connor Bedard's highlight reel goal after being named the NHL's No. 3 star of the month for November. The episode concludes with goaltender Laurent Brossoit being activated from the injured non-roster to begin a conditioning stint in the AHL. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Recap vs. VGK (1:05)Bedard No. 3 Star of November (14:45)Brossoit Activated (21:25) 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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Tuesday's episode begins with a preview of the Chicago Blackhawks' matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights to start a four-game West Coast road trip. Host Jack Bushman dives into the projected lineups and keys to victory in Sin City before getting into some stats and a recap of November. The episode concludes with a discussion on forward Frank Nazar, who went the entire month of November without scoring a goal. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Preview vs. CGK (1:00)November Stats (17:35)Nazar Still Banged Up? (27:30) 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! 
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