CHGO Chicago Blackhawks Podcast Mailbag: Which Prospects Could SURPRISE at Training Camp? | CHGO Blackhawks Podcast
Sep 2, 2025
Jeremy Foster, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago, joins to discuss the transformative power of mentorship. The conversation navigates exciting prospects likely to surprise at training camp and covers new NHL award ideas. In a heartfelt moment, they highlight the importance of community connections and fundraising for mentorship programs. The discussion also touches on the impact of new CBA changes on playoff strategies and offers a candid outlook on the Chicago Blackhawks' season performance.
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Playoff LTIR Rule Changes
- The new CBA prevents teams from activating LTIR players and adding deadline pieces to exceed the cap for the playoffs.
- That will force clearer roster planning and reduce late-season cap gymnastics that created unfair playoff advantages.
Loopholes Closed In Contract Rules
- The CBA also bans double salary retentions, paper loans, and restricts front‑loading and year‑to‑year pay swings.
- These moves close common loopholes and make contract construction, trades, and cap management more transparent.
Roster And Development Rule Tweaks
- The recall limit after the trade deadline changed to five recalls but only four can be on the roster simultaneously.
- The CHL-AHL agreement now allows one 19-year-old from CHL to play in the AHL, easing development paths.