CHGO Chicago Blackhawks Podcast

The hosts dive into an exciting projection of the Chicago Blackhawks in 2030, speculating on future leadership and potential captains. Could Connor Bedard lead the charge, or will other emerging talents shine? They discuss the traits of an ideal team captain and what it takes to nurture leadership. The conversation expands to future trades, coaching prospects, and roster changes, alongside entertaining anecdotes and whimsical debates that keep the hockey talk lively. Get a glimpse of what could define the Blackhawks' next era!

The discussion kicks off with a humorous take on greetings before shifting gears to analyze Wyatt Kaiser's potential as a defenseman for the Blackhawks. Insights into his contract situation and comparisons to other NHL teams reveal his importance to the roster. The excitement builds around a star player's return and new coaching dynamics. The hosts explore player evaluations and highlight the strategic balance between star power and depth within the team, all wrapped in playful banter and cultural references.

The hosts dive into intriguing trade ideas between the Blackhawks and Flames, analyzing young player dynamics. They reflect on what a successful season might look like, weighing the benefits of development versus wins. A humorous debate on Keanu Reeves’ hockey skills lightens the mood as they discuss work-life balance in today’s world. Plus, they tackle the upcoming excitement in March and share the latest on Blackhawks prospects, blending sports insight with playful chatter about movie sequels like 'Happy Gilmore 2'.

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Today on CHGO Blackhawks, Greg Boysen reveals his Top 5 Blackhawks prospects. Greg and Jay Zawaski also remember Stan Mikita seven years after his passing, and revisit the Dominik Hasek trade, which happened 33 years ago today.

The CHGO Blackhawks crew discuss the upcoming release of EA Sports' newest NHL game...NHL 2026. Is the game worth the buy? Is it better than previous versions? How can EA best show Connor Bedard's game? Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi discuss the best parts of the game and what's left to improve.

Chris Peters, a FloHockey prospect analyst, dives into the World Juniors Summer Showcase and assesses how Blackhawks prospects like Sacha Boisvert, AJ Spellacy, and Marek Vanacker performed. He highlights AJ Spellacy's impressive physical skills and discusses his potential role with Team USA. The conversation covers vital aspects of players' development, international competition, and how prospects like Anton Frondell balance SHL commitments versus NHL aspirations. They also speculate on the future of NHL talent and the Blackhawks' evolving branding.

Today on CHGO Blackhawks, President of Business Operations Jaime Faulkner joins the show to discuss the 2025-26 promotional calendar and the events surrounding the Centennial season ahead.

It’s Mailbag Monday on CHGO Blackhawks! Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi answer your biggest offseason questions — including what to expect from Spencer Knight next season, how the Blackhawks' leadership group might shape up, and much more.

As part of their 100th season celebration, the Chicago Blackhawks are launching a team Hall of Fame. We’ll let you know who we voted for, and who should be inducted in the years to come, today on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast.