Connor Bedard Named Chicago Blackhawks New Captain! | Spellacy Leads Prospect Showcase Standouts

Tuesday's episode begins with FULL thoughts on the Chicago Blackhawks naming superstar forward Connor Bedard the 37th captain in franchise history. Host Jack Bushman discusses whether the timing was right for the Blackhawks to name Bedard captain and the two alternate captains for the 2026-27 season. The episode concludes with the takeaways and standouts from Game 2 of the 2026 Prospect Showcase, where the Blackhawks defeated the St. Louis Blues 5-2. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Bedard Named New Captain! (1:20)

New Alternates (12:00)

Showcase Game 2 Standouts (26:45)

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