Connor Bedard Back From Shoulder Injury SOON? | Blackhawks vs. Blues Preview

Wednesday's episode begins with injury updates on both Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar. Host Jack Bushman breaks down Bedard partially participating in practice for the first time since getting hurt on Dec. 12, and the latest timeline for him to return to the Chicago Blackhawks lineup. Bushman also discusses Nazar's timeline before sharing Part 1 of his 2025-26 Midseason Prospect Rankings. The episode concludes with a quick preview against the St. Louis Blues, as it's the first time these two teams have faced since Bedard got injured in the last meeting. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Bedard & Nazar News (1:20)

Prospect Rankings Pt. 1 (9:25)

Preview vs. Blues (29:50)

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