We have Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun Times (@BenPopeCST) on to discuss the Blackhawks 24-25 season and upcoming offseason:

(2:20 ) Draft lottery and strategy

(8:45 ) How the youth movement has changed the vibes

(15:55 ) Head coach search

(21:50 ) Does a Bedard extension get done this summer

(27:05 ) Could the Blackhawks land a big fish via trade or free agency

(43:10 ) Ben’s favourite articles he wrote this season

(53:40 ) Realistic expectations for the next season and a hot take

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