Blackhawks Daily: Draft Steals Breakdown, Fondell’s Future, and Home Opener Preview

On the July 16, 2025, episode of Blackhawks Daily, PJ Benoit recaps why fans feel the Chicago Blackhawks “fleeced” the NHL at the draft, providing insider analysis on top Day 2 picks like Nathan Beam, Julius Sump, Parker Holmes, Ashton Cumbi, and Ilia Canarski. The episode details Fondell’s signing and likely return to Sweden for development, plus shares scheduling news: the Blackhawks are set to open at home against the Montreal Canadiens on October 11. Listener comments drive a spirited discussion on the team’s rebuild, the value of letting young talent play, and memories from the darkest years to hopes for the original six franchise’s future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices