Mailbag Monday, Hard-Fought OT Loss vs. Rangers, + Connor Bedard's Coming Back Next Week?!

It's another Mailbag Monday on Locked On Blackhawks, where host Jack Bushman answers a question from a few lucky listeners LIVE on the show! But first, Chicago Blackhawks' head coach Luke Richardson had some positive news to share following Monday's practice, as 2023 No. 1 overall pick and Calder Trophy favorite Connor Bedard is expected to return to practice next week. Bedard has been out for nearly six weeks with a fractured jaw, suffered on a hit from New Jersey Devils' defenseman Brendan Smith back on January 5th. Bushman looks back on his prediction as to Bedard's return and breaks down the Blackhawks hard-fought 4-3 OT loss to the New York Rangers over the weekend. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.Bedard Update (2:30)Which Game Will Bedsy Return In? (5:15)Friday's OT Loss To Rangers (10:30)Mailbag Monday (18:30)SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnBlackhawksPODCAST: https://linktr.ee/JackBushmanTWITTER: https://twitter.com/LO_BlackhawksINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonblackhawks/?hl=enToday's episode is brought to you by Sleeper. Download the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper’s Terms of Use for details.Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY in BONUS BETS – GUARANTEED when you place a FIVE DOLLAR BET.  Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.After providing more than 20 years of service to small and midsize businesses, Camino is offering a digital seminar for families and couples. Go to www.caminoconsulting.ca and use discount code LOCKEDON for 25% off the rest of the month OR mention Locked On when reaching out for a business seminar and receive the first 5 profiles free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.