It’s Mailbag Monday on CHGO Blackhawks. Today, Mario Tirabassi and Jay Zawaski answer all your Blackhawks and NHL questions, including which unexpected Hawks could turn out to be cornerstone players in Chicago and what it feels like at the first day of training camp.

Get an inside look at the 2025 Chicago Blackhawks Prospect Pyramid and discover which young stars are rising fast! Inspired by Mario Tirabassi’s latest article, we break down the top prospects, their strengths, and who could make a big impact for the Blackhawks in the coming seasons. From draft picks to breakout talent, this is your ultimate guide to Chicago’s future on the ice. Don’t miss our analysis on the players who could shape the next era of Blackhawks hockey!

Today on CHGO Blackhawks, we dive deep into Jeff Blashill’s coaching system and how it will impact the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2025-26 NHL season. We break down his offensive, defensive and neutral zone strategies, and how his system could maximize stars like Connor Bedard, Frank Nazar and Artyom Levshunov.

The CHGO Blackhawks crew looks ahead to the Chicago Blackhawks roster of 2030, projecting which current stars, prospects, and future draft picks could define the next era of hockey in Chicago. Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi look into the crystal ball to see what the Blackhawks organization might look like seven years from now — Who is the captain of the team? Who is the face of the franchise? Is Kyle Davidson still GM? From Connor Bedard leading the charge to key prospects developing into NHL stars, we break down the possible future core. Plus, Would You Rather Wednesdays continues as we imagine the future of the Blackhawks and their 2030 lineup.

TSN’s Travis Yost ranked the Blackhawks defensive corps among the other 31 teams in the NHL. Where do they stack up in his eyes, and how is Wyatt Kaiser viewed by people around the league? We’ll discuss that, as well as some new revelations about the Blackhawks coaching staff today on CHGO Blackhawks.