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Joe Brand reports live from the NHL draft in Las Vegas to get you caught up on all the newest Blackhawks!

Who should the Blackhawks pick at number 2, RW Ivan Demidov or D Artyom Levshunov? Joe Brand and Jack Heinrich debate who should be the pick for the Hawks, what the Hawks could do with the 18th pick, and the potential for another trade. They wrap the show discussing the possibility of a reunion with […]

Joe Brand breaks down the Blackhawks options for the 2024 Draft.

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts the final regular season edition of Blackhawks Live by catching you up on everything you need to know from the Saturday exit interviews. Hear thoughts from Connor Bedard, Nick Foligno, Jason Dickinson, Seth Jones, and Kyle Davidson. Joe wraps the show with producer Jack Heinrich’s Last Thoughts from around NHL.

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts this week by talking about Frank Nazar’s NHL debut and his immediate impact on the Hawks and his teammates. Then Joe talks about the Coyotes leaving Arizona for Utah and takes your name ideas for the new team. Joe wraps the show with producer Jack Heinrich’s Last Thoughts from around […]

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ loss to the St. Louis Blues. Joe and Troy Murray talk about the Hawks’ slow start and the solid play of Goalie Arvid Soderblom coming off the bench in relief of Goalie Petr Mrazek and the announcement the Blackhawks and WGN Radio agreeing to a three-year broadcast rightsholder extension. Later […]

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts off this week by talking about the Blackhawks up and down weekend against the Stars and the Wild. Then Joe talks about Lukas Reichel joining a line with Connor Bedard and Philipp Kurashev and how that can look going forward. Later on, Dante DeCarria, ,roadcaster for the Regina Pats, joins […]

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts this edition of Blackhawks Live by talking about Lukas Reichel and Arvid Soderblom’s good game against the Flyers. Then, Joe talks about Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga using Chelsea Dagger as his walk-out song and talks about Blackhawks and draft prospects playing in the Frozen Four. Joe wraps the show with […]

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts this edition of Blackhawks Live by talking about the bag skate Luke Richardson put the team through today at practice and the message he sent to the team that they need a full 60-minute effort to consistently compete. Later on, Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Donato joins Joe Brand to talk about […]

WGN Radio’s Jack Heinrich (in for Joe Brand) begins this edition of Blackhawks Live by talking about the team’s recent stretch of games and the energy in the United Center over St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Then, Jack highlights the stellar play of Philipp Kurashev. Later, Jack discusses the improvement of Lukas Reichel and Kevin Korchinski […]

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts this edition of Blackhawks Live by talking about the signing of prospect Landon Slaggert to an entry-level contract and what that means for the roster crunch that could be coming later this week. Then, Joe talks about Colin Blackwell’s hat trick against the Arizona Coyotes and gives an outlook on […]

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ quiet trade deadline and other updates from GM Kyle Davidson’s post-trade deadline press conference. Later on, Chicago Blackhawks forward Philipp Kurashev joins Joe to talk about playing with Connor Bedard, his great play this season, how his dad got him into hockey, and more! Joe wraps the show […]

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand recaps the biggest and busiest day of the Blackhawks’ season last night from Chris Chelios getting his number retired to Patrick Kane’s return to the United Center to Kane’s game-winner in overtime. Joe shares stories and audio from last night’s star-studded game. Joe wraps the show with producer Jack Heinrich’s news […]

Sports Anchors Joe Brand and Kevin Powell are live from The Barn Hockey Bar in honor of Chris Chelios jersey retirement ceremony at the United Center before the Chicago Blackhawks take on the returning Patrick Kane and the Detriot Red Wings. This broadcast brought to you by El Bandido Yankee Tequila.

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts this week off by talking about the big game coming up on Sunday where the Blackhawks will retire Chris Chelios number 7 and Patrick Kane’s return to the United Center for the first time as a visitor. Then Joe talks about the great play from Philipp Kurashev and the chemistry he […]

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts this week off by giving a positive Connor Bedard update and that the Blackhawks are hoping for Bedard to return to practice and game action next week. Then Joe talks about some of the top prospects in the NHL Draft. Later on, Kenny Albert, play-by-play voice of the New York Rangers, TNT, […]

Co-founder and one of the driving forces for The Barn Hockey Bar on Odgen, Spencer Montgomery joins Joe Brand to talk about WGN’s upcoming event at The Barn on February 25th before Chris Chelios’ number retirement with Joe Brand and Kevin Powell. Then Spencer talks about how The Barn got started and what they have […]

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts this week off by talking about the Blackhawks’ scoring struggles on their last road trip. But, their hard-working efforts didn’t waver even if the shots weren’t going in. Then Joe gives his evaluation of the pros and cons of the Blackhawks’ season so far. Later on, Mike Folta, Rockford IceHogs play-by-play announcer, […]

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts this week off by talking about the Blackhawks’ hard-working mentality and effort over the past few games. Next, Joe gives an update on the injury timeline for Connor Bedard. Then Joe talks about what the Hawks can do with Lukas Reichel after a healthy scratch for last night’s game. Later on, […]

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts this week off by talking about forward Connor Bedard returning to practice today a week after surgery on his fractured jaw. Then Joe talks about Nick Foligno signing a 2-year contract extension with the Blackhawks and could he be the next team captain. Later on, Chicago Blackhawks’ forward Colin Blackwell joins Joe […]