Frank Seravalli breaks down Blackhawks draft, offseason and Connor Bedard

About this episode

Frank Seravalli joins the hosts to discuss the Blackhawks' draft strategies, offseason plans, and insights on Connor Bedard's contract situation.

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli to discuss the latest Blackhawks news, rumors and offseason storylines. How aggressive could Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson be on the trade market this summer? What would it take for Chicago to move the No. 4 overall pick? If the Blackhawks keep the selection, will Ivar Stenberg be available to them? How should the Blackhawks balance positional need/value vs. best player available? Seravalli breaks down the team's options heading into the NHL Draft. The conversation also expands around the NHL. Seravalli shares the latest on Detroit captain Dylan Larkin's trade request, whether the Blackhawks are becoming a more attractive destination for players in general, and the coaching situation in Edmonton involving Mike Babcock. Plus, what's the latest on Connor Bedard's contract extension? Seravalli discusses what he expects, potential timing, and what a new deal could look like. Pat and Charlie close the episode by reacting to Seravalli's insights on Bedard's next contract, the Blackhawks' offseason outlook, and the upcoming draft.

People in this episode

Hosts: Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis

Guest: Frank Seravalli

Topics covered

• Blackhawks draft
• offseason
• NHL news
• trade market
• Connor Bedard
• team strategy

Keywords

• Blackhawks
• NHL Draft
• offseason
• trade market
• Connor Bedard
• Kyle Davidson
• Dylan Larkin
• Mike Babcock

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Organizations: NHL

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