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Musings on Madison, Episode 219 — Better?

Bedard returns and things feel a little less bleak around here, don't they?

By Dave Melton · Second City Hockey

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 2:46 PM

Key Things to Know

Episode 219 of Musings on Madison analyzes whether the Chicago Blackhawks have improved recently.
The hosts evaluated Connor Bedard's return to the Blackhawks' lineup during Thursday's game against Winnipeg.
Discussion included an examination of recent lineup decisions made by head coach Jeff Blashill.

The Story in 60 Seconds

In Episode 219 of Musings on Madison on the Second City Hockey network, hosts Dave, Eric, and Betsy discussed recent developments surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks. The panel gathered during the third period of Thursday's game against the Winnipeg Jets to assess the team's stabilized play following Connor Bedard's return to the lineup.

The podcast episode also featured debate regarding various lineup decisions made by head coach Jeff Blashill. Second City Hockey released the episode on podcast platforms with an ad-free version provided specifically for subscribers.

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