WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich discuss the Blackhawks’ latest injury, as the team will be without Frank Nazar for roughly four weeks after he took a puck to the face in Ottawa on Saturday. They break down the ramifications of his absence, who could step up in his place, and more.

Later, Nick Lardis joins the show to discuss scoring his first career NHL goal, his reaction to the initial call-up, playing his first NHL game against one of his idols Patrick Kane, and much more

Charlie and Jack close out the show by singling out the three Blackhawks prospects that will represent their respective countries at the upcoming 2026 World Juniors tournament.

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