On the Beat

PODCAST: Mark Lazerus and Tracey Myers discuss the Blackhawks’ so-far underwhelming offseason and answer listener questions.
The Blackhawks have cap space to work with and holes on defense and in goal, but how aggressive will they be in the trade market?
Mark Lazerus of the Sun-Times and Tracey Myers of NHL.com discuss what the future holds for the Hawks and for Patrick Sharp.
Mark Potash joins the podcast to weigh the fates of Joel Quenneville and Stan Bowman, and whether Connor McDavid should be up for the Hart Trophy.
Mark Lazerus and Tracey Myers assess the Blackhawks’ disastrous goaltending situation and try to fix the league’s playoff format.
Mark Lazerus and Tracey Myers debate the future of the Blackhawks’ blue line, and make their picks for the Hart, Norris, Calder, Vezina and Adams.
Mark Lazerus and Tracey Myers break down the Blackhawks’ latest breakdowns, and talk about whom Jonathan Toews hates.
Mark Lazerus and Tracey Myers look ahead to the offseason and look back at Saturday’s ugly racist incident involving fans at the United Center.
Mark Lazerus and Tracey Myers break down who should be dealt at the deadline or over the offseason, and who’s worth bringing back next year.
The two hockey writers discuss the ramifications of Corey Crawford’s injury, and answer listener questions about the Blackhawks and beyond.
The Chicago Sun-Times presents the pilot episode of “On the Beat,” a weekly podcast that takes its listeners inside the Blackhawks dressing room.