On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Tracey Myers and Pat Boyle discuss Nick Schmaltz returning to the Hawks lineup on Wednesday night and which player is looking forward most to his return.

Then they weigh in on Corey Crawford’s incredible start to the season and why he’s the major reason why the Hawks begin the week in first place in the Central. Plus, who is the biggest Hawks rival right now, which new defenseman has impressed the most and how is Connor Murphy dealing with being a healthy scratch at times this season?

Finally, someone other than Nick Schmaltz is returning to work on Wednesday night!