Tony Granato dives into Blackhawks’ offseason outlook, No. 4 pick

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis welcome Tony Granato to the show to recap the Blackhawks’ 2025-26 season and discuss his optimism level heading into next year. Could this be the summer the Blackhawks finally land a big fish? What needs to happen for them to become legitimate wild-card contenders next season? Tony breaks it all down.

Tony also shares his thoughts on the Blackhawks landing the No. 4 overall pick and evaluates the top of the 2026 NHL Draft class after watching many of the prospects at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship and Under-18 Men’s World Championship. Could Ivar Stenberg realistically fall to the Blackhawks at No. 4 like most mock drafts suggest, or is that just wishful thinking?

Plus, Tony weighs in on whether the Blackhawks should draft the best player available or prioritize positional need, gives his take on the top defensemen in the class; discusses the growth of college hockey development; and more.

To wrap things up, Tony shares his thoughts on the Stanley Cup Playoffs, whether Colorado and Carolina feel destined for a Stanley Cup Final matchup, and what the Blackhawks can learn from teams like Anaheim and Montreal.