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Tony Granato on joining NBC Sports Chicago, trying to recruit Connor Bedard, and more
Episode 555
Published 2 years, 6 months ago
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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by longtime coach Tony Granato, who will be joining NBC Sports Chicago's studio team for the 2023-24 season as a Blackhawks analyst. Granato shares his background on coaching, growing up a Blackhawks fan as a Chicago-area native, his thoughts on Connor Bedard, the future of the Blackhawks, and much more.
1:33 - Granato on his background and decision to join NBC Sports Chicago
2:52 - Granato on trying to recruit Connor Bedard in college
7:38 - Granato on Bedard's maturity and when he knew he would be a special NHL player
12:30 - Granato on Lukas Reichel, the future of the Blackhawks and more
27:00 - Granato on coaching Team USA at the Olympics