Blackhawks Breakaway

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the roster being trimmed to 30 and the forwards that are on the bubble. The guys weigh in on Kirby Dach’s situation and whether he will end up playing nine games with the big club. How does Calvin de Haan’s status impact Adam Boqvist’s chances of making the team and what did Duncan Keith think about Boqvist’s between the legs move last week? Plus, they discuss Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane and Dylan Strome practicing on the same line. 1:30 - Forwards on the bubble 3:35 - Alex Nylander evaluation 6:15 - Kirby Dach chances of going to Europe 7:45 - Dylan Sikura sent to Rockford 11:18 - de Haan’s availability 14:15 - Will Boqvist make the team? 15:45 - Boqvist highlight reel play 19:25 - Third line appears to be set in stone 21:45 - Kane on different lines

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the first three days of training camp. Which players have stood out so far and how will the injuries to Kirby Dach and Calvin de Haan impact the final roster? The guys also discuss Jonathan Toews being motivated by an NHL Network snub and their feelings about the relationship between Corey Crawford and Robin Lehner. 0:45 - Fan support at Training Camp Festival 1:45 - Impressions of Wedin-Toews-Nylander line 2:35 - Olli Maatta getting offensive 4:00 - Aleksi Saarela impact 5:00 - Andrew Shaw at center 6:00 - Will Kris Versteeg get another spin with Blackhawks? 7:45 - Optimism at camp 10:15 - Kirby Dach injury 12:00 - What are Dach’s chances of making the team? 14:00 - Will Calvin de Haan be ready for season opener? 17:15 - Jeremy Colliton teaching D-zone 19:00 - Adam Boqvist chances of making the team? 20:15 - Jonathan Toews motivated by snub 24:15 - Crawford-Lehner relationship 28:45 - Importance of three preseason games in three days

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic recap the top storylines from the 2019 Traverse City Prospect Tournament. How did Adam Boqvist and Kirby Dach perform? The guys also discuss some standouts, takeaways from the tournament and four prospects escaping with minor injuries. They wrap up by reacting to the Brendan Perlini extension and share what they'll be looking for when training camp opens on Friday. 0:45 – Kirby Dach and Adam Boqvist’s performance in Traverse City 2:40 – What was the talent level at the tournament? 4:08 – Blackhawks Director of Player Development Mark Eaton on tournament evaluation 7:35 – Who can springboard themselves into training camp? 9:36 – How the Blackhawks can reign in Boqvist’s game 12:10 – Crazy injuries in tournament finale vs Wild 16:25 – Other prospects that stood out in the tournament 18:10 – Does Dach or Boqvist have a better chance to play the season opener? 24:02 – Brendan Perlini’s role on the Blackhawks 26:30 – Camp Storylines: Dach’s chances at third line center spot 27:50 – Camp Storylines: the goalie tandem 28:35 – Camp Storylines: the defensive improvements 30:02 – Camp Storylines: Patrick Kane’s usage this season 31:10 – Camp Storylines: the Hawks’ d-zone system 32:20 – Camp Storylines: winger spots open on the top two lines

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis preview the eight-team prospect tournament in Traverse City and what to look for from the Blackhawks. The guys also look ahead to training camp and cover the top storylines, including Kirby Dach's chances at making the Blackhawks roster, where Brendan Perlini fits into the equation and who could get a shot in the top-six. 1:18 – Prospect Tournament preview 3:13 – What to expect from Kirby Dach and Adam Boqvist 7:32 – Defenseman group at the Prospect Tournament 9:37 – Forward prospects to keep an eye on 17:30 – Roster battles open at training camp 19:40 – Should Kane and Toews stay together on a line long-term? 21:27 – Does Dach or Boqvist have better shot to make the Hawks? 25:18 – Clarity on Brendan Perlini’s contract situation 26:15 – The Blackhawks’ bottom-six is wide open at camp 28:15 – How CBA is effecting the RFA market 34:04 – Top Blackhawks get their NHL 20 video game ratings

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic answer your mailbag questions. Will the Blackhawks will make the playoffs this season? Which darkhorse player could have a breakout season? And is Stan Bowman's seat a little warm? The guys hit on all that and more. 1:06 – NHL Network lists snubbing the Blackhawks 7:32 – Is Corey Crawford ready for the start of the season? 9:51 – Excitement building around potential of the Hawks 13:27 – Can the Hawks improve their age mix and contract efficiency? 19:22 – Brent Seabrook’s future with the Blackhawks 27:15 – Will a signing like Marian Hossa ever happen again? 32:15 – Who are potential breakout candidates this year? 35:51 – The hype surrounding Dominik Kubalik 38:28 – Is Stan Bowman on the hot seat entering the season?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle catches up with Senior VP of Hockey Operations, Al MacIsaac. They discuss the process the Blackhawks took in transforming the roster this off-season. MacIsaac is entering his 20th year with the Blackhawks and talks about the organizational changes over the last two decades. He also weighs in on the role analytics plays in evaluating current or potential Blackhawks and he explains why the team made a commitment to make its new practice facility the “gold standard” of the NHL. 0:45 – MacIsaac on changes within the Blackhawks organization in the last 20 years 4:00 – How the Blackhawks have added great depth this summer 5:25 – A good problem to have with two good goaltenders 6:23 – How the hockey ops meeting went at the end of last season 8:45 – How much the Blackhawks use and rely on analytics 10:27 – The importance of the Blackhawks strength and conditioning programs 12:24 – The planning behind Fifth Third Arena’s development 14:40 – The dynamic between hockey ops and business ops 16:37 – Agreements and disagreements within the hockey ops group 18:32 – MacIsaac’s longtime relationship with Mark Bernard 20:27 – Looking ahead to training camp and the regular season 22:42 – Tough decisions will need to be made when the season starts

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic offer their thoughts on Jonathan Toews being left off NHL Network's Top-20 center rankings and make their case for why he should be on the list. The guys also answer your mailbag questions, including whether Patrick Kane and Toews have another Stanley Cup run in them, Kirby Dach's chances at making the Blackhawks out of training camp and what the lines may look like on Opening Night. 0:43 – NHL Network keeps Jonathan Toews off top-20 centers list 8:45 – Will Blackhawks move on from Brendan Perlini? 11:30 – Status of DeBrincat and Strome contract extensions 14:35 – Do Toews and Kane have another Stanley Cup run in them? 18:26 – Is Saad/Dach/Shaw the Hawks third line? 22:08 – Evaluating the Hawks’ current playoff chances 24:45 – Who is the Hawks' No. 1 goalie? 27:04 – Will the Hawks make more roster moves? 30:48 – Frontrunners for Hawks bottom six roles? 33:13 – What the Hawks lines and pairings might look like? 37:11 – The Erik Gustafsson situation going forward

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the top storylines from the 12th annual fan convention. The guys talk about Chris Kunitz joining the organization as a player development adviser, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews on the roster makeover this offseason, Andrew Shaw's return to Chicago and top prospects Adam Boqvist and Kirby Dach aiming to make the NHL roster out of training camp. 0:45 Chris Kunitz joins team as player development adviser 4:45 Biggest takeaway from Hawks Convention 8:15 Kane & Toews discuss offseason moves 9:45 Versatility of roster 15:45 Kane & Toews on Shaw’s return 18:45 Playing in Chicago vs. elsewhere 22:45 Goalie situation & Delia’s role 27:50 Marc Crawford addition 29:20 Brendan Perlini’s contract 31:50 What’s up Dach? 34:20 Upcoming schedule

The biggest bromance in the NHL joins the Blackhawks Talk Podcast live from the Blackhawks Convention. Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Strome join Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to break down their long-time friendship, share stories of their time playing with Connor McDavid and look ahead to the upcoming Blackhawks season. 0:47 – Dylan Strome on his first convention 1:11 – Alex DeBrincat on another convention experience 1:30 – On staying in Chicago to train 3:20 – Strome on using a shorter stick than usual 4:27 – How much did they pay attention to the Hawks roster changes? 5:04 – On Andrew Shaw playing on Strome/DeBrincat line 6:13 – How Connor McDavid was there before the Strome/DeBrincat bromance 8:09 – On playing with Connor McDavid with Erie 9:00 – DeBrincat’s feistiness on the ice getting Strome and McDavid in trouble 10:00 – Biggest pet peeves in their friendship 10:45 – Who keeps who in order in the friendship? 11:30 – Friendship put aside during the World Championships this spring 12:19 – On the Canada/USA rivalry 13:05 – How much of the playoffs did they watch? 14:08 – On the Blues winning the Stanley Cup 15:20 – Early impressions of Kirby Dach, Adam Boqvist and other prospects 16:23 – Advice to prospects trying to break the team after camp 17:42 – Strome on why he only would have wanted to get traded to Chicago 19:18 – DeBrincat on the goal scoring lead wager with Patrick Kane 20:36 – How Patrick Kane continues to get better over time 22:27 – Strome’s competition with his brothers 24:04 – Who they would dream to play in a line with 25:05 – How they chose their sweater numbers 26:13 – DeBrincat on his pregame doughnuts tradition 26:55 – On Strome’s Blackhawks debut 27:45 – Favorite non-hockey memories from their time in Erie 29:10 – Best (and worst) parts of playing together 30:10 – The scoop on Ralph DeBrindog! 31:00 – First tourist things they did in Chicago 31:45 – Best nicknames on the Blackhawks 32:50 – Favorite players growing up 33:30 – Their mental preparation before games 34:23 – The Blackhawks Lightning Round 37:49 – Who is the better dancer between Strome and DeBrincat?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the trade of Artem Anisimov to the Senators for Zack Smith. The guys discuss the role Smith could have with the Hawks and the areas where he has an edge over Anisimov. They also discuss the first couple days of Development Camp and how this year’s top two draft picks - Kirby Dach and Alex Vlasic - have looked so far. Plus, a breakdown of the other top blue-liners and how Adam Boqvist, Nicolas Beaudin and Chad Krys have progressed and why they agree with Ian Mitchell’s decision to return to Denver for his junior year. 0:35 – Initial reaction to Anisimov/Smith trade 2:02 – Smith adds faceoff and penalty kill abilities 3:38 – Candidates for bottom-six center spots 4:57 – Edge a common theme among new Blackhawks 6:08 – Alex Nylander’s presence at Development Camp 8:20 – Kirby Dach has an open door to a roster spot 10:38 – Alex Vlasic holding his own against Dach 11:46 – Adam Boqvist wants to play in the NHL now 13:23 – Were Blackhawks recent moves scripted before NHL Draft? 15:28 – Ian Mitchell’s decision to return to college 18:57 – Young defenseman make decisions tough down the road 20:21 – Keeping an eye on Philipp Kurashev at camp 21:20 – Is Stan Bowman done making moves? 22:34 – Salary cap outlook with DeBrincat/Strome extensions coming

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Robin Lehner joins the show to talk about mental health, the goaltending competition with Corey Crawford, his potential workload with the Blackhawks and much more. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis then react to the Lehner interview, discuss how the starts could be divided between Crawford and Lehner, react to the Henri Jokiharju-Alex Nylander trade and project the defensemen pairings. 0:40 - Robin Lehner joins the show 0:55 - Lehner in Chicago, what has the last week been like? 2:00 - Did going through treatment help Robin deal with uncertainty of free agency? 4:30 - Did Lehner discuss with Blackhawks their medical staff and support system for Robin to use going forward? 7:00 - Changing the stigma of bipolar disorder 10:15 - Has he talked to Corey Crawford? 10:40 - Summer training regimen 11:15 - How are you approaching your role this season? 12:55 - Did you discuss workload with Colliton? 14:30 - New mask design 16:00 - React to Lehner interview 17:25 - Sharing Lehner's story 19:35 - Goalie workload 22:00 - Does top goalie performer get extension? 23:30 - Will Crawford play beyond this season? 24:53 - Reaction to Jokiharju trade 27:00 - Scouting Nylander 34:00 - Projected defensemen pairings 36:18 - Blackhawks sign Kirby Dach 38:20 - Blackhawks biggest boom or bust team?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about the Blackhawks' surprise free-agency splash with Vezina Trophy finalist Robin Lehner. What was the reasoning behind it? The guys also discuss the trade for Andrew Shaw, a busy day in the Central Division and what could be next for Stan Bowman and the Blackhawks this summer. 0:55 – Robin Lehner a surprise splash in free agency 5:35 – Lehner’s messy situation with Islanders 8:21 – Is Lehner product of Isles’ great defense? 11:13 – Stan Bowman on the Blackhawks cap situation 12:23 – Great 1-2 punch with Crawford & Lehner 15:39 – Andrew Shaw back with Blackhawks 18:31 – Shaw can help Hawks in many ways 20:58 – Bowman addressing Hawks’ biggest problems 25:53 – Busy day for the Central Division 30:48 – Finally…an offer sheet! 32:53 – Biggest move the Hawks have made so far 37:04 – What move is next for Bowman?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis offer their thoughts on the Calvin de Haan trade and what it could mean for the future of the Blackhawks defense. Is Stan Bowman finished exploring the trade market? The guys also talk about the Blackhawks' restricted free agents, potential free agent targets, competition for the bottom-six spots and the prospects on display at development camp. 0:53 – Thoughts on the Calvin de Haan trade 2:46 – NHL trades have been salary cap driven 6:00 – How does Hawks blue line shake out? 9:07 – What to do with Erik Gustafsson 11:59 – Hawks have depth on the blue line 14:20 – Potential free agent targets for the Hawks 18:44 – Will Artem Anisimov get traded? 21:17 – Can Kirby Dach make the NHL right away? 23:44 – RFA’s that got qualifying offers 25:21 – Competition for bottom six spots 26:52 – Is Dylan Sikura a lock to make the Hawks? 27:36 – A wild week for Ryan Hartman 30:30 – Prospects on display at development camp in two weeks 32:20 – Michal Teply headed to the CHL 35:12 – Will we finally see an offer sheet signed?

After being introduced to the media, Blackhawks third-overall pick Kirby Dach sits down with Charlie Roumeliotis to talk about what it's like to join the historic Original Six franchise, why he wears the number 77 and how he plans on breaking camp in the NHL this fall. 0:35 – Kirby Dach joins the podcast 0:55 – Dach on the history of the Blackhawks 1:25 – His conversations with Kane and Toews 1:40 – The whirlwind after the draft process 2:10 – His meetings with the Blackhawks at the combine 2:50 – What draft day was like 3:23 – On his competitive nature 3:40 – How much hockey does he watch? 4:20 – How his game translates to playoff hockey 4:50 – Why he wears #77 5:10 – Will he wear 77 in the NHL? 5:30 – His offseason plans 6:10 – His goal of making the NHL right away 6:25 – Winning the Cup would be…

Day 2 of the NHL Draft kicked off with a bang as PK Subban was traded out of the Central Division and Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap a busy weekend in Vancouver. The guys break down how Wilmette native Alex Vlasic could be a steal in the 2nd round and Pat catches up with the newest Hawks’ defenseman prospect. Plus - why their trade with the Devils bringing back a Quenneville to Chicago could be a good change-of-scenery for both sides and GM Stan Bowman looks ahead to the next 10 days where there could be a lot of movement with trades and in free agency. 0:30 – Morning trades shook up day 2 of NHL Draft 1:57 – John Hayden traded for John Quenneville 3:36 – Thoughts on Blackhawks drafting Alex Vlasic 5:29 – Interview with Alex Vlasic 7:48 – Vlasic’s NHL projections 9:11 – Hawks prioritize adding size in draft 10:41 – Will Bowman be active in trade market? 12:16 – Stan Bowman on the next moves for Hawks 14:26 – How Hawks will fill out roster in next 10 days 15:22 – Does Corey Perry fit with Hawks next season? 17:30 – Blackhawks interested in Christian Dvorak? 18:57 – Dach’s chances of making NHL immediately

Kirby Dach is the newest Chicago Blackhawk! On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the Blackhawks selecting Dach with the third overall pick in the NHL Draft. Pat catches up with Dach 1-on-1 just moments after the pick was made, and you’ll hear from Stan Bowman on why it was an “easy decision” to pick the 6’4 center. Plus, how much of this pick was based on organizational need and what did the guys think of some of the other first round surprises? 0:35 – Was there surprise by the Kirby Dach selection? 1:30 – Dach checks boxes for regular season and playoffs 2:49 – 1-on-1 with Kirby Dach 5:04 – How Dach projects in the NHL 8:01 – Dach’s impact on Artem Anisimov’s role? 9:42 – Stan Bowman’s thoughts on Kirby Dach 12:10 – When the Hawks made up their mind on Dach 14:52 – Concerns about Dach’s skating? 15:28 – What are the chances he plays in NHL right away? 17:15 – Awkward moments with Bowen Byram backstage 18:14 – Other surprises in the first round of the draft

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the Olli Maatta trade and how this impacts the Blackhawks' defensive group. Is this the first of more moves to come? The guys then break down their top-three candidates for the Blackhawks at No. 3 overall and predict who the pick will be on Friday. They also discuss how the Blackhawks' selection may impact the offseason and the big picture going forward. 0:40 – Initial reaction to the Olli Maatta trade 3:45 – How Maatta fits with the Blackhawks 7:45 – Filling Dominik Kahun’s spot 10:00 – Maatta’s contract situation 11:00 – Our top-3 draft predictions 18:30 – Official predictions on who the Blackhawks will pick 24:30 – Is there a wrong pick in the top 10? 27:30 – If the Blackhawks don’t pick D, the forward is…? 29:30 – How the Blackhawks selections shape the offseason

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, TSN's Craig Button joins the show to explain his final NHL Draft rankings, why there was fluctuation in his list and who the Blackhawks should take at No. 3 overall. Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis then offer their biggest takeaways from the Button interview and how much the latest rankings have changed their view of who the Blackhawks may select. 0:35 – Craig Button describes his ranking methodology 3:35 – Bowen Byram still a lock to be a No. 1 defenseman 5:30 – How adding Byram to Blackhawks prospect group would look 8:00 – Is there any debate Byram is the third-ranked prospect? 8:50 – Cole Caufield checking all the pre-draft boxes 12:05 – Is there an edge to Caufield’s game? 13:30 – Could Caufield fit in the Blackhawks top-6? 17:00 – Why Craig is so high on Matthew Boldy 19:20 – Does Trevor Zegras have any downside? 20:50 – Why Vasili Podkolzin’s stock is dropping 22:25 – Concerns about Alex Turcotte’s ceiling 23:45 – Concerns about Dylan Cozens’ NHL position 25:10 – The Blackhawks will select... 27:05 – Why the Blackhawks can’t go wrong with the third pick 29:45 – Bowen Byram’s fit with the Blackhawks 32:15 – Question marks about some of the top other prospects?

Jeremy Colliton joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis on the Hawks Talk Podcast for an exclusive interview following Colliton's first year in charge of the Blackhawks. Colliton dives into the process of filling out his coaching staff, how involved he's been in the draft and free agency processes, and how he hopes to improve the Blackhawks next season. 0:45 How the Blackhawks finalized the coaching staff 3:15 Marc Crawford’s responsibilities 4:40 Colliton's relationship with Tomas Mitell 6:05 On moving up in lottery 6:55 His involvement in draft process 8:00 What prospects stand out 9:10 What Hawks need to do to return to playoffs 10:50 The development of the d-zone coverage 12:05 What to improve in training camp 13:10 On their aggressive penalty kill 14:55 How to improve the PK with personnel 15:35 On Kane/DeBrincat playing on the same line 16:50 How Colliton uses analytics 18:30 On analytics staffers in the NHL 19:55 How the Hawks were missing that "edge" 21:05 What he learned from this year's playoffs 22:05 Winning with various styles of play 22:55 Monitoring players at IIHF World Championship 23:35 Kevin Lankinen’s performance 24:05 Competition for roster spots/depth 25:00 Looking ahead to free agency 25:50 On building rosters

The second of a two-part edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast featuring 1-on-1 interviews with some of the top draft prospects at the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo. Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss how Cole Caufield, Alex Turcotte and Trevor Zegras could potentially fit with the Blackhawks and what stood out from their interviews. 0:45 – Just how good was this year’s USNTDP team? 2:40 – Interview with Cole Caufield 11:05 – Caufield embracing Alex DeBrincat comparison 16:15 – Interview with Alex Turcotte 25:10 – Turcotte the perfect combo of “sandpaper and silk” 30:40 – Interview with Trevor Zegras 36:35 – Patrick Kane’s influence on Zegras 39:00 – How good can this draft class can be?

The first of a two-part edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast featuring 1-on-1 interviews with some of the top draft prospects at the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo. Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss how Bowen Byram, Dylan Cozens and Kirby Dach could potentially fit with the Blackhawks and what stood out from their interviews. 0:55 – Recapping a busy week at the draft combine 2:45 – How the Blackhawks have made an impact on the top prospects 4:25 – Interview with Bowen Byram 11:45 – Byram’s incredible playoff run helped his stock 15:35 – Interview with Dylan Cozens 23:00 – Why Cozens grew up a Toews/Blackhawks fan 24:30 – Cozens could offer some versatility to Blackhawks 26:50 – Interview with Kirby Dach 34:45 – Dach’s fit in NHL game with his size vs speed 36:30 – Grueling interview process at combine for players and teams 40:20 – Guys who tested well at the combine

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, J.D. Burke of Elite Prospects and co-host of Rink Wide on TSN 1040 joins Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis to give us an analytical perspective on the 2019 NHL Draft class. What goes into Burke’s rankings? Whose stock is rising and whose is falling? Is Bowen Byram a slam-dunk No. 1 defenseman? Is Alex Turcotte the best center available after Jack Hughes? Burke answers all that and more, including his personal pick on who the Blackhawks should take at No. 3 overall. 0:20 – Ranking methodology 3:45 – Prospect stock movement 7:00 – Vasili Podkolzin’s stock 10:30 – Bowen Byram a sure thing? 13:10 – Where Byram ranks vs. Rasmus Dahlin 15:00 – Is Alex Turcotte the best center after Jack Hughes? 16:30 – Where Turcotte would fit on the Blackhawks 18:30 – Whose stock is rising? 21:45 – Trevor Zegras eye test 26:15 – Turcotte comparison

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, NHL on NBC analyst Eddie Olczyk joins Pat Boyle to break down Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues. Edzo explains how the Bruins turned the game around in the second period and how their young defensemen played a major role in their come from behind win. Olczyk has not been surprised with how Joakim Nordstrom has performed since leaving the Blackhawks. Edzo tells us how the Blues have trailed this postseason before and what it will take for them to win the series. Eddie also weighs in on Blackhawks goalie prospect Kevin Lankinen and his breakout performance at the World Championships, and gives us his top priority for the Blackhawks this offseason. 0:45 - Eddie Olczyk joins the show 1:25 - Edzo on Blues missed opportunity in Game 1 2:45 - Defense helping offense for Boston 4:35 - Bruins top line quiet or rusty? 6:45 - Joakim Nordstrom's career after Chicago 9:40 - How the Blues can win the series 11:40 - Who could Blackhawks jump in the Central Division next season? 16:45 - Kevin Lankinen's breakout at IIHF World Championship 18:45 - Blackhawks' top priority this offseason

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Connor Murphy joins the show to break down the Blackhawks' man-on-man defensive zone coverage, how the team stayed together during the long losing skids and do the young players have a strong voice in the locker room? Pat Boyle is then joined by Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss what the Blackhawks may be thinking with the No. 3 overall pick and narrow the field to three potential candidates. Should the Blackhawks draft for need or best available player? Plus, the guys provide an update on how the Blackhawks are performing at the 2019 IIHF World Championship. 0:45 – Connor Murphy joins the podcast 2:00 – Murphy’s summer so far 2:35 – Murphy’s off-ice training regimen 3:35 – Murphy evaluates his season 5:05 – Murphy on comeback from injury 6:30 – Murphy explains the Hawks d-zone coverage 10:00 – Murphy’s conversations with father Gord Murphy 12:10 – Murphy on making it through tough times last season 13:10 – Murphy on unity between vets and youth 14:25 – Murphy’s goals for the future 17:00 – Hawks draft prospects one month out from NHL Draft 19:30 – Byram’s stock up while Podkolzin’s stock down 21:00 – Should Blackhawks draft for need and improve now? 26:25 – Future of the Blackhawks blue-line 33:15 – Blackhawks replenishing the prospect pipeline 35:45 – Our top 3 prospects for the No. 3 pick 41:05 – How the Blackhawks are doing at the IIHF World Championship

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com and host of the NHL Draft Class podcast joins Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis to give us scouting reports on the top half of the 2019 class. Kimelman also weighs in on whether Bowen Byram could be a fit for the Blackhawks at No. 3, tells us whose stock is rising and dropping, who's the top center in the draft after Jack Hughes and his gut feeling — as of right now — on who the Blackhawks could take third overall. 0:45 – Could Kakko’s strong Worlds help him leap Hughes? 3:05 – Is Vasili Podkolzin’s stock dropping? 6:40 – Could Bowen Byram be a fit at No. 3? 10:20 – Could someone trade up to No. 3 for Byram? 12:00 – Who is the top prospect after Hughes and Kakko? 13:50 – Alex Turcotte’s stock rising? 16:15 – Who are the top centers after Hughes? 17:45 – Why Dylan Cozens is the 3rd best prospect in this class 19:00 – Other players with a rising draft stock 20:15 – What is Cole Caufield’s ceiling? 21:45 – What would it cost the Blackhawks to trade into the top 2? 23:30 – Getting to know players at the Draft Combine 25:15 – Gut feeling: the Blackhawks will select…

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Blackhawks winger Alex DeBrincat joins Pat Boyle from the IIHF World Championship in Slovakia. DeBrincat reflects on his second year in the NHL, how far away the Blackhawks are from being a playoff team and if he’s surprised by the final four in the Stanley Cup Playoffs? DeBrincat also weighs in on playing with Dylan Larkin and Patrick Kane at the Worlds, and breaks down the game of the two players expected to be taken at the top of June’s draft: Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko. DeBrincat tells us he hasn’t been hanging out with his buddy Dylan Strome and fills us in on who is hanging out with his dog Ralph during the tournament. 0:35 -- What's Kosice like? 1:25 -- How far away are Blackhawks from contending? 3:00 -- What part of your game grew the most? 3:30 -- Decision to represent Team USA again 4:40 -- Playing on larger ice surface 6:48 -- Facing Kaapo Kakko 7:30 -- Playing with Jack Hughes 9:10 -- Film preparation 10:25 -- Still keeping an eye on Stanley Cup Playoffs? 11:45 -- Biggest difference with St. Louis 12:25 -- Intensity building as IIHF World Championship progresses? 13:30 -- Highlight of trip to Slovakia 14:15 -- Who's taking care of Ralph?

On the latest edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast, Blackhawks vice president of amateur scouting Mark Kelley joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss NHL Draft preparations. Kelley talks about whether there's added pressure in picking third overall, what goes into the scouting meetings at this time of year and how deep the first round is in terms of high-end talent. Kelley also provides brief scouting reports on a handful of top prospects, and whether the Blackhawks are leaning a certain direction at No. 3. 0:42 - Is there more pressure coming into the draft picking at No. 3? 1:45 - Different feel organizationally picking third this year vs. 2006 (Jonathan Toews) 2:45 - Is the expectation that Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko will go 1 and 2? 4:05 - The Blackhawks control their destiny at No. 3 4:40 - Did the lottery throw a curveball into draft process? 5:35 - Inside the current scouting meetings 6:20 - What the Blackhawks were keying in on at Under-18 World Championship 7:15 - Best available player? 9:20 - Scouting reports on top draft prospects 13:13 - Building roster built for regular season and playoffs? 13:50 - Having a pool of players to choose from vs. a clear-cut player at No. 3 14:40 - What you're looking for at the NHL Draft combine 16:15 - Do the scouting meetings ever get intense? 18:20 - So, are the Blackhawks leaning a certain way at No. 3 yet?

On the latest edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast, Blackhawks legend Denis Savard, a former third overall pick in the 1980 NHL Draft, weighs in on the Blackhawks options with the No. 3 selection and remembers his time as a draft prospect, nearly getting selected by his hometown Canadiens. Savard also goes in-depth on the development he’s seen throughout Patrick Kane’s career and how Marian Hossa made an impact on his game. 0:45 – Savard on not being drafted by hometown Canadiens 2:30 – What draft nights used to be like 4:00 – The type of player you get at No. 3 overall 4:30 – Would Savy go No. 1 in a 1980 re-draft? 5:50 – Projecting a high draft pick’s career 6:50 – Savard’s passion for golf and horses 9:10 – Drafting need vs best player available 11:00 – Supplementing Kane, Toews and the vets with youth 13:30 – How Savard watched Patrick Kane grow 16:30 – Comparing Savard to Kane on the ice 21:35 – Wasting career years from Kane, Toews & DeBrincat 25:00 – Blackhawks have flexibility this summer 26:00 – High praise for Nicolas Beaudin 26:45 – Youth on the Blackhawks blue line 27:35 – Savard on Jeremy Colliton & the Blackhawks future

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Dimitri Filipovic from Yahoo, ESPN and The Hockey PDOcast joins Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss the state of the Blackhawks. How far away are they from contending? Filipovic also talks about the Blackhawks' defensive struggles, what they can do to turn it around, how they should spend their money this summer and which NHL prospects jump out at No. 3 overall. 1:00 - How far are the Blackhawks from contenting? 1:45 – Did the Blackhawks miss a golden chance in this year’s playoffs? 3:45 – Are the Avalanche an example for the Blackhawks to follow? 4:50 – How badly do the Hawks need a top-4 defenseman? 6:15 – How good (really) is Erik Gustafsson? 8:30 – Evaluating the Blackhawks’ defensive personnel 10:15 – Is this defensive system right for the Blackhawks? 13:45 – What franchise are the Blackhawks modeling? 15:00 – Did the Hawks wait too long to move on from Quenneville? 16:20 – Going worst-to-first like the Islanders 18:20 – Blackhawks need to beef up 20:20 – Building the Blackhawks with a Bruins outline 22:00 – The need for more secondary scoring 22:50 – Finding the right line for Patrick Kane 24:50 – Draft prospects that the Blackhawks should consider at No. 3 28:50 – Could Artemi Panarin stay in Columbus? 30:20 – Spending on top-end players or filling multiple needs 32:10 – Extensions for Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Strome 33:35 – Should Kane have been a Hart finalist?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle catches up with two-time Stanley Cup winner and the newest member of the Rockford IceHogs Kris Versteeg. Versteeg explains his recent medical issues and his experience playing last season in the KHL and Swedish Elite League. He also talks about why he decided to sign a one-year deal with Rockford and defines his role the IceHogs. Versteeg weighs in on getting a third chance to play for the Blackhawks organization and what would be the perfect ending to the Kris Versteeg hockey movie? 1:00 - Why sign with Rockford? 2:00 - KHL experience 3:00 - Back on track in Sweden 4:30 - Health update 6:00 - Deal with Rockford 7:30 - Contact with Kane and Toews? 9:00 - Family coming to Rockford? 10:00 - Mentor or last fling with Hawks? 12:00 - Kris Versteeg Movie Ending

On the latest edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast, Blackhawks director of player development Mark Eaton joins the show to evaluate the organization’s top defensemen prospects and where each of them are at in their developments. Which ones could make the NHL jump next season? Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis offer their takeaways from the Eaton interview and outlook the Blackhawks blue line group as a whole. 1:00 – Eaton on Henri Jokiharju’s development 3:30 – Adam Boqvist’s growth in North America 6:50 – Evaluating Nicolas Beaudin’s progression 8:15 – Surprised about Ian Mitchell’s decision to return to college? 10:55 – Assessing Chad Krys in college and AHL 13:10 – Challenge between stressing defensive side of game but not taking away from who the player is 15:55 – Which defensemen prospects could be in NHL next season? 18:25 – The message Erik Gustafsson’s breakout season sends to prospects 21:15 – Takeaways from Eaton interview 31:25 – Reviewing Blackhawks defensemen contracts 33:35 – Thoughts on Gustav Forsling 35:20 – The challenge for Blackhawks defense this offseason

On the latest edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast, TSN analyst Craig Button joins Pat Boyle to discuss the pool of players that could be available for the Blackhawks at No. 3 overall and who may have the highest ceiling. Button also weighs in on which player could be the most NHL ready after Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko. Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis join Pat in the second segment to react to Button’s analysis. Could the Blackhawks actually look to draft a defenseman? Who’s the best center available? The guys also discuss which player stands out among the crop. 0:45 – Is there a dropoff after Hughes and Kakko? 1:45 – Is Podkolzin NHL ready? 3:15 – Could Podkolzin get the Artemi Panarin treatment? 5:15 – Which center is the best available after Hughes? 7:40 – Scouting report on Byram 10:30 – Which prospect is the most NHL ready after Hughes and Kakko? 11:45 – Could the Devils or Rangers trade out of No. 1 or 2? 12:30 – Is there anything Kakko can do to jump Hughes for No. 1? 14:00 – Takeaways from Button’s interview 16:30 – Could the Blackhawks actually take a defenseman? 24:50 – Trevor Zegras earns high praise 27:45 – Don’t count out a trade? 33:00 – Dylan Cozens stands out on tape 36:30 – Patrick Kane to captain Team USA at Worlds

They only had an 8.2% chance at a top 3 pick, but the lottery balls bounced the Blackhawks way and they landed the third overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic break down what this means for the franchise, what options they might have now in adding a top asset and what players might be available for the Blackhawks at the third overall pick. Plus, we’ll hear directly from GM Stan Bowman on whether he had any good luck charms with him and how this is changes the outlook of the Blackhawks going forward. 0:30 – Holy crap the Blackhawks got a top-3 pick! 2:45 – The Blackhawks now have a lot of options 6:30 – Stan Bowman addresses the media on the #3 pick 9:15 – This should add some “juice” to the organization 13:00 – Who are the top prospects in the draft? 17:00 – Importance of adding depth at center 19:20 – Could the Hawks trade up to #1 or #2? 28:45 – Was the draft lottery rigged?!?! 30:45 – Would you rather have the #3 pick or make the playoffs?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast it’s all about the Blackhawks exit interviews on Sunday. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis give you their biggest takeaways from the interviews they had with Stan Bowman, Jeremy Colliton, Jonathan Toews & Patrick Kane. You will also hear from Bowman on how active he plans on being in free agency. Colliton shares how he plans to target Kane’s minutes better next season. 00:00 Exit interview podcast 01:00 Hawks active in free agency? 02:30 No excuse not to spend this summer 04:30 Is Gus part of long term core? 06:00 Will players ‘overachieve’ again? 07:00 Late 50 games, good enough to win division? 09:15 Crawford and Delia the future in net? 10:30 Recapping other players in the system 13:30 Colliton using Kane next season 17:30 How do Bowman and Colliton work together to form the head coach’s team? 19:15 Kane and Toews – together or apart? 21:00 Patrick Kane’s career season 23:30 Finding chemistry for the star players 26:00 Toews answering his critics 28:30 Gus saves his career? 30:00 Which Blackhawks heading to World Championships? 31:30 Quenneville to the Panthers? 33:00 NHL Draft lottery on Tuesday

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis debate whether this Blackhawks team ever had a playoff roster. The guys also wonder if fatigue became an issue, where the season really turned and what’s at stake in the final three games. They wrap up by summarizing the season, looking ahead to this summer in free agency and the NHL draft lottery. 1:00 - Were the Hawks a playoff roster? 4:20 - Simply put: the Hawks defense is awful 9:00 - Where could Hawks add Top-4 d-man? 15:45 - Did the Hawks overperform this year? 20:20 - Where did this season go wrong? 25:00 - Is there fatigue for the top players? 32:05 - Erik Gustafsson's breakout season 35:10 - Draft lottery around the corner 37:00 - Who will lead the Hawks in goals? 38:40 - What's at stake in the final three games? 40:15 - Kevin Hayes to the Hawks?! 46:20 - How do you sum up this season? 48:30 - Keith/Seabrook legacy

March 29th, 2018 is a day that most Blackhawks fans will never forget. The game marked the debuts of both Collin Delia and Dylan Sikura, and Brent Seabrook played in his 1000th NHL game. But Scott Foster, an accountant from Chicago, stole the show as the emergency goalie, giving the faithful at the United Center a new star to cheer for, even if it was only for a few minutes. Pat Boyle sits down 1-on-1 with Foster to relive the night that changed his entire life and made him one of the great stories in Blackhawks franchise history.

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss what the weekend vs. Colorado meant and whether fans are looking ahead to the NHL Draft or still holding out hope for a miraculous playoff push. The guys also weigh in on the power play struggles, why John Hayden hasn't been able to crack the lineup, where Drake Caggiula could fit back in and which defensemen prospects could be in Chicago next season. 0:55 - What weekend against Colorado meant 3:23 - Looking at the remaining schedule for Blackhawks 6:33 - How did the Blackhawks get here? 8:50 - Power play struggles continue 11:42 - Are John Hayden's days in Chicago numbered? 13:50 - Thoughts on Dylan Sikura's recent play 16:44 - Where does Drake Caggiula fit back in? 18:07 - Brandon Saad's reemergence 22:48 - Are you hoping for a miraculous playoff push or more concerned about draft order? 25:43 - Which defensemen prospects could be in Chicago next season?

What will it take for the Chicago Blackhawks to earn a playoff spot with 10 games remaining? Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss where the Blackhawks stand after a rough 3-2 loss in overtime to the Vancouver Canucks. With Corey Crawford at the top of his game again, should the Blackhawks try to ride him into the playoffs? How have Jeremy Colliton’s line changes impacted Patrick Kane’s game? Plus, breakouts from Eric Gustafsson and Brendan Perlini have been huge for the Blackhawks during their recent streak of six straight games with a point. 0:45 - Missed opportunity for Blackhawks against Canucks 2:45 – Hawks changing up lines has slowed down Patrick Kane 5:45 – Should the Blackhawks ride Corey Crawford while he’s hot? 8:00 – Hawks will need 13-15 points in final 10 games to get playoff spot 10:30 – Brendan Perlini has finally figured it out for Hawks 12:35 – Erik Gustafsson’s breakout year has been vital to Hawks success 15:35 – Dylan Sikura still hasn’t scored, but he’s been all over the ice 18:50 – Prediction time…will the Hawks make the playoffs?

After destroying the red-hot Arizona Coyotes, the Blackhawks find themselves five points out of a playoff spot with 13 games remaining. Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks playoff chances and discuss the team’s improved play over their last three games. And Jamal fills us in on his discussion with Head Coach Jeremy Colliton and explains the Blackhawks defensive systems. Plus – will Patrick Kane decide his own fate down the stretch when it comes to his ice time? 0:30 – Helpful night in the NHL means Blackhawks playoff hopes not dead yet 2:15 – The Blackhawks are finally playing some defense 3:50 – Jamal’s discussion with Jeremy Colliton breaking down Hawks defensive coverage 7:25 – Perlini breaks out in a big way against his former team 8:50 – Kampf’s return made the Hawks fourth line legit once again 10:00 – How do the Blackhawks handle Patrick Kane’s minutes down the stretch? 12:35 – Which Hawks goal total is most surprising? Alex DeBrincat or Erik Gustafsson? 16:35 – Thoughts on Dylan Sikura’s fit on Colliton’s new lines 20:30 – Any concern over the power play drought? 22:30 – Do the Blackhawks have a shot or are they just teasing us?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss whether the West Coast trip sealed their playoff fate. Is it time to look ahead to next season? The guys also weigh in on whether their style of play is sustainable, their man-on-man defensive structure and Patrick Kane's dry spell. Is fatigue kicking in? They wrap up by talking about Brandon Saad's emergence in a third-line role and the rule changes for next season. 0:45 - Hawks playoff chances plummet to under 2% 3:45 - Was the way the Hawks were playing sustainable? 6:30 - Hawks defense still struggling with systems 11:30 - Do the Hawks have the right personnel 16:00 - Time to look ahead to next year? Outlook for Jokiharju? 18:45 - Can Kane keep up in points race? 20:30 - Is fatigue kicking in for Kane? 22:40 - Looking at depth forwards down the stretch 24:00 - How do we evaluate Saad's season? 26:20 - Proposed rule changes and playoff format

The NHL Trade Deadline got crazy in the final minutes, but the Blackhawks stood pat as no deals came together. You’ll hear from GM Stan Bowman on why the Hawks didn’t make any moves and how they’ll attack improving the team this summer. Steve Konroyd and Pat Boyle break down the Hawks’ approach on deadline day, how the addition of Corey Crawford impacts the stretch run and take a look at some of the major trades that shook up the NHL on Monday. 0:45 – Surprised the Hawks stood pat at trade deadline? 2:00 – Did losses to Avalanche and Stars impact deadline moves? 3:45 – Stan Bowman addresses why the Blackhawks made no trades 5:45 – Hawks did business early with Strome and Caggiula 7:50 – Evaluating the Blackhawks crop of young defensemen 10:00 – What are the Hawks’ chances with 19 games left? 11:20 – Corey Crawford officially activated 13:20 – Vegas makes big splash landing Mark Stone 15:00 – Predators add Simmonds and Granlund 16:30 – Winnipeg aggressive in landing Hayes and other depth 18:30 – West Coast trip coming up for the Blackhawks 21:15 – Which Wild Card contenders in the West are for real?

On the latest Hawks Talk podcast, Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Charlie Roumeliotis preview a wildcard weekend in Chicago, discuss Patrick Kane continuing his point streak, the latest on Corey Crawford, what Colin Delia needs to work on, and how the Hawks will approach the trade deadline. 1:00 - Hawks winning when not playing their best 1:45 - Kane extends point streak to 19 games 3:00 - Can Kane surpass his previous 26-game point streak? 8:33 - DeBrincat reaches 33 goals this season 10:30 - Hawks get ready to take on Avs and Stars 13:30 - Update on Corey Crawford status 16:00 - Crawford play before the trade deadline? 17:30 - Crawford being around affecting Colin Delia? 18:30 - What Delia needs to work on 21:00 - How the Hawks will approach Monday's trade deadline 14:00 - Is Gustav Forsling the only defenseman the team would move? 26:00 - Are Perlini and Sikura part of the long-term plan with the Hawks 28:00 - How Artem Anisimov's contract will affect his future with the Hawks 29:00 - Would the Hawks be willing to move Brandon Saad?

On this episode of Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle talks with Mike Tirico, who is doing play-by-play for the Blackhawks-Red Wings game on Wednesday night. 0:45 - Mike Tirico on how he got the call to call hockey 1:30 - Tirico's preparation for his first NHL play-by-play broadcast 4:15 - Patrick Kane continue's to impress as a veteran 6:20 - Can Tirico fit more NHL into his busy schedule? 8:20 - Will Tirico get nervous for his first NHL broadcast?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Corey Crawford's return to practice and how he could impact the Blackhawks' playoff push. They also weigh in on whether Patrick Kane's 15-game point streak is more impressive than his record-setting 26-game streak from the 2015-16 season, and what to make of the team's seven-game winning streak that ended on Tuesday in Boston. The guys wrap up the segment by offering their bold predictions ahead of the Feb. 25 trade deadline and what would need to happen for the Blackhawks to become buyers. 0:45 – Corey Crawford participating in practice with Blackhawks 3:05 – How Crawford’s return would impact Cam Ward & Collin Delia 7:45 – What to make of the Hawks 7-game winning streak 11:40 – Patrick Kane’s point streak now up to 15 14:30 – Kane eats, breathes and lives hockey 17:30 – Are the Blackhawks still sellers at the trade deadline? 20:45 – Hawks gain more ground over next 6 games 22:30 – Bold prediction for the NHL trade deadline 24:45 – At what point would the Hawks officially become “buyers”

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Patrick Sharp and Adam Burish break down the Hawks 6 game win streak and their chances at making the playoffs. 01:00 - Hawks are just 2 points out of a playoff spot 03:30 - Has the win streak changed your opinion on the Blackhawks? 07:00 - The Hawks resurgent power play 13:45 - Is Kane an MVP candidate? 17:00 - Toews having a bounceback season 21:00 - Does the win streak change Corey Crawford's timeine for return?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the rumors surrounding Brent Seabrook and his comments on whether or not he was asked to waive his no-movement clause. Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews are on pace to set a career high in several offensive categories, yet the Blackhawks are near the bottom of the NHL standings. What does that say about the current state of the Blackhawks? The guys also discuss the different ways Kane has evolved his game both on and off the ice, and wrap up by going through a list of players that could be moved before the Feb. 25 trade deadline. 0:45 – Trade rumors swirling around Seabrook and Keith 1:45 – Seabrook and Kane address trade rumors 4:30 – Reaction to Seabrook denying trade rumors 6:00 –Bowman’s conversations with Seabrook and Keith should stay in-house 8:00 – What is the market for Duncan Keith? 11:30 – Hawks need young defense prospects to “hit” 13:30 – Winning should not change Hawks plan to sell at deadline 15:00 – Kane and Toews on pace for career years 17:30 – Kane’s trying to mimic Tom Brady’s longevity 22:05 – Selling off parts at the deadline to try for higher pick 25:05 – Brandon Saad a potential trade candidate? 26:20 – Could Saad’s salary be used to lure back Artemi Panarin? 28:50 – Artem Anisimov a better trade chip this summer? 30:40 – Hawks should hold on to John Hayden 31:20 – What is Erik Gustafsson’s trade value? 33:40 – Would you rather keep Gustafsson or Forsling?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss their trip to Rockford, where they caught up with several Blackhawks prospects. What is Dylan Sikura’s mindset after getting sent down a second time? How is Anton Forsberg handling his situation? Is he still part of the Blackhawks’ plans going forward? The guys also weigh in on the state of the IceHogs, Derek King’s transition from assistant coach to interim head coach and the biggest surprise. 0:45 – Recapping a visit with the IceHogs 3:10 – Is Derek King the perfect coach for the Hawks AHL team? 4:15 – Dylan Sikura has positive mindset after being sent down 7:45 – Sikura trying to find his identity 8:45 – Anton Forsberg handling tough situation well 14:20 – Victor Ejdsell adjusting to speed of the game 15:45 – Ejdsell learning about tough schedules 19:00 – Darren Raddysh hoping to join DeBrincat, Strome in Chicago 24:10 – What we learned about Derek King 26:45 – The IceHogs spend A LOT of time on the ice 27:30 – Lucas Carlsson the biggest Rockford surprise 28:30 – Rockford’s other big character: Joni Tuulola 29:30 – King explains why Carl Dahlstrom’s game translates to NHL 31:00 – How NHL trends are helping Anthony Louis

In the latest edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast, USA gold medalist Kendall Coyne joins the show to discuss her historic week of becoming the first woman to participate in the NHL Skills Competition, the growth of women's hockey and her national television debut on NBCSN. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis also weigh in on the Blackhawks' decision to send Henri Jokiharju to Rockford and what's going on with his development. Plus, the guys discuss what the team's plan should be and what they think it will be going into the Feb. 25 trade deadline. Will a big piece be moved? Plus, 1:16 – Surprised the Blackhawks sent Jokiharju to Rockford? 2:20 – Why hasn't Jokiharju's return from World Juniors been smooth? 5:20 – How do the defensemen pairings look going forward? 7:20 – Do you see the Blackhawks trading a defenseman by the Feb. 25 trade deadline? 9:50 – What do you think the Blackhawks' plan is? 11:10 – Where does John Hayden fit into the plans? 13:45 – Pat's thoughts on the Blackhawks plan 17:06 – How far away are the Blackhawks from competing again? 18:42 – What should the plan be? 27:33 – Can the Blackhawks financially afford a big fish like Artemi Panarin? 30:51 – Kendall Coyne on how it came about that she would participate in fastest skater competition 31:37 – How nerve-wracking was it? 32:23 – What did your husband Michael Schofield say about it? 33:53 – What's going through your mind seconds before the skate? 34:23 – Coyne's reaction to viral coverage 35:23 – Patrick Kane's positive feedback to Coyne after the race 36:44 – Did you look at it as a big deal participating with men? 38:12 – Coyne's emotions after seeing video of 5-year-old wanting to skate because of her 39:07 – Coyne on the state of women's hockey 40:05 – Who gets more nervous watching the other play a game: Coyne or Schofield? 40:33 – Coyne on upcoming USA-Canada rivalry series 41:24 – Coyne on broadcasting future and work with the Blackhawks

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, it’s all about the NHL All-Star game with Blackhawks greats, Patrick Sharp and Jeremy Roenick. Pat Boyle talks to Sharp about his lone All-Star appearance in 2011. Sharp explains how he was nervous during the draft and why he thinks he won the MVP voting. Roenick shares his memories from the 1991 All Star Game in Chicago. JR tells us the hockey idol that had the locker next to him and how he still thinks about the anthem, which he says is the greatest sign of patriotism he has ever seen in sports. 0:30 - Sharp on the 3 on 3 format 3:15 - Sharp on Ovechkin skipping ASG 4:15 - Kane going to ASG and the honor Sharp has over Kane 7:15 - Sharp’s memories of 2011 ASG 10:15 - MVP and who got the truck 15:15 - How would he tweak AS weekend? 18:50 - Where does JR rank Kane's season compared to others by #88? 19:05 - Does Roenick like the current format in the All-Star Game? 20:35 - Roenick looks back at the 1991 All-Star game in Chicago 21:10 - Roenick on being on the All-Star team with Wayne Gretzky in '91 22:40 - How Roenick almost won the MVP of the 1991 All-Star Game 24:25 - Roenick's encounter with Gordie Howe at an All-Star Game

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Jamal Mayers and Pat Boyle discuss whether the Blackhawks can get back in the Wild Card race. They tell us which Blackhawks player has been the biggest surprise so far and have they figured out their defensive zone issues? Jammer weighs in on what he would like to see from this team after the All-Star break, how they can improve their penalty kill and will they be a buyer or seller at the NHL trade deadline? The guys close out the podcast with their bold predictions for the final 31 games of the regular season. 0:15 Teasing us or can they get into WC race? 2:00 Why is the power play clicking? 3:45 Biggest surprise between Kane, Toews and DeBrincat 6:00 Toews finds confidence 7:30 Biggest surprise from players not named Toews, Kane and DeBrincat 10:00 Strome factor 11:30 Have Blackhawks figured out defensive zone issues? 13:30 Jokiharju after the World Juniors 16:00 What would you like to see post All-Star break? 17:00 How do they improve penalty kill? 19:00 Buyer or seller at trade deadline? 21:00 Bold Predictions