Blackhawks Breakaway

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about the "heart-to-heart" players-only meeting after Sunday's 4-2 loss to New Jersey (4:00). They also discuss Lukas Reichel's move to the wing (13:30), Kevin Korchinski's entry-level contract officially kicking in (15:20), the power play (23:08), Wyatt Kaiser's neck guard (25:54), and more. Plus, Pat and Charlie address the lawsuit filed against the Blackhawks by John Doe, a Black Ace from the 2010 team (28:11).

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle catches up with Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy. What has it been like for Murphy to witness Connor Bedard's first few weeks in the NHL (00:54)? How has Murphy's leadership role changed as he enters season seven with the Blackhawks (3:39)? Murphy gives his thoughts on the team's defensive zone coverage (7:07) and what it's been like building chemistry with the rookie blueliners on the team (8:50). Boyle puts Murphy through some rapid-fire questions (12:16), such as his favorite cheat meal and what TV show he likes to watch but is reluctant to tell people.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss their takeaways from the two-game road trip in Vegas and Arizona (00:15) Is it time for the Blackhawks to move Lukas Reichel to the wing (15:00)? Will Kevin Korchinski be in the NHL for the entire season with the first year of his entry-level contract expected to be burned (23:45)? Should neck guards be mandatory (28:11)?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about Luke Richardson's comments following a 3-0 loss to Boston on Tuesday and why he's displeased with the effort (1:04). They also discuss the offside challenge that overturned Connor Bedard's goal (8:05), why Bedard's production has slowed down (17:08), whether it's time to move Lukas Reichel to the wing (26:01), and how Taylor Hall's injury impacts the Blackhawks (33:32). Finally, they wrap up with their thoughts on the Frozen Frenzy (38:26).

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about Connor Bedard bringing the excitement back to the United Center (1:00) and scoring a goal 90 seconds into the home opener (2:10). Later, an interview with Blackhawks chairman and CEO Danny Wirtz from Saturday’s pregame show (10:50). They also discuss the Rocky Wirtz pregame video tribute (18:33), how the Blackhawks forward group could start to get crowded again (22:40), and the grueling schedule continues (25:10).

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis offer their takeaways from the season-opening five-game road trip. They discuss whether the grueling trip caught up to them in Colorado (1:13), the power play struggles and what adjustments to make (4:48), Connor Bedard's performance so far (12:38), the goaltending of Petr Mrazek and Arvid Söderblom being a bright spot (26:30), why the Blackhawks have been so successful on challenges under head coach Luke Richardson (30:25), and more.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle is joined by NBC Sports Chicago analyst Tony Granto to recap the 2-2 start to the season. They talk about how Luke Richardson is holding fewer morning skates and how it can help the team in the long run (3:00). They also discuss the impact the veterans are making on the rookies (5:40). Plus, they break down Alex Vlasic's stretch-pass assist on Corey Perry’s goal in Toronto and how the Blackhawks have handled his development (12:08). Finally, they assess Connor Bedard’s start to the season and talk about possible adjustments (17:30).

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about Connor Bedard mania being in full swing as his NHL career with the Blackhawks begins. They also discuss other takeaways from the opening two games of the season, power-play and line adjustments with Taylor Hall out of the lineup, and much more. Plus, what really happened with Bedard's stick before warmups on Opening Night? Charlie shares what he knows.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Caley Chelios provide a preview ahead of the 2023-24 season. Plus, Insider Charlie Roumeliotis joins the show to talk about the Opening Night roster, expectations for Connor Bedard in his rookie NHL season, the potential plan for Kevin Korchinski, and more.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast Pat Boyle talks with former Blackhawk and new studio analyst for NBC Sports Chicago, John Scott. Scott talks about joining the "dark side" of the media world and how hosting "Dropping The Gloves" podcast has prepared him for this new venture. Scott weighs in on Connor Bedard's start to his NHL career, how veterans like Nick Foligno will help Bedard's transition and he makes a bold prediction about 98's rookie season. Scott also gives an update on the movie that's in the works about his incredible story of becoming the 2016 NHL All-Star MVP.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the final roster battles with a week left in training camp. The guys also discuss their takeaways from the two weekend preseason games, Connor Bedard's performance, Kevin Korchinski's future, and more. Plus, an injury update on Sam Savoie, who underwent successful surgery on his right femur. 1:55 - Sam Savoie undergoes successful surgery on right femur 4:30 - Takeaways from preseason action over the weekend 12:25 - Breaking down the training camp battles on defense 22:45 - Breaking down the training camp battles up front

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about Connor Bedard's NHL preseason debut. Was Bedard being too hard on himself? Will his game translate quickly to the NHL level? Plus, the guys also discuss other standouts, which most notably includes Wyatt Kaiser. 1:23 - Evaluating Bedard’s preseason debut 7:53 - Bedard has been the last one to leave the rink at camp 11:39 - Wyatt Kaiser continues to stand out

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

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis offer their takeaways from Day 1 of training camp. The guys discuss associate GM Jeff Greenberg's departure as he returns to baseball, Connor Bedard's linemates, how different camp felt with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, and more. 1:09 - A packed Fifth Third Arena for Day 1 of camp 3:16 - Injury updates, including on Taylor Hall 4:24 - Connor Bedard's linemates 10:52 - Why Seth Jones changed flex on stick 21:32 - Training camp feels "different" without Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews 32:45 - Jeff Greenberg leaves Blackhawks, hired by Detroit Tigers as GM 42:55 - NBC Sports Chicago's new studio team

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis put a bow on the 2023 Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase and discuss Connor Bedard's hat trick in his unofficial team debut. Plus, the guys offer their takeaways from GM Kyle Davidson's media availability before training camp. 1:04 - Connor Bedard's special night in his unofficial Blackhawks debut 10:31 - Drew Commesso, other standouts from prospect showcase 13:20 - Where will Kevin Korchinski play this season? 16:07 - Blackhawks will not name a captain for 2023-24 season 26:00 - Lukas Reichel to start training camp at center, not wing

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Kenny Albert joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to talk about his new book titled: 'A Mic for All Seasons,' which comes out on Oct. 10. Albert reveals how he was a miracle baby after being born three months early. He also provides a behind-the-scenes look at his professional journey and shares never before told stories. 2:30 - Albert on when he knew broadcasting was the career he wanted to pursue 5:00 - Albert on being a miracle baby 8:30 - Albert on his love for hockey at an early age 14:50 - Albert shares a story about running into Joel Quenneville at dinner after the 2010 Stanley Cup 19:15 - Albert on why he was late for a production meeting with Mike Ditka 21:30 - Albert on the role his dad Marv Albert played in his broadcasting career 29:14 - Albert on Connor Bedard, Blackhawks-Bruins on Oct. 11 on TNT

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, chairman/CEO Danny Wirtz and president of business operations join Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to talk about Connor Bedard and the start of a new era. They also discuss the new guidelines that will help guide number retirement decisions moving forward, whether Chelsea Dagger will be returning as the goal song, and much more. 0:16 - Wirtz, Faulkner on the decision to retire Chris Chelios' No. 7 3:16 - The new guidelines that will help guide number retirement decisions moving forward 6:32 - Wirtz on his new duties as he inherits chairman title 7:57 - Faulkner, Wirtz on the Connor Bedard effect 14:29 - Faulkner, Wirtz on the hiring of Darren Pang as TV color analyst 19:36 - Faulkner, Wirtz on the Fifth Third Arena expansion project 22:48 - Faulkner on the future of the goal song Chelsea Dagger

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Chris Chelios joins Charlie Roumeliotis to talk about the Blackhawks' decision to retire his No. 7 jersey and what it was like to have the surprise news delivered by his close friend Eddie Vedder during a Pearl Jam concert at the United Center. Plus, Chelios opens up about the meaning behind his No. 7, what his emotions might be like on Feb. 25 vs. Detroit, and much more.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle catches up with ESPN's John Buccigross. Bucci explains how his role covering the NHL at ESPN started and what the network has in store for year three of their rights deal with the league. Buccigross also weighs in on the Connor Bedard mania, Darren Pang joining the Hawks broadcast team, and whether the NHL is doing a better job marketing their players. They also talk about Bucci's other passion, golf. Was Buccigross star-struck when he played golf with Bill Murray this summer?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle catches up with Hawks defenseman Jarred Tinordi. They look back at Tinordi’s injury-riddled season, which included a skate and puck to the face. Plus, his wife’s not-so-favorable reaction when Tinordi dropped the gloves in his first game back from injury. Tinordi discusses his role as a veteran and helping Connor Bedard transition into the NHL. Jarred also gives us his expectations for the upcoming season. :20 - What it's like living in Nashville 1:40 - Tinordi shares his reaction to the Blackhawks winning the draft lottery 5:23 - Tinordi on how last season went 6:16 - Tinordi on all the injuries he suffered last season 9:19 - Tinordi on getting the opportunity to wear an 'A' on his sweater last season 13:04 - Tinordia shares his goals for the 2023-24 season

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis interview Connor Bedard's longtime skills coach Jon Calvano, who talks about when he realized Bedard was special, how he and his family handled the pressure growing up, and more. Plus, Calvano shares a personal story that shows what kind of person Bedard is. 1:50 - Jon Calvano on when he realized Connor Bedard was special 6:30 - Calvano on Bedard's confidence within himself 12:30 - Calvano on Bedard's wrist injury at age 12, and his lethal shot 15:06 - Calvano on how Bedard and his family handled the pressure growing up 17:28 - Calvano shares a personal story that shows what kind of person Bedard is 22:57 - Calvano on the advice he's given Bedard as he prepares for life in the NHL

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about Marian Hossa's Goodbye Game, which will take place in Trencin, Slovakia on Friday. The guys also discuss Jonathan Toews' potential future, notable moves around the NHL this offseason, the QMJHL banning fighting, and more. 3:09 - Marian Hossa's Goodbye Game 6:38 - Jonathan Toews' potential future 11:17 - Notable moves around the NHL this offseason 20:12 - Thoughts on the QMJHL banning fighting

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau share their thoughts on the memorial service for late Blackhawks chairman Rocky Wirtz and the impact he made on hockey in Chicago. You'll also hear personal stories from Darren Pang, Pat Foley, Chris Chelios and Brent Seabrook on how Wirtz prioritized a family environment. 1:17 - Boyle on Tuesday's private memorial service 16:43 - Pang, Foley, Chelios and Seabrook on how Wirtz prioritized a family environment 32:47 - Wirtz's legacy with the Blackhawks and on hockey in Chicago 45:40 - Podcast announcement

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your questions in Part 2 of the mailbag edition. How many points will Connor Bedard score in 2023-24? When will Frank Nazar sign with the Blackhawks? What NHL team can fans look to for an idea of what the end result of the Blackhawks might look like? What excites you most about the future? The guys answer all that and more. 2:40 - What are your point projections for Connor Bedard, Taylor Hall and Lukas Reichel? 12:00 - Will off-ice development camp become a common thing with other NHL teams? 16:40 - When will Frank Nazar sign with the Blackhawks? 19:50 - What's a team comparable for how the Blackhawks are trying to build their roster? 21:45 - How long until the Blackhawks are back to playoff contenders? And what moves will be made to get there? 31:00 - What excites you most about the future of the Blackhawks?

Rocky Wirtz, the chairman of the Chicago Blackhawks, has passed away after a brief illness, the team officially confirmed on Tuesday evening. He was 70. Pat Foley and Eddie Olczyk join Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to look back at Rocky Wirtz's tenure with the Blackhawks.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your questions in Part 1 of the mailbag edition. Why was there a delay in the Philipp Kurashev arbitration announcement? Who will be the next captain of the Blackhawks? Is GM Kyle Davidson done making moves? Where will the Blackhawks finish next season? The guys answer all that and more. 1:30 - Why was there a delay in the releasing of the Philipp Kurashev arbitration award? 9:00 - Who will be the next captain of the Blackhawks? 11:40 - Who will Connor Bedard live with? 17:00 - Are the Blackhawks done making moves? 18:11 - What's the goaltending plan moving forward? 22:30 - Can Sam Savoie be the next Andrew Shaw? 28:30 - Why didn't Patrick Kane have hip surgery sooner? 32:45 - Where will the Blackhawks finish in 2023-24?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis interviews Corey Perry to discuss his decision to sign with the Blackhawks after his rights were traded from Tampa Bay. Perry also talks about Connor Bedard, reuniting with Luke Richardson, what he remembers from the heated 2015 Western Conference Final between Chicago and Anaheim, and much more. 1:30 - Perry on his initial reaction when the Blackhawks acquired his rights 3:12 - Perry on reuniting with Luke Richardson 5:26 - Perry on his mindset going into the season and whether he's expecting to be flipped at the trade deadline 6:21 - Perry recalls the heated 2015 Western Conference Final between Chicago and Anaheim 8:45 - Perry on Connor Bedard 13:25 - Perry on the excitement of experiencing National Anthem in Chicago as member of home side

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau project what the Blackhawks' 2023-24 Opening Night roster could look like. Plus, the guys talk about Jonathan Toews' potential future and when Patrick Kane could sign with a team. They wrap up by revisiting the Alex DeBrincat trade more than one year later. Did the Blackhawks win that deal? 2:18 - Chicago fans are already buzzing about the Blackhawks 6:14 - The latest on Jonathan Toews 13:29 - Patrick Kane not expected to sign with team until 2023-24 season starts, agent tells ESPN 19:30 - Projecting Blackhawks' 2023-24 Opening Night roster 43:05 - Thoughts on the Alex DeBrincat trade to Detroit

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis share their thoughts on development camp, which was off-ice only. They also discuss their takeaways from GM Kyle Davidson's final press conference of the season and where Kevin Korchinski could play in 2023-24. Plus, Pat goes 1-on-1 with Bedard to talk about where his work ethic came from, his United Center visit as a kid, getting a shoutout from Drake on his Instagram story, and much more. 1:22 - Thoughts on off-ice development camp 8:11 - Takeaways from Connor Bedard and his maturity 15:32 - Where will Kevin Korchinski play in 2023-24: NHL or WHL? 24:30 - Pat's 1-on-1 interview with Bedard

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis put a bow on the 2023 NHL Draft for the Blackhawks, who made 11 picks in total. Plus, Pat and Charlie discuss the Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno trade, why Josh Bailey was bought out, the potential acquisition of Corey Perry, and more. 0:00 - More thoughts on Connor Bedard 4:00 - Day 2 recap of Blackhawks' draft 12:40 - Why the Blackhawks adding veterans is different from keeping Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews 24:00 - Corey Perry to the Blackhawks?!

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about the Blackhawks finally taking Connor Bedard with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft and landing Oliver Moore at No. 19 overall. Plus, an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with Bedard. 0:00 - Connor Bedard is officially a Blackhawk 7:40 - Charlie's 1-on-1 interview with Bedard 14:40 - Oliver Moore falls to Blackhawks at No. 19 overall 40:00 - Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson on his viral street interview in Nashville

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau preview the 2023 NHL Draft for the Blackhawks. Will they be able to trade up from No. 19 overall? What are the odds they acquire a third first-round pick? Is this the year the Blackhawks will draft a goaltender? The guys discuss all that and more. 1:00 - It's Connor Bedard Week 2:30 - What are the chances the Blackhawks acquire a third first-round pick? 9:05 - Who could the Blackhawks target at No. 19 overall? 19:10 - Will the Blackhawks draft a goaltender this year? 24:45 - Where will Matvei Michkov be drafted? 30:15 - Patrick Kane looks to be ahead of schedule after undergoing hip surgery three weeks ago

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau catch up with Dave Bolland to discuss the 10-year anniversary of the 2013 Stanley Cup clinching game. Bolland talks about the 24-game point streak to open the season, the injuries he dealt with during the season, overcoming a 3-1 series deficit to Detroit, 17 Seconds against Boston, and much more. 3:00 - Bolland on the 2012-13 lockout and fearing the season would be canceled 6:37 - Bolland on starting the season with a 21-0-3 record 8:39 - Bolland on battling multiple injuries during the season 10:51 - Bolland on overcoming a 3-1 series deficit to Detroit and the Jonathan Toews-Brent Seabrook penalty box moment 14:49 - Bolland on his hit that helped set up the Seabrook overtime winner in Game 7 vs. Detroit 18:26 - Bolland on 17 Seconds, what he remembers most about it 20:50 - Bolland on what happened to the 2013 Stanley Cup game-winning puck 25:03 - Bolland on the differences between the 2010 Stanley Cup team and 2013

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau break down four potential trade-up scenarios for the Blackhawks going into the 2023 NHL Draft. How should the Blackhawks use their draft capital? Could they move up from No. 19? How about the possibility of adding a third first-round pick? The guys dissect. 2:30 - There's no doubt the Blackhawks are taking Connor Bedard, right? (Right!) 6:15 - Trade proposal 1: A potential Chicago-Pittsburgh trade scenario involving Mikael Granlund 15:25 - Trade proposal 2: A potential Chicago-Vancouver trade scenario involving Conor Garland 27:40 - Trade proposal 3: A potential Chicago-Toronto trade scenario involving the Blackhawks receiving a third first-round pick 30:10 - Trade proposal 4: A potential Chicago-Washington trade scenario involving Anthony Mantha 37:40 - Bonus trade proposal: Could Chicago help the N.Y. Islanders take Josh Bailey's contract off the books?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau recap the NHL Scouting Combine and talk about Connor Bedard. The guys also provide their takeaways from GM Kyle Davidson's media availability in Buffalo, the Blackhawks re-signing Andreas Athanasiou, Patrick Sharp joining the Philadelphia Flyers front office, and much more. 1:30 - Takeaways from NHL Scouting Combine, Connor Bedard 7:20 - Bedard on his interview with the Blackhawks 18:00 - Adam Fantilli has high praise for Blackhawks prospect Frank Nazar 22:30 - Thoughts from GM Kyle Davidson's media availability in Buffalo 35:45 - Patrick Sharp joins Philadelphia Flyers' front office

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis interview Darren Pang, who will join the Blackhawks' broadcast booth on NBC Sports Chicago for the 2023-24 season. Pang talks about his emotional return to Chicago, the conversations he had with Troy Murray and Eddie Olczyk about accepting the position, developing chemistry with Chris Vosters, and much more. 1:00 - Pang on joining the Blackhawks' broadcast booth as TV analyst 5:40 - Pang on the conversations he had with Troy Murray and Eddie Olczyk about accepting the position 9:45 - Pang on developing chemistry with Chris Vosters 13:20 - Pang on why he still loves doing local broadcasts 15:40 - Pang on being a voice to help usher Blackhawks fans through rebuild 19:30 - Quick NHL Scouting Combine update

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about the Stanley Cup Final between Florida and Vegas, Connor Bedard's interview with the NHL on TNT panel, Patrick Kane having hip surgery that will sideline him for 4-6 months, and more. 1:00 - Vegas takes 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final; does Florida have a chance to come back? 13:20 - Connor Bedard says on TNT that he'd be "incredibly honored" if he went No. 1 to Chicago 22:10 - Patrick Kane out 4-6 months after undergoing hip surgery; what does his future hold? 35:25 - Why a Kane, Blackhawks reunion is unlikely

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis catch up with Eddie Olczyk to preview the 2023 Stanley Cup Final between Florida and Vegas on TNT. They also talk about Olczyk's first season in Seattle, his name being mentioned for front-office openings, how the Blackhawks winning the draft lottery changes the trajectory of the rebuild, and more. 1:00 - Olczyk previews 2023 Stanley Cup Final 11:20 - Olczyk on whether Matthew Tkachuk has entered superstar status 19:30 - Olczyk puts a bow on his first year in Seattle and covering the Kraken 22:30 - Olczyk on his name being mentioned for front-office positions 25:30 - Olczyk on the Blackhawks winning the lottery and what it means for the rebuild

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis interview NHL on TNT studio host Liam McHugh to talk about the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the growth of TNT's hockey coverage, the addition of Henrik Lundqvist on the panel, and much more. McHugh also discusses how exciting it is that the Blackhawks won the 2023 NHL Draft lottery and what that means for the NHL. 1:00 - McHugh on Matthew Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers sweeping their way to Stanley Cup Final 10:15 - McHugh on why there have been so many short series' in the Conference Finals of NHL, NBA playoffs 13:15 - McHugh on the growth of NHL on TNT's coverage and the growing popularity 22:10 - McHugh on the Blackhawks winning the lottery and what it means for the NHL 24:30 - McHugh on whether there's healthy competition between TNT and ESPN

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau interview Blackhawks assistant general manager and director of player development Mark Eaton to talk about winning the lottery, Kevin Korchinski's growth, whether Lukas Reichel will be a permanent winger or center in the NHL, and much more. Eaton also explains why they're making a change development camp, which will be off-ice only and have no on-ice portion. 1:30 - Eaton's reaction to winning the lottery, importance of environment for player's development 9:50 - Eaton on Kevin Korchinski's growth and whether he could be in NHL next season or go back to WHL 15:40 - Eaton on the progression of Blackhawks' defensemen prospects 19:30 - Eaton on whether Lukas Reichel is better suited as a center or winger in the NHL 21:20 - Eaton on why Blackhawks development camp will be off-ice only this year

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau interview Blackhawks director of amateur scouting Mike Doneghey to talk about winning the draft lottery and what it means for the rebuild. He also previews the 2023 NHL Draft class, the importance of hitting on later-round picks, how much pride he takes in putting his stamp on a new era of the Blackhawks, and much more. 1:00 - Doneghey on his reaction to the Blackhawks winning the draft lottery 6:45 - Doneghey on potentially getting an impact-type player at No. 19 overall 9:00 - Doneghey on the communication among the hockey operations group during the draft 16:00 - Doneghey on the importance of interviewing prospects face-to-face during the scouting process 20:30 - Doneghey on the progression of the 2022 Blackhawks draft class 26:30 - Doneghey on the Blackhawks' draft picks beyond 2023, and how loaded the pipeline could be

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis interview studio host for Sportsnet's Hockey Night in Canada David Amber to talk about the Stanley Cup Playoffs, what changes the Toronto Maple Leafs could make in the offseason if they fail to advance past the second round, the Edmonton Oilers' chances of becoming the first Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup since 1993, and, of course, the Blackhawks winning the lottery and earning the right to draft Connor Bedard at No. 1.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau react to the Blackhawks landing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft and the right to draft Connor Bedard. How does Bedard change the future for the Blackhawks? Does his presence alone speed up the timeline of the rebuild? The guys discuss that and more.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau interview The Athletic's NHL Draft expert Corey Pronman to preview the top of the 2023 draft class as the lottery nears. Why did he flip Adam Fantilli and Matvei Michkov in his rankings? Could Will Smith go ahead of Leo Carlsson? Which players are NHL ready? And who's the early pick to go No. 1 overall in 2024: Macklin Celebrini or Cole Eiserman? Pronman discusses all that and more. 0:30 - Pronman on whether he likes the current lottery setup 2:45 - Pronman on the changes he made in his Top 10 rankings 6:35 - Pronman provides a scouting report on the Top 5 players in his rankings 15:45 - Pronman on which players could step into the NHL right away from the 2023 draft class 19:40 - Pronman on his early thoughts on projected Top 2 picks Macklin Celebrini and Cole Eiserman in 2024 21:20 - Takeaways from interview with Pronman

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about where Patrick Kane might play in 2023-24 after the New York Rangers' early exit in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Plus, the guys recap a chaotic first round, debate their early Conn Smythe Trophy front-runners, and make their second-round predictions. 1:30 - Recapping one of the more entertaining first rounds in recent memory 19:20 - Who is the Conn Smythe Trophy front-runner after the first round? 25:20 - Where will Patrick Kane play in 2023-24? 37:35 - Second round predictions

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau interview Rockford IceHogs head coach Anders Sorensen to recap the regular season and preview the Calder Cup Playoffs. Plus, Sorensen talks about Lukas Reichel's progression, why he thinks Isaak Phillips and Alex Vlasic will be "studs," whether Arvid Soderblom has the potential to be a No. 1 starter in the NHL, and much more. 1:10 - Sorensen on the challenge of the regular season with so many injuries and call-ups 9:45 - Sorensen on the importance of David Gust, Brett Seney to serve as strong supporting cast for younger players 12:00 - Sorensen on Lukas Reichel's progression 15:20 - Sorensen on why he thinks Isaak Phillips and Alex Vlasic will be "studs" with the Blackhawks 19:10 - Sorensen on whether he believes Arvid Soderblom can be a No. 1 goaltender in the NHL 20:00 - Sorensen on his communication, relationship with Luke Richardson

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about their biggest surprises in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Plus, the guys weigh in on the most intriguing series, which former Blackhawks have caught their eye, what's up with the NHL officiating and their not-so-bold predictions — are the Toronto Maple Leafs for real? 1:00 - Biggest surprise so far in the first round of the playoffs? 13:15 - Most intriguing series of the first round? 18:30 - Which former Blackhawk is catching your eye in the playoffs? 23:50 - What's up with the NHL officiating? 33:00 - Not-so-bold prediction of the first round

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau dive into Chicago's pending restricted and unrestricted free agents and play a game of "bring back" or "let go." What will Philipp Kurashev's next contract look like? Will Andreas Athanasiou and Caleb Jones be back? 1:10 - Bring back or let go: Andreas Athanasiou (UFA) 4:20 - Bring back or let go: Jujhar Khaira (UFA) 5:25 - Bring back or let go: Buddy Robinson (UFA) 6:08 - Bring back or let go: Andreas Englund (UFA) 8:40 - Bring back or let go: Alex Stalock (UFA) 10:00 - Bring back or let go: Anders Bjork (RFA) 11:30 - Bring back or let go: Austin Wagner (RFA) 12:25 - Bring back or let go: Philipp Kurashev (RFA) 13:45 - Bring back or let go: Caleb Jones (RFA) 15:20 - Bring back or let go: Ian Mitchell (RFA) 16:15 - Bring back or let go: Joey Anderson (RFA) 17:35 - Bring back or let go: Arvid Soderblom (RFA) 18:35 - Bring back or let go: Alec Regula (RFA)

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau tie up some loose ends and offer their takeaways from Chicago's exit interviews. Plus, the guys give their first-round predictions of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. 1:00 - Takeaways from Alex Stalock's exit interview 4:40 - Takeaways from Andreas Athanasiou's exit interview 11:25 - Takeaways from Jujhar Khaira's exit interview 14:00 - Takeaways from Seth Jones' exit interview 22:40 - Takeaways from Connor Murphy's exit interview 25:50 - Takeaways from Jarred Tinordi's exit interview 28:15 - Could Blackhawks associate GM Jeff Greenberg and former Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman be on the Pittsburgh Penguins' radar? 32:20 - First-round predictions of Stanley Cup Playoffs

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about Jonathan Toews playing his last game with the Blackhawks as the 2022-23 season officially comes to a close. Plus, our favorite No. 19 moments and what his potential future looks like. 1:11 - Jonathan Toews plays final game with Blackhawks 7:06 - Toews on Blackhawks not offering him a contract 25:44 - Toews on the emotions of his last game in Chicago 33:34 - Will Toews continue playing or will he retire? 38:47 - Our favorite Toews moments