Blackhawks Breakaway

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau break down their biggest takeaways from Chicago’s three-game road trip. The guys also address the Pierre LeBrun story about the potential timing on a Patrick Kane trade, some key injuries to the Blackhawks’ prospects, their thoughts and surprises after the NHL’s first week of the regular season, and much more. 0:20 - Thoughts on the Blackhawks' comeback win over San Jose 11:55 - If Patrick Kane is traded, when could it happen? 21:50 - Is the next captain of the Blackhawks in the locker room right now? 26:50 - Blackhawks prospects getting hit with injury bug 29:10 - Takeaways from NHL's opening week

The regular season is officially underway, and the Blackhawks started off their season with back-to-back losses on the West Coast. Pat Boyle and James Neveau break down the Blackhawks' first two games, highlighting what we've learned so far and what it could tell fans about the season ahead.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle is joined by 2015 Stanley Cup champion goaltender Scott Darling, who will be joining NBC Sports Chicago this season as a studio analyst for Blackhawks Pre- and Postgame Live. Darling talks about his new gig, newfound love of comedy, career with the Blackhawks and what he's most looking forward to this season.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the organization's decision to send down Lukas Reichel to Rockford for the start of the season. Are the Blackhawks making the right call? The guys also provide an injury update, the Opening Night roster taking shape and potential Chicago breakout players this season. Plus, Charlie shares the story of how his car got stolen in Milwaukee. 0:40 - Are you surprised Lukas Reichel is starting the season in Rockford? Right call? 10:30 - Injuries updates and how the Opening Night is almost set 17:15 - Charlie shares the story of how his car got stolen in Milwaukee 22:55 - Our Blackhawks breakout players for the season

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau offer their takeaways through two preseason games. The guys discuss Kevin Korchinski's strong camp so far, his highlight-reel pass to Lukas Reichel against Detroit, the new-look penalty kill in action, the defensive zone system being less scrambly, how Patrick Kane might adjust without having Alex DeBrincat on the power play and much more. 1:00 - Kevin Korchinski stands out in first two preseason games 7:20 - Where could Cole Guttman fit into the lineup? 10:10 - What to expect from Dylan Sikura in his second go-around with Blackhawks 13:40 - Early returns on the new defensive zone coverage 15:30 - The new-look penalty kill in action 20:50 - How the power play look changes without Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Strome 24:15 - The guys get sidetracked with our parking ticket stories 27:10 - Favorite road destinations in honor of the Milwaukee preseason game

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about Seth Jones’ future and why he doesn’t have any regrets about signing an eight-year extension with the Blackhawks. The guys also discuss Luke Richardson’s structural changes to the penalty kill, Jake McCabe’s injury timeline, Kevin Korchinski absorbing as much as he can from the veterans and much more. 0:30 - Seth Jones doesn't have "any regrets" about signing extension with Blackhawks 8:10 - Clarifying Jake McCabe's injury timeline 10:30 - Why the Blackhawks are pairing Kevin Korchinski with veterans during training camp 13:05 - Breaking down the early look at the power-play units 20:25 - Luke Richardson's penalty kill changes and why it should benefit this Blackhawks team

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau offer their takeaways from Day 1 of training camp, which included Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews each addressing the trade rumors and speculation surrounding their future. The guys also touch on why they believe Luke Richardson is the right man to coach the Blackhawks during the rebuild and beyond, Maxi Domi developing a bond with Kane early on and more. 0:25 - Takeaways from Patrick Kane's comments about trade rumors, speculation about his future 3:30 - Kane talks about the Alex DeBrincat trade and how "crushing" it was to see him go 8:30 - Max Domi starting on a line with Kane 11:05 - Thoughts on Jonathan Toews' comments about his potential future 13:30 - Toews talks about why he's trying to soak everything in this season 17:05 - Why Luke Richardson will grow on the fanbase

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau offer their takeaways from the 2022 Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase against Minnesota. The guys also discuss what they expect to hear from Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews at training camp, whether or not Lukas Reichel will be a full-time NHL player this season and Kane and Toews surprising the Highland Park hockey team. 1:05 - Takeaways from 2022 Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase 6:15 - Do you like Chicago's development plan for Kevin Korchinski? 11:40 - Over/under 40.5 NHL games for Lukas Reichel this season? 21:30 - What do you expect to hear from Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews at training camp?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis catch up with defenseman Alex Vlasic ahead of the 2022 Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase. Vlasic talks about what he learned from his NHL stint last season, why he changed his number from 43 to 72, going from a man-on-man to defensive zone system, how he can separate himself from the pack of young defensemen, and much more. Pat and Charlie also discuss Lukas Reichel packing on some weight, and Marian Hossa's number retirement night being scheduled for Nov. 20 vs. Pittsburgh. 0:35 - All eyes on Lukas Reichel as training camp approaches 3:15 - What you're looking to see from Blackhawks at 2022 Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase 5:40 - Marian Hossa's jersey retirement set for Sunday, Nov. 20 7:00 - Interview with Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau interview play-by-play announcer Chris Vosters, who's gearing up for his first full NHL season as the new voice of the Blackhawks. We catch up with Chris to discuss what his offseason has looked like, what it will be like to work with TV color analysts Troy Murray and Patrick Sharp, the Blackhawks playing a preseason game in his hometown of Milwaukee and much more. You can watch this episode on NBC Sports Chicago's YouTube channel!

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau break down their favorite and least favorite NHL jerseys, which ones are the best outside of the Original Six teams, and which sweaters teams should bring back. The guys also debate their favorite Blackhawks outdoor game jersey. Plus, Charlie and James make the case that the NHL should go back to home whites. You can watch this episode on NBC Sports Chicago's YouTube channel!

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Troy Murray joins Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau to talk about his new role as a television color analyst. Murray also provides an update on his health and discusses what it will be like to return to TV for the first time in two decades, trying to develop on-air chemistry with Chris Vosters, his thoughts on the Blackhawks’ rebuild and much more. 1:20 - Thoughts on Blackhawks naming Troy Murray and Patrick Sharp as new TV color analysts 5:25 - Murray provides an update on his health 6:40 - Murray on returning to TV, where he started his media career in 1999 10:00 - Murray on trying to develop on-air chemistry with Chris Vosters and Colby Cohen 19:15 - Murray on serving as a trusting voice for fans during the Blackhawks' rebuild

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau answer your questions in Part 2 of the mailbag edition. What if the Blackhawks play themselves out of a Top 3 pick in the middle of the season? How much faith do you have in the management group to successfully lead this rebuild? Which prospects could we see in the NHL? If the Blackhawks land Connor Bedard, will they be in on Auston Matthews when he hits the market in 2024-25? The guys answer all that and more. 0:30 - What prospects, if any, do you think will see time in the NHL that we have not seen yet? 5:50 - If the Blackhawks are playing themselves out of a Top 3 pick in the middle of the season, will they move more players out? 8:35 - Do you have faith that the current administration can successfully lead the Blackhawks through a rebuild? 12:50 - What's the miss vs. hit rate on rebuilds in the NHL? 20:40 - Any chance Frank Nazar and Adam Fantilli play on the same line this year at Michigan? 22:45 - If the Blackhawks land Connor Bedard, will they be in on Auston Mathews when he hits the market in 2024-25?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis interview veteran defenseman Jack Johnson, who signed a one-year deal with Chicago. What was it like to win his first Stanley Cup in Year 16 of his NHL career? Why did he feel the Blackhawks were a good fit for him? And what was it like completing his college degree while being a full-time NHL player? Johnson answers all that and more.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau answer your questions in Part 1 of the mailbag edition. What does a potential future without Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews look like? How long could it take for the Blackhawks to be back in playoff contention? What are your projections for Lukas Reichel this season? Will World Junior standouts Wyatt Kaiser and Landon Slaggert sign their entry-level contracts next summer? The guys answer all that and more. 1:00 - What are your thoughts on the play of the Blackhawks' prospects in the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship? 4:30 - Where do you see Wyatt Kaiser and Landon Slaggert fitting in with the Blackhawks in the future? 7:40 - What does life look like without Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews? Who steps up? Can we accept a future without them? 11:30 - How long do you think it will take for the Blackhawks to be back in playoff contention? 14:45 - Are you surprised the Blackhawks aren't "weaponizing" the salary cap more? 17:50 - Regarding the young guys who are going to fill NHL roster spots, is that detrimental to their development? Or perhaps beneficial? 22:15 - What are your projections for Lukas Reichel this season? Will he be full-time NHL or AHL/NHL?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau break down the Blackhawks' most unheralded moves of the Stanley Cup dynasty era. The guys talk about the importance of the Brian Campbell signing in 2008, Chicago's decision to keep Niklas Hjalmarsson over Antti Niemi in the summer of 2010, the Johnny Oduya acquisition in 2012, and much more.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau conduct a starting-lineup snake draft from the three Stanley Cup-winning teams in 2010, 2013 and 2015. The guys each drafted three forwards (LW, C, RW), two defensemen and one goaltender. Who won the draft: Pat, Charlie or James?

Make sure to watch this episode on our YouTube page by clicking HERE! Pat Boyle and James Neveau interview former interim head coach now an assistant coach for the Blackhawks Derek King. Derek discusses his time as head coach, things he learned from the experience and things he thought he could have done better. King also gets into his new role with the team as an assistant coach and his relationship with current head coach Luke Richardson.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Jonathan Toews' comments to The Athletic about Chicago's five-year rebuild plan and his potential future. Will the Blackhawks captain stick around for it? Plus, the guys have a sit-down interview with newly-signed forward Max Domi to discuss why he signed with a rebuilding team, why he loves playing for Luke Richardson, his family's unique relationship with Tom Brady, and much more. 1:40 - Biggest takeaways from Jonathan Toews' comments about the rebuild and his future 15:35 - Sit-down interview with Max Domi 16:45 - Domi on why Luke Richardson was a big reason he signed in Chicago 21:20 - Domi on his friendship with Connor Murphy, and their on-ice incident in April 2021 27:40 - Domi on his family's relationship with Tom Brady

Follow and subscribe to the NBC Sports Chicago YouTube Channel to watch all of our podcasts including THIS episode in our new PODCAST STUDIO! Watch this episode by clicking HERE On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about how the NHL is having an NBA-like offseason with all the blockbuster moves. The guys also break down the Matthew Tkachuk trade and how it compares to the Alex DeBrincat return, discuss their takeaways from Charlie’s 1-on-1 interview with Dylan Strome, and more. 0:12 - NBC Sports Chicago debuts new podcast studio! (Catch us on YouTube) 1:10 - The NHL is having an NBA-like offseason 6:05 - Breaking down the Matthew Tkachuk to Florida trade and how it compares to the Alex DeBrincat return 16:05 - Takeaways from Dylan Strome interview 26:00 - Chicago Bears sign Michael Schofield, the husband of Kendall Coyne

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about Eddie Olczyk’s departure from the organization after 16 seasons as the team’s TV color analyst. Why did Edzo leave? He goes 1-on-1 with Pat on Unfiltered to discuss his decision. The guys also talk about potential replacements to be Chris Voster’s partner in the booth and more. 2:00 - Initial thoughts on Eddie Olczyk's decision to leave Blackhawks 7:10 - Pat goes 1-on-1 with Edzo on Unfiltered 20:40 - What really happened during negotiations between Olczyk, Blackhawks? 33:40 - Who could be Olczyk's replacement in the broadcast booth?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau talk about GM Kyle Davidson's meeting with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. Will the two franchise icons finish their careers in Chicago or be playing elsewhere next season? The guys also discuss their takeaways from development camp and the winners and losers of free agency. 1:30 - Takeaways from Kyle Davidson's meeting with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews 20:25 - Blackhawks make seven free-agent signings, including Andreas Athanasiou and Max Domi 28:20 - Thoughts from Blackhawks development camp 31:45 - Winners and losers from Day 1 of NHL free agency

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about why Dominik Kubalik and Dylan Strome were not tendered qualifying offers by the Blackhawks. The guys also discuss Henrik Borgstrom and Brett Connolly being bought out, Duncan Keith reportedly retiring, and Derek King being brought back as an assistant on head coach Luke Richardson's staff. 2:00 - Thoughts on Blackhawks moving on from Dominik Kubalik and Dylan Strome 10:20 - What could Strome's next contract look like? 19:10 - Why the Blackhawks bought out the contracts of Borgstrom and Connolly 24:25 - Duncan Keith is reportedly retiring, and why he's the greatest defenseman in franchise history 39:30 - Former interim head coach Derek King will be back as an assistant

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and James Neveau recap a busy day on Day 1 of the NHL Draft that saw Chicago trade Kirby Dach and Alex DeBrincat and acquire three first-round picks. Plus, Charlie Roumeliotis joins the show from Montreal to offer his takeaways from GM Kyle Davidson's media availability and explain why the moves were made.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau weigh in on whether Alex DeBrincat will be traded ahead of the 2022 NHL Draft. The guys also discuss the futures of Kirby Dach, Dominik Kubalik, and Dylan Strome, and what else could happen between now and Thursday. 1:00 - Will Alex DeBrincat be traded before Thursday's draft? 16:00 - Will Dominik Kubalik and Dylan Strome be back with the Blackhawks? 20:50 - What other trades could happen this week? 23:10 - Could Kirby Dach be moved?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau react to head coach Luke Richardson's introductory press conference. Pat also goes 1-on-1 with Richardson to discuss his background, coaching philosophy, the identity he wants his Blackhawks team to have and much more. 1:50 - Takeaways from Richardson's introductory press conference 5:25 - Exclusive 1-on-1 interview with Richardson 20:30 - What defensive zone structure should Richardson run? 30:15 - Will Derek King be back with the Blackhawks in some capacity? 33:50 - Will GM Kyle Davidson acquire a first-round pick in this year's draft?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau discuss their thoughts on Chicago officially hiring Luke Richardson as its head coach. The guys touch on Richardson's background, his leadership qualities, and the identity he might try to set. Plus, reaction to the Colorado Avalanche winning the 2022 Stanley Cup and the lessons the Blackhawks could learn from it.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau discuss their takeaways from new director of amateur scouting Mike Doneghey's interview on the previous episode. Plus, GM Kyle Davidson rounds out his hockey operations leadership team and makes a few front-office promotions. The guys wrap up the podcast with their thoughts on Colorado's controversial Game 4 overtime goal and the NHL Awards results. 1:20 - Takeaways from Mike Doneghey interview 11:15 - Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson finalizes his hockey ops leadership team 18:05 - Colorado's controversial overtime goal in Game 4. Was it clearly a missed too many men on the ice call? 30:05 - Breaking down the NHL Awards results

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis interview new director of amateur scouting Mike Doneghey, who had the interim tag removed in March. What is Doneghey's approach going into the 2022 NHL Draft? Is he expecting to gain a first-round pick? What kind of players will his staff try to identify? What goes into the process of trying to find hidden gems in the later rounds? Doneghey hits on all that and more. 0:50 - Why Doneghey, Blackhawks are looking for speed players 3:15 - Best player available or organizational need? 4:40 - Doneghey is preparing for Blackhawks to have potential first-round pick, just in case 7:00 - The depth of this year's draft class 11:55 - The process of finding hidden gems in the later rounds of NHL Draft

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau debate which team is the king of the NHL's cap era: Chicago, Pittsburgh or Tampa Bay? Plus, the guys discuss Patrick Kane's potential future with the Blackhawks if Alex DeBrincat is traded. 1:15 - Which team is the best in NHL's cap era: Chicago, Pittsburgh or Tampa Bay? 16:20 - Which core players would you rather have: Tampa Bay's current or Chicago's from 2009-15? 23:40 - If the Blackhawks trade Alex DeBrincat, will Patrick Kane stick around for the rebuild?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau discuss the Alex DeBrincat trade rumors. Would it be a mistake for the Blackhawks to trade him? Which NHL teams could be interested in DeBrincat and what could that potential package look like? The guys also provide an update on Chicago's head coaching search and preview the 2022 Stanley Cup Final between the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning. 1:45 - Thoughts on the Alex DeBrincat trade rumors 9:25 - Which teams could be interested in DeBrincat? 18:10 - Who else could the Blackhawks look to trade this offseason? 20:10 - Blackhawks head coaching search update 30:45 - Stanley Cup Final preview: Colorado vs. Tampa Bay picks

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis interview studio host Liam McHugh to put a bow on TNT's hockey coverage after Year 1. What was it like working with Paul Bissonnette? Is the crew lobbying for potential head coaching candidate Rick Tocchet to stick around? What was the top moment on the broadcast this season? Liam gets into that and much more. 1:00 - Assessing NHL on TNT's first season and working with Paul Bissonnette 10:15 - McHugh on the process of coming up with prop ideas on set 15:00 - McHugh on the advice Ernie Johnson gave him ahead of studio role 19:30 - Is the crew trying to convince Rick Tocchet to stay? 27:05 - McHugh's favorite moment on the broadcast this season

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau talk about Elliotte Friedman's report that the Blackhawks are listening to trade offers on everybody not named Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, and Seth Jones. The guys also discuss Bruce Cassidy becoming available, and Todd Reirden and Jim Montgomery potentially being on Chicago's radar in the head coaching search. Plus, does a Petr Mrazek trade between Chicago and Toronto make sense for both parties? 1:10 - Latest update on Chicago's head coaching search 11:00 - Blackhawks are listening to trade offers on just about everybody 17:50 - Does a Petr Mrazek trade between Blackhawks and Maple Leafs make sense for both sides? 28:40 - Colorado punches ticket to Stanley Cup Final 41:30 - Thoughts on the Evander Kane hit on Nazem Kadri 47:30 - If you're starting an NHL franchise tomorrow, who's your first pick: Connor McDavid or Cale Makar?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau debate which former Chicago player has the best chance at winning this year's Stanley Cup: Brandon Hagel, Duncan Keith, or Artemi Panarin? The guys also discuss the controversial Cale Makar goal that was ruled onside, thoughts on the NHL's first season with new broadcasting partners TNT and ESPN, and their predictions on who will advance to the Stanley Cup Final. 1:20 - Do you still think the playoff format should be changed? 6:50 - Did the NHL get the Cale Makar review right? 20:15 - Should all goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs be reviewed for offside? 27:30 - Why isn't ESPN using John Buccigross more? 36:00 - What should Colorado and Edmonton do in goal? 44:50 - Predictions for Western and Eastern Conference Final 52:30 - Which former Blackhawk has the best chance at winning this year's Stanley Cup: Brandon Hagel, Duncan Keith or Artemi Panarin?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis conduct a sit-down interview with associate general manager Jeff Greenberg. Who were some of Greenberg's favorite NHL players growing up? Why did he make the jump from baseball to hockey? What did he learn from working under one of the greatest executives of all time in Theo Epstein? And how does he plan on closing the gap between MLB and the NHL when it comes to data, analytics and information? All that and more.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau break down some potential permanent head coaching candidates for Chicago. Should the Blackhawks go after a veteran or a young up-and-comer? Plus, the Blackhawks signed Filip Roos to an entry-level contract and now have 14 defensemen under contract for next season. Who could be moved on the back end to make the puzzle pieces fit? 1:00 - What type of head coach should the Blackhawks target? 7:00 - Which potential coaching candidate jumps out at you? 20:40 - The importance of getting the head coaching hire right 29:40 - Could the Blackhawks move some pieces on the back end this summer? 38:20 - Surprises of the Stanley Cup Playoffs so far 47:05 - Impressed by Duncan Keith's strong postseason? 50:10 - Why Nazem Kadri's play on Jordan Binnington wasn't malicious, and the ugly backlash from it

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau recap the hockey operations executive team event and discuss their early impressions of associate GM Jeff Greenberg. The guys also weigh in on their first-round surprises of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, second-round predictions and takeaways from Rockford's postseason after it came to an end over the weekend. 1:00 - Recap of hockey operations executive team introduction and impressions of Jeff Greenberg 14:00 - What should be the profile of Chicago's permanent head coach? 22:50 - Thoughts on Jake Oettinger's Game 7 performance 27:20 - Thoughts on the officiating in Rangers-Penguins Game 7 32:20 - Predictions for Panthers-Lightning series 37:40 - How Minnesota's goaltending situation might play out this summer 43:20 - Predictions for Hurricanes-Rangers series 44:50 - Predictions for Avalanche-Blues series 47:10 - Should the Blackhawks go after Ville Husso if St. Louis lets him walk? 50:30 - Predictions for Flames-Oilers series 54:40 - Thoughts on Rockford's postseason series against Chicago Wolves

In a jam-packed and fun episode of the podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau discuss the Blackhawks losing the NHL lottery and how it benefits Chicago. They also review the playoff matchups and their predictions, changes they would make to the playoff format, whether Barry Trotz could be a head coaching option for the Blackhawks, and Boyle interviews defenseman Ian Mitchell on the Rockford IceHogs playoff run. (1:17) - How the NHL Draft lottery results affect the Blackhawks (4:00) - Stanley Cup Playoffs review (13:10) - Should the NHL tweak its playoff format? (24:00) - Barry Trotz is available, should the Blackhawks inquire? (30:24) - Pat Boyle sits down with Rockford IceHogs defenseman Ian Mitchell

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau hand out their awards for the 2021-22 season. Who was the team MVP? Which player improved the most? Who's a potential bounce-back candidate for next season? What was the goal of the year? The guys answer that and much more. 1:00 - Most improved player 3:55 - Most selfless player 6:05 - Comeback player 10:40 - Best defensive player 13:50 - Best offensive player 17:07 - Heart and soul player 24:05 - Player that took a step back 26:45 - Bounce-back candidate 31:30 - Goal of the year 37:00 - Team MVP

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau offer their takeaways from GM Kyle Davidson's end-of-season press conference. What does the future hold for Derek King? How did exit interviews go with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews? What's Chicago's developmental plan for their prospects? The guys tackle all that and more. 1:00 - Takeaways from Kyle Davidson's end-of-season press conference 9:25 - Do the Blackhawks want Kane and Toews around for the rebuild? 13:25 - Seth Jones' appetite for a rebuild 18:20 - Will the Blackhawks change their defensive zone coverage? 26:30 - Davidson's developmental philosophy 33:10 - What are the Blackhawks going to do in goal next season? 39:10 - Thoughts from the first night of the Stanley Cup Playoffs 44:00 - The Blackhawk that got away...

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau discuss the hiring of Chicago Cubs' Jeff Greenberg as an associate general manager. What is Greenberg's background, and what will his exact role be with the organization moving forward? The guys also talk about Jonathan Toews' comments on the rebuild, his future, and more. Plus, Joey Zakrzewski joins the show to recap Rockford's AHL season and preview their Calder Cup Playoffs. 1:05 - Background on Greenberg and what his role will be 17:00 - Is there a downside to the Greenberg hire? 20:45 - Takeaways from Toews' de-facto exit interview 35:20 - Joey Zakrzewski joins the show to recap Rockford's season, preview playoffs

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau discuss Patrick Kane's comments from his de-facto exit interview on Tuesday. Is his future in Chicago tied to Alex DeBrincat? Does Kane have a point when talking about ways they can accelerate the process? And how does Kane's competitive nature line up with a rebuild? 1:20 - Kane's nagging injury and getting back to 100 percent healthy 6:15 - Is Kane's future in Chicago tied to DeBrincat? 16:45 - DeBrincat on whether he's had conversations with Kane, Toews about future 21:30 - Can Blackhawks follow Kings, Rangers rebuild blueprint? 27:30 - Kane trying to accelerate, find loophole in Blackhawks' rebuild

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 does the future hold for Dominik Kubalik and Dylan Strome? Will Kevin Lankinen or Collin Delia be back? What will Kirby Dach's next contract look like? The guys discuss all that and more. 2:00 - Bring back or let go: RFA Dominik Kubalik 5:20 - Bring back or let go: RFA Dylan Strome 15:55 - What will Kirby Dach's next contract look like? 18:35 - Bring back or let go: RFA Philipp Kurashev 21:40 - Bring back or let go: UFA Sam Lafferty 25:10 - Bring back or let go: UFA Calvin de Haan 27:20 - Bring back or let go: RFA Caleb Jones 29:50 - Bring back or let go: UFA Erik Gustafsson 32:35 - Bring back or let go: UFAs Collin Delia and Kevin Lankinen

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau dive into some NHL awards discussion after Roman Josi and Johnny Gaudreau led their respective teams to recent wins over Chicago. Who's the front-runner for the Hart Trophy? Is Josi or Cale Makar the favorite to win the Norris Trophy? Which coach deserves to win the Jack Adams? Plus, predictions on who will win the Calder Trophy and Vezina Trophy. 1:40 - Who should be the Calder Trophy front-runner? 7:25 - Which coach deserves the Jack Adams Award? 15:30 - Who will win the Norris Trophy: Roman Josi or Cale Makar? 22:37 - Is the Vezina Trophy Igor Shesterkin's to lose? 25:15 - Breaking down the Hart Trophy candidates, and who should be among the three finalists?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau discuss Chicago's losing streak hitting eight games, and interim head coach Derek King saying his team is mentally drained. Plus, they reflect on Pat Foley's best calls as he prepares for retirement and who's on their Mount Rushmore of Chicago sports play-by-play announcers. 1:30 - Can we learn anything about the Blackhawks down the stretch? 11:40 - Pat Foley calling it a career after 39 years as the voice of the Blackhawks 25:25 - Remembering our favorite Pat Foley calls 42:35 - Who's on your Mount Rushmore of Chicago sports play-by-play announcers?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau discuss which Blackhawks should have their numbers retired after Marian Hossa. Plus, will the first year of Lukas Reichel's entry-level contract be burned? And is Hossa the greatest free-agent signing in Chicago sports history? 1:45 - Why Reichel burning first year of entry-level contract wouldn't necessarily be a negative 13:55 - Which current and former Blackhawks are worthy of having their numbers retired? 32:50 - Is Hossa the greatest free-agent signing in Chicago sports history?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis goes 1-on-1 with Chris Vosters, the new official play-by-play voice of the Chicago Blackhawks. Vosters discusses his broadcasting background, what the season-long audition was like, replacing a legend and Hall of Famer in Pat Foley, what it will be like to work with Eddie Olczyk full-time and much more. 0:45 - Vosters on being named the new play-by-play voice of the Blackhawks 3:25 - What the audition process was like 9:55 - How Vosters found out he got the job 14:10 - Vosters dives into his broadcasting background 16:45 - Vosters on his broadcasting idols growing up 21:40 - Vosters on getting to work with Eddie Olczyk full-time 24:40 - Vosters on showing his personality through social media

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis goes 1-on-1 with Jonathan Toews ahead of his 1,000th NHL game. What does the milestone mean to him and did he ever doubt he'd get there after missing last season with an illness? Plus, we dive into some of his career highlights, who gave him the Captain Serious nickname, how long he wants to keep playing for and much more. 1:00 - Toews on what he remembers about his first NHL game 2:15 - What hitting the 1,000-game mark means to Toews 5:15 - Reflecting on Toews' accomplishments 7:35 - Who gave Toews the 'Captain Serious' nickname? 9:05 - The story behind Toews tearing his MCL in Game 6 against Philadelphia in 2010 10:30 - What it felt like to hoist the Stanley Cup for the first time 11:15 - The proudest moment of Toews' career 13:10 - How long does Toews hope to keep playing for?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau recap the two meltdowns against Vegas and Buffalo. Can the Blackhawks establish an identity in the final 15 games of the season? Plus, Kyle Davidson addresses the leaked report accusation at the NHL GMs meetings and Pat goes 1-on-1 with Dylan Strome. 1:15 - Blackhawks collapse in back-to-back games 9:35 - Sam Lafferty and Taylor Raddysh continue to impress 18:40 - Kyle Davidson clears the air with Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas 28:00 - 1-on-1 with Dylan Strome 45:50 - Will Strome be with the Blackhawks next season? 49:50 - Teasing a Jonathan Toews sit-down interview for the next episode

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau recap the last two road wins that included a special night for Collin Delia in his home arena of California with family in attendance. The guys also weigh in Jonathan Toews' comments about his future and whether he and Patrick Kane will stick around for the rebuild.