Blackhawks Breakaway

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis introduce a new voice by adding James Neveau to the family. The three of them recap Kyle Davidson's first trade deadline as an NHL general manager, the return he got for Marc-Andre Fleury, Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas' comments about a leaked report, and much more. 2:05 - Blackhawks Talk Podcast makes an acquisition 3:25 - Recapping GM Kyle Davidson's first trade deadline 7:45 - Thoughts on Marc-Andre Fleury trade to Minnesota 13:15 - What did you make of Kyle Dubas' comments about the leaked report? 22:20 - Blackhawks trade Ryan Carpenter to Calgary 27:10 - Wheres does Dylan Strome fit into the long-term plans? 31:50 - What grade would you give Davidson for his deadline moves?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis record a live emergency podcast to discuss the Brandon Hagel blockbuster deal with Tampa Bay. The Blackhawks received two conditional first-round picks and two forward prospects as GM Kyle Davidson kickstarts the rebuild. Plus, what does this trade mean for franchise cornerstones Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews and their futures?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis goes 1-on-1 with ESPN's Emily Kaplan to preview Chicago's trade deadline. What's the latest on Marc-Andre Fleury? Could Brandon Hagel be moved? Who else might be on the table? Afterward, Pat Boyle joins Charlie to share their thoughts on what the Blackhawks may do ahead of Monday's deadline, and potential fits for Fleury. 2:00 - ESPN's Emily Kaplan joins the show 3:45 - What's the latest on Marc-Andre Fleury? 8:50 - What package would it take for the Blackhawks to consider moving Brandon Hagel? 11:30 - Is there a chance Dylan Strome is traded before Monday's deadline? 16:50 - Takeaways from interview with Emily 20:30 - Fleury's performance against Boston was a treat to watch 25:40 - Which teams would be potential fits for Fleury? 35:35 - Is the asking price for Strome increasing?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis interview GM Kyle Davidson before Thursday’s game and offer their takeaways from it. What will his mindset be going into the March 21 trade deadline? They also discuss Marc-Andre Fleury’s future and which contenders could use a goaltender if he were to move.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the weekend losses to Philadelphia and Tampa Bay. Plus, they discuss GM Kyle Davidson making major changes to the front office, Dylan Strome being the most effective offensive center on Chicago's roster, why Tyler Johnson followed Jack Eichel's footsteps by undergoing artificial disc replacement surgery, and whether Jonathan Toews wants to be part of the Blackhawks' rebuild. 1:40 - What the heck happened in the Philly game? 8:50 - Recapping Sunday's loss to Andrei Vasilevskiy, Lightning 13:55 - Is Dylan Strome the Blackhawks' most effective offensive center? 24:10 - Kyle Davidson makes major front-office changes 31:55 - Why Tyler Johnson had ADR surgery over the fusion 35:00 - Will Jonathan Toews be around for Chicago's rebuild?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap a nostalgic night at the United Center on Thursday with the return of Duncan Keith and celebration of Niklas Hjalmarsson. The guys also discuss their takeaways from GM Kyle Davidson's roundtable discussion with broadcasters and the beat writers, Patrick Kane's thoughts on the rebuild and his potential future, and Jonathan Toews believing he hasn't played the best hockey of his career yet. 1:10 - Recapping a nostalgic night at the United Center 6:00 - Reflecting on Niklas Hjalmarsson's tenure in Chicago 12:30 - Duncan Keith's tribute 18:10 - Jonathan Toews feels like he hasn't played the best hockey of his career yet 23:10 - Patrick Kane's future and whether he'll finish his career with the Blackhawks 34:40 - Kyle Davidson's roundtable discussion with broadcasters and beat writers

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis offer their takeaways from Kyle Davidson's introductory press conference as the permanent general manager. We also hear from Davidson on why he's going the "rebuild" route as opposed to a "retool." Plus, CEO Danny Wirtz on what he was looking for in a new GM. 1:20 - Biggest takeaway from Davidson's press conference 7:03 - Danny Wirtz on what the Blackhawks were looking for in a GM 14:35 - What is Davidson's to-do list? 21:15 - Why Davidson is going for a "rebuild" and not retool

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle goes 1-on-1 with Niklas Hjalmarsson. The three-time Stanley Cup champion talks about his upcoming Legacy Night on March 3, signing an offer sheet with San Jose after the 2010 season, his favorite Blackhawks memories, having his Game 7 goal against Detroit in 2013 taken away, the worst blocked shot of his NHL career and much more. The interview wraps up with a little rapid-fire Q&A about his former teammates. 1:50 - Catching up with Hjalmarsson 5:40 - Spending his whole 20s in Chicago 12:15 - What will emotions be like on March 3 for Legacy Night? 13:45 - Did Hjalmarsson thinks his days in Chicago were done after signing offer sheet with San Jose? 16:30 - The worst blocked shot of Hjalmarsson's NHL career 17:30 - Having Game 7 goal disallowed against Detroit in 2013 23:00 - Rapid-fire Q&A with Hjalmarsson

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis provide an update on Chicago's search for a full-time general manager. Will the Blackhawks go outside the box with their hire? Plus, the guys discuss the first half of the six-game homestand, the mutual decision to part ways with Bobby Hull as a team ambassador, and a 1-on-1 interview with Seth Jones. 0:45 - Recapping first half of six-game homestand 6:30 - Thoughts on Lukas Reichel's two games since recent NHL call-up 9:30 - Why was the Florida game so chippy? 13:00 - Blackhawks mutually part ways with Bobby Hull as team ambassador 15:10 - Latest on GM search 28:45 - 1-on-1 interview with Seth Jones

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis offer their takeaways from the three-game road trip. They also discuss Dylan Strome's recent play, Brandon Hagel trade rumors and the search for a full-time general manager. Plus, the guys break down the numbers before the coaching change and after interim head coach Derek King took over. They wrap up by addressing the possibility of Marc-Andre Fleury returning to Vegas after Robin Lehner sustained an upper-body injury. 1:45 - Takeaways from three-game road trip 9:35 - Dylan Strome has been a recent bright spot 17:15 - Brandon Hagel drawing trade interest 27:10 - Breaking down numbers before and after Derek King 36:15 - The latest on the GM search and running through the candidates 47:45 - Could there be a reunion between Marc-Andre Fleury and Vegas?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, David Kaplan fills in for Pat Boyle and goes 1-on-1 with CEO Danny Wirtz. Danny addresses what happened at the town hall event with chairman Rocky Wirtz, how the Blackhawks plan to rebuild their image and trust with the fanbase, the organization's search for a full-time general manager, and much more.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Tuesday's spirited practice after a flat performance against Vancouver. They also weigh in on the line changes that included Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane being reunited, and Kirby Dach removing social media from his phone to block out the noise. They wrap up by talking about Marian Hossa, Eddie Olczyk, and Patrick Sharp being added to the advisory group that will assist in Chicago's search for a full-time general manager and what they expect to hear from Blackhawks chairman Rocky Wirtz, CEO Danny Wirtz, and president of business operations Jaime Faulkner during Wednesday's town hall meeting. 1:30 - Where is the energy against teams outside of playoff picture? 5:30 - Thoughts on Tuesday's spirited practice 9:00 - Kirby Dach removes social media from phone to block out noise 21:10 - Marian Hossa, Eddie Olczyk and Patrick Sharp to assist in Chicago's search for full-time GM 30:05 - What to expect from townhall meeting on Wednesday.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the shootout loss to Seattle. Do you give the team a pass with the COVID absences catching up to them? The guys also weigh in on Marc-Andre Fleury's hot run and what they should do with him at the NHL trade deadline, whether Dominik Kubalik is upping his value, and what the long-term plan for Lukas Reichel is. 1:30 - Do you give the Blackhawks a pass for Monday's shootout loss to Seattle? 7:40 - Should the Blackhawks begin entertaining offers for Marc-Andre Fleury? 23:10 - How the defense was able to hold down the fort without Seth Jones 30:00 - Dominik Kubalik is heating up. Is he part of Chicago's long-term plans? 35:15 - No surprise: Lukas Reichel sent back down to Rockford. Right call?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on the controversial overtime finish against the Montreal Canadiens. Did the officials get it right? The guys also discuss Lukas Reichel's NHL debut and the handling of his development, Patrick Kane ending his goal drought, and why the league should consider altering its All-Star Game selection process and rules. 1:50 - Did the officials get both overtime calls right? 9:40 - How much was the goal drought weighing on Patrick Kane? 14:25 - Thoughts on Lukas Reichel's NHL debut 27:00 - Does the NHL need to reconsider its All-Star Game selection process and rules?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis revisit the Seth Jones blockbuster trade in the offseason. What are the early returns as Chicago and Columbus prepare to square off on Tuesday? Plus, the guys discuss Adam Boqvist's progression with the Blue Jackets, the roller-coaster of a week for the Blackhawks, and whether the organization needs to take a step back to go forward. 1:10 - Recapping a bumpy week for Blackhawks 11:40 - Revisiting the Seth Jones trade 18:45 - Why is Adam Boqvist succeeding in Columbus? 30:00 - Do the Blackhawks need to take a step or two back again?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Alex Nylander and Sam Lafferty trade. What was the motivation behind the trade? The guys also discuss Chicago’s winless skid reaching six games, the penalty skill struggles, when we might see top prospect Lukas Reichel, and more. 1:45 - Blackhawks lose sixth in a row to lowly Coyotes 5:25 - Patrick Kane can't buy a goal 9:40 - Why was Henrik Borgstrom penalized for high-sticking on a follow-through? 13:00 - Blackhawks take batting practice in Arizona 14:45 - What was the motivation behind the Alex Nylander trade? 18:10 - When could we see Lukas Reichel? 21:15 - When will the Blackhawks make up their postponed games?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the weekend games to open 2022. Which loss bothered you more: Nashville or Calgary? The guys also discuss how the team is handling their first real adversity under interim head coach Derek King, what can be done about the struggling offense and power play, and the importance of the Blackhawks' upcoming three-game road trip after Colorado. 1:50 - What to make of weekend losses to Nashville, Calgary 7:30 - Blackhawks facing first real adversity under King 15:00 - Why is the penalty kill struggling? 16:45 - What's wrong with the power play? 21:35 - Is Henrik Borgstrom the right fit to center Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane? 27:40 - A crucial three-game road trip upcoming in Arizona, Vegas and Columbus

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle goes 1-on-1 with interim head coach Derek King, who talks about how he's keeping his team prepared with all the postponements, life as an NHL head coach and the conversations he has with his players. Plus, a little game of rapid fire and what King's New Year's resolution is.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss what the NHL's criteria are for postponing games. Will the rules change after the CDC shortened its recommended isolation period from 10 to 5 days? The guys also weigh in on Brad Marchand's comments about the Olympics, whether Kirby Dach is putting too much pressure on himself, and more. 2:00 - Why are Blackhawks games getting postponed? 11:00 - CDC shortened its recommended isolation period from 10 to 5 days. Could this affect how NHL handles its protocols? 14:00 - What type of center fits best with Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane? 17:30 - Is Kirby Dach putting too much pressure on himself? 31:00 - Tyler Johnson hits the ice less than a month after having neck surgery 32:30 - Thoughts on Brad Marchand's comments about the Olympics

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on Brett Connolly's four-game suspension and whether the NHL's Department of Player Safety got it right. The guys also break down Chicago's overtime strategy, possible adjustments and potential power-play tweaks. They wrap up with a discussion about the league's COVID-19 policies and the NHL expecting to pull out of the Olympics. 1:30 - Connolly suspended four games. Did the NHL DPOS get it right? 13:00 - Nashville loss was the first 'flat' performance under Derek King 15:30 - What should the Blackhawks do differently on the power play? 22:15 - Breaking down Chicago's strategy in overtime 31:30 - How the NHL is handling the COVID-19 outbreak 40:30 - NHL players unlikely to go to 2022 Olympics

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your mailbag questions. Will Marc-Andre Fleury be moved at the trade deadline? What could the next contracts for Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews look like? Can the Blackhawks dig themselves out of this hole and make the playoffs? And what's the latest on the front office search? 1:30 - What's going to happen with Fleury at the trade deadline? 7:50 - Which area needs the most improvement? 11:40 - What's the latest on the front office search? 24:00 - What could the next contracts for Kane and Toews look like? 36:50 - What are the odds the Blackhawks can make the playoffs this season? 40:15 - Should the Blackhawks extend Dominik Kubalik?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Marc-Andre Fleury's 500th career win in his hometown of Montreal. Does he have a chance to catch Martin Brodeur's 691 wins? The guys also weigh in on Jonathan Toews ending his 25-game goal drought, why Dylan Strome was a healthy scratch, and some thoughts on the Jujhar Khaira hit.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, it’s Cheli Palooza as Pat Boyle catches up with Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Chelios and his daughter, broadcaster Caley Chelios. Chris describes what it was like to play against Derek King and how King’s approach defensively has helped this Blackhawks team limit the opposition’s scoring chances. Caley also shares the story of how her dad helped her pick broadcasting as a career. The father-daughter duo spends time each week helping each other prepare for their on-air duties. The podcast reveals a special Chelios Blackhawks broadcast taking place this week on NBC Sports Chicago.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Colby Cohen discuss the come-from-behind victory against the Washington Capitals and the team's improvement under interim head coach Derek King. Plus, Charlie Roumeliotis goes 1-on-1 with Alex DeBrincat. 1:50 - Blackhawks flipping the script and overcoming adversity 3:35 - Offense gets back on track 5:30 - Recipe for winning under King 7:15 - Blackhawks lose Connor Murphy to injury 12:00 - 1-on-1 with Alex DeBrincat

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dive into the power-play struggles and why the success has significantly dropped off. The guys also weigh in on Jonathan Toews' workload, whether the Blackhawks are leaning more towards a 50-50 split with Marc-Andre Fleury and Kevin Lankinen, and why Lukas Reichel should stay in Rockford despite the offensive struggles. 2:00 - Takeaways from win over St. Louis, loss to San Jose 5:20 - What's wrong with the power play? 14:50 - How the Blackhawks are managing Toews' workload 18:40 - Why can't Dylan Strome crack the lineup? 26:20 - Are the Blackhawks leaning towards a 50-50 split with Fleury and Lankinen? 29:20 - Reichel injured in Rockford. If healthy, should the Blackhawks consider calling him up?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the weekend games against Edmonton and Vancouver. Why has the goaltending improved so much under interim head coach Derek King and what can the Blackhawks do to improve their 5-on-5 scoring? Plus, the guys weigh in on what they're thankful for going into Thanksgiving. 2:00 - Takeaways from weekend against Edmonton, Vancouver 9:00 - Why has the goaltending improved so much under King? 14:00 - Any concern that the power play has cooled off? 16:15 - Brandon Hagel returns and scores game-winning goal in Vancouver 22:15 - Decisions will have to be made going into trade deadline 27:00 - What we're thankful for going into Thanksgiving

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the goaltending win in Seattle to extend their winning streak to four games. The guys also discuss Alex DeBrincat's emergence as a potential superstar, Caleb Jones' return, and which defenseman could come out of the lineup in Edmonton. Plus, a sit-down interview with interim GM Kyle Davidson and a PSA on the importance of internships. 1:25 - Goalie win in Seattle 7:00 - Is Alex DeBrincat a superstar? 16:50 - Caleb Jones makes season debut 19:15 - The unique dynamic of the coaching staff 25:40 - 1-on-1 interview with interim GM Kyle Davidson 36:30 - Takeaways from Davidson interview 41:30 - PSA on the importance of internships

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss what's gone right during their 3-0-0 start under interim head coach Derek King. They also preview the upcoming four-game road trip and provide updates on Caleb Jones, Brandon Hagel, and Tyler Johnson. To wrap up, Pat and Charlie talk about Marian Hossa and Doug Wilson being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. 1:40 - Biggest reasons for 3-0-0 record under King 4:40 - Patrick Kane's ridiculous play on Alex DeBrincat's goal 10:00 - Which players need to start producing? 16:50 - Dylan Strome's new lease on life 22:05 - Injury updates on Caleb Jones, Brandon Hagel and Tyler Johnson 27:50 - How many points will the Blackhawks pick up on the four-game road trip? 29:15 - Marian Hossa, Doug Wilson inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss their first impressions of interim GM Kyle Davidson. They also weigh in on interim head coach Derek King's personality, why he appears to be exactly what this Blackhawks team needed right now and whether this could be the launching point of a potential run. Plus, Charlie goes 1-on-1 with King in an exclusive interview. 1:30 - Initial impressions of Davidson 8:45 - Is King the right fit for the Blackhawks? 18:40 - 1-on-1 interview with King 26:15 - King earning the trust of players 33:30 - What is the recipe for the Blackhawks to have success under King? 37:45 - Can the Blackhawks go on a run? 39:40 - Injury update on Brandon Hagel

On this emergency edition of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the news of head coach Jeremy Colliton being relieved of his duties, along with assistant coaches Sheldon Brookbank and Tomas Mitell. The guys weigh in on the Colliton era, whether interim head coach Derek King has a legitimate chance at keeping the job, interim GM Kyle Davidson having "full autonomy" to make hockey decisions, and what's next for Colliton. 2:00 - Reacting to news that Colliton is out as head coach 7:30 - Was Colliton ever fully accepted by the veterans? 12:50 - Thoughts on assistant coaches Brookbank and Mitell also being let go by Blackhawks 19:30 - Danny Wirtz says Davidson has "full autonomy" to make hockey decisions 22:45 - Is there a chance King could keep the job permanently? 27:00 - What are you expecting to hear from Davidson? 32:50 - What's next for Colliton?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the losses to Carolina and Winnipeg. Why are the Blackhawks having such a difficult time scoring at 5-on-5? And could we see a lineup shake-up? Plus, Pat goes 1-on-1 with forward Brandon Hagel. 1:15 - Breaking down losses to Carolina, Winnipeg 5:10 - What to make of the quick strikes against early in periods 9:35 - Injury updates on Caleb Jones and Wyatt Kalynuk 11:20 - Should the Blackhawks load up the first line with Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews? 16:10 - Interview with Brandon Hagel

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Patrick Kane's big night in his return from COVID-19 protocol and the Blackhawks finally picking up their first win of the season. The guys also discuss Kane's comments after watching the Kyle Beach interview, react to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman's press conference about the investigation and more. 1:30 - Kane returns and Blackhawks finally get a win 6:15 - What should the lines look like? 12:45 - Marc-Andre Fleury starting to look like reigning Vezina Trophy winner 17:45 - Translating special teams success to 5-on-5 29:50 - Kane's thoughts on Kyle Beach interview 33:30 - Reaction to Gary Bettman's press conference

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the fallout from the investigation and the courage Kyle Beach showed in coming forward as John Doe. The guys also weigh in on what went wrong in Carolina and St. Louis and provide some background on interim general manager Kyle Davidson. 1:30 - Kyle Beach's courageous interview 4:35 - Blackhawks schedule initial settlement talks with Beach's lawyer 8:20 - Joel Quenneville resigns as Panthers head coach; GM Kevin Cheveldayoff keeps job with Jets 12:40 - Blackhawks remain winless after losses to Carolina, St. Louis 20:35 - Background info on interim GM Kyle Davidson

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the Jenner & Block findings of the sexual assault investigation against former video coach Bradley Aldrich from the 2010 Stanley Cup team and the mishandling by the organization. The guys talk about Stan Bowman stepping down as President/GM, Al MacIsaac being relieved of his duties and where the Blackhawks go from here.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on what's gone wrong in the first five games and where the team goes from here after their worst start in more than 20 years. The guys also discuss ESPN Emily Kaplan's report about head coach Jeremy Colliton's job status and whether he's on the hot seat. 1:30 - What to make of five-game winless streak 5:30 - Why are the Blackhawks struggling to score at 5-on-5? 8:45 - Where is the sense of urgency? 14:00 - Is Patrick Kane's undisclosed injury still affecting him? 19:00 - ESPN's Emily Kaplan provides update on Jeremy Colliton's job status 25:30 - Where do the Blackhawks go from here?

OK Blackhawks fans, how ya doin'? It's still early so don't panic but there needs to be a discussion on the rough start and schedule to start the 2021-22 season. To break down the first three games, Pat Boyle is joined by Colby Cohen to discuss what went wrong and how the Blackhawks can turn it around. The guys also weigh in on the slow starts, the success of special teams, and what the Blackhawks can do to improve their play at 5-on-5.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Opening Night roster going into the 2021-22 season. Any surprises? Plus, they also preview the three-game road trip to enter the campaign and predict where the Blackhawks will finish in the Central Division. 3:30 - Breaking down the Opening Night roster 6:30 - Why the Blackhawks brought back Erik Gustafsson 10:00 - Blackhawks announce leadership group for 2021-22 season 13:13 - Previewing three-game road trip to open season 18:15 - How good will the Blackhawks' B game be this year? 25:10 - Could Jonathan Toews make a case to be on Team Canada's Olympic roster? 33:00 - Jeremy Colliton seems much more laid back

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the training camp battles and project the Opening Night roster. Who could step in for the injured Caleb Jones and Wyatt Kalynuk? Will Alex Nylander make the team? Did the Blackhawks make the right call in sending Lukas Reichel to Rockford? And where does Dylan Strome fit in? The guys weigh in on all that and more. 1:30 - Roster decision more difficult than head coach Jeremy Colliton originally expected 3:20 - Breaking down the forward battles 7:45 - Where does Dylan Strome fit in? 11:40 - Could the Blackhawks make a trade before official rosters are due? 13:30 - What happens to Collin Delia and Malcolm Subban? 15:10 - With injuries to Caleb Jones and Wyatt Kalynuk, which seven defensemen will be on the Opening Night roster? 17:20 - Did the Blackhawks make the right decision to send Lukas Reichel to Rockford? 24:00 - Should the Blackhawks be concerned about penalty kill struggles in preseason?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap Wednesday’s preseason opener against the Detroit Red Wings. How did Jonathan Toews look? Could Adam Gaudette be this season’s breakout player? When will Lukas Reichel be a full-time player? The guys weigh in on all that and more. 2:00 - Thoughts on Toews' return to action 5:15 - Could Gaudette be a potential breakout player? 7:10 - How did Reichel look in his preseason debut? 11:30 - Is Caleb Jones better than we thought? 14:20 - Blackhawks' power play showing much more movement 21:20 - Could Alex DeBrincat, Tyler Johnson and Patrick Kane line stick long-term? 23:45 - How Seth Jones and Jake McCabe complement each other

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the first day of training camp. The guys weigh in on how Jonathan Toews looked after missing all of last season with an illness, Patrick Kane's nagging injury that isn't completely healed yet, and the interesting line combinations that involved Tyler Johnson centering the top line. 1:30 - Biggest takeaway from Day 1 of training camp 4:45 - Jonathan Toews is back 6:50 - Toews opens up about illness that caused him to miss 2020-21 season 12:50 - Should the Blackhawks be concerned about Patrick Kane's nagging injury? 16:35 - Thoughts on potential load management 19:15 - Early look at Blackhawks' lines and pairings 20:55 - Kane on the offseason moves 24:25 - Seth Jones' skills on display early on 28:20 - The makeup of the training camp groups

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your mailbag questions. Who could be the surprise breakout player at training camp? How do the Blackhawks stack up against their Central Division opponents? Will Chicago be a playoff team? The guys hit on all that and more. 3:00 - Previewing rookie showcase games vs. Minnesota 5:10 - Which rookie are you most excited to see play? 9:20 - Who could be the surprise breakout player at training camp? 12:00 - Who's an under-the-radar player who could make a significant impact this season? 15:35 - How do the Blackhawks stack up in the Central Division? 21:00 - What are your expectations for the Blackhawks this season? 26:25 - Will the Blackhawks carry three goaltenders on Opening Night?

Blackhawks defenseman Jake McCabe is happy in Chicago and ready to help produce wins for the city. Jake joins Pat Boyle as they discuss how Jake is returning from injury, his connection to Connor Murphy, his thoughts on how good the defensive core can be, and a lot more. (1:21) - Jake on coming back from his knee injury and getting ready for the upcoming season (6:10) - Being a Cubs fan and embracing Chicago (12:00) - Playing in a new D-zone coverage and how good the defensive group can be (17:06) - How can players help grow the game?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by former NHL player Colby Cohen, who was hired by the organization to be a content analyst. Cohen discusses what his role will be with the team and NBC Sports Chicago, dives into his hockey background and what it was like playing with Patrick Kane growing up. The guys also weigh in on the Blackhawks’ offseason moves and the excitement level for training camp. 0:20 - Cohen opens up about his new role with Blackhawks, NBC Sports Chicago 4:30 - Transitioning from player to media 5:55 - Cohen dives into his hockey background 9:10 - Cohen on scoring overtime winner to win national title for Boston University 15:45 - Cohen on being in the same draft class as Patrick Kane 19:00 - Cohen on what it was like to be a black ace during 2011 Boston Bruins Stanley Cup run 27:45 - Cohen on playing against Jeremy Colliton in the AHL 32:00 - Cohen's relationship with former Blackhawks winger Jimmy Hayes, who passed away suddenly at the age of 31 38:30 - Cohen on Blackhawks' offseason moves

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, head coach Jeremy Colliton joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss the team's offseason moves, highlighted by the acquisitions of Marc-Andre Fleury and Seth Jones. Colliton also weighs in on the overall expectations of the group moving forward, Jonathan Toews' status, areas for improvement and much more. 2:00 - Colliton on making the drive from Calgary to Chicago with his family 4:00 - Colliton on the Seth Jones acquisition 6:50 - How Jake McCabe and Jones change outlook of Blackhawks' defensemen core 10:10 - Colliton on what Fleury brings to the table 13:30 - Colliton's confidence level on whether or not Jonathan Toews will be ready for camp 17:05 - The process of picking alternate captains 20:00 - Have the expectations been raised for the Blackhawks? 26:50 - What's on the to-do list for Colliton between now and the start of camp? 31:20 - Are there similarities between Colliton and Ted Lasso?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis chat with forward Brandon Hagel, who recently signed a three-year contract extension with the team. The guys ask Hagel about getting the deal done early, who embarrassed themselves the most at Alex DeBrincat’s wedding, his personal goals for next season and much more.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the news that Marc-Andre Fleury will indeed play for Chicago in 2021-22. President/GM Stan Bowman and Fleury recently spoke with the media to discuss the situation, and how the trade caught the Vezina Trophy winner off guard. The guys also weigh in on how Fleury changes the dynamic of this Blackhawks group. 2:00 - Takeaways from Fleury's media availability 7:15 - Fleury on what was attractive about the Blackhawks 14:00 - Bowman explains process of acquiring Fleury 19:15 - Do the Blackhawks have to make more moves? 24:30 - Bowman on the confidence he has in this season's Blackhawks team 29:00 - Why Blackhawks didn't re-sign Vinnie Hinostroza, David Kampf and Pius Suter

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on the acquisition of Vezina Trophy winner Marc-Andre Fleury, trading Brent Seabrook's contract for versatile forward Tyler Johnson and signing top-four defenseman Jake McCabe. The guys also discuss what could be next as Fleury evaluates his NHL future and whether more moves could be coming. 1:30 - Blackhawks acquire Marc-Andre Fleury; will he report to Chicago? 10:00 - How do the Blackhawks move forward if Fleury doesn't want to play in Chicago? 13:45 - Blackhawks trade Brent Seabrook's contract to Tampa Bay for Tyler Johnson, draft pick 19:45 - Blackhawks sign top-four defenseman Jake McCabe 22:00 - Are the Blackhawks trying to move Calvin de Haan? 24:45 - Could more moves be coming for the Blackhawks? 29:30 - Who will be the Blackhawks' alternate captains? 30:40 - Brandon Saad signs five-year deal with St. Louis Blues 31:30 - Blackhawks trade Nikita Zadorov's rights to Calgary

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the Seth Jones acquisition and the price Chicago paid to get him. Did the Blackhawks give up on Adam Boqvist too soon? Plus, the guys weigh in on the Blackhawks' 2021 draft class, which includes first-round pick Nolan Allan and second-round selection Colton Dach, who's Kirby's younger brother. 2:00 - Thoughts on the Seth Jones trade 9:10 - Stan Bowman on what Jones brings to the table 21:30 - Is the analytics community being too hard on Jones? 27:45 - Will the Blackhawks regret letting Adam Boqvist go? 37:30 - Blackhawks draft Colton Dach, Kirby's younger brother, at No. 62 overall 43:00 - Blackhawks prioritize size in the 2021 NHL Draft

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the expansion draft results that saw the Seattle Kraken go off the board with their Chicago pick by taking forward John Quenneville. They also talk about Stan Bowman addressing the media for the first time since the 2010 allegations against former video coach Brad Aldrich, whether Jonathan Toews will be ready to go for the season opener and which player the Blackhawks should draft at No. 12 overall. 2:00 - Reaction to Seattle Kraken expansion draft 11:20 - Stan Bowman addresses allegations against Brad Aldrich 14:30 - Will Jonathan Toews be ready for the season opener? 20:30 - What would a Seth Jones package look like? 28:30 - Takeaways from interview with VP of Amateur Scouting Mark Kelley 34:30 - Predictions on who the Blackhawks will draft at No. 12 overall

The NHL Draft is on July 23-24 and the Blackhawks have the No. 12 overall pick. Who should they target? Joining Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis is Blackhawks VP of Amateur Scouting Mark Kelley, who discusses the challenges of this year’s draft because of the COVID-19 pandemic, who could be available at No. 12, the depth of this year’s class, and much more. (1:40) - With some leagues choosing not to play this season, how difficult was it to put together your draft board? (6:15) - How is Kelley breaking down the draft? (11:00) - Breaking down the talent of the Chicago Steel (17:50) - How will the 2019 NHL Draft be remembered? (22:10) - Characterizing this year's draft class