Blackhawks Breakaway

Another Chicago icon is on the move after the Blackhawks granted Duncan Keith’s trade request so that he could be closer to his son. In return, the Blackhawks received defenseman Caleb Jones and a conditional third-round draft pick in 2022. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the trade, Keith’s illustrious Blackhawks career, whether he’s the greatest defenseman in franchise history, and how the acquisition of Caleb impacts the team’s chances of potentially acquiring his older brother Seth via trade. (1:25) - It's official: Duncan Keith is on the move. What are the details of the trade? (9:00) - Why Keith will be a good fit in Edmonton (14:20) - Keith’s accomplishments in Chicago (20:240) - Is Keith the greatest defenseman in Blackhawks history? (29:00) - Does the Caleb Jones acquisition improve the Blackhawks’ chances at landing Seth Jones?

The Blackhawks Talk crew of Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by rookie defenseman Wyatt Kalynuk to discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs, his friend Cole Caufield and his contributions to the Montreal Canadiens on their playoff run, Kalynuk’s rookie season, and much more. (1:40) - Kalynuk on what he learned and how impressed he was watching the Lightning win another Cup (5:30) - Kalynuk breaks down his rookie season and analyzes where he thinks he can get better (10:00) - Kalynuk on what it was like to be defense partners with Duncan Keith (16:40) - Kalynuk on which area he’s specifically looking to improve upon this offseason

Jonathan Toews breaks his silence and announces his plans to return for the 2021-22 season. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the announcement and finally putting the rumors about Toews’ health to rest. Later in the podcast, Pat and Charlie sit down with Blackhawks rookie Brandon Hagel to review his first year in the NHL, his thoughts on the upcoming season, his experience at the World Championships, and much more. (1:42) - Jonathan Toews announces his return in a video (4:50) - Why did Toews sit out the year? (10:00) - Rumors about Toews and his absence from the Blackhawks (14:02) - A sit-down with Brandon Hagel and his thoughts on his rookie year

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis address the sexual assault allegations against former video coach Brad Aldrich and the team launching an internal investigation from the incident in 2010. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly also discussed the situation during their Stanley Cup Final media availability.

ESPN's John Buccigross joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to break down the Stanley Cup Playoffs and which team will be the last one standing. The crew also discuss the Blackhawks rebuild, the origin of the Bucci Overtime Challenge, the NHL’s return on ESPN, and much more. (1:50) - Breaking down the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and who has the best chance to come out on top this year (7:25) - How is the Blackhawks rebuild going and are they on their way to playoff contention? (11:55) - Origins of the Bucci Overtime Challenge (17:10) - Buccigross discusses how important golf has become in his life (24:20) - NHL goes back to ESPN

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dive into the mailbag and answer fans’ questions. Will the Blackhawks add a veteran goaltender to push Kevin Lankinen? Could the Blackhawks be in the Jack Eichel sweepstakes? Should the Blackhawks draft a goaltender with the No. 12 overall pick? They discuss all that and more. (1:30) - Will the Blackhawks add a veteran goaltender to push Kevin Lankinen? (10:24) - Will the Blackhawks add an outside defenseman this offseason? (18:30) - Which teams have the best odds to win the Stanley Cup (23:40) - Should the Blackhawks draft a goalie with their first-round pick? (36:45) - Best press box food at the United Center

The Chicago Steel have become a powerhouse at the USHL level and that talent is about to be put on display in the 2021 NHL draft. NBCS Chicago Blackhawks Insider Charlie Roumeliotis is joined by Steel GM Ryan Hardy to discuss their recent championship run, the team’s nine draft eligible prospects, and Owen Power, who’s a Steel alum that’s projected to go No. 1 overall. (1:56) - Hardy discusses Steel’s playoff runs over the last three years (9:10) - Hardy discusses the Steel’s nine draft eligible prospects (14:25) - Matthew Coronato is being compared to Alex DeBrincat and could be drafted by the Blackhawks (24:40) - Steel could have a run of top tier talent being drafted in the NHL for the next few years

The first half of the 2021 NHL Draft has officially been set and the Blackhawks will pick No. 11 overall. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the lottery results and characterize the upcoming draft. The guys also discuss the possibility of Columbus Blue Jacket star defenseman Seth Jones being available via trade, other potential options in free agency that could make them a playoff contender, and their thoughts on Mark Scheifele's hit on Jake Evans.(1:45) - The Blackhawks will select 11th overall; how would you characterize the draft? (7:00) - Columbus Blue Jackets star Seth Jones intends to test free agency. Is he the game-changing defenseman the Blackhawks need to contend? (13:30) - What would a trade package for Seth Jones look like? (23:56) - World Championships update; which Blackhawks are showing out on the national stage? (32:50) - Pat and Charlie's thoughts on Mark Scheifele's hit on Jake Evans

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are off and running and proving to the sports world that playoff hockey is second to none. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis provide their early takeaways from the first round and which team has surprised the most. The crew also goes over the IIHF World Championships in Latvia and discuss the strong play of Blackhawks first-round pick Lukas Reichel. Is there a chance Reichel can be a full-time player on the Blackhawks next season? (3:04) - Biggest takeaways from the first round of the playoffs (11:20) - What are the Blackhawks up against in the Central Division next year? (22:15) - Analyzing Blackhawks prospect Lukas Reichel's play in the World Championships in Latvia (27:00) - Breaking down the Blackhawks roster next season (32:05) - Wayne Gretzky joins TNT as a national broadcaster

Pat Boyle is joined by NBC Sports' Eddie Olczyk and get his thoughts on the Blackhawks' 2021 season. Edzo outlines what the Hawks need to do to make the playoffs next season. And since Edzo is calling the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, we get his thoughts on the hot start to the tournament for the greatest trophy in professional sports. (0:57) - Edzo's biggest takeaway from the 2021 season (5:45) - What the Hawks need to do to make the 2022 playoffs (9:00) - How do you project how players will fare in the playoffs (12:25) - Examining the Stanley Cup Playoffs' hot, intense start (22:04) - NHL broadcast update

The Blackhawks Talk Podcast is giving out awards at the end of the season. Some you are familiar with, some we made up, but it’s time to dish out some hardware to this year's Blackhawks team. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on which player is the team’s MVP, most improved, top rookie, goal of the year, and much more. (1:30) - Most improved player (5:14) - Rookie of the Year (12:35) - Up and Down Player aka Headscratcher of the season (25:10) - Which Blackhawks prospect will make the biggest impact next season? (32:54) - Surprise player of the year (40:00) - Goal of the year (42:40) - Team MVP

The 2020-21 season has officially come to an end, which means it’s time to reflect on the highs and lows. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to clips from Stan Bowman, Jeremy Colliton and Patrick Kane during their exit interviews to discuss what went right and what areas need to improve. Pat and Charlie discuss Bowman's reaction to missing the playoffs, Kane's thoughts on not having Jonathan Toews all season and how that impacted the team, and Colliton weighs in on how the Blackhawks can take the next step to compete with teams like Carolina and Tampa. (3:40) - Stan Bowman on what needs to be addressed for the team to take the next step (7:40) - Jeremy Colliton on being a better overall team and harder to play against (17:00) - Dylan Strome on getting scratched multiple times this season (33:10) - Patrick Kane on missing the playoffs again (41:50) - Kane on the absence of Toews and how much he was missed (46:35) - Colliton on what Toews means to the organization

The Blackhawks season is over and it's time to review the first year of the rebuild. Was it a success? What should fans be expecting headed into the offseason? The Blackhawks Talk team of Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd, and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the season, including whether Kevin Lankinen solidified himself as a potential starting goaltender, what needs to happen for the Blackhawks to return to postseason contention, and who were the team's MVP, Rookie of the Year, and biggest surprise? (1:20) - How would you sum up the season for the Blackhawks? (7:05) - Is Kevin Lankinen a No. 1 goaltender or a really good backup? (17:00) - Which trade deadline acquisition will have the most impact going forward? (24:00) - How different would the season have turned out if Jonathan Toews played this year? (32:00) - Surprise player of the year for the Blackhawks (36:25) - Rookie of the Year (44:40) - What do the Blackhawks need to address to get back into playoff contention?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers, and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Collin Delia’s performance against Carolina, Alex DeBrincat’s five-game goal streak, young defensemen stepping up for the team, and what is Dylan Strome’s future in Chicago? 1:30: Delia comes up big against the Hurricanes after a long layoff 6:45: Alex DeBrincat scores in five straight games 10:30: Young defensemen step up after an injury to Duncan Keith 13:00: Riley Stillman becomes eighth Blackhawk to score first NHL goal this season 17:00: Young players getting important NHL minutes this season 20:00: The boost the Blackhawks will get from having fans at the UC the final two games of the season 24:00: Dylan Strome’s future with the Blackhawks after being scratched for the third time in eight games 31:30: Which goalies will play in the final two games of the season for the Blackhawks? 34:00: Pat and Charlie’s rookie of the year

The Blackhawks lost their fifth straight game on Monday and have been knocked out of playoff contention but there are still some things to learn from this team before the season ends. Pat Boyle is joined by Jamal Mayers to discuss what they need to see from the young players, what they need to improve on to have a better season next year, and what the next stage of this rebuild looks like. Later in the podcast, Pat Boyle is joined by numbers expert and Steve Kornacki from NBC News as they break down the Central Division standings. (1:30) - Blackhawks effort level in the final game of playoff contention (5:20) - What can the first-year players learn about this season that they can take into the next? (9:32) - Alex DeBrincat's play this season and how he can become an even better player next year (12:00) - What should fans be looking for in the last four games? (15:35) - NBC News numbers expert Steve Kornacki joins Pat Boyle to discuss the Central Division playoff race

The Blackhawks tied the game late in the third period but lost in overtime to the Stanley Cup contending Florida Panthers on Thursday. Is there something to build on for the future? Pat Boyle is joined by Stanley Cup champion and former Blackhawk Jamal Mayers to discuss their takeaways from the loss, the performance of Vinnie Hinostroza in his second tour with the Blackhawks, Adam Boqvist being out for the rest of the season, and Jamal discusses his favorite memories of Andrew Shaw. (1:30) - Blackhawks tie game late before falling to Panthers in OT (5:00) - Vinnie Hinostroza has 10 points in 10 games for Chicago; why is he playing so well? (10:00) - Adam Boqvist is out for the season with a broken right wrist. How was he developing before the injury? (17:30) - What did Andrew Shaw mean to the Blackhawks, specifically the 2013 team? (24:10) - Breaking down the Blackhawks' remaining schedule. Who will take the Central Division?

Andrew Shaw's story is one of an underdog. He was passed up in the draft twice before being taken in the fifth round of the 2011 NHL Draft by Chicago, where he won two Stanley Cups. On Monday, Shaw announced his retirement due to concussion concerns but notes he has no regrets. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Shaw's retirement, highlight his career moments and weigh in on his legacy. (1:50) - Andrew Shaw announces his retirement in a special tribute video (6:20) - Pat and Charlie react to Shaw's retirement (12:14) - Shaw speaks to the media about always being an underdog and embracing that role (17:55) - Stan Bowman on his thoughts after first seeing Andrew Shaw (24:20) - Shaw speaks on which current players remind him of his game (32:10) - Shaw reacts to all the love he's received from fans since announcing his retirement

The Blackhawks rallied back from a third-goal deficit in the final 10 minute of regulation to beat the Predators 5-4 in overtime. Is this the win they needed to propel them into the final stretch? Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the big win and what it could mean going forward. The guys also dive into the power play, Malcolm Subban’s performance, and a Jonathan Toews health update. (1:51) - How crazy of an emotional ride was the 5-4 win vs. the Predators? (11:25) - Pat and Charlie break down Vinnie Hinostroza’s contributions (18:08) - What is going on with Connor Murphy's helmet? (25:00) - Should Subban get the start in Friday’s series finale vs. Nashville? (35:00) - The latest update on Jonathan Toews

In order to make the playoffs, the Blackhawks need to make adjustments after taking a step back following their sixth loss of the season to the Nashville Predators. Pat Boyle is joined by Jamal Mayers to break down what went wrong in the series opener and who should start in goal on Wednesday. Later in the podcast, Pat is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss Nikita Zadorov's future with the Blackhawks and how the Dallas Stars have moved in front of the Blackhawks in the Central Division race. (1:20) - Pat and Jamal break down Game 1 loss to the Predators (8:00) - The fourth line is coming through (11:10) - Who should get the start in Game 2: Lankinen or Subban? (12:50) - Charlie joins Pat to discuss the Blackhawks' playoff chances (17:50) - What does the future look like for Nikita Zadorov? (24:30) - In key games, should the Blackhawks go with Lankinen or Subban? (29:00) - What adjustments should the Blackhawks make?

The Blackhawks dropped to 20-19-5 after a 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in the series opener. What can they do to bounce back? What is wrong with the power play? Pat Boyle and Steve Konroyd break down the loss and discuss whether the Blackhawks can fix things before their next matchup with Detroit. Later in the podcast, Pat has a 1-on-1 with new Blackhawks winger Brett Connolly as they discuss the trade, his story of driving from Carolina to Columbus to make his debut with the Blackhawks, and more. (2:00) - Did the Blackhawks let down their guard playing against a lesser team? (6:20) - Breaking down the five-forward power-play approach (12:00) - Blocked shot numbers vs Detroit; how can the Blackhawks get more shots through? (16:40) - Tight race in the Central Division (19:50) - Brett Connolly joins Pat Boyle (29:30) - The mindset after being traded to a new team

What the Blackhawks brought in at the trade deadline: Brett Connolly, Josh Dickinson, Adam Gaudette, Vinnie Hinostroza, Riley Stillman, rights to Henrik Borgstrom, rights to Ryder Rolston, second-round pick in 2021, fourth-round pick in 2021, seventh-round pick in 2021, third-round pick in 2022 What the Blackhawks sent out: Madison Bowey, Lucas Carlsson, Matthew Highmore, Mattias Janmark, Brad Morrison, Carl Soderberg, Lucas Wallmark, fifth-round pick in 2021, fifth-round pick in 2022 Stan Bowman was a busy executive this year at the trade deadline and recouped a decent haul. To go over all the moves, the entire Blackhawks Talk team was assembled. In the first part of the podcast, Pat Boyle is joined by Jamal Mayers and Steve Konroyd to get their reactions to the trades. Then later in the pod, Pat is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss if the Blackhawks were winners at the deadline, and the big win vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Blackhawks president of hockey operations and GM Stan Bowman has been busy. The Blackhawks, on Thursday, traded for veteran forward Brett Connolly, defenseman Riley Stillman, and prospect Henrik Borgstrom, along with a 2021 seventh-round pick from the Florida Panthers for forward Lucas Wallmark and defenseman Lucas Carlsson. Bowman talks about his recent trade with Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis and why he thinks the moves improves the Blackhawks. Later in the pod, Pat is joined by Steve Konroyd as they break down the trade. (1:10) - Bowman discusses what he thinks is the most intriguing part of the deal (5:30) - What will Brett Connolly's role be? (7:40) - Bowman breaks down adding more forwards to the roster (12:10) - Bowman discusses whether the Blackhawks are looking to make more moves before Monday's deadline (14:08) - Steve Konroyd joins Pat Boyle to break down the Blackhawks trade (19:28) - Are the Blackhawks making moves for the playoffs or the future? (23:20) - Can the Blackhawks make a strong playoff push with the remaining games?

The Blackhawks are still fighting for a playoff spot and have played better overall but are being let down on the power play and penalty kill. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the special teams issues and it can be fixed. The guys also discuss newcomer Vinnie Hinostroza, the lack of confidence Kirby Dach is having due to his wrist injury, and they answer your questions submitted to the podcast via Twitter and our voicemail line, including when they think Alex DeBrincat will take the lead as the best player on the Blackhawks. (2:00) - Blackhawks did everything right vs. the Predators but were let down by special teams (7:40) - Blackhawks’ chances to win the division (15:50) - Kirby Dach reflects on his first five games back and regaining confidence in his wrist (23:40) - Answering fan questions and concerns about the Blackhawks (30:20) - Reasons why the Blackhawks’ power play is struggling (41:20) - When will Alex DeBrincat be the best player on the Blackhawks?

The Blackhawks split their two-game series with the Carolina Hurricanes, dropping the final game 4-3 on Thursday. Pat Boyle is joined by Jamal Mayers to break down the series and what can the Blackhawks learn from it. Later in the pod, Eddie Olczyk joins Pat and Jamal as they discuss Stan Bowman being named GM of the 2022 U.S. Olympic team and who Edzo would select to be on his team. (1:25) Assessing the two games vs. the Hurricanes (5:45) - Kevin Lankinen is continuing to get better despite the loss (8:30) - How are the Blackhawks using Kirby Dach and implementing him back into the rotation? (12:30) - Are some of these recent losses due to a lack of urgency from the team? (17:25) - Eddie Olczyk joins Pat and Jamal to discuss who he would put on the U.S. Olympic team (21:00) - What goes into selecting the U.S. team?

The Blackhawks have performed above expectations this season and have surprised even themselves. But recently they have hit a bump on the road. Is this who they really are or can they get things back on track? Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on whether or not the Blackhawks can fix their issues and stay in the playoff hunt. Later in the pod, Pat is joined by Steve Konroyd to break down what he sees from the Blackhawks and if Jeremy Colliton is getting the most out of the group. (1:16) - Is the recent skid a market correction or can the Blackhawks be better? (7:30) - How important is the upcoming stretch for the Blackhawks' playoff chances (13:25) - Dach Watch! How is Kirby Dach readjusting to being back with the team? (19:30) - How are the Blackhawks working on special teams in practice? (25:30) - Steve Konroyd joins Pat Boyle (31:35) - Blackhawks goaltending is keeping them in games (36:12) - Growing pains with Kirby Dach

The trade deadline is nearing and the Blackhawks will be an interesting team to follow ahead of April 12. Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss the different scenarios and possibilities, including what the market is like for Mattias Janmark and Carl Söderberg, what kind of moves Stan Bowman might make, where Patrick Kane ranks in the Hart Trophy discussion, and much more. (2:10) - The trend of teams holding on to first-round picks in trades (5:00) - Will the Blackhawks be able to take an expiring contract? (9:30) - How will the Blackhawks operate before the trade deadline as they prepare for the expansion draft? (13:30) - What type of deal would make Stan Bowman pull the trigger on a trade? (21:25) - Do the Blackhawks have to move Brent Seabrook's contract? (23:22) - What is going on with Jonathan Toews and how should the media handle it?

Kirby Dach injured his wrist in December playing in the World Juniors tournament and has been sidelined ever since. But now, he is almost ready to make his return as the Blackhawks fight for a playoff spot. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Dach's return to practice and how his return could impact the Blackhawks. Later in the podcast, the guys break down the upcoming homestand and how many points they need to stay in the playoff conversation. (1:40) - Kirby Dach is a full participant in practice. Will he make his season debut during this homestand? (7:00) - Where will Dach play when he does return to the lineup? (12:02) - 8 of the next 9 games are at home; how will the Blackhawks fare? (20:40) - If the Blackhawks stay within the No. 4 seed, what will Stan Bowman do at the trade deadline? (27:00) - With the Blackhawks playing Cup contenders in Tampa and Florida, did that show how far the Blackhawks are?

The Blackhawks lost their third straight game after falling 4-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday. The Blackhawks turned in a better effort but still came up short. Pat Boyle and Steve Konroyd break down what went wrong in the loss, Dylan Strome's performance in his first game back since being placed in concussion protocol and they also discuss some decisions that could be on the horizon for GM Stan Bowman as the trade deadline approaches. Later in the podcast, Pat Boyle interviews Brandon Hagel, as they discuss his strong rookie season and what it was like to make his NHL debut then having the season shut down. (1:15) - Rough start to the road trip, but the effort was there vs. the Lightning (5:12) - Stan Bowman will have some tough decisions to make depending on the standings (7:50) - Dylan Strome makes his return to the ice (11:35) - Is Kevin Lankinen's play slipping a bit after a great start to the season? (15:25) - This is the roughest stretch of games for the Blackhawks this season (17:35) - Interview with Brandon Hagel (20:30) - Hagel's path to the NHL wasn't an easy (24:35) - Hagel describes making his debut the day before the pandemic shut the season down

The Blackhawks fell to 0-3-1 against the Florida Panthers this season after dropping back-to-back contests in their two-game series. Pat Boyle and Jamal Mayers break down what went wrong in the short series, including the lack of execution on special teams. The guys also discuss the recent play of Brandon Hagel, the Central Division standings, and where the Blackhawks stand going into their two-game series against the defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning. (1:40) - Lack of execution on special teams by the Blackhawks (4:52) - Duncan Keith's penalty hurt the Blackhawks in the end (7:50) - Brandon Hagel has taken his game to another level (11:15) - Should Blackhawks fans be concerned about playoff chances? (15:10) - Blackhawks vs. Lightning series preview

After suffering a 6-1 loss to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, the Blackhawks responded with a 4-2 win on Thursday and improved to 14-9-5 on the season. Pat Boyle is joined by Blackhawks analyst Jamal Mayers to break down the win and the team's progress at the halfway mark of the season. March is Women's History Month and to celebrate the achievements of women in sports, Pat sits down with Blackhawks President of Business Operations Jaime Faulkner as they discuss her journey to being one of the most powerful women in Chicago sports. (1:15) - The Blackhawks get what they need by recovering from a bad loss to get the win (4:36) - Blackhawks special teams step up in Game 2 vs. the Dallas Stars (7:41) - Alex DeBrincat is buying into the system and his play is showing that (11:27) - The Blackhawks schedule will start to get more difficult, how will they handle it? (14:08) - A sit-down interview with Jaime Faulkner (18:10) - Jaime discusses her greatest career achievement so far (20:20) - Jaime discusses why her family chose to be a Billet family and take in junior hockey players into their home

Patrick Kane just scored his 400th goal and is about to play in his 1,000th career game. But what drives No. 88 to get better? Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis have a sit-down interview with one of the game's best players as they discuss his motivations to keep getting better, why he looks up to NBA star LeBron James, and how long he plans to play. Later in the podcast, Pat and Charlie discuss Kane's love of hockey and how young players still look up to him. (1:18) - Kane discusses what it's like to reach all these milestones (5:35) - Kane’s most memorable goal of the 400 (9:20) - Kane on looking up to LeBron James (13:40) - Kane on his relationship with his teammate Jonathan Toews (17:40) - Pat and Charlie discuss Kane reaching 1,000th game

Blackhawks defensemen Brent Seabrook announced that his playing days are over after 15 NHL seasons. He ends his career with 103 goals, 464 points, 1,114 games played and three Stanley Cups. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss and react to the Seabrook news and what he's meant to Chicago and the Blackhawks organization. They also discuss what this means for the Blackhawks from a financial standpoint, and go down memory lane to put Seabrook's career in perspective. Thanks Seabs! (3:15) - Seabrook discusses why he had to step away from hockey (9:24) - Seabrook on what he will miss about the Blackhawks and hockey (15:30) - Memorable performances from Seabrook (22:20) - What could Seabrook have accomplished if he didn't have his injuries (31:00) - How will the Blackhawks remember Seabrook? Should he get his jersey retired?

Patrick Kane seems to be getting better and better as he ages, and he hit another major milestone by scoring his 400th career NHL goal against the Detroit Red Wings. Is Kane on his way to becoming the greatest Blackhawk ever? Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on Kane's latest achievement and put his legacy into perspective. The guys also break down Kane's MVP-type season, how he manages to continue performing at an elite level, and whether or not Kane will be the greatest Blackhawk and American-born player ever. (2:50) - Patrick Kane discusses his 400th goal (7:20) - Chicago fans are witnessing a career of greatness in Patrick Kane (11:20) - Will Kane go down as the greatest Blackhawk ever? (19:10) - The Blackhawks have a positive look on the season, playing well, and look to continue winning despite not having Jonathan Toews (30:30) - Previewing upcoming series against Tampa Bay

The Blackhawks took eight out of 10 points on their road trip and capped it off with a 2-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Pat Boyle and Steve Konroyd discuss the hot streak, the continued success of Chicago's rookies, the MVP play of Patrick Kane, and the excellent goaltending that keeps them in games. One of the netminders that's hot right now is Malcolm Subban. Subban joins Blackhawks analyst Jamal Mayers as they discuss his recent play, the hot start for the Blackhawks, and they dive into his backstory as a Black man playing hockey and his work in the communities of Chicago. (1:50) - Biggest takeaway from the road trip (5:20) - Does Patrick Kane belong in the MVP conversation? (9:30) - The veterans have all bought in, led by Kane (15:45) - The schedule gets more difficult for the Blackhawks. Can they keep it up? (17:55) - Jamal Mayers goes 1-on-1 with Malcolm Subban (20:12) - Subban discusses being a person of color playing hockey in Toronto (23:00) - The importance of making an impact on young people in Chicago

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the latest roster moves, including Connor Murphy being activated from injured reserve and Dylan Strome being placed in concussion protocol. They also dive into the breaking news of former Blackhawks star Artemi Panarin taking a leave of absence with the N.Y. Rangers. Later in the podcast, Pat is joined by Blackhawks rookie Ian Mitchell as they discuss the organization’s youth movement and what his rookie year has been like so far. (1:26) - Roster and injury news (6:55) - Blackhawks working through power-play issues (9:28) - Why Artemi Panarin is taking a leave of absence with Rangers (13:20) - Review of the 2021 NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe (24:32) - Ian Mitchell interview (26:32) - First time meeting Duncan Keith (30:32) - When did Ian learn to love hockey?

Here are the numbers: As of right now, the Blackhawks are 9-5-4, have won three in a row, seven of the last 10 games, and are tied with the Florida Panthers for first place in the Central Division. How are they doing it? Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the seemingly instant growth of the young players and whether this is sustainable. Later in the podcast, the guys dive into who has been outperforming expectations the most so far, and Alex DeBrincat’s chemistry with Patrick Kane. (1:12) - Is this winning streak real? (6:10) - Blackhawks are in rare territory where a team filled with young players are all performing at the same time (15:08) - Can Brandon Hagel continue to play at a high level? (18:50) - Updated Calder Trophy odds (25:21) - Are Kane/DeBrincat another version of Kane/Panarin? (34:35) - Has the Blackhawks power play come down to earth?

The Blackhawks continued their winning ways by taking down their most heated rival Detroit Red Wings in overtime despite not playing their best. Pat Boyle and Steve Konroyd break the Blackhawks' recent win and how each young player is stepping up to the challenge. The guys also discuss Malcolm Subban's play, Dominik Kubalík's two-goal effort in the win, and the growth of the Blackhawks' young defensemen. The momentum is slowly starting to build for this team, but is it too early for potential playoff talk? (2:00) - The win wasn't pretty, but the Blackhawks found a way to win (5:12) - Veteran pickups in the offseason are making contributions to this team (8:40) - Dominik Kubalík and Brandon Hagel are working well together (10:59) - Alex DeBrincat is having an excellent start to the season. Can he keep it up? (13:30) - The young defensemen are improving and contributing to wins (19:38) - Can the Blackhawks make a playoff push?

Even though the three-game winning streak has ended, the Blackhawks are continuing to develop and get better. Kevin Lankinen, who’s been a huge bright spot this season, sits down with Pat Boyle to discuss his emergence, recent play, and the development of the young core. Later in the podcast, Pat is joined by Steve Konroyd to break down what’s working for the Blackhawks, the crushing loss to Columbus, and whether the young players outperforming expectations. (1:34) - Lankinen describes what the last month has been like for him (2:50) - Getting along with the other goalies on the team while competing against them (4:40) - The long list of great goalies from Finland (8:30) - Lankinen on his journey to becoming starting NHL goaltender (11:30) - Lankinen on starting a book club with over 17,000 members (15:35) - Pat and Steve Konroyd break down the Columbus loss and three-game winning streak (23:17) - Could Andrew Shaw retire after his most recent injury?

The Blackhawks are playing better than expected and have picked up at least one point in nine of their last 10 games going into the quarter mark of the season. President of Hockey Ops and GM Stan Bowman joined Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis on the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast to discuss the strong start, the play of Kevin Lankinen, the return of Adam Boqvist off the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list, and how the veterans like Patrick Kane are buying into the vision. (1:32) - The Blackhawks’ strategy of integrating young players into the lineup (5:28) - The hot start by Kevin Lankinen (9:10) -Adam Boqvist removed from NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list (17:42) - The growth of Ian Mitchell in his rookie season (23:26) - Kirby Dach injury update (27:45) - Has Jeremy Colliton gotten more comfortable as the head coach? (31:50) - How emotional is Stan Bowman when watching Blackhawk games

The Blackhawks improve to 4-4-4 as the red-hot power play takes control in the win over the Carolina Hurricanes. Can the young players keep contributing and growing? Host Pat Boyle is joined by Steve Konroyd as they discuss the play of the young roster and how they are learning and competing. Later in the podcast, Pat is joined by Blackhawks defensemen Calvin de Haan, as they discuss his mentorship of Ian Mitchell, his season so far in the early parts of the season, and how has the pandemic impacted his restaurant and craft beer business in Canada. (1:40) - Takeaways from the two-game series with the Hurricanes (5:20) - The Hawks' red hot power play this season (10:50) - Calder trophy odds for the Blackhawks (13:35) - Did we misdiagnose the Blackhawks goalie situation? (18:20) - Calvin de Haan joins the podcast discusses his season so far (20:15) - Mentoring Ian Mitchell (22:50) - How has de Haan's business been impacted by the pandemic?

The Blackhawks have been decimated with injuries and COVID-19-related absences but continue to pick up points. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss how the Blackhawks have been able to stay competitive, the emergence of Kevin Lankinen and which rookie could be a Calder Trophy candidate. Later in the podcast, Pat is joined by Dylan Strome to discuss how the Blackhawks are coming together with so many guys out, his improvement at the faceoff circle, and his life outside of hockey as he prepares to welcome a new member to the Strome family. (1:25) - Despite key guys being out, Blackhawks keep fighting (5:30) - How young players are handling the extra playing time (12:20) - Making Lankinen’s early case for Calder Trophy (22:36) - Pat Boyle goes 1-on-1 with Dylan Strome (25:42) - Strome on whether he considered opting out of the playoff bubble when he found out he was having a child

The Blackhawks have picked up at least a point in five straight games and are still working through injuries and players on the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list. After Tuesday's loss to the Nashville Predators, head coach Jeremy Colliton called out the team’s effort and the Blackhawks responded with a better performance on Wednesday. Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd, and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the Blackhawks’ recent play and what they must do to get back in the win column. The crew also weighs in on which player has been the biggest surprise and whether or not the Blackhawks can compete for a playoff spot. (1:12) - Blackhawks have earned at least one point in five straight games (4:25) - Jeremy Colliton calls out Blackhawks’ effort on Tuesday against the Predators (9:00) - Miscommunication between Kane and Strome on Predators’ overtime goal (15:50) - Blackhawks searching for offense with absences to Boqvist, DeBrincat (23:30) - Surprises on the Blackhawks so far (30:00) - Is there a path to the playoffs for the Blackhawks?

In breaking news on Monday evening, the NHL announced that Blackhawks defenseman Adam Boqvist and forward Alex DeBrincat were to the league’s COVID-19 protocol list. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the news and how the Blackhawks will try to compensate for their absence. Later in the podcast, Pat and Charlie discuss the Blackhawks' dominance over the Detroit Red Wings and whether goaltender Kevin Lankinen has taken the starting job. (1:28) - What does being on the NHL's protocol list mean? (4:00) - Rules for players on the COVID-19 list (6:30) - Blackhawks dominance over the Red Wings and how they can continue that play (15:18) - Pius Suter has a career day (22:00) - Which newcomer will have the most points for the Blackhawks? (24:52) - Has Kevin Lankinen won the starting goaltending job?

The Blackhawks are still grinding for their first win of the season as they try to stable the ship until players return. One of those players, Carl Söderberg, made his return to practice as Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis provides updates. Later in the podcast, the guys discuss the goalie competition and how head coach Jeremy Colliton is handling it, the heated rivalry between the Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings, and Charlie drops a lineup prediction. (1:25) - Carl Söderberg makes his return to the team (6:29) - Charlie drops a prediction (13:40) - Blackhawks make room for Carl Söderberg on the roster (15:55) - How has Jeremy Colliton handled the goalie competition? (22:33) - History of the Blackhawks vs the Red Wings and how one dynasty started the next (34:04) - An ode to a friend

In a 2-part discussion, the Blackhawks coverage team reacts to and breaks down the start of the season so far for the Hawks and how the development plan is going for the younger players. In the first part of the podcast, Pat Boyle and Blackhawks Stanley Cup champ Jamal Mayers break down the loss to the Florida Panthers and what they think could be potential issues for the Hawks if not corrected. In the second part of the podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King discuss the development of Adam Boqvist and how the goalie competition is shaping up in the early parts of the season. (1:40) - Blackhawks need to get going early in games (4:20) - Inconsistent goaltending so far (7:50) - Can Adam Boqvist get better defensively? (12:00) - How the Blackhawks are trying to score goals (17:55) - Charlie and Scott break down the start of the season (24:30) - What fans should be paying attention to so far this season (31:15) - Goaltending competition will be open and fair

The Blackhawks opened up the season with a tough matchup against the Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning and lost 5-1, but there are lessons to be learned from this game for a rebuilding Blackhawks team. Host Pat Boyle is joined by NBCS Chicago analyst Steve Konroyd to discuss the game and what the Blackhawks can build on. Later in the podcast, Pat is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis as they break down the play of goalie Malcolm Subban, what they expect from the goalie competition, and some mistakes that the Hawks need to grow from to be better. (1:15) - Steve Konroyd's biggest takeaways from the first game of the season (4:20) - Malcolm Subban's 1st start as a Blackhawk (7:25) - Konroyd likes what he sees from Ian Mitchell (10:45) - Expectations for the 2nd game vs the Lightning (12:53) - Charlie Roumeliotis joins Pat Boyle (17:04) - The play of the line pairings in the first game (20:26) - Special teams need to be better for the Hawks

Headstrong is a series about men's health told through powerful stories involving the athletes we love. In this episode, former Blackhawk Bryan Bickell, after having to retire due to an illness, makes his way back to ice but not with hockey, but figure skating. Bryan discusses his road to retirement and how his mental health became a priority in retirement.

Blackhawks head coach Jeremy Colliton talks with Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss his new contract extension and his vision for the future of the Hawks. Colliton talks the rebuild, growing the young talent on the team, the goalie battle in training camp, and a lot more. (1:30) - Colliton on being excited about getting his extension done before the start of the season (7:48) - How has training camp gone so far? (12:53) - Who is winning the goalie battle? (17:50) - Colliton describes the defensive line pairings (24:50) - Working in the young players at camp (31:46) - Colliton getting advice from other coaches

On Saturday, Corey Crawford announced his retirement from the NHL. Crawford, who signed a 2-year deal with the New Jersey Devils after the Blackhawks moved on from the two-time Stanley Cup champ, said goodbye with a heartfelt announcement thanking the Devils organization for understanding his decision and thanking Chicago and the Blackhawks for all the years he spent there. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss Crawford's retirement, his career, if he’s a Hall of Famer, and his contributions to the championship dynasty. Thank You, Corey Crawford. (1:30) - Corey Crawford announces his retirement from the NHL (4:49) - Why retire now? (7:10) - Duncan Keith and Patrick Kane speak on their teammate Corey Crawford (13:00) - Crawford's final years as a Blackhawk (19:20) - Will Corey Crawford be one of the most under-appreciated athletes in Chicago sports history? (28:40) - Is Corey Crawford a Hall of Famer?

The Blackhawks are trying new things with their lineup as they get prepared for the season and are still missing key players at camp. Host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the sights and sounds from the first few days of camp including the lines they have seen, who's standing out so far, and how the new blueliners look. Later in the podcast, the crew discusses the roles of the veterans in the rebuild and provides an update on the goalie competition and who is leading the pack. (1:22) - The review of camp so far (5:50) - Defensive pairings the Hawks are trying out (11:10) - The absence of Carl Soderberg from camp (16:10) - Is Keith becoming more of a teacher with Seabrook out? (20:30) - Andrew Shaw’s return from a concussion (26:20) - How Shaw is changing his game after his return (31:34) - Latest on the goalie battle