Blackhawks Breakaway

In a special bonus episode of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast for “Goalie Week”, Scott King goes 1-on-1 with Hall of Fame goalie Ed Belfour as they discuss his career, his time with the Blackhawks, his life after hockey, and his thoughts on the Blackhawks goalie competition. Ed also tells the origin story of his now famed nickname “The Eagle”. All of that and more on the Blackhawks Talk Podcast. (1:20) - Navigating a business through Covid (3:30) - Belfour's unlikely journey to the NHL (6:30) - Ed on his approach to the game when he played (13:25) - How did Belfour get the nickname, “The Eagle”? (17:12) - Being considered one of the greatest Blackhawks goalies of all time (20:45) - Belfour's “One More Shift” in 2017 with the Hawks (22:54) - Winning the Stanley Cup

The NHL is back, meaning coincidentally, the Blackhawks are back. The Blackhawks Talk crew of Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the Hawks and what they saw from the very first day of training camp. The crew also breaks down Dylan Strome's new contract and what he will bring to the team. Later in the pod, they also discuss what practice was like without Jonathan Toews, Brent Seabrook, Kirby Dach, and other Hawks. Indulge as the BT crew gets you hyped and prepared for the incoming season. Let's DO THAT HOCKEY! (1:30) - Dylan Strome gets a 2-year extension (7:40) - Brent Seabrook’s journey in the past year (16:48) - Blackhawks plan to get young players in the lineup this year (23:50) - Sights and sounds from Blackhawks’ Day 1 of camp (29:20) - Patrick Kane speaks on missing Kirby Dach (34:20) - Kane on Corey Crawford not returning to the Hawks (38:40) - Most intriguing storylines from camp

The Blackhawks suffered some major setbacks this offseason with young star Kirby Dach being out for 4-5 months after needing wrist surgery, franchise staple Jonathan Toews being sidelined indefinitely with an illness, and forward Alex Nylander being out 4-6 months after knee surgery. In an exclusive interview with Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis, the President of Hockey Operations and General Manager for the Blackhawks Stan Bowman joins the podcast to provide updates on Toews, Dach, and Nylander and also to discuss the state of the Hawks and how the organization plans to move forward without the 3 forwards. Later in the podcast, Stan discusses Dylan Strome’s negotiations, the signing of Carl Soderberg, and Stan has a message for all Blackhawks fans. (1:20) - Latest on Jonathan Toews and his undisclosed illness (6:20) - How significant is losing Toews? (8:00) - Kirby Dachs injury and the decision to let him play in the World Juniors (15:20) - Alex Nylander's injury (19:05) - Updates on Dylan Strome negotiations (22:20) - Why the Hawks signed Carl Soderberg? (25:00) - Have expectations changed in the building after suffering so many injuries? (28:40) - Which young players Hawks fans should keep an eye on this season (35:25) - How will the Hawks work in their 3 young goalies? (42:20) - Excitement about new division and schedule (46:20) - Message to Blackhawks fans

Blackhawks up and coming star forward Kirby Dach suffered a wrist injury while playing for Team Canada in the world juniors tournament. After a successful surgery, Dach will now be sidelined for 4-5 months. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the news of Dach's projected timeline and discuss how the Hawks will move forward without the forward when the season starts on January 13th. Later in the podcast, Pat and Charlie are joined by Scott King to discuss the pickups made by the Hawks and if the Dach injury impacts negotiations with Dylan Strome. (1:15) - Devastating news for the Blackhawks (5:00) - When Dach could get back into the fold (8:21) - Should the Hawks have allowed Dach to play for Team Canada? (16:23) - The Blackhawks sign Carl Söderberg (22:20) - NHL free agency (31:50) - How will Jeremy Colliton operate during the season?

CM Punk is a Chicagoan and a Chicago sports lifer, and man does he love his Blackhawks hockey. CM Punk joins Pat Boyle and Scott King to discuss how he became a Blackhawks fan, how important the Hawks and Chicago mean to him, his career in the UFC, and shares why fighting at the United Center was one of the most important things he's done professionally. This is an interview you are not going to want to miss. (1:30) - CM describes how he's gotten through the last 9 months of the pandemic (5:00) - Breaking down the NHL Western Conference (8:30) - Keeping up with Hawks players and his relationship with Hawks players (12:22) - The importance of fighting in Chicago at the United Center (16:34) - CM explains why he went through with the fight instead of postponing (20:46) - Writing a Marvel comic book (24:10) - CM Punk defends Brent Seabrook (28:00) - CM gives his opinion on the rebuilding Hawks

The NHL is scheduled to make its 56-game return on January 13th with 4 divisions and a 16-team playoff with the regular season concluding on May 8th. Host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the start of the new season, what fans should prepare for and the tweaks made by the NHL to make sure their season is safe and completed. The crew also dives into the Hawks' division and rank where they think the Hawks are in the 8-team Central. Plus, they discuss if there's a plan for fans to come to games. (1:14) - Return to Play plan is officially set (5:52) - How will rosters be constructed in a 56-game season? (12:35) - How will teams prepare with limited preseason games and training camp? (18:26) - Will fans be allowed in games at any point during the season? (23:29) - Ranking the teams in the Central division. Where do the Blackhawks land?

The Blackhawks have restructured their leadership and announced that Danny Wirtz will become CEO, Jaime Faulkner is the President of Business Operations, and Stan Bowman will become the President of Hockey Operations. Host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the changes and how it will impact the Hawks moving forward. (1:36) - Reaction to the new structure of the Blackhawks (7:33) - Why the Hawks chose to split the hockey ops and business ops (13:50) - Who had the say so to start the rebuild before the management restructuring? (19:00) - Did job security for Stan Bowman play a role in rebuild? (23:00) - New President of business operations Jaime Faulkner will connect with fans (28:03) - The Blackhawks still need to win for this to work

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King to discuss Dylan Strome's future and where he might fit into the long-term plans. The crew also discusses Kirby Dach's development as he prepares for the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championships and how that may impact his Blackhawk season. Later in the podcast Pat, Scott, and Charlie answer fan questions and concerns about the Blackhawks. (1:48) - Updates on the negotiations between the NHL owners and players (5:00) - New divisions for the 2021 season (8:47) - What does the future of Dylan Strome look like? (15:30) - Kirby Dach in the 2021 World Junior's and how it could impact his Blackhawks season (21:30) - How much should fans expect from Ian Mitchell? (24:58) - Will the Blackhawks continue to go forth with the goalies that they have?

One of the greatest broadcasting voices in sports is stepping away from the booth and doing it on his own terms. Host Pat Boyle is joined by legendary broadcaster Doc Emrick as they discuss why he's leaving the booth, his favorite memories broadcasting, relives the Blackhawks Cup runs, and his new book "Off Mike". Later in the podcast, Pat talks with Doc's broadcasting partner and friend Eddie Olczyk as Edzo sends off Doc in a heartfelt salute and tells a few memories and stories of his friend Doc Emrick. (1:17) - Why was this the time to retire from broadcasting? (5:58) - Doc explains where his passion for hockey came from (12:38) - Doc turns down a TV job in Philadelphia (19:34) - Ernie Hardwell becomes Doc Emrick's mentor (23:20) - The Blackhawks’ Stanley Cup runs

The players and NHL owners haven’t agreed on finances to begin the season yet, but a new proposed start date has surfaced. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the new start date and what that will mean for the 2020-21 season. The crew also discusses the financial stalemate between the two sides and why there hasn't been a collectively bargained agreement yet. Later in the pod, teams are considering playing games outside so fans can watch games, should the Blackhawks think about it? (1:10) - Latest updates on return to play for the NHL (5:20) - Should the season start in Hub city bubbles? (12:30) - Players and owners are at a financial stalemate (22:34) - Teams considering playing outside to allow fans to watch the games (28:16) - Parting shots

Kendall Coyne Schofield became the first female player development coach in the history of the Blackhawks organization and is prepared to break even more barriers in the NHL. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by Coyne Schofield to discuss her journey to the Blackhawks and why she is ready to develop the team’s prospects as they rebuild for another championship run. (1:15) - Coyne Schofield discusses what drew her to the player development position with the Blackhawks (5:29) - How will she balance playing for the women's national team, being the developmental coach and broadcasting duties? (10:10) - Kendall talks about the growth of women's hockey and how she is making sure women have opportunities to play hockey (15:33) - Kendall’s thoughts on women breaking barriers in sports and in front offices (20:10) - The importance of normalizing women in sports for future generations

The Blackhawks are undergoing a rebuild they hope will lead to more Stanley Cup runs. To speak on the rebuild that led to 3 Stanley Cups, Blackhawks writer Scott King is joined by Stanley Cup champion Brent Sopel as they discuss and compare the rebuild that led to those Cup runs and the rebuild the Hawks are going through now. Sopel shares some never-before-heard stories about the 2010 run, and also discusses his continued work with The Brent Sopel Foundation to raise awareness about dyslexia. (3:55) - Sopel on being mentioned by his 2010 teammates as the unsung hero of the 2010 Stanley Cup run (8:20) - Sopel discusses signing with the Hawks and his contributions to the 2010 playoff run (14:20) - Sopel on seeing signs that the rebuild was working before the 2010 championship (20:05) - Sopel on the hardships of playing hurt for the majority of his career (23:30) - Sopel discusses his sobriety and helping others

Blackhawks Assistant General Manager of Player Development Mark Eaton talks with Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis. Topics include the hiring of Kendall Coyne Schofield, his new role with the team, lessons learned from the NHL playoff bubble, and the development of prospects like Ian Mitchell, Lukas Reichel and Nicolas Beaudin. (1:14) – Mark Eaton talks about how his role has changed since being promoted to Assistant General Manager of Player Development (4:39) – Mark discusses the hiring of Kendall Coyne Schofield as player development coach and what she brings to the Blackhawks. (9:18) – Mark reflects on the lessons the team learned during their time in the NHL playoff bubble. (11:23) – Kirby Dach’s development took center stage in the bubble. Mark discusses Dach’s growing confidence and responsibility levels on the ice. (17:53) – Mark talks about Ian Mitchell’s chances of being a full-time NHL player in the upcoming 2020-21 season. He says “the sky’s the limit” for Mitchell thanks in big part to his off-ice routines and intangibles. (21:07) – Mark discusses the developmental plan for top prospect Lukas Reichel. (24:53) – Keeping with the theme of prospects, Mark talks about how young defenseman Nicolas Beaudin is developing and how far away he is from being a full-time contributor in the NHL. (33:29) – What should Blackhawks fans expect this season from the blue line, with the mix of veterans and young defensemen?

Think you know everything there is to know about Patrick Kane? Think again. Darryl Belfry - who has known Kane since the superstar was just 9 years old - stops by the Blackhawks Talk Podcast to discuss his new book: “Belfry Hockey: Strategies to Teach the World’s Best Athletes.” Belfry goes in-depth with Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis about Kane’s offensive growth at a very young age, his dynamic scoring and passing abilities, his philosophy on puck touches, and so much more. (5:05) - Darryl on the first time he met a 9-year old Patrick Kane and what he saw in Kane as a youth player that would translate so well to the NHL. (9:26) - Darryl talks about the time he took Kane out of a game because he was scoring too many goals on his own (no, really.) Belfry thinks this was a major turning point in Kane’s early hockey career. (19:42) - The Belfry Hockey Tactics and Tune-Up Camp has brought together All-Stars and future stars in a way seldom seen before in hockey. Darryl discusses how the camp started to take off and his philosophy working with players like Kane and Auston Matthews (33:08) - Darryl discusses his communication process with players like Kane and how it can change throughout the season. (40:17) - Darryl talks about Patrick Kane’s dynamic scoring ability and how he became a true elite dual-threat scorer. (45:20) - Patrick Kane’s goal for puck-touches per game used to be a simple number. But thanks to Belfry, Kane’s “puck-touch philosophy” has shifted to an entirely different level. It’s all about improving the quality of the puck-touches by problem solving sequences. (You may never watch a Blackhawks game the same way again.) (52:58) - Darryl shares his thoughts on how long he thinks Kane can continue to play at an elite level. Darryl says he wouldn’t bet against Kane playing until he’s 50.

With the NHL season seemingly right around the corner, the owners and players could be headed towards negotiations surrounding the CBA, "deferred money" and "escrow caps." Do the players still have the upper hand? Are the most recent reports simply negotiation tactics by the owners? Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King break down what the most recent "CBA speed bump" could mean for the impending start of the season, and how any impasse might impact the return to play. Once the NHL does drop the puck on the 2020-21 season, what will the Blackhawks' division look like? Where will the games be played, and how many fans will be allowed to attend? Finally, Brent Seabrook is healthy and ready to prove any doubters wrong. The guys also discuss the emotional toll Seabrook has taken off the ice in recent years. (1:20) - The “return to play” is right around the corner for the Blackhawks and the 2020-21 NHL season, but the players and owners may have just hit a roadblock before hockey can resume. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King break down the CBA and the hangups surrounding “deferred money” and “escrow caps.” (8:56) - The NHL owners and the NHL Players' Association will most likely need to come to an agreement within the next week, and there are still some big question marks even beyond “deferred money” and “escrow”. Did the NHL learn a lesson from MLB’s very public negotiations this summer? (12:50) - How could the potential absence of fans at games early in the season affect small market teams? (14:20) - Breaking down the possible division opponents for the Blackhawks in 2020-21. Could the Hawks be playing division games against the defending Stanley Cup champs this winter? (17:00) - What would a “hub city” setup in the NHL look like? Could the Blackhawks be looking at a more “baseball-style” schedule for the 2020-21 season? (26:30) - Brent Seabrook had a rare sit-down interview with Pierre LeBrun recently, and he opened up in a way Blackhawks fans have never seen or heard. Could we be in store for a big “comeback season” from Seabs with the injuries and difficult personal times now behind him?

The Palace Grill has been dubbed the official restaurant of the Chicago Blackhawks because of the many stories and memories that live there. NBCS Blackhawks writer Scott King got a chance to chat with the owner of The Palace Grill, George Lemperis. They discuss why the restaurant is so important to current and former Blackhawks and go over some of the many traditions and stories that make the restaurant the go-to spot for the Blackhawks and Hawks fans. (1:36) - Running a restaurant during a pandemic (3:10) - The Palace Grill's history with the Hawks (8:10) - ‘Doc’ Emrick's connection with the restaurant (11:20) - Tradition of tying people to their chairs while they eat (13:20) - Chris Chelios making breakfast in the restaurant (17:00) - The Palace Grill's impact on Blackhawks nation

Host Pat Boyle talks with Eddie Olczyk about the Blackhawks' youth movement and whether the "cour four" need to buy into the rebuild plan to make it work. Later in the pod, Pat and Eddie discuss "Hockey Fights Cancer" month, as they look back at Eddie’s battle and how that journey impacts him now. Plus, Edzo discusses Doc Emrick’s retirement and the challenges of broadcasting during the pandemic. (1:09) - Life in the Edmonton bubble (7:04) - Blackhawks being more transparent (10:10) - The Blackhawks' plan of going with younger players, especially in net (15:10) - What do Nikita Zadorov & Mattias Janmark bring to the Blackhawks? (22:49) - Do you need to have the "Core Four" buy-in to the plan for it to be successful? (27:53) - Edzo looks back to his battle with cancer (50:28) - Doc Emrick’s retirement (54:45) - Broadcasting during a pandemic

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast, renowned sports scientist and performance coach Ian Mack joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss what it's like training Patrick Kane and how he's helped transform Kane's body. Mack also talks about picking up Kirby Dach, Jonathan Toews and Brent Seabrook as clients. (1:50) - Mack's background (7:15) - How Kane, Mack developed relationship (10:35) - The process of transforming Kane's body (19:45) - Why Mack believes Kane can play at an 'elite level' into his 40s (22:45) - Mack on adding Jonathan Toews as a client (32:00) - Kirby Dach's ceiling as an athlete (41:20) - An update on Brent Seabrook's recovery

Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by Jay Zawaski of 670 the Score and the Madhouse Chicago Hockey podcast to discuss Jay's new book, "The Big 50: Chicago Blackhawks: The Men and Moments that Made the Chicago Blackhawks," and his favorite stories from the book, including an epic Pat Foley rant about Alexander Karpovtsev and how Stan Mikita's play changed due to his daughter. The crew also discusses the many reasons why the Blackhawks and hockey aren't discussed more on Chicago radio after building a dynasty. (1:45) - How and why did Jay start writing the book? (14:00) - Pat Foley's rant against Alexander Karpovtsev (20:20) - The Blackhawks became Stanley Cup contenders when they fired Denis Savard and hired Joel Quenneville (27:45) - How did the Wirtz family come to power in Chicago? (30:44) - Why aren't the Blackhawks talked about more in sports media/radio after building a dynasty?

The Blackhawks are on the move to rebuild the team and create more opportunities at the Stanley Cup. The last rebuild went fairly well with the Hawks starting a run to winning 3 championships and Adrian Aucoin was there to see it all begin. Scott King interviews Aucoin on the rebuild that netted the Hawks Kane and Toews and compares it to the current rebuild. They also talk about the contributions of Duncan Keith and the ways Keith changed the game of hockey. Later on in the podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis join Scott to discuss the Aucoin interview and what they took away from Aucoin's account of the early rebuild and comparisons with the current rebuild. (3:28) - What was it like in the beginning of 2005-2006 season when the rebuild began? (7:20) - The growth and game changing play of Duncan Keith (10:40) - Early signs that the Hawks were getting good players (13:30) - Is the rebuild he (Aucoin) went through similar to the current rebuild? (19:06) - Pat, Charlie, and Scott review the Aucoin interview and compare rebuilds

In for host Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King as they hear directly from Blackhawks fans about the rebuild. The crew discusses the positivity from some fans about the Hawks’ direction and transparency, the team’s timeline for contention, the goalie situation, and which of the core veterans would be most likely to accept a trade. (2:57) - Some Hawks fans are excited about the rebuild (9:26) - What do the players feel about the rebuild and who will start at goalie? (20:31) - How will future pieces for the Blackhawks perform as they come up? (34:20) - Will Duncan Keith finish his career in Chicago? (44:10) - What is the timeline for the rebuild?

Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman and coach Jeremy Colliton did a media tour starting with the Blackhawks Talk Podcast to relay their message to fans about the direction of the franchise. Host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss Bowman and Colliton's interviews and if they delivered their message clearly not only to the fans but the core players of Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith, and Brent Seabrook (1:25) - Biggest takeaways from the Stan Bowman interview (9:35) - When did the Hawks start thinking about rebuilding? (19:44) - Did the Hawks get the goalie situation correct? (29:20) - Will the veteran players really buy into the new plan? (37:55) - How do you continue to win while trying to groom young players? (44:40) - What are Blackhawks fans in store for, for the next few years?

After GM Stan Bowman joined the podcast, head coach Jeremy Colliton joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss his role in the rebuilding process. Colliton talks about what came out of his meeting with the veterans, how he plans to develop the young talent like Kirby Dach but also making sure to put them in winning situations, and explains how the goal for the Blackhawks is to have long-term success going forward. (2:23) - How can you balance winning and development? (8:12) - How will the exit of Corey Crawford impact the team? (13:00) - What were the conversations like with Jonathan Toews and the core on the direction of the team?(18:44) - Is there a timeline when the team expects to be perennial contenders again? (26:18) - How can the power play improve? (32:15) - What is the message to fans that the Blackhawks can and will build a consistent winner?

In an exclusive interview, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by Blackhawks Senior VP/GM Stan Bowman and they have an in-depth discussion on the direction that the Blackhawks organization is heading in the future. Stan details why the Hawks chose not to re-sign Corey Crawford, defines the type of the rebuild the Blackhawks will go through, opens up about his discussions with Jonathan Toews and the rest of the veteran core after they voiced displeasure in the team's handling of the situation, and describes why the organization feels it needs to be more transparent with the fans going forward. (1:10) - Why did the Blackhawks feel the need to address the fans directly? (9:33) - Are the Blackhawks really rebuilding or are they just retooling? (18:44) - Why did the organization move on from Corey Crawford? (26:40) - Bowman details his discussion with Jonathan Toews and the team's veteran core (35:35) - How will the recent offseason trades/signings help the Hawks improve for the long term? (44:00) - Bowman breaks down the current makeup of the Blackhawks' roster (55:25) - Stan's message to Blackhawks fans

The Blackhawks offseason so far has been a roller coaster ride for fans leaving some uncertain which direction the team is headed. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss and speculate what the Hawks are thinking and what future moves may be ahead for the Blackhawks. (1:36) - Do the Hawks feel like they can compete for a Stanley Cup? (9:15) - Did the Hawks handle the goalie position well this year? (15:17) - Are the Hawks sending out mixed messages to the fans? (21:36) - Is there redundancy with the forward group? (26:44) - Difficulties of doing a rebuild right now during a pandemic

As Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman proceeds with what appears to be a rebuild, the core pieces of the franchise are not too happy with the direction of the team and not being consulted on it, which includes the decision to part ways with Corey Crawford. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the new details on why the Blackhawks didn't re-sign Crawford, the rumblings of discontent with the core guys, and how the Blackhawks should proceed moving forward. (1:30) - More details about the Blackhawks handling of Corey Crawford (10:50) - Could Crawford have helped with the young goalies in a rebuild? (13:22) - Blackhawks stars not happy with rebuild (27:06) - Blackhawks begin making offseason moves (36:32) - How will new Blackhawk Mattias Janmark fit into the roster?

In a surprising turn of events, Stan Bowman announced that two-time Stanley Cup winning goalie Corey Crawford will not return to the team as the Blackhawks apparently shift towards a youth movement. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Scott King and Charlie Roumeliotis as they discuss the surprise announcement, where Crawford will go from here, and what the Hawks' plan is to fill the goalie position. Later on in the podcast, the crew talks with first round pick Lukas Reichel and discuss the selections made by the Hawks in the 2020 NHL Draft. (1:45) - How surprising was it to hear the Hawks will not re-sign Corey Crawford? (8:47) - Stan Bowman explains why the Hawks chose not to keep Crawford (13:50) - Did the Hawks prepare to not have Corey Crawford? (18:22) - Lukas Reichel interview (30:28) - Mark Kelley on what they were looking for in a defenseman via the draft

Scott Wheeler of the Athletic joins Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis to preview the 2020 NHL Draft which is TODAY! The group dives into where there could be steals in the draft class, who the Hawks will be eyeing at 17 and whether the Hawks could trade up or down. Get all of your draft information right here on this episode of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast. (1:20) - Is this a deep draft this year? (7:50) - Could the top goalie prospect be there for the Blackhawks? (17:13) - What kind of player can Hendrix Lapierre be in the NHL? (24:15) - Scouting report on Jan Mysak

The draft is next week and the Blackhawks are in full prep mode. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King listen and react to Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman's comments on preparing for the draft, how Bowman plans to attack free agency, and his optimism that a deal with Corey Crawford can get done. (1:58) - Takeaways from Charlie's conversation with VP of amateur scouting Mark Kelley (5:26) - Stan Bowman on whether he will prioritize positional need over best player available in draft (13:46) - Bowman feels good that a deal will get done with Corey Crawford (17:19) - Bowman discusses how he may deal with his crowded blue line group (23:12) - Who won the Dylan Sikura/Brandon Pirri trade with the Golden Knights

With the unprecedented way this year has impacted the NHL, teams are getting creative with how they prepare for offseason activities including the NHL Draft. Mark Kelley joins Charlie Roumeliotis as they discuss the Blackhawks’ 2020 draft board, how they have scouted players and Mark's thoughts on the incoming class. Later on in the pod, Charlie is joined by Slavko Bekovic to react to the Mark Kelley interview and discuss their key takeaways that fans should pay attention to. (1:02) - The growth of Blackhawks rookie Kirby Dach wasn't expected this soon (5:36) - Not having the combine hurts scouting (9:24) - Characterizing the 2020 draft class (12:35) - Finding another Brayden Point in the draft (16:20) - Blackhawks drafting philosophy is to take best player available (22:35) - Charlie and Slavko react to Mark Kelley interview

The Blackhawks Talk Podcast is getting you prepared for the upcoming NHL Draft on Oct. 6 and 7. Host Pat Boyle and Slavko Bekovic are joined by NHL.com's Adam Kimelman, host of the NHL Draft Class podcast, as they discuss the strength of this year's class, what options the Blackhawks may have with the 17th pick and sleepers in the class. (1:31) - How has the pandemic impacted draft analysis? (7:38) - Are there any underrated defensemen in this class? (12:15) - Could any of the projected top-10 slip to the Blackhawks? (17:34) - Players in this years draft with Chicago ties (22:05) - International prospects that could be options in the draft

The 2020 NHL Draft is scheduled for Oct. 6 and 7, with the Blackhawks scheduled to pick at No. 17. Will the Blackhawks be able to get an impact player from the middle of the draft? Host Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by NHL Draft and prospects analyst for ESPN Chris Peters as they discuss the draft and who the Blackhawks could be looking to take. Later on in the podcast, Pat and Charlie are joined by Nick Gismondi as they answer fan questions in the mailbag segment, including who the Blackhawks could sign if they can't reach an agreement with Corey Crawford. (1:35) - How deep is the 2020 NHL draft class? (8:50) - Will a player that has Top 10 potential in the draft fall to the Blackhawks at 17? (15:50) - Will Swiss league MVP Pius Suter make the 2020-21 Blackhawks roster? (20:36) - Mailbag segment (21:06) - Who should the Blackhawks sign if Corey Crawford does not return? (32:18) - Will the Blackhawks move up in the draft?

After the season was delayed, the Stanley Cup Final is about to begin at long last. Host Pat Boyle is joined by three-time Stanley Cup champion and NBC Sports hockey analyst Patrick Sharp to discuss and preview the championship matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Dallas Stars. Also, Sharp picks his Conn Smythe Trophy winner. Later in the podcast, Pat is joined by NBC Sports Chicago Blackhawks Insider Charlie Roumeliotis as they discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Blackhawks offseason plans. (1:35) - Quality of play in the bubble (5:56) - Who will win the Conn Smythe Trophy (9:50) - Preview of Stars and Lightning (15:35) - Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle break down the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Blackhawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis pinch hits for Pat Boyle, alongside Scott King, and Nick Gismondi. The crew discusses the Hawks’ offseason, and what the team should address for a successful 2021 season. Then, they dive into re-signing Corey Crawford, how the Hawks should approach the draft, and answer the question of whether this is a rebuilding offseason or just re-tooling. (1:30) - What can the Hawks do with limited cap space? (9:30) - Will the Hawks have to buyout an important player to create space? (16:30) - Should the Hawks re-sign Crawford or explore other options at goalie? (23:30) - Who should the Hawks target in the draft? (30:00) - Recap of the NHL playoff Bubble

NBC Broadcaster Eddie Olczyk joins host Pat Boyle and Blackhawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis from the NHL Bubble in Edmonton to discuss the NHL playoffs, the Hawks player he was most impressed by during their run in the playoffs, and Eddie discusses his future in broadcasting and opportunities to be an NHL team executive as some point in the future. (1:30) - The Hawks player that stood out during the playoff run (12:00) - The NHL playoffs this year have been great (22:40) - The Vegas Golden Knights' goalie situation is great (29:05) - Teams reaching out to Olczyk for a potential spot in their front office (35:15) - Life as a broadcaster

Host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King as they recap the season for the Blackhawks. The crew dives into who was the MVP, labeling the season for the Hawks, what was most disappointing, who improved the most, and other observations to put a ribbon on the 2019-2020 season. (1:12) - How would you describe the season? (10:45) - Most valuable Blackhawk (17:11) - Biggest surprise of the season (26:19) - Most memorable goal or performance (31:22) - Biggest priority heading into the offseason

As the offseason continues for the Hawks, the Blackhawks Talk podcast crew answers fan questions and concerns about the Blackhawks cap space, Corey Crawford, the relationship between Jonathan Toews and Jeremy Colliton, and more. (1:15) - How bad is the Hawks cap space and will they be able to sign any additional help. (10:44) - With the growth of Kirby Dach, should the Hawks let go of Dylan Strome? (19:55) - When will the Hawks look to use young defensemen? (26:57) - If the Hawks don't re-sign Corey Crawford will Collin Delia be the starter for the future? (32:00) - The relationship between Jonathan Toews and Jeremy Colliton

With the Milwaukee Bucks and the NBA starting a movement across sports in America, the NHL players joined in solidarity to boycott their games as well. In for host Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic is joined by Scott King and Nick Gismondi as they discuss the NHL players speaking up and wanting change. Later on in the podcast the crew discusses what's ahead for the Blackhawks this offseason and they discuss expected growth from the young core. (1:20) - Blackhawks postpone media availability due to respecting the player boycott across sports and the NHL (12:00) - The Hockey Diversity Alliance is disappointed with the NHL (23:40) - Sports being used to escape real conversations about social justice (28:10) - Can Alex DeBrincat be a better scorer next season? (33:40) - Will Dominik Kubalík be back in Chicago?

Now that the season has ended for the Blackhawks, the focus is now shifted to Corey Crawford and his pending unrestricted free agent status this offseason. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King as they discuss Corey Crawford speaking to the media on his status and what he wants to do. Later on, the crew goes over what Kirby Dach had to say in his season-ending press conference and what he plans to do to get even better for next season. (1:30) - Crawford makes it clear that he wants to be a starter with the Blackhawks (13:25) - The awkwardness of having 2 starting caliber goalies (23:50) - Kirby Dach discusses his plan on how he will get better in the offseason (35:20) - How will the Hawks matchup with the rest of the Western Conference going forward

The Blackhawks season has ended and the offseason begins with a lot of tough decisions to be made. Host Pat Boyle is joined by the Blackhawks coverage team of Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, and Nick Gismondi as they review the season and discuss comments made by General Manager Stan Bowman and coach Jeremy Colliton in their end of season press conference. (1:35) - Wrapping up the playoff run for the Blackhawks (10:15) - Stan Bowman speaks on the cap situation of the Blackhawks (16:48) - How valuable is Corey Crawford? (27:00) - Jeremy Colliton on the coaching decisions he made in the playoffs (39:20) - Offseason bold predictions

The Hawks fought hard in game 5 but ended up losing 4-3 to the Vegas Golden Knights and losing the series 4-1 ending their season. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Blackhawks analysts Steve Konroyd and Jamal Mayers as they discuss the loss to the Knights, things the Hawks can learn from this season, and what's next for the Hawks in the offseason. (1:15) - Hawks almost went into the 2nd period with a 2-0 lead, but just let a goal slip at the end (8:15) - Vegas Golden Knights were better at the power play in game 5 (13:45) - Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, and Jeremy Colliton speak about the experience gained (25:30) - Dominik Kubalík's play this year (32:30) - Where does Corey Crawford go in the offseason with his contract up with the Hawks

In a hard fought scrappy win the Blackhawks live to fight another day with a 3-1 win vs the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Steve Konroyd as they discuss the win by the Hawks, the heroic play of Corey Crawford, and what the Hawks need to do to extend the series in Game 5. (1:05) - Overall impressions of Game 4 (5:10) - Hawks won this game because of Corey Crawford (11:30) - Hawks lineup changes that helped them win (18:30) - What went into Matthew Highmore's goal to put the Hawks up 2-0 in the 1st (27:10) - The Hawks still have a ways to go to win the series

The Blackhawks go down 3-0 in the series to the Vegas Golden Knights losing 2-1 in Game 3. Host Pat Boyle is joined by former Blackhawk and analyst Jamal Mayers as they discuss whether it's possible for the Blackhawks to come back in the series, and the issues the Blackhawks have had in the series so far. (1:00) - Blackhawks small mistakes have hurt them (5:10) - Golden Knights goalie play in the series (9:25) - Where can the Blackhawks get more chances to score? (13:00) - Do the Blackhawks need to win at least one game this series to prove something? (16:30) - Can the Blackhawks avoid being swept?

The Hawks lose their second straight game in a close OT finish to the Vegas Golden Knights and are now down 2-0 in the series. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Blackhawks analyst Steve Konroyd, as they discuss the heartbreaking Game 2 loss, what went wrong and how the Hawks can climb back from the series deficit. (1:00) - Vegas Golden Knights stay hot (7:22) - Hawks line shakeup in Game 2 (11:30) - Vegas Golden Knights are outshooting their opponents (16:00) - How can the switch to being the home team can help the Hawks (19:30) - The Hawks have been down before, they can come back

The Blackhawks lose game 1 in crushing fashion to the favorite Vegas Golden Knights and former Hawk Robin Lehner gets his revenge. Host Pat Boyle is joined by NBCS Blackhawks analyst and former Hawk Jamal Mayers, to breakdown game 1, what were the problems, and how the Hawks can come back for game 2 to tie the series. (1:00) - Corey Crawford let in a few soft goals (6:20) - What went wrong and what went right for the Hawks (10:32) - How do the Hawks get more offense? (14:30) - How should the Hawks prepare for game 2?

The schedule is out and we are all set for a tough series between the Blackhawks and Vegas Golden Knights. In the first part of the podcast host Pat Boyle is joined by current Blackhawk and former Knight Ryan Carpenter who discusses playing his former team and former teammate Robin Lehner, and what life is like inside the Bubble. Later on, Pat is joined by the NBCS Chicago Blackhawks content team of Slavko Bekovic, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Nick Gismondi as they preview the series. (1:18) - Carpenter describes the 4th line performance in the Oilers series (4:20) - Playing against his former teammates (7:00) - Life inside of the Bubble (10:00) - NBCS Chicago Blackhawks vs Vegas Golden Knights preview (16:30) - Robin Lehner will be motivated vs the Hawks (24:40) - How will the Hawks blue line fair against the Vegas Golden Knights (32:24) - Scheduled times for the first 4 games

It's been 5 years since the Hawks have won a playoff series and it feels good. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Blackhawks analyst Steve Konroyd as they discuss the series clinching game 4 win over the Oilers, the importance of the win, and look ahead to what's next for the Hawks. (1:10) - Hawks were given a lottery ticket into the playoffs this year (6:41) - Hawks still need to fix a few things (10:00) -Jeremy Colliton tried 2 different lines with Kane in the series (15:30) - The young players on the Hawks stepped up big this series (18:48) - How do the Hawks matchup against the Vegas Knights and Colorado Avalanche

Blackhawks defensemen Slater Koekkoek joins Pat Boyle to discuss the play of the Hawks D-men vs the Oilers and how the Hawks are handling a playoff run in the Bubble. Later on, the NBCS Blackhawks content team fo Slavko Bekovic, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss and react to the Slater interview and dive into why the Hawks D-men are playing so well and they preview game 4 of the best of 5 series with the Oilers. (1:33) - Slater describes what it was like in the locker room during the 2nd intermission of game 3 (4:55) - Dealing with the ice conditions in the bubble (8:40) - Slater on how he keeps the team loose (11:20) - Slavko, Scott, and Charlie discuss the play of the Hawks D-men (21:00) - Hawks scoring consistently off the power play (30:00) - Kirby Dach's production in the series

Host Pat Boyle is joined by Stanley Cup champion and Blackhawks analyst Jamal Mayers as they discuss the Hawks' 4-3 win over the Oilers in a game that went down to the final minute. They discuss Toews game winning goal, the commanding lead the Hawks took in the series, and will the Blackhawks be able to close the Oilers out in game 4. (1:15) - Biggest takeaway from the Hawks win (8:09) - Hawks special teams breakdown (10:20) - Hawks power play (15:20) - How will the Oilers respond to being one game away from elimination? (22:00) - Will the Hawks be able to close out the Oilers in game 4?

In game 2 of the best of five series between the Hawks and Oilers, the good guys took a step back and loss 6-3. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Blackhawks analyst Steve Konroyd as they discuss the lost, the play of the Hawks, and what needs to change for the Blackhawks to win game 3. (1:00) - Connor McDavid had a great comeback game (7:52) - Breaking down the play of Olli Määttä (12:00) - Missed opportunities to score for the Hawks (16:46) - Adjustments for the Hawks