Blackhawks Breakaway
NBC Sports Chicago
Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis bring you the latest news, updates, and interviews from inside the locker room with the Chicago Blackhawks. Follow along all season as they Blackhawks take their next step on their quest for greatness. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
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United States
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Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis bring you the latest news, updates, and interviews from inside the locker room with the Chicago Blackhawks. Follow along all season as they Blackhawks take their next step on their quest for greatness. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
Language:
English
Episodes
Teuvo Teravainen's confidence, Frank Nazar's future, and Steve Larmer interview
11/22/2024
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about the Blackhawks' redemptive win over Florida on Thursday after a missed opportunity against Anaheim on Tuesday. They also share their thoughts on why it’s still too early to call up Frank Nazar, dive into Teuvo Teravainen's comments about his low confidence, and provide the latest health update on Jonathan Toews. To wrap things up, Pat goes 1-on-1 with Blackhawks legend Steve Larmer in an exclusive interview.
Duration:00:32:53
Taylor Hall's healthy scratch, Connor Bedard moved to the wing, and more
11/18/2024
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dive into Taylor Hall’s candid reaction to his unexpected healthy scratch on Saturday and head coach Luke Richardson’s admission about communication missteps with the veteran forward. The duo also explores Connor Bedard’s temporary shift to the wing and breaks down his insightful interview with Hockey Night in Canada’s Scott Oake during After Hours. The episode wraps up with the latest on Seth Jones, who has been placed on injured reserve due to a right foot injury.
Duration:00:38:22
How can the Blackhawks generate more offense?
11/15/2024
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the 3-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken. How can the offense get going? Plus, they talk about Connor Bedard's goal drought, his homecoming game in Vancouver on Saturday, the A+ Chicago Magazine feature on Bedard, Arvid Soderblom inching closer to being eligible for waivers, and much more.
Duration:00:34:38
Blackhawks mailbag: Who should be Connor Bedard's linemates?
11/12/2024
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about Jeremy Roenick's memorable Hockey Hall of Fame speech and answer your mailbag questions. How do you feel about the Blackhawks placing Andreas Athanasiou on waivers? How can the Blackhawks get more consistent scoring? Why are some of the newcomers off to slow starts? How would you build the best possible line for Connor Bedard? Who will be the first long-term callup for the Blackhawks? When will the Blackhawks be playoff contenders again? They answer all that and more.
Duration:00:41:51
Is it time for Blackhawks to unite Tyler Bertuzzi with Connor Bedard?
11/8/2024
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis offer their takeaways from the back-to-back losses to Detroit and Dallas. They also discuss the faceoff woes, Luke Richardson's line shake-up, and whether it's time to unite Tyler Bertuzzi with Connor Bedard. Plus, Pat and Charlie weigh in on Wayne Gretzky's advice to Bedard and recap Patrick Kane's return to Chicago.
Duration:00:38:34
What we learned about Blackhawks during five-game road trip
11/4/2024
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the five-game road trip and share what they learned from it. They also discuss Ryan Donato's heater, Connor Bedard's goal drought, the first period woes, Arvid Soderblom's standout performance in Anaheim, and the weird schedule. Plus, Pat and Charlie look ahead to Patrick Kane's return to Chicago on Wednesday.
Duration:00:35:34
Are the Blackhawks slipping back into last year's form?
11/1/2024
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the disappointing loss to San Jose, which dropped Chicago to the bottom of the NHL standings. They debate whether the Blackhawks are slipping back into last year’s form and if it's time to move away from the Kurashev-Bedard-Teravainen top line. They also discuss concerns around Connor Bedard’s faceoff stats, the progress of the team’s rebuild, and more.
Duration:00:41:04
Blackhawks get back on track, and a 1-on-1 interview with Nick Foligno
10/29/2024
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' impressive 5-2 win over Colorado to end a four-game losing streak. They discuss Alex Vlasic's growth as a player, Jason Dickinson evolving into one of the top defensive forwards in the NHL, Philipp Kurashev being reunited with Connor Bedard, and much more. Plus, Pat goes 1-on-1 with Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno, who has been a crucial member of the rebuild.
Duration:00:51:00
Slow starts, and explaining controversial offside review that went against Blackhawks
10/23/2024
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dive into the Blackhawks' slow start trend and the adjustments they made in practice to address it. They also break down Luke Richardson’s surprising decision to make Philipp Kurashev a healthy scratch and explore the reasoning behind it. Plus, Pat and Charlie discuss the controversial offside review in Tuesday’s game against Vancouver. Did the officials get it right? They wrap up the podcast by talking about the 3-on-3 competitions Connor Bedard is a part of in the summers with other NHL players.
Duration:00:39:39
Takeaways from Blackhawks' home opener and a red-hot power play
10/18/2024
On the latest Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the biggest takeaways from Thursday’s home-opener win against San Jose. Has Chicago moved up to the next tier? They dive into the team's red-hot power play and highlight Seth Jones' key role in that success. The duo also discuss how Teuvo Teravainen has transformed the top line, and weigh in on Lukas Reichel’s future with the Blackhawks.
Duration:00:42:30
Could early bounce-back win in Edmonton help change feeling around this year's Blackhawks?
10/14/2024
On the latest Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the Blackhawks' 1-1-1 start to their season-opening road trip, emphasizing the importance of their bounce-back win over Edmonton for the team's confidence. They dive into the growing chemistry between Connor Bedard and Teuvo Teravainen, debate Nick Foligno’s fit on the top-line wing, and break down the power-play surge in Edmonton. They also spotlight Philipp Kurashev’s strong performance as the second-line center and discuss Tyler Bertuzzi’s quiet start to the season. Finally, Pat and Charlie examine the evolving identity of the fourth line, featuring Ryan Donato and Pat Maroon.
Duration:00:43:14
The Blackhawks ultimate season preview
10/8/2024
Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are back together and get you ready for another Blackhawks season. After a rocky preseason, Seth Jones tells us what the team needs to accomplish in order to flip the switch. Connor Bedard enters his second year and is showing the fight to take the next step. Coach Richardson addresses the expectations for Lukas Reichel. The latest roster moves as the team is finalized. The new season has arrived and the Blackhawks Breakaway has you covered.
Duration:00:54:57
The final episode of the podcast with NBC Sports Chicago
9/27/2024
As you may know, NBC Sports Chicago’s 20-year run serving Chicago’s passionate fans, its partners, and community is coming to a close on Monday, Sept. 30. This is our final episode of The Blackhawks Talk Podcast. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the many memories and moments the show has brought to them and fans. We thank our viewers, readers, listeners, and followers for their incredible support over the last two decades. If you are a subscriber of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast, you will automatically receive podcast episodes from the new Chicago Sports Network.
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Duration:00:13:45
Reacting to Blackhawks' flurry of signings on Day 1 of NHL free agency
7/1/2024
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to a flurry of signings on Day 1 of NHL free agency for the Blackhawks. The guys talk about how much better the Blackhawks got and project where Tyler Bertuzzi and Teuvo Teravainen could slot into the lineup. Plus, they discuss Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson attempting to acquire the No. 4 overall pick from Columbus to presumably select Ivan Demidov. They also offer their takeaways from Blackhawks play-by-play announcer Rick Ball's first media availability.
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Duration:00:27:26
Chicago Blackhawks draft: Recapping, Reacting to the team selecting Artyom Levshunov in 2024 NHL Draft
6/29/2024
Join Pat Boyle, Caley Chelios, and Tony Granato for our draft night special! The trio will recap and react to the draft and the Blackhawks' selection of Artyom Levshunov with the second pick in the draft.
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Duration:00:21:33
Mailbag: Should the Blackhawks consider bringing back Patrick Kane?
6/18/2024
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your mailbag questions. Will the Blackhawks trade up from No. 18 overall? With rumors about Jake Guentzel and Martin Necas, which offseason additions could the Blackhawks make this summer? Why aren't the Blackhawks considering bringing back Patrick Kane? What's the latest on Jonathan Toews' potential return to hockey? Early predictions for training-camp standouts? How many points would be considered a successful season in 2024-25? When will the Blackhawks' rebuild be complete? And a decade from now, what will we look at as the turning point of the Blackhawks' franchise in the new era?
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Duration:00:44:43
Reflecting on Blackhawks memories during NBC Sports Chicago's 20-year run
6/5/2024
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis reflect on NBC Sports Chicago's 20-year run after it was announced that Chicago Sports Network will be the new home for the Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox starting in October. The guys also talk about the Blackhawks' trade from No. 20 to No. 18 overall, what to watch for at the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo, and predict the Stanley Cup Final between Edmonton and Florida.
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Duration:00:34:24
Mark Eaton pleased with growth of prospects as Blackhawks prepare for next step in rebuild
5/23/2024
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis interviews Blackhawks assistant GM and director of player development Mark Eaton to discuss the growth of the organization's prospects as the team prepares to take the next step in its rebuild. Eaton evaluates the seasons of Frank Nazar at Michigan, Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel at Minnesota, Gavin Hayes, Nick Lardis and Paul Ludwinski in the OHL, and which prospect could be flying under the radar. Plus, Eaton talks about the emergence of Alex Vlasic, why the off-ice development camp will continue, and his excitement level as he prepares for another infusion of talent at the 2024 NHL Draft.
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Duration:00:33:41
Debating who Blackhawks should take at No. 2 overall in 2024 NHL Draft
5/15/2024
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about Connor Bedard's hot start at the 2024 IIHF Men's World Championship and debate who the Blackhawks should take with the No. 2 overall pick between Ivan Demidov and Artyom Levshunov. Should positional need come into play? Plus, Charlie and James address the latest allegations against the Blackhawks, who are being sued by a former employee for breach of contract, fraud and sexual harassment.
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Duration:00:42:49
Reacting to Blackhawks landing No. 2 pick in 2024 and interview with GM Kyle Davidson
5/7/2024
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the 2024 NHL Draft lottery results, which revealed that the Blackhawks will hold the No. 2 overall pick. Who could Chicago take in that spot? The guys discuss. Plus, an interview with GM Kyle Davidson, who talks about landing the No. 2 overall pick, the contract extensions of Lukas Reichel and Alex Vlasic, and how the rebuild is taking shape.
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Duration:00:21:50