Blackhawks Breakaway

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the highs and lows of the Blackhawks' recent stretch. They discuss the team’s 2-0 lead that slipped away in Saturday’s loss to Philadelphia and highlight Lukas Reichel’s impressive play and growing confidence. The duo also dives into the team’s ongoing struggles to generate power plays, as the Blackhawks have earned just one power-play opportunity in each of their last five games. They analyze how the team is holding up in Seth Jones' absence and cover other key storylines. Later in the episode, Pat and Charlie preview the upcoming 4 Nations Tournament, debating whether Connor Bedard will suit up for Team Canada. They close out the show with an update on Blackhawks prospects and their development.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the Blackhawks' first half of the season and hand out some midseason awards. Who has been the team MVP so far? Which player has surprised you the most? Has Connor Bedard lived up to expectations or has he exceeded them? The guys discuss all that and more.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle goes 1-on-1 with head coach Luke Richardson. Richardson shares his thoughts on the defensive zone play through the first two months, what his message to the team will be as the trade deadline approaches, his line of communication with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, the progression of goaltender Arvid Soderblom and much more.00:00 - Richardson on the Blackhawks not being ready for Winnipeg (2:43) - Richardson's thoughts on the defensive play through two months (3:50) - How can the Blackhawks improve in the puck possession department? (5:17) - What Richardson's message to the team will be going into the trade deadline (6:37) - Richardson's line of communication with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews as the deadline approaches (7:50) - Blackhawks are finally starting to get healthy (9:36) - Arvid Soderblom's progression (11:13) - How Richardson's coaching journey started (12:30) - Did Richardson know he'd be a coach during his last year in Ottawa? (13:49) - How Richardson's wife Stephanie has been key to his success

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

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

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

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

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