Blackhawks Breakaway

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the looming return of Connor Bedard, who spoke to the media for the first time about his shoulder injury since Dec. 12. They also react to Bedard being left off Team Canada’s initial 25-man roster for the 2026 Olympics and examine his mature response and mindset. Pat and Charlie also break down the Black...

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks’ 4-1-1 stretch since the three-day holiday break and discuss why the time off came at the perfect moment for a team navigating the losses of Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar. The guys dive into head coach Jeff Blashill’s impact during a low point, including his use of positive reinforcemen...

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis provide an update on Connor Bedard, who was spotted skating on his own before practice for the first time since suffering a shoulder injury on Dec. 12. The guys also break down the weekend games in Dallas and Pittsburgh, discuss the team’s continued struggles in the second game of a back-to-back this season, and...

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks being hit hard by the injury bug, with Frank Nazar sidelined for four weeks in addition to Connor Bedard already being out. They discuss the impact of their absences, who could step into expanded roles, and why Nick Lardis could be one of those players.    The guys also dive into the se...

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Connor Bedard’s upper-body injury, which he suffered with 0.8 seconds left in St. Louis, and discuss the latest update that he will be sidelined through at least December. The guys examine the impact the injury will have on the Blackhawks, how it could affect Bedard’s chances of making Team Canada’s O...

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks’ bounce-back 3-0 shutout win over the New York Rangers after a rough end to their four-game road trip, where they were outscored by a combined 12 goals in Los Angeles and Anaheim. Pat and Charlie discuss Spencer Knight’s 21-save shutout in front of Team USA head coach Mike Sullivan and...

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks snapping their five-game winless skid with a comeback win over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. They dive into how the team flipped the script, rallying from a 3–0 deficit to score five unanswered, and discuss Connor Bedard’s four-point outing, including his fiery battle with former World J...

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Chicago’s three-game losing streak and explain why Sunday’s 1–0 loss to the first-place Colorado Avalanche was still a step in the right direction. They also discuss Connor Bedard’s matchup against Nathan MacKinnon’s line with a member of Team Canada’s management group for the 2026 Olympics in attenda...

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dissect the controversial no-call on Connor Bedard’s late third-period breakaway against Seattle and the unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that followed after Bedard voiced his frustration. The ensuing power play opened the door for the Kraken’s game-winner, and the guys debate whether Bedard was justified in argu...

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Chicago’s 4-0-1 run over the last five games and how seamlessly players have stepped up amid injuries. They dive into Frank Nazar’s return, the tough break for Nick Foligno, and the growing confidence of Artyom Levshunov, who delivered arguably his best performance as a Blackhawk on Saturday against T...

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down a 3-0-0 finish to the six-game road trip after a rocky 0-2-1 start. They highlight a flawless special teams performance in Sunday’s win over Detroit, Tyler Bertuzzi perfecting the “human backboard” play on the power play, and Connor Bedard climbing to the top of the NHL points leaderboard after back-t...

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the first half of the Blackhawks’ season-long six-game road trip and try to make sense of their 0-2-1 start. They share what made Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday so unique with Blackhawks-Oilers coinciding with Game 7 of the World Series between the Blue Jays and Dodgers and how Rogers Place aired...

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks’ 3-1 loss to Los Angeles, which snapped their five-game point streak (4-0-1). They discuss the team’s 0-for-5 night on the power play and the adjustments made at practice the following day, Ryan Donato’s strong follow-up to his career season, and the continued stellar goaltending from S...

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks’ recent 3-0-1 stretch and discuss how the team has become as entertaining and watchable as it’s been in years.. They dive into the strides Connor Bedard has made this season, how his friendship and road roommate Frank Nazar has influenced him, and how both young stars are pushing each o...

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Chicago’s 3-1 win over the Utah Mammoth for their first victory of the season. They discuss how the Blackhawks gutted out a tight victory, Ilya Mikheyev’s early impact, Artyom Levshunov’s strong response after being scratched in the home opener, and Andre Burakovsky’s growing role. They also highlight...

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis share their takeaways from the two-game road trip in Florida and Boston to open the 2025-26 season. They break down the strong goaltending from Spencer Knight and Arvid Söderblom, Frank Nazar’s hot start and how he’s quickly putting himself on the national radar, and Connor Bedard’s performance alongside new lin...

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Chicago’s Opening Night roster for the 2025-26 season. They share injury updates on Landon Slaggert and Alex Vlasic, discuss Ryan Greene’s call-up over Oliver Moore, revisit the Seth Jones trade, and react to Connor McDavid’s two-year extension with Edmonton. Plus, Pat and Charlie make their season pr...

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dive into the final training camp battles. With three roster spots up for grabs, who will claim them? Could Lukas Reichel be moved before Opening Night? Will the last forward spot come down to Oliver Moore or Ryan Greene? And how many defensemen will the Blackhawks carry? Pat and Charlie also discuss Alex Vlasic...

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Chicago's 3-2 preseason-opening loss to the Detroit Red Wings. They explain why there’s no need to overreact to the first game under new head coach Jeff Blashill, then dive into Connor Bedard’s performance, Arvid Söderblom’s 40-save effort and the importance of goaltending this season, the ups and dow...

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis share their biggest takeaways from Day 1 of training camp. They break down first impressions of new head coach Jeff Blashill and the tone he set, the opening line combinations, Lukas Reichel’s “prove-it” camp, Wyatt Kaiser’s last-minute two-year contract, Nick Foligno’s leadership role in shaping the team’s cult...

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the 2025 Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase in Minnesota, highlighted by Oliver Moore’s overtime winner. They discuss which prospects impressed most, then shift to Spencer Knight’s new three-year extension and why it’s a win-win for both sides. The guys also preview training camp, which opens Thursday at F...

On the latest Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle catches up with Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times and they discuss the extension of “Mr Breakaway”, Frank Nazar. They also unpack Ben’s recent interview with Connor Bedard. What tweaks has Bedard made to his game this summer and will he get an extension before camp starts? Plus, Spencer Knight looks for a quiet home & what are the biggest s...

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap Patrick Kane Day, from the morning community skate with youth players to the evening’s live Q&A. They also share their thoughts on Kane's 1-on-1 interview with Pat on the previous episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast. To wrap up, Pat and Charlie offer an early projection of the Blackhawks’ Openi...

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle sits down with Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane, who returns to Chicago for a special event on Aug. 8 — a day honoring No. 88 and his unforgettable impact on the city and franchise. Kane previews the upcoming celebration, which includes an autograph session, on-ice skate with fans, a live Q&A hosted by Boyle, and more. He also looks...

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by Rockford IceHogs play-by-play announcer Dana Grey to recap the AHL season and look ahead to what's in store for next year. What was it like having a front-row seat to the development of the Blackhawks’ top prospects? How did Artyom Levshunov and Kevin Korchinski evolve over the course of the...