Blackhawks Breakaway

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 goalten...

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...

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. I...

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 bre...

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 t...

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 Roum...

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 th...

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...

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 Se...

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 Ma...

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...

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 w...

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 ran...

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 (7:3...

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 quest...

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 Olc...

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, t...

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 Schofi...

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 al...

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 p...

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 dynam...

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 im...

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 rest...

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....