Blackhawks Breakaway

After the NHL announced formal training camps would begin on July 10th as part of Phase 3 of the Return To Play protocol, Patrick Kane told the media to be cautious of dates being thrown around and that there was still plenty to be agreed upon between the league and the players. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King and Nick Gismondi break down Kane's comments and discuss the hurdles the NHL...

It’s been 10 years since Patrick Kane and the Blackhawks ended their 49-year Stanley Cup drought in the 2010 Stanley Cup Final. NBC Sports’ Doc Emrick and Eddie Olczyk join host Pat Boyle to discuss the magnitude of the series, the intensity of the series both on and off the ice, and ask where exactly the Cup-clinching puck went? Plus, Doc and Edzo recall what they saw (or didn’t see) as Kane slip...

Host Pat Boyle and Blackhawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by NBCS Hawks analyst and former player Jamal Mayers as they discuss the racial and systemic issues the plague America and how that has infiltrated hockey. They also discuss ways to promote change so that not only hockey grows and becomes more accepting, but America as well. (1:30) - Processing the last week in America (9:28) - T...

Host Pat Boyle is joined by the entire Blackhawks coverage team of Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, Nick Gismondi, Slavko Bekovic, and podcast producer Tony Gill to discuss the George Floyd murder, the protests around the country, and how to be an active participant in the change for equality for all.

With the Hawks getting a chance to extend their season with the new playoff format, they will lineup against the Edmonton Oilers. Do they have a shot at the Cup? Host Pat Boyle is joined by NBCS Chicago hockey experts of Patrick Sharp, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Eddie Olczyk to discuss. Later on, on the pod, Mark Spector of Sportsnet Canada, to discuss the Edmonton Oilers side of the series. (1:30)...

Host Pat Boyle is joined by the NBCS Blackhawks content team of Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, and Nick Gismondi, as they discuss in this emergency edition of the podcast, the new 24 team playoff that the Hawks are in on. The crew discusses what does this mean for a team with experienced veterans, the details of potential host cities, and the new rules for the NHL Draft. (2:00) - The NHL is lead...

A return to play for the NHL is coming into form with the release of a potential format that woulg greatly benefit the Blackhawks. Host Pat Boyle, Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis, and Hawks writer Scott King discuss the new format, what it would look like, and why it gives the Hawks their best chance for another potential Stanley Cup run. (1:10) - Details on the 24 team return to play format (6:...

The 2013 Stanley Cup run by the Hawks was a special season and to discuss with Charlie Roumeliotis is Brandon Bollig. Brandon discusses being compared to the LeBron James Heat teams as the Hawks started the season on a 24 game point streak, the dominance of the Hawks, and tells inside stories about that fantastic season. (2:24) - Starting the season on a 24 game point streak (8:30) - The start of...

After the 2 day meeting between the players and owners, a potential format is coming to form for a potential continuance of the 2019-2020 season. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King to discuss the new format and details, how will it impact the 2019-2020 Hawks, and how will this format impact the 2020 NHL draft. (1:30) - This is not a 24 team playoff (8:00) - Might be a...

Host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King to discuss the ideas the NHL's Return to Play committee has come up with to finish the season and find a suitable way to find a Stanley Cup champion. They also discuss the possibility of the 2021 season starting in January 2021. (1:25) - Biggest takeaway from the Return to Play Committee meeting (8:12) - A projected date for the NHL Dr...

Chicago in the '90s was all about Michael Jordan and the Bulls, so what was it like for the other major teams during that time? Host Laurence Holmes discusses this with four coaches who led teams in the shadow of the Bulls during that time. From the Blackhawks former coach Craig Hartsburg, from the Cubs Jim Riggleman, from the White Sox Gene Lamont, and from the Bears Dave Wannstedt, all come toge...

Host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic to discuss what steps the Blackhawks are taking to evaluate their front office and what does the timeline look like for them to fill the role left by John McDonough. Later on, the crew answers a question from the voicemail on what would a "Last Dance" documentary of the Cup winning Blackhawks look like. (1:20) - Status update on th...

Stanley Cup champion and former coach of the Blackhawks, Joel Quenneville joins the podcast with host Pat Boyle and David Kaplan, to discuss how he is handling the quarantine, remembering the Championship runs and which was his favorite, and they get into what made those Cup teams special and what could have been if it weren't for the salary cap. (2:23) - Thoughts on people getting a chance to re-...

In a jam packed episode, host Pat Boyle is joined by Eddie Olczyk as they interview Brent Seabrook on his health and how he's dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Later on in the pod, Pat and Eddie discuss the 2010 Stanley Cup winning Blackhawks with a few Hawks that were on the team, Troy Brouwer, Andrew Laad, Dave Bolland, and Kris Versteeg. (0:56) - Brent Seabrook gives an update on his health a...

It has been a few days since the Blackhawks released president John McDonough and now the search begins for his replacement. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Insider Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King, as they discuss the possible candidates. Later on in the pod, they discuss the need for players to stay connected with fans during this time. (1:08) - Is there any more clarity on why McDonough was let g...

In an emergency edition of the Blackhawks talk podcast, owner of the Hawks Rocky Wirtz sent out a statement that the Hawks have released President John McDonough. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, and Slavko Bekovic discuss what may have happened and the legacy of John McDonough. (1:25) - Rocky Wirtz explained in March that he was happy with the direction of the team (7:...

The NHL and commissioner Gary Bettman are still trying to find ways and figure out scenarios to restart the season. Host Pat Boyle is joined by NBCS Chicago Blackhawks content team of Charlie Roumeliotis, Nick Gismondi, Scott King, and Slavko Bekovic to discuss the options the NHL has considered, and they take a couple of your mailbag questions. (1:18) - Playing the remainder of the season in remo...

Host Pat Boyle is joined by former Blackhawk and Stanley Cup champion with the New York Rangers Steve Larmer to discuss his crazy streak of 11yrs without missing a game, his first time coming back to the Chicago Stadium to play against the Hawks, and what it's like to wait for a call for the Hall of Fame. (2:50) - Did Larmer cross paths with Michael Jordan (6:45) - Is the 11yrs without missing a g...

Host Pat Boyle is joined by the NBCS Chicago Blackhawks content team of Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, Nick Gismondi, and Slavko Bekovic as they discuss the chances that hockey gets played in the summer, what it would look like if played in the summer, and they also take a few calls from the voicemail. (1:30) - Level of optimism that hockey will return in the summer (10:40) - How would the playo...

The Hawks Stanley Cup teams in 2010, 2013, and 2015 dominated the decade. But which team was the best of all? Bryan Bickell who was with the team, joins host Pat Boyle to discuss which team was the best, what he's doing during the pandemic to stay busy, and does it bother him that his name isn't on the 2010 trophy. (1:30) - Bickell discusses what he's been doing during the pandemic (4:10) - Update...

Host Pat Boyle and NBCS Chicago Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada, as they discuss what lies ahead for the NHL as they figure out ways to resume or move on from this season and how those decisions impact the Hawks financially and how it impacts the roster going forward. (1:10) - Elliotte Friedman on being a Hawks fan growing up (4:26) - Eve...

Host Pat Boyle is joined by former Blackhawk defenceman Brian Campbell as they discuss the impact of the 2010 champion Hawks on Chicago hockey, his issues with former coach Joel Quenneville, and how he's using his experience as a champion to help young players. (1:14) - Being a part of the rebirth of hockey in Chicago (4:20) - Not getting along with Joel Quenneville in the beginning (11:00) - The...

John Scott's career was an interesting one, from team tough guy to getting the All-Star MVP. Host Pat Boyle talks with John as they discuss John's new podcast, adjusting to life after hockey, and they talk about how he views his All-Star game appearance and MVP now that he is retired. (1:16) - Using his podcast to stay connected to hockey (4:50) - Why he signed with the Blackhawks (6:32) - How did...

The full crew is back with host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, Slavko Bekovic, Scott King, and Nick Gismondi as they discuss how they are spending time without hockey, thoughts on the re-airing of the 2010 Hawks playoff run, and could the Hawks have won more in the last decade. (0:55) - How to fill time with no hockey (11:20) - Re-watching the 2010 Hawks (18:32) - Could the Hawks have won more la...

We take #HawksRewind to the next level as Pat Boyle and Nick Gismondi chat with two-time Stanley Cup champion Dave Bolland. The guys discuss the 2010 Stanley Cup run, who the most underrated player on that team was and which players he enjoyed annoying the most on the ice. Bolland also explains why he threw his gloves off after scoring his famous "17 Seconds" goal and shares which former Blackhawk...