Blackhawks Breakaway

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle break down the Blackhawks' moves leading up to the NHL trade deadline, including Ryan Donato staying put. Could an extension be on the horizon? They also dive into Chicago’s 3-1-2 record since the Seth Jones trade, the role of the team’s youth movement, and Spencer Knight’s impact on the rebuild. Plus, the...

Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson joins Pat Boyle, Caley Chelios, and Tony Granato on Blackhawks Countdown Live after the NHL trade deadline to talk about keeping Ryan Donato while sending away Petr Mrazek and Craig Smith. He also speaks to the possibility of leveraging draft capital to bring in impactful players. Ryan Danato talks to Darren Pang from the ice about his thoughts on staying with the team....

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle break down the blockbuster trade that sent Seth Jones to Florida. Did the Blackhawks get a good return? They analyze the deal, including why Spencer Knight could be Chicago’s goaltender of the future. Plus, an exclusive interview on Blackhawks Countdown Live with GM Kyle Davidson, who shares his perspectiv...

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle break down Chicago’s recent games against Columbus and Toronto coming out of the 4 Nations break. They discuss the recent controversial challenges, including Connor Bedard’s overturned goal in Columbus and the unsuccessful offside challenge against Toronto — explaining why, by definition, it was the right...

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle dive into the thrilling 4 Nations Face-Off and how it has surpassed expectations. They break down Saturday's unforgettable USA-Canada showdown and preview Thursday's championship rematch.    Plus, they look ahead to the final two months of the Blackhawks' season and discuss whether Chicago can take lessons...

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis goes solo to wrap up where things stand for the Blackhawks heading into their week-long break after picking up points in eight of their last 11 games. Charlie then previews the 4 Nations Tournament featuring USA, Canada, Sweden, and Finland, where Teuvo Teravainen is the lone Blackhawks representative. Will the competit...

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the recent scrutiny surrounding Connor Bedard from national TV analysts. Is the criticism fair or overblown? Plus, they discuss Landon Slaggert’s promotion to the top line, Ryan Donato’s rising trade value, and the impact of Jason Dickinson’s high ankle sprain on the lineup. Finally, Pat and Cha...

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the Blackhawks' three-game road trip, which wrapped up Saturday in Florida. They break down Landon Slaggert’s growth and why they believe he won’t be sent back to the minors. Plus, Seth Jones lands at No. 8 on Frank Seravalli’s trade board — how realistic is a move before the March 7 deadline? Pat an...

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks’ two-game stretch against Tampa Bay and Carolina, highlighting strong performances from Connor Bedard, Landon Slaggert, and Seth Jones, who’s riding an unofficial seven-game point streak. They also discuss the NHL’s projected $25.5 million salary cap increase over the next three y...

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dive into the blockbuster three-way trade involving Colorado, Carolina, and Chicago that featured superstar Mikko Rantanen being moved to the Hurricanes. They break down the Blackhawks’ role as third-party brokers, the return for Taylor Hall, and key takeaways from GM Kyle Davidson's midseason update, incl...

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Bob McKenzie’s midseason draft rankings for the 2025 class, headlined by unanimous No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer. If the Blackhawks win the draft lottery, is Schaefer the obvious choice? Plus, should Chicago consider drafting a goaltender? Pat also goes 1-on-1 with Tyler Bertuzzi after practice, a...

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the Blackhawks' 1-0-2 weekend, highlighting Seth Jones' impressive bounce-back performance and Philipp Kurashev's multi-point outing after being a healthy scratch. They also dive into the chemistry developing between Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar, the futures of Taylor Hall and Lukas Reichel with the...

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' 3-2 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators on Thursday. Arvid Söderblom was terrific, but does he have the shootout yips? Plus, the guys discuss the new-look first line of Connor Bedard, Tyler Bertuzzi and Frank Nazar, who turned in maybe his best game as a Blackhawk days after...

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis analyze the Blackhawks' 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames, marking their third straight defeat. They also discuss Connor Bedard reaching the 100-point milestone in his NHL career and explore how the Blackhawks can build a stronger supporting cast around him. The episode features passionate postgame comments f...

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday. They highlight a glimpse of the future as Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar each found the back of the net in the same game for the first time. Pat and Charlie also hand out midseason grades for the forwards, defensemen, goaltenders,...

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dissect the Blackhawks' lackluster response in Sunday’s 6-2 loss against the New York Rangers, just days after snapping a five-game losing streak with a win over the Montreal Canadiens. They also dive into the team’s recent goaltending struggles, Colton Dach’s NHL debut, and whether the Blackhawks should l...

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' "embarrassing" Winter Classic loss to the St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field and react to Nick Foligno's candid postgame comments. They also discuss Jason Dickinson’s frustration after practice as he admits he’s run out of answers for the team’s struggles. Plus, Pat and Charlie div...

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' recent struggles during a four-game losing streak. They discuss Tyler Bertuzzi's controversial ejection, the team's cooling goaltending, and evaluate Kevin Korchinski's nine-game stint with Chicago. Plus, they preview the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field between the Blackhawks and...

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer what gift they would give the Blackhawks for Christmas. Plus, they talk about an old habit resurfacing in allowing goals within minutes of each other, Seth Jones looking a little rusty in his return to the lineup (and explain why that might be), and provide a 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship prev...

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' three-game winning streak — their first since February 2023. They dive into the emergence of the dynamic duo Ilya Mikheyev and Teuvo Teravainen, the upcoming returns of Seth Jones and Petr Mrazek, and the strong play of Arvid Söderblom. The episode also features an interview with...

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' ability to close out Sunday's win over the New York Islanders after struggling to hold leads against the Islanders and Devils. They discuss Teuvo Teravainen's much-needed offensive breakout, Connor Bedard's growing confidence, Frank Nazar's first two games with the Blackhawks thi...

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the highly anticipated call-up of top forward prospect Frank Nazar, who is set to make his season debut on Saturday in New Jersey. Where should Nazar fit into the lineup? The duo also breaks down Thursday’s loss to the New York Islanders, evaluates Arvid Söderblom's performance, analyzes Philipp Ku...

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the early impact of interim head coach Anders Sorensen after two games behind the bench. They also discuss standout performances from Tyler Bertuzzi and Taylor Hall in Monday's win over the New York Rangers, evaluate Arvid Söderblom’s play in Petr Mrazek’s absence, and analyze whether Kevin Korc...

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the firing of Chicago Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson. The episode features reactions from Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson and captain Nick Foligno, who share their perspectives on the coaching change. Pat and Charlie explore why interim head coach Anders Sorensen might be the ideal short-term so...

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the last week for the Blackhawks. They break down concerns over shifts following goals and share their thoughts on how the team can address the issue. They also debate when would be the right time to call up top forward prospect Frank Nazar. The duo also highlights Connor Bedard’s resurgence and grow...