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 B...

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 o...

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 Nigh...

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...

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...

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...

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 f...

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 w...

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 Tu...

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...

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 s...

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 fina...

As you may know, NBC Sports Chicago’s 20-year run serving Chicago’s passionate fans, its partners, and community is coming to a close on Monday, Sept. 30. This is our final episode of The Blackhawks Talk Podcast. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the many memories and moments the show has brought to them and fans. We thank our viewers, readers, listeners, and followers for their incredible...

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to a flurry of signings on Day 1 of NHL free agency for the Blackhawks. The guys talk about how much better the Blackhawks got and project where Tyler Bertuzzi and Teuvo Teravainen could slot into the lineup. Plus, they discuss Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson attempting to acquire the No. 4 overall pick from Columbus to pre...

Join Pat Boyle, Caley Chelios, and Tony Granato for our draft night special! The trio will recap and react to the draft and the Blackhawks' selection of Artyom Levshunov with the second pick in the draft.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your mailbag questions. Will the Blackhawks trade up from No. 18 overall? With rumors about Jake Guentzel and Martin Necas, which offseason additions could the Blackhawks make this summer? Why aren't the Blackhawks considering bringing back Patrick Kane? What's the latest on Jonathan Toews' potential return to hockey?...

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis reflect on NBC Sports Chicago's 20-year run after it was announced that Chicago Sports Network will be the new home for the Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox starting in October. The guys also talk about the Blackhawks' trade from No. 20 to No. 18 overall, what to watch for at the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo, and predict th...

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis interviews Blackhawks assistant GM and director of player development Mark Eaton to discuss the growth of the organization's prospects as the team prepares to take the next step in its rebuild. Eaton evaluates the seasons of Frank Nazar at Michigan, Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel at Minnesota, Gavin Hayes, Nick Lardis and Paul Ludwinski in th...

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about Connor Bedard's hot start at the 2024 IIHF Men's World Championship and debate who the Blackhawks should take with the No. 2 overall pick between Ivan Demidov and Artyom Levshunov. Should positional need come into play? Plus, Charlie and James address the latest allegations against the Blackhawks, who are being...

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the 2024 NHL Draft lottery results, which revealed that the Blackhawks will hold the No. 2 overall pick. Who could Chicago take in that spot? The guys discuss. Plus, an interview with GM Kyle Davidson, who talks about landing the No. 2 overall pick, the contract extensions of Lukas Reichel and Alex Vlasic, and how th...

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis interview The Athletic's NHL Draft expert Corey Pronman to preview the 2024 class ahead of the lottery. How good is Macklin Celebrini, and how does he compare to previous No. 1 overall picks? Pronman weighs in. Plus, if the Blackhawks pick in the 2-4 range, could they target one of the top defensemen? The guys wrap up the con...

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dive into Chicago's pending restricted and unrestricted free agents. Who should be back and who might be let go? Plus, they share their thoughts on Alex Vlasic's six-year extension with the Blackhawks and why it was a win-win for both sides. Also, what will Lukas Reichel's next contract look like? The guys discuss. And finall...

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis evaluate how the Blackhawks' rookies performed. Did Connor Bedard live up to expectations (1:53)? How would you characterize Kevin Korchinski's campaign (18:20)? Alex Vlasic missed rookie eligibility by one game, but he likely would have been a Calder Trophy finalist if he was (23:12). Pat and Charlie also share their thought...

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap exit interviews. Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson believes it's time for the team to take the next step in the rebuild, Seth Jones was raw and honest about how the organization can do that, Nick Foligno and head coach Luke Richardson each talked about the importance of accountability moving forward, and Connor Bedard showere...