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'…

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 …

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. T…

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 Con…

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 Char…

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 transfo…

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 …

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 Re…

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, read…

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 a…

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.By Chicago Sports Network

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 late…

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 t…

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,…

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 …

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 exten…

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 o…

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 nex…

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…

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 accoun…

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Frank Nazar's memorable NHL debut after he signed his entry-level contract with the Blackhawks on Saturday (0:53). The guys talk about why it was the right decision for Nazar to turn pro, whether it's a big deal that the Blackhawks burned the first year of his entry-le…

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the Calder Trophy debate between Connor Bedard and Brock Faber. Is Bedard a lock to win the award? Plus, Pat and Charlie talk about Taylor Raddysh being a healthy scratch and what his future with the Blackhawks is. Will the team move on from him over the summer? The gu…

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about Philipp Kurashev's monster month of March after he recorded 17 points (seven goals, 10 assists) in 14 games. Could he be a long-term fit on Connor Bedard's line? The guys also discuss what led to the Blackhawks' success in March and the power-play success has coinci…

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about head coach Luke Richardson putting the Blackhawks through a bag skate at practice on Monday despite an epic four-goal comeback win in San Jose (0:50). The guys also talk about Lukas Reichel's growing confidence and why Richardson doesn't like to use timeouts (15:50)…

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about an electric Sunday night at the United Center after the Blackhawks scored three third-period goals in a span of 1:23 against the San Jose Sharks. They also evaluate Lukas Reichel's performance in his first game back after a month-long stint with the AHL's Rockford I…

Did we miss the entire NFL season due to "personal reasons" (aka babies, weddings, and master's degrees)? Yes. But are we back to get wild about NFL free agency? You know we are. Plus: Noah rants about the Cowboys, we predict the Jerry Jones saga's future, and we lament the Kirk Cousins loss.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap Connor Bedard’s five-point against Anaheim. They also discuss a power play that’s exploded over the last four games with 10 goals. They wrap up by talking about Colin Blackwell’s impact with the Blackhawks and what Landon Slaggert will bring to the table.…

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the Hawks' quiet trade deadline. Did it surprise them that Anthony Beauvillier was the only player dealt by the Hawks? They react to Kyle Davidson's presser that covered evaluating Luke Richardson and the coaching staff, an update on Lukas Reichel and when to consider …

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Marian Hossa joins Pat Boyle to reflect on Chris Chelios' jersey retirement and his reunion with Patrick Kane (1:10). Later, they discuss an upcoming event with Duncan Keith and Andrew Shaw at the Hall of Fame in Chicago on March 14th (8:55). They reveal how you can be a part of it! Hossa also talks about his …

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and John Scott recap a memorable day in franchise history with the return of Patrick Kane — who scored the overtime winner — and Chris Chelios' jersey retirement. We also clipped off the best soundbites from the Chelios ceremony and heard from Kane after the game, reacting to his United Center return…

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle goes 1-on-1 with Chris Chelios, who's having his jersey retired by the Blackhawks on Sunday. Chelios talks about where this ranks among his long list of accomplishments, what it means to be immortalized in his hometown and whether he thought this was ever a possibility. Chelios also looks back at the…

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about Connor Bedard’s impact since returning from jaw surgery (1:03). The guys also discuss Lukas Reichel's assignment to the AHL's Rockford IceHogs after his season-long slump continued after the bye week (11:12). Plus, a preview of Patrick Kane's return to the United Ce…

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about Connor Bedard’s surprise early return on Thursday against Pittsburgh. He missed 14 games with a fractured jaw. They also hear from Bedard, who spoke to the media postgame about his recovery process.By Chicago Sports Network

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, an interview with Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson, who joined the NBC Sports Chicago pregame show on Tuesday with Pat Boyle and Caley Chelios to talk about Connor Bedard's looming return, the trade deadline, and much more. Plus, the best of Tuesday's HawkCast with Charlie Roumeliotis and John Scott, who interviewe…

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau recap the 2024 NHL All-Star weekend in Toronto and share their thoughts on the new-look Skills Competition. The guys also provide an update on Connor Bedard's injury and when he could return to the lineup after being out since Jan. 5 with a fractured jaw. They wrap up with …

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the Blackhawks' first half of the season and hand out some midseason awards. Who has been the team MVP so far? Which player has surprised you the most? Has Connor Bedard lived up to expectations or has he exceeded them? The guys discuss all that and more.…

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about how the team can rebuild Lukas Reichel's confidence. The guys also discuss Alex Vlasic's growth into a dependable all-around defenseman and what his next contract could look like. Plus, an update on Connor Bedard and thoughts on the Blackhawks not having an NHL All-…

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, here’s a compilation of the best moments from Tuesday’s HawkCast between Chicago and San Jose with Colin Fraser, John Scott and Rockford IceHogs GM Mark Bernard, co-hosted by Charlie Roumeliotis. Bernard talks about how the Blackhawks' injuries impacted Rockford, the growth of Alex Vlasic, prospect updates on …

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about the team's effort over the last three games and why they deserved better against Edmonton and Winnipeg. The guys also discuss Connor Bedard's injury, potential All-Star Game replacements, what to watch for in the second half, and Lukas Reichel.…

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis catches up with WGN Radio’s Joe Brand to talk about the impact of Connor Bedard’s injury and how long he could be out for with a fractured jaw, The Colin Blackwell Game, the insane amount of Blackhawks injuries, and more.By Chicago Sports Network

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis has a rinkside chat with Blackhawks television play-by-play announcer Chris Vosters while the team practices in Nashville. The two of them reflect on the bittersweet year of 2023 for the Blackhawks, Connor Bedard mania, how Chris has developed on-air chemistry with Darren Pang, and much mor…

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, here’s a compilation of the best moments from Wednesday’s HawkCast with special guest comedian Pat McGann and former Blackhawk John Scott, co-hosted by Charlie Roumeliotis. McGann remembers the time he roasted two-time Stanley Cup champion Bryan Bickell for his retirement party. Plus, the guys answer fan quest…

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, here’s a compilation of the best moments from Tuesday’s HawkCast with Bryan Bickell, John Scott and Brandon Bollig, co-hosted by Charlie Roumeliotis. Scott and Bickell share stories from their days of being roommates, Bollig reminisces about a few funny moments from his playing days with the Blackhawks, and Bi…

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about the injury bug that's hitting the Blackhawks (0:47). They also discuss Nick Foligno's impact both on and off the ice (6:54), and whether or not the Blackhawks will finish with the best odds to win the draft lottery again (15:23). They wrap up the podcast with a trib…

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the Battle of Connors between Bedard and McDavid. Plus, they answer your mailbag questions. Should the Blackhawks call up a forward? If so, who? Should the Blackhawks make another trade to give Connor Bedard a reliable winger? How can the Blackhawks jumpstart Lukas Reich…

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about their takeaways from Chicago's four-game homestand in which it went 2-1-1. The guys also get into the packed schedule, Connor Bedard's shift lengths, and more. Plus, a prospects update that includes Nick Lardis' breakout season and Adam Gajan's strong start. They wr…

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about the Blackhawks picking up three out of a possible four points in their last two games and what they can do to string together consecutive wins for the first time all season. They also discuss Petr Mrazek's terrific performance against Anaheim, the power play potenti…

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and John Scott recap the Blackhawks' disappointing three-game road trip. They discuss the team's decision to scratch Lukas Reichel on Sunday against Minnesota (1:30). They also share their thoughts about the roster construction and debate whether Kyle Davidson needs to make another move for an experi…

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about the team's decision to terminate Corey Perry's contract for a code of conduct violation and GM Kyle Davidson's reaction to it (00:26). They guys also discuss Nick Foligno's crucial role in the locker room, through the Perry situation and losing streaks (8:22). Plus,…

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Tony Granato talk about why the Blackhawks are having difficulty stringing together consecutive wins (00:24). Plus, they discuss how the losses of Andreas Athanasiou, Taylor Hall and Corey Perry are impacting the roster (1:29). And finally, the guys address the Perry situation and talk about whet…