Blackhawks Talk Podcast
617 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 381 ratingsThe Blackhawks Talk Podcast takes you inside the dressing room of the Madhouse in Madison. Go behind the reasons for the latest line changes, and what to expect from the team on the ice and in the front office. Featuring Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis. New episodes are released every Tuesday and Friday.
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Ep. 167: Instant reaction to the Blackhawks loss in Prague with Eddie Olczyk
October 04, 2019 23:39 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBOn the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Eddie Olczyk joins the podcast along with David Kaplan to talk about the team's uneven performance in Prague against the Flyers. What did Edzo think about Corey Crawford's performance and what does he think the Hawks can hang their hat on? Plus, Pat Boyle and Slavko Bekovic discuss where the Blackhawks go from here. Could we see Patrick Kane join Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Strome and who will get the start between the pipes for the home opener ba...
Ep. 166: Breaking down Alex DeBrincat's extension plus 1-on-1 with Marian Hossa
October 04, 2019 03:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBOn the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis gets the chance to catch up with Marian Hossa 1-on-1 from Prague with an update on his health and his thoughts on potentially rejoining the Blackhawks organization one day. Charlie is also joined by Slavko Bekovic to break down Alex DeBrincat's three-year extension and preview the Blackhawks' season opener against the Flyers in the NHL Global Series. 1:09 – Initial reaction to Alex DeBrincat’s extension 2:21 – How the dea...
Ep. 165: 1-on-1 with Blackhawks President & CEO John McDonough
October 01, 2019 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBOn the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, President and CEO John McDonough sits down 1-on-1 with Pat Boyle to discuss his "realistic optimism" about the upcoming season. McDonough also discusses Marian Hossa's impact on the franchise and reflects on the three Stanley Cups the team won in the last decade. 0:51 - McDonough feeling optimistic about Blackhawks 2:00 - The passion of Blackhawks fans 3:17 - His thoughts on the Blackhawks offseason moves 4:31 - Excitement for trip to Euro...
Ep. 164: 1-on-1 with Blackhawks head coach Jeremy Colliton
September 26, 2019 01:12 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBOn the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Blackhawks Head Coach Jeremy Colliton sits down 1-on-1 with Pat Boyle before the team heads overseas to start the season. Colliton discusses how the Blackhawks have handled the preseason to Colliton's expectations for the team. 0:33 - Does this season feel different to Colliton? 1:18 - Was camp as competitive as he wanted? 2:28 - Players who exceeded expectations at camp 3:52 - Where Adam Boqvist fits with the team 4:57 - Are the Blackhaw...
Ep. 163: Which forwards are on the bubble for Blackhawks?
September 23, 2019 22:37 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBOn the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the roster being trimmed to 30 and the forwards that are on the bubble. The guys weigh in on Kirby Dach’s situation and whether he will end up playing nine games with the big club. How does Calvin de Haan’s status impact Adam Boqvist’s chances of making the team and what did Duncan Keith think about Boqvist’s between the legs move last week? Plus, they discuss Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane and Dylan S...
Ep. 162: Takeaways from first three days of Blackhawks training camp
September 15, 2019 21:33 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBOn the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the first three days of training camp. Which players have stood out so far and how will the injuries to Kirby Dach and Calvin de Haan impact the final roster? The guys also discuss Jonathan Toews being motivated by an NHL Network snub and their feelings about the relationship between Corey Crawford and Robin Lehner. 0:45 - Fan support at Training Camp Festival 1:45 - Impressions of Wedin-Toews-N...
Ep. 161: Recapping Traverse City and Blackhawks training camp is almost here
September 11, 2019 20:53 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBOn the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic recap the top storylines from the 2019 Traverse City Prospect Tournament. How did Adam Boqvist and Kirby Dach perform? The guys also discuss some standouts, takeaways from the tournament and four prospects escaping with minor injuries. They wrap up by reacting to the Brendan Perlini extension and share what they'll be looking for when training camp opens on Friday. 0:45 – Kirby Dach and Adam B...
Ep. 160: Previewing Traverse City tournament and Blackhawks 2019 training camp storylines
September 03, 2019 20:05 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBOn the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis preview the eight-team prospect tournament in Traverse City and what to look for from the Blackhawks. The guys also look ahead to training camp and cover the top storylines, including Kirby Dach's chances at making the Blackhawks roster, where Brendan Perlini fits into the equation and who could get a shot in the top-six. 1:18 – Prospect Tournament preview 3:13 – What to expect from Kirby Dach and Adam ...
Ep. 159: Answering your Blackhawks offseason mailbag questions
August 27, 2019 21:20 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBOn the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic answer your mailbag questions. Will the Blackhawks will make the playoffs this season? Which darkhorse player could have a breakout season? And is Stan Bowman's seat a little warm? The guys hit on all that and more. 1:06 – NHL Network lists snubbing the Blackhawks 7:32 – Is Corey Crawford ready for the start of the season? 9:51 – Excitement building around potential of the Hawks 13:27 – Ca...
Ep. 158: An inside look at the Blackhawks Hockey Ops department with Senior VP Al MacIsaac
August 20, 2019 20:52 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBOn the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle catches up with Senior VP of Hockey Operations, Al MacIsaac. They discuss the process the Blackhawks took in transforming the roster this off-season. MacIsaac is entering his 20th year with the Blackhawks and talks about the organizational changes over the last two decades. He also weighs in on the role analytics plays in evaluating current or potential Blackhawks and he explains why the team made a commitment to make its new practice...
Ep. 157: Why Jonathan Toews is a Top-20 center and answering your mailbag questions
August 07, 2019 18:01 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBOn the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic offer their thoughts on Jonathan Toews being left off NHL Network's Top-20 center rankings and make their case for why he should be on the list. The guys also answer your mailbag questions, including whether Patrick Kane and Toews have another Stanley Cup run in them, Kirby Dach's chances at making the Blackhawks out of training camp and what the lines may look like on Opening Night. 0:43 – NH...
Ep. 156: Recapping top storylines from Blackhawks Convention
July 30, 2019 22:01 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBOn the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the top storylines from the 12th annual fan convention. The guys talk about Chris Kunitz joining the organization as a player development adviser, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews on the roster makeover this offseason, Andrew Shaw's return to Chicago and top prospects Adam Boqvist and Kirby Dach aiming to make the NHL roster out of training camp. 0:45 Chris Kunitz joins team as player development advise...
Ep. 155: Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Strome live from the Blackhawks Convention
July 28, 2019 17:41 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBThe biggest bromance in the NHL joins the Blackhawks Talk Podcast live from the Blackhawks Convention. Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Strome join Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to break down their long-time friendship, share stories of their time playing with Connor McDavid and look ahead to the upcoming Blackhawks season. 0:47 – Dylan Strome on his first convention 1:11 – Alex DeBrincat on another convention experience 1:30 – On staying in Chicago to train 3:20 – Strome on using ...
Ep. 154: Reaction to Artem Anisimov trade and Development Camp standouts
July 16, 2019 23:24 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBOn the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the trade of Artem Anisimov to the Senators for Zack Smith. The guys discuss the role Smith could have with the Hawks and the areas where he has an edge over Anisimov. They also discuss the first couple days of Development Camp and how this year’s top two draft picks - Kirby Dach and Alex Vlasic - have looked so far. Plus, a breakdown of the other top blue-liners and how Adam Boqvist, Nicolas Beaudin a...
Ep. 153: Robin Lehner on mental health and competition with Corey Crawford; reaction to Henri Jokiharju trade
July 09, 2019 23:37 - 42 minutes - 39 MBOn the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Robin Lehner joins the show to talk about mental health, the goaltending competition with Corey Crawford, his potential workload with the Blackhawks and much more. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis then react to the Lehner interview, discuss how the starts could be divided between Crawford and Lehner, react to the Henri Jokiharju-Alex Nylander trade and project the defensemen pairings. 0:40 - Robin Lehner joins the show 0:55 - Lehner in Chic...
Ep. 152: Reacting to Robin Lehner signing, Andrew Shaw trade and what's next for Blackhawks
July 02, 2019 01:57 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about the Blackhawks' surprise free-agency splash with Vezina Trophy finalist Robin Lehner. What was the reasoning behind it? The guys also discuss the trade for Andrew Shaw, a busy day in the Central Division and what could be next for Stan Bowman and the Blackhawks this summer. 0:55 – Robin Lehner a surprise splash in free agency 5:35 – Lehner’s messy situation with Islanders 8:21 – Is Leh...
Ep. 151: Could more moves be coming for Blackhawks?
June 27, 2019 19:44 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis offer their thoughts on the Calvin de Haan trade and what it could mean for the future of the Blackhawks defense. Is Stan Bowman finished exploring the trade market? The guys also talk about the Blackhawks' restricted free agents, potential free agent targets, competition for the bottom-six spots and the prospects on display at development camp. 0:53 – Thoughts on the Calvin de Haan trade 2:46 – NHL trades h...
Ep. 150: 1-on-1 with Kirby Dach (Bonus Episode)
June 24, 2019 19:30 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBAfter being introduced to the media, Blackhawks third-overall pick Kirby Dach sits down with Charlie Roumeliotis to talk about what it's like to join the historic Original Six franchise, why he wears the number 77 and how he plans on breaking camp in the NHL this fall. 0:35 – Kirby Dach joins the podcast 0:55 – Dach on the history of the Blackhawks 1:25 – His conversations with Kane and Toews 1:40 – The whirlwind after the draft process 2:10 – His meetings with the Blackhaw...
Ep. 149: Recapping Blackhawks draft and looking ahead to free agency
June 23, 2019 00:28 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBDay 2 of the NHL Draft kicked off with a bang as PK Subban was traded out of the Central Division and Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap a busy weekend in Vancouver. The guys break down how Wilmette native Alex Vlasic could be a steal in the 2nd round and Pat catches up with the newest Hawks’ defenseman prospect. Plus - why their trade with the Devils bringing back a Quenneville to Chicago could be a good change-of-scenery for both sides and GM Stan Bowman looks ahead to the ne...
Ep. 148: Reacting to the Blackhawks selection of Kirby Dach at No. 3 overall
June 22, 2019 05:22 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBKirby Dach is the newest Chicago Blackhawk! On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the Blackhawks selecting Dach with the third overall pick in the NHL Draft. Pat catches up with Dach 1-on-1 just moments after the pick was made, and you’ll hear from Stan Bowman on why it was an “easy decision” to pick the 6’4 center. Plus, how much of this pick was based on organizational need and what did the guys think of some of the other first round surprise...
Ep. 147: Predicting who Blackhawks will take at No. 3 overall
June 17, 2019 20:40 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the Olli Maatta trade and how this impacts the Blackhawks' defensive group. Is this the first of more moves to come? The guys then break down their top-three candidates for the Blackhawks at No. 3 overall and predict who the pick will be on Friday. They also discuss how the Blackhawks' selection may impact the offseason and the big picture going forward. 0:40 – Initial reaction to the Olli...
Ep. 146: TSN's Craig Button explains final NHL Draft rankings and Blackhawks pick at No. 3
June 10, 2019 20:33 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, TSN's Craig Button joins the show to explain his final NHL Draft rankings, why there was fluctuation in his list and who the Blackhawks should take at No. 3 overall. Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis then offer their biggest takeaways from the Button interview and how much the latest rankings have changed their view of who the Blackhawks may select. 0:35 – Craig Button describes his ranking methodology 3:35 – Bowen Byram still a l...
Ep. 145: Jeremy Colliton on draft and how Blackhawks can become playoff contender
June 06, 2019 20:01 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBJeremy Colliton joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis on the Hawks Talk Podcast for an exclusive interview following Colliton's first year in charge of the Blackhawks. Colliton dives into the process of filling out his coaching staff, how involved he's been in the draft and free agency processes, and how he hopes to improve the Blackhawks next season. 0:45 How the Blackhawks finalized the coaching staff 3:15 Marc Crawford’s responsibilities 4:40 Colliton's relationship with Tom...
Ep. 144: NHL Combine interviews Part 2: Cole Caufield, Alex Turcotte and Trevor Zegras
June 05, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBThe second of a two-part edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast featuring 1-on-1 interviews with some of the top draft prospects at the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo. Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss how Cole Caufield, Alex Turcotte and Trevor Zegras could potentially fit with the Blackhawks and what stood out from their interviews. 0:45 – Just how good was this year’s USNTDP team? 2:40 – Interview with Cole Caufield 11:05 – Caufield embracing Alex DeBrincat compariso...
Ep. 143: NHL Combine interviews Part 1: Bowen Byram, Dylan Cozens and Kirby Dach
June 04, 2019 18:42 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBThe first of a two-part edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast featuring 1-on-1 interviews with some of the top draft prospects at the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo. Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss how Bowen Byram, Dylan Cozens and Kirby Dach could potentially fit with the Blackhawks and what stood out from their interviews. 0:55 – Recapping a busy week at the draft combine 2:45 – How the Blackhawks have made an impact on the top prospects 4:25 – Interview with Bowen ...
Ep. 142: Analytical breakdown of top NHL Draft prospects with J.D. Burke
May 30, 2019 19:49 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, J.D. Burke of Elite Prospects and co-host of Rink Wide on TSN 1040 joins Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis to give us an analytical perspective on the 2019 NHL Draft class. What goes into Burke’s rankings? Whose stock is rising and whose is falling? Is Bowen Byram a slam-dunk No. 1 defenseman? Is Alex Turcotte the best center available after Jack Hughes? Burke answers all that and more, including his personal pick on who the Blackha...
Ep. 141: Eddie Olczyk breaks down Stanley Cup Final and top priorities for Blackhawks offseason
May 28, 2019 21:53 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, NHL on NBC analyst Eddie Olczyk joins Pat Boyle to break down Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues. Edzo explains how the Bruins turned the game around in the second period and how their young defensemen played a major role in their come from behind win. Olczyk has not been surprised with how Joakim Nordstrom has performed since leaving the Blackhawks. Edzo tells us how the Blues have trailed this postseason...
Ep. 140: Connor Murphy interview and narrowing down potential draft candidates at No. 3 for Blackhawks
May 21, 2019 23:18 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Connor Murphy joins the show to break down the Blackhawks' man-on-man defensive zone coverage, how the team stayed together during the long losing skids and do the young players have a strong voice in the locker room? Pat Boyle is then joined by Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss what the Blackhawks may be thinking with the No. 3 overall pick and narrow the field to three potential candidates. Should the Blackhawks draft for need or ...
Ep. 139: NHL Draft expert Adam Kimelman on potential fits for Blackhawks at No. 3
May 16, 2019 02:02 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com and host of the NHL Draft Class podcast joins Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis to give us scouting reports on the top half of the 2019 class. Kimelman also weighs in on whether Bowen Byram could be a fit for the Blackhawks at No. 3, tells us whose stock is rising and dropping, who's the top center in the draft after Jack Hughes and his gut feeling — as of right now — on who the Blackhawks could take third o...
Ep.138: Alex DeBrincat joins the show from IIHF World Championship
May 14, 2019 21:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Blackhawks winger Alex DeBrincat joins Pat Boyle from the IIHF World Championship in Slovakia. DeBrincat reflects on his second year in the NHL, how far away the Blackhawks are from being a playoff team and if he’s surprised by the final four in the Stanley Cup Playoffs? DeBrincat also weighs in on playing with Dylan Larkin and Patrick Kane at the Worlds, and breaks down the game of the two players expected to be taken at the top of June’s draft: ...
Ep. 137: Building the Blackhawks draft board with Mark Kelley
May 06, 2019 19:48 - 19 minutes - 18 MBOn the latest edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast, Blackhawks vice president of amateur scouting Mark Kelley joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss NHL Draft preparations. Kelley talks about whether there's added pressure in picking third overall, what goes into the scouting meetings at this time of year and how deep the first round is in terms of high-end talent. Kelley also provides brief scouting reports on a handful of top prospects, and whether the Blackhawks are lea...
Ep. 136: Denis Savard recalls his draft night, pressure of being No. 3 overall pick and why Blackhawks will make playoffs next year
May 03, 2019 03:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBOn the latest edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast, Blackhawks legend Denis Savard, a former third overall pick in the 1980 NHL Draft, weighs in on the Blackhawks options with the No. 3 selection and remembers his time as a draft prospect, nearly getting selected by his hometown Canadiens. Savard also goes in-depth on the development he’s seen throughout Patrick Kane’s career and how Marian Hossa made an impact on his game. 0:45 – Savard on not being drafted by hometown Canadiens 2:...
Ep. 135: Dimitri Filipovic on the state of the Blackhawks
April 30, 2019 18:17 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Dimitri Filipovic from Yahoo, ESPN and The Hockey PDOcast joins Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss the state of the Blackhawks. How far away are they from contending? Filipovic also talks about the Blackhawks' defensive struggles, what they can do to turn it around, how they should spend their money this summer and which NHL prospects jump out at No. 3 overall. 1:00 - How far are the Blackhawks from contenting? 1:45 – Di...
Ep. 134: Kris Versteeg on why he signed with IceHogs and possibility of one more spin with Blackhawks
April 26, 2019 03:44 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle catches up with two-time Stanley Cup winner and the newest member of the Rockford IceHogs Kris Versteeg. Versteeg explains his recent medical issues and his experience playing last season in the KHL and Swedish Elite League. He also talks about why he decided to sign a one-year deal with Rockford and defines his role the IceHogs. Versteeg weighs in on getting a third chance to play for the Blackhawks organization and what would be the pe...
Ep. 133: Evaluating Blackhawks defensemen prospects with Mark Eaton
April 24, 2019 18:49 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBOn the latest edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast, Blackhawks director of player development Mark Eaton joins the show to evaluate the organization’s top defensemen prospects and where each of them are at in their developments. Which ones could make the NHL jump next season? Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis offer their takeaways from the Eaton interview and outlook the Blackhawks blue line group as a whole. 1:00 – Eaton on Henri Jokiharju’s development 3:30 – Adam Boqvist’s growth...
Ep. 132: TSN’s Craig Button breaks down Blackhawks’ options at No. 3 overall
April 15, 2019 20:45 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBOn the latest edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast, TSN analyst Craig Button joins Pat Boyle to discuss the pool of players that could be available for the Blackhawks at No. 3 overall and who may have the highest ceiling. Button also weighs in on which player could be the most NHL ready after Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko. Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis join Pat in the second segment to react to Button’s analysis. Could the Blackhawks actually look to draft a defenseman? Who’s t...
Ep. 131: Emergency reaction to Blackhawks landing No. 3 overall pick
April 10, 2019 03:37 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThey only had an 8.2% chance at a top 3 pick, but the lottery balls bounced the Blackhawks way and they landed the third overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic break down what this means for the franchise, what options they might have now in adding a top asset and what players might be available for the Blackhawks at the third overall pick. Plus, we’ll hear directly from GM Stan Bowman on whether he had any good luck charms with h...
Ep. 130: The Blackhawks Exit Interview
April 08, 2019 01:25 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast it’s all about the Blackhawks exit interviews on Sunday. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis give you their biggest takeaways from the interviews they had with Stan Bowman, Jeremy Colliton, Jonathan Toews & Patrick Kane. You will also hear from Bowman on how active he plans on being in free agency. Colliton shares how he plans to target Kane’s minutes better next season. 00:00 Exit interview podcast 01:00 Hawks active in free agency? 02:30 No excuse...
Ep. 129: Were the Blackhawks ever a playoff team?
April 02, 2019 20:06 - 52 minutes - 48 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis debate whether this Blackhawks team ever had a playoff roster. The guys also wonder if fatigue became an issue, where the season really turned and what’s at stake in the final three games. They wrap up by summarizing the season, looking ahead to this summer in free agency and the NHL draft lottery. 1:00 - Were the Hawks a playoff roster? 4:20 - Simply put: the Hawks defense is awful 9:00 - Where c...
Ep. 128: Reliving the Scott Foster game on its 1 year anniversary
March 29, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBMarch 29th, 2018 is a day that most Blackhawks fans will never forget. The game marked the debuts of both Collin Delia and Dylan Sikura, and Brent Seabrook played in his 1000th NHL game. But Scott Foster, an accountant from Chicago, stole the show as the emergency goalie, giving the faithful at the United Center a new star to cheer for, even if it was only for a few minutes. Pat Boyle sits down 1-on-1 with Foster to relive the night that changed his entire life and made him one of t...
Ep. 127: Are you hoping for miraculous playoff push or more concerned with draft order?
March 25, 2019 21:44 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss what the weekend vs. Colorado meant and whether fans are looking ahead to the NHL Draft or still holding out hope for a miraculous playoff push. The guys also weigh in on the power play struggles, why John Hayden hasn't been able to crack the lineup, where Drake Caggiula could fit back in and which defensemen prospects could be in Chicago next season. 0:55 - What weekend against Colorado meant 3:23 - Loo...
Ep. 126: What will it take for Blackhawks to make playoffs?
March 19, 2019 05:31 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBWhat will it take for the Chicago Blackhawks to earn a playoff spot with 10 games remaining? Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss where the Blackhawks stand after a rough 3-2 loss in overtime to the Vancouver Canucks. With Corey Crawford at the top of his game again, should the Blackhawks try to ride him into the playoffs? How have Jeremy Colliton’s line changes impacted Patrick Kane’s game? Plus, breakouts from Eric Gustafsson and Brendan Perlini have been huge ...
Ep. 125: The Blackhawks aren't done yet!
March 12, 2019 05:57 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBAfter destroying the red-hot Arizona Coyotes, the Blackhawks find themselves five points out of a playoff spot with 13 games remaining. Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks playoff chances and discuss the team’s improved play over their last three games. And Jamal fills us in on his discussion with Head Coach Jeremy Colliton and explains the Blackhawks defensive systems. Plus – will Patrick Kane decide his own fate down the stretch when it comes ...
Ep. 124: Is it time for Blackhawks to look ahead to next season?
March 05, 2019 22:43 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss whether the West Coast trip sealed their playoff fate. Is it time to look ahead to next season? The guys also weigh in on whether their style of play is sustainable, their man-on-man defensive structure and Patrick Kane's dry spell. Is fatigue kicking in? They wrap up by talking about Brandon Saad's emergence in a third-line role and the rule changes for next season. 0:45 - Hawks playoff c...
Ep. 123: NHL Trade Deadline quietly passes for Blackhawks
February 25, 2019 22:05 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBThe NHL Trade Deadline got crazy in the final minutes, but the Blackhawks stood pat as no deals came together. You’ll hear from GM Stan Bowman on why the Hawks didn’t make any moves and how they’ll attack improving the team this summer. Steve Konroyd and Pat Boyle break down the Hawks’ approach on deadline day, how the addition of Corey Crawford impacts the stretch run and take a look at some of the major trades that shook up the NHL on Monday. 0:45 – Surprised the Hawks stood pat...
Ep. 122: Patrick Kane streaking into wildcard weekend in Chicago
February 21, 2019 05:57 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk podcast, Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Charlie Roumeliotis preview a wildcard weekend in Chicago, discuss Patrick Kane continuing his point streak, the latest on Corey Crawford, what Colin Delia needs to work on, and how the Hawks will approach the trade deadline. 1:00 - Hawks winning when not playing their best 1:45 - Kane extends point streak to 19 games 3:00 - Can Kane surpass his previous 26-game point streak? 8:33 - DeBrincat reaches 33 goals this sea...
Ep. 121: Hawks Talk Podcast with special guest Mike Tirico
February 18, 2019 22:40 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBOn this episode of Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle talks with Mike Tirico, who is doing play-by-play for the Blackhawks-Red Wings game on Wednesday night. 0:45 - Mike Tirico on how he got the call to call hockey 1:30 - Tirico's preparation for his first NHL play-by-play broadcast 4:15 - Patrick Kane continue's to impress as a veteran 6:20 - Can Tirico fit more NHL into his busy schedule? 8:20 - Will Tirico get nervous for his first NHL broadcast? See Privacy Policy at https://ar...
Ep. 120: How could Corey Crawford's return impact Blackhawks playoff push?
February 13, 2019 04:39 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Corey Crawford's return to practice and how he could impact the Blackhawks' playoff push. They also weigh in on whether Patrick Kane's 15-game point streak is more impressive than his record-setting 26-game streak from the 2015-16 season, and what to make of the team's seven-game winning streak that ended on Tuesday in Boston. The guys wrap up the segment by offering their bold predictions a...
Ep. 119: Blackhawks are back in the playoff chase
February 08, 2019 06:33 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Patrick Sharp and Adam Burish break down the Hawks 6 game win streak and their chances at making the playoffs. 01:00 - Hawks are just 2 points out of a playoff spot 03:30 - Has the win streak changed your opinion on the Blackhawks? 07:00 - The Hawks resurgent power play 13:45 - Is Kane an MVP candidate? 17:00 - Toews having a bounceback season 21:00 - Does the win streak change Corey Crawford's timeine for return? See Privacy Polic...
Ep. 118: Brent Seabrook rumors and early Blackhawks trade deadline speculation
February 04, 2019 21:39 - 34 minutes - 32 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the rumors surrounding Brent Seabrook and his comments on whether or not he was asked to waive his no-movement clause. Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews are on pace to set a career high in several offensive categories, yet the Blackhawks are near the bottom of the NHL standings. What does that say about the current state of the Blackhawks? The guys also discuss the different ways Kane has evolved his game both...