Blackhawks Talk Podcast
621 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 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. 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...
Ep. 117: How are Blackhawks prospects developing in Rockford?
February 03, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss their trip to Rockford, where they caught up with several Blackhawks prospects. What is Dylan Sikura’s mindset after getting sent down a second time? How is Anton Forsberg handling his situation? Is he still part of the Blackhawks’ plans going forward? The guys also weigh in on the state of the IceHogs, Derek King’s transition from assistant coach to interim head coach and the biggest surprise. 0:45 ...
Ep. 116: USA gold medalist Kendall Coyne recaps historic week
January 31, 2019 22:03 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBIn the latest edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast, USA gold medalist Kendall Coyne joins the show to discuss her historic week of becoming the first woman to participate in the NHL Skills Competition, the growth of women's hockey and her national television debut on NBCSN. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis also weigh in on the Blackhawks' decision to send Henri Jokiharju to Rockford and what's going on with his development. Plus, the guys discuss what the team's plan should be and w...
Ep. 115: All Star Edition of Hawks Talk Podcast with Jeremy Roenick and Patrick Sharp
January 25, 2019 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, it’s all about the NHL All-Star game with Blackhawks greats, Patrick Sharp and Jeremy Roenick. Pat Boyle talks to Sharp about his lone All-Star appearance in 2011. Sharp explains how he was nervous during the draft and why he thinks he won the MVP voting. Roenick shares his memories from the 1991 All Star Game in Chicago. JR tells us the hockey idol that had the locker next to him and how he still thinks about the anthem, which he says is the gre...
Ep. 114: Bold predictions about the Hawks' post All-Star schedule
January 23, 2019 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Jamal Mayers and Pat Boyle discuss whether the Blackhawks can get back in the Wild Card race. They tell us which Blackhawks player has been the biggest surprise so far and have they figured out their defensive zone issues? Jammer weighs in on what he would like to see from this team after the All-Star break, how they can improve their penalty kill and will they be a buyer or seller at the NHL trade deadline? The guys close out the podcast with the...
Ep. 113: The “Patrick Kane is Really Good” Podcast
January 15, 2019 04:34 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBDespite an ugly loss to the New Jersey Devils, Patrick Kane once again stood out and proved he is still one of the game’s best players. Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd and Charlie Roumeliotis debate whether Kane is having a better season than he did in 2016 when he won the Hart trophy as the league’s MVP and break down the Blackhawks’ much-improved power play – which Kane has dominated. Plus, would Duncan Keith or Brent Seabrook be willing to waive their no-movement clauses and accept a t...
Ep. 112: Are the Blackhawks looking ahead to next season?
January 08, 2019 06:29 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about the current state of the Blackhawks. With playoffs a long shot, has management started to look ahead to the 2019-20 season? The guys also discuss Collin Delia’s consistent play, the power play trending upwards and how the defense may play out when Henri Jokiharju returns. 0:50 — The current state of the Hawks 2:50 — Delia facing high volume of shots 5:00 — Penalties killing momentum 8:3...
Ep. 111: Should Blackhawks treat Collin Delia as the starter going forward?
January 04, 2019 05:30 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBIn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the progress the Blackhawks are making but also point out areas they need to be better in. What roster moves are coming with Drake Caggiula on the way and Henri Jokiharju returning? Could Dylan Sikura be squeezed out of the lineup and headed to Rockford? Plus, an update on the Blackhawks prospects at the 2019 World Juniors. The guys also talk about whether Patrick Kane will break his single-s...
Ep. 110: Blackhawks on a roll going into Winter Classic
December 30, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Steve Konroyd discuss the Blackhawks’ recent surge after their 3-2 win over the Avalanche. The guys go over personnel moves that have keyed better play recently (1:00), Collin Delia’s emergence in net (4:00), Patrick Kane’s red-hot stretch paired with Dylan Strome (10:00), and the improvement on the power play (14:00). Then, Pat & Steve preview Tuesday’s Winter Classic at Notre Dame against the Boston Bruins (18:00). See Privacy Polic...
Ep. 109: Hawks Talk Podcast Winter Classic edition
December 22, 2018 14:10 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBPat Boyle and Jamal Mayers discuss the challenges the Blackhawks and Bruins might face playing in the elements outdoors for the 2019 Winter Classic at Notre Dame Stadium. Plus, Pat is joined by Steve Mayer, the Chief Content Officer of the NHL to fill us in on the fan festivities in both Chicago and South Bend leading up to and on the day of the game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 108: What should the Blackhawks be asking for this holiday season?
December 19, 2018 06:10 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk podcast, Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Corey Crawford's concussion, Henri Jokiharju leaving the team to play in World Juniors, how the Blackhawks defensemen stack up, and what gift do the Blackhawks need this holiday season? 01:30 Corey Crawford's concussion 04:00 You can't use Crawford's injury as an excuse this season 06:10 Hawks able to get a look at Collin Delia 07:00 Henri Jokiharju to play for Finland in World Juniors 10...
Ep. 107: Hawks snap 8-game losing streak
December 13, 2018 05:42 - 26 minutes - 24 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Patrick Sharp and Jamal Mayers join Pat Boyle to discuss snapping the 8-game losing streak, the Hawks no longer being able to rely on skill alone to win games, and what line combinations the guys would like to see on the ice. 2:00 The fourth line being the key to the Hawks win over the Penguins 4:00 Hawks giving up goals in the final minute of the first 2 periods 5:50 Hawks needing to outwork their opponents 6:55 Hawks looking more organized...
Ep. 106: Blackhawks prospects edition and World Juniors preview
December 11, 2018 23:56 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about Adam Boqvist's emergence with the London Knights in the OHL, how his game has developed and when we could see him with the Blackhawks. The guys provide updates on a handful of Blackhawks prospects, including Rockford IceHogs forwards Victor Ejdsell and Dylan Sikura, defensemen Nicolas Beaudin and Ian Mitchell, and NCAA's leading scorer Evan Barratt. Why hasn't Sikura been called up yet and should he...
Ep. 105 First period struggles haunting Blackhawks
December 03, 2018 05:59 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Charlie Roumeliotis assess the past week and provide early impressions on Brendan Perlini and Dylan Strome. They also weigh in on the ongoing first period struggles, the inefficient power play, whether their recent physical play has helped bring the Blackhawks together and what Connor Murphy’s return could mean for the defense. The guys wrap up by discussing what their favorite NHL city to spend an off-night in is. ...
Ep. 104: Rocky Wirtz opens up about the state of the Blackhawks
November 30, 2018 04:41 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBIn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Rocky Wirtz joins Pat Boyle to talk about the state of the team, the firing of Joel Quenneville, and the release of his new book "The Breakaway". 1:00 Rocky Wirtz explains background of “The Breakaway” book 4:00 Rocky talks about his relationship with his father, Bill 5:30 The decision to let Joel Quenneville go 6:00 The dialogue between Rocky and Joel after the decision 7:00 Early thoughts on Jeremy Colliton’s time as Head Coach 8:00 Does Ro...
Ep. 103: Did Blackhawks make right move in cutting ties with Nick Schmaltz?
November 26, 2018 22:20 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Jamal Mayers joins Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss the three-player trade that saw Chicago send Nick Schmaltz to Arizona for forwards Brendan Perlini and Dylan Strome. Why did the Blackhawks give up on Schmaltz now and who are they getting in Perlini and Strome? The guys also talk about why Schmaltz was never able to reach his full potential in a contract year, whether Alex DeBrincat and Strome can rekindle the magic they shared w...
Ep. 102: Giving Thanks to the Blackhawks
November 22, 2018 06:01 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBOn a special Thanksgiving Day edition, Pat Boyle and Slavko Bekovic give thanks for the last 11 seasons of Blackhawks hockey. From the way the city of Chicago embraced the franchise (7:00), to the evolution of Patrick Kane from 18-year-old talent to 30-year-old superstar (11:30), they touch on everything that has happened since the Blackhawks franchise was “rejuvenated and reinvigorated” in 2007. Blackhawks fans have been spoiled by success over the last 11 seasons and there is mu...
Ep. 101: Are the Blackhawks relying too much on Corey Crawford?
November 19, 2018 21:33 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Adam Burish joins Pat Boyle to breakdown the Blackhawks' recent four-game point streak, Corey Crawford's second star of the week honors and Brandon Saad’s best stretch of hockey since he returned to Chicago. Burish talks about the criticism that Nick Schmaltz receives, the tweaks to the power play and whether he is impressed with how the team leaders have handled the coaching change. Adam also shares his thoughts on Joel Quenneville attending Sunda...
Ep. 100: The Blackhawks losing streak extends to 8
November 13, 2018 04:50 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThe Blackhawks losing streak extended to eight games with an overtime loss in Carolina, but there were some signs of improvement with the team. Pat Boyle and Steve Konroyd discuss Jeremy Colliton going to the “nuclear option” pairing Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane on the same line and it seemed to work, but how did the other lines fare? Plus – how close are we to seeing some calls made to Rockford and how important are the next two “winnable” games? On the latest Hawks Talk Podca...
Ep. 99: 1-on-1 with Jeremy Colliton
November 08, 2018 01:29 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBPat Boyle sits down for a 1-on-1 with new Blackhawks Head Coach Jeremy Colliton and they discuss Colliton’s journey to become head coach of the Hawks, how he plans to attack his new job, plus memories of the only NHL game he played at the United Center. 0:45 – A whirlwind of a week for Colliton 1:26 – His biggest challenge taking over the Blackhawks 1:55 – How his style is different from Joel Quenneville’s 3:08 – His memories of playing at the United Center 4:07 – On playing wi...
Ep. 98: Why did Joel Quenneville get fired?
November 07, 2018 00:41 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast it’s all about the firing of Joel Quenneville and the hiring of Jeremy Colliton as the 38th head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss why the move was made now? Blackhawks management believes they have a playoff roster right now and other takeaways from the press conference. Who is Colliton and where could Q end up coaching next? :30 - Why did Q get fired? 4:10 - Timing of the firing 9:15 - Young players and ...
Ep. 97: It’s time for #AskAdam Burish on the latest Hawks Talk Podcast
November 06, 2018 00:01 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Adam Burish joins Pat Boyle to discuss the Hawks recent 0-4-1 stretch of games and answer fans' #AskAdam questions. Burish talks about the Hawks struggles closing games, whether they should call up someone from Rockford and should DeBrincat join Kane’s line? :45 - Takeaway from 5-game losing skid and winless Western Canada road trip 1:35 - How did the Hawks blow a 3-1 lead in Calgary? 2:20 - Trouble closing games 4:00 - Time to call Rockford? 5:...
Ep. 96: Patrick Sharp discusses new role as Blackhawks analyst ahead of NBC Sports Chicago debut
November 01, 2018 21:35 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Patrick Sharp sits down with Pat Boyle to discuss his new role as NBC Sports Chicago studio analyst. Sharp talks about the return of Corey Crawford and how his presence has a calming effect on the team. He also weighs in on the work Patrick Kane puts into his game and how 88’s style has impacted the young generation of NHL players. Sharpy has some suggestions to improve the Blackhawks' struggling power play and is he ready to deal with Adam Buris...
Ep. 95: What worked and what didn't during Blackhawks' busy nine-day stretch?
October 29, 2018 03:59 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Adam Burish and Steve Konroyd discuss the Blackhawks' recent nine-day stretch where they went 3-2-1. What worked and what didn't during it? The guys also talk about Patrick Kane's hot start, play a game called "Noticeable or Inconsistent?" with the Blackhawks lineup, and try to figure out what is wrong with the power play. 1:15 — Are you happy going 3-2-1 over the 6 games in 9 days stretch? 3:00 — Patrick Kane is putting up spectacular...
Ep. 94: Saad and Blackhawks bounce back, but will it last?
October 24, 2018 21:24 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Corey Crawford’s immediate impact on a Blackhawks team that has been struggling defensively. They chronicle the wild week that Brandon Saad experienced, from being a possible healthy scratch, to joining Patrick Kane’s line and having his first multi-goal game in more than a year. The guys break down Erik Gustafsson’s shot-pass effect on the offense and the Art Of Patrick Kane’s one-timer. The boys also join ...
EP. 93: Thoughts on Corey Crawford’s season debut
October 19, 2018 05:07 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBIn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Charlie Roumeliotis recap Corey Crawford’s season debut after missing nearly 10 months with a concussion. Mayers talks about the Kitty system that Niklas Hjalmarsson and Vinnie Hinostroza probably dealt with in their returns to Chicago. The guys also discuss what’s next for Crawford, the upcoming matchup against Artemi Panarin and the Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Blackhawks’ biggest areas for improvement. See Privacy P...
Ep. 92: Crawford's return, Saad's demotion and power play concerns
October 16, 2018 18:45 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBIn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic provide their thoughts on the Blackhawks’ 3-0-2 start. They also discuss Brandon Saad’s demotion and whether it could serve as a wake-up call, Corey Crawford’s potential return on Thursday vs. Arizona and what could happen with Anton Forsberg because of it, and address the power play concerns. The guys wrap up the podcast by making a few bold predictions going forward. See Privacy Policy at https:...
Ep. 91: 1-on-1 with Duncan Keith ahead of 1,000th NHL game
October 12, 2018 03:50 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle goes 1-on-1 with Duncan Keith ahead of his 1,000th NHL game with the Blackhawks and what it means to him. Keith tries to pick out one game that sticks out to him most, opens up about losing seven teeth during the 2010 Stanley Cup run and how it still affects him to this day, and which player he had the most heated battles against. Coach Joel Quenneville and teammate Brent Seabrook also weigh in on Keith's milestone and what his most memo...
Ep. 90: Comebacks with Kane and Toews! Recapping a wild first 3 games of the Hawks season
October 08, 2018 04:24 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Adam Burish and Jamal Mayers discuss with Pat Boyle a comeback filled first three games of the season. The guys breakdown Toews and Kane’s incredible start, Jokiharju’s play and the problems on the Hawks power play. The boys also have a marketing plan for the NHL and it involves using Sunday’s game vs Toronto. They finish up the podcast with their bold predictions for the Hawks going forward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...
Ep. 89: Previewing a question-filled season for Blackhawks
October 03, 2018 21:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBIn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis preview the upcoming season ahead of Opening Night and try to answer the main questions surrounding the team. The guys also talk about Corey Crawford's possible return date, what it could mean for Anton Forsberg, who will make up the blue line and break down the lines. They also answer your mailbag questions, including where the Blackhawks could finish in the Central Division this season and who's bound for a bounce...
Ep. 88: Crawford practices with Hawks for first time in 9 months
October 02, 2018 01:04 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Steve Konroyd joins Pat Boyle to discuss Corey Crawford's return to practice, but when might he return to NHL game action? The guys also discuss the roster that will start the season in Ottawa. Did they go with more defensive minded forwards because of the uncertainty in net? Konroyd also weighs in on the camp that Kahun, Kampf, Johnson and Jokiharju had, plus what we can expect from them to start the season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...
Ep. 87: Blackhawks training camp twist, Boqvist in?
September 21, 2018 18:31 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about Joel Quenneville leaving the door open for No. 8 overall pick Adam Boqvist to start the season with the Blackhawks. What are the chances he and Henri Jokiharju both make the team? The guys also discuss Corey Crawford's status and what to make of his abbreviated on-ice session after six straight days of skating, Connor Murphy's injury that could sideline him until December, how the line of Brandon Saad, N...
Ep. 86: Corey Crawford admits concussion, what's next?
September 14, 2018 22:06 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about Corey Crawford revealing that he's dealing with a concussion, the progress he's made over the last couple months and what's next. The guys also discuss the injuries of Connor Murphy and Brent Seabrook and how that impacts the blue line going forward, particularly Henri Jokiharju's chances of making the team. Plus, Pat and Charlie weigh in on Brandon Saad starting on a line with Patrick Kane and Nick Schma...
Ep. 85: Blackhawks fans take over role of GM
August 30, 2018 21:59 - 32 minutes - 30 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis listen and react to your voicemails about the Blackhawks offseason so far and what they should've done differently. The guys also talk about how important the Traverse City prospect tournament is ahead of training camp, explore what the Blackhawks could do with Artem Anisimov and debate whether they should consider trading for Max Pacioretty and what it would take to land the Montreal Canadiens captain as the searc...
Ep. 84: The likelihood of Corey Crawford returning by start of season
August 22, 2018 22:41 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about the odds of Corey Crawford being ready by the start of the regular season and whether the Blackhawks are comfortable with Anton Forsberg and Cam Ward as their two options if he's not. The guys also weigh in on what their biggest concern is going into training camp and discuss which player will have and needs to have the biggest bounce-back season. They also dip into the mailbag and answer your questions...
Ep. 83: Will NHL Network's center rankings motivate Jonathan Toews?
August 09, 2018 21:27 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about Jonathan Toews being left off NHL Network's Top 20 center rankings. Will that serve as motivation for the Blackhawks captain? The guys also weigh in on the Blackhawks' current roster compared to last year's and discuss what their confidence level is on Corey Crawford being ready by training camp. They also answer your mailbag questions, including whether Patrick Kane and Brandon Saad as potential linema...
Ep. 82: Celebrating the life of Stan Mikita
August 07, 2018 23:42 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast we look back at the life of Blackhawks legend Stan Mikita after he passed away at the age of 78. Pat Boyle talks with Eddie Olczyk, Mike Ditka and Cliff Koroll about the Blackhawks all-time points leader. Ditka was a groomsman in Mikita’s wedding. The Coach discusses their friendship that started in the early 60s, encounters on the golf course and his final meeting with Mikita last year. Koroll played for more than a decade with Mikita and said he...
Ep. 81: Corey Crawford makes public appearance at Blackhawks Convention
July 28, 2018 01:20 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle is joined by Jamal Mayers from the Blackhawks Convention. They discuss Corey Crawford’s first public appearance in several months. Crow admits that he is not 100 percent healthy and that has Mayers very concerned. The guys debate whether Cam Ward can be the Hawks number 1 net-minder if Crawford is not able to go? They also discuss the role veterans should take with some of the young guys when training camp gets underway. Hawks rookie ...
Ep. 80: What else can the Blackhawks do this summer?
July 19, 2018 23:57 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBOn the latest edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis is joined by Scott Powers of The Athletic to discuss Stan Bowman's comments following the Marian Hossa trade and debate whether they're finished making moves this summer. They also provide their thoughts on the Blackhawks' top prospects and which players have caught their attention as development camp winds down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...
Ep. 79: Evaluating Marian Hossa trade and remembering his legacy with Blackhawks
July 13, 2018 15:38 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBIn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the nine-piece trade that saw the Blackhawks ship Marian Hossa's contract and Vinnie Hinostroza to the Arizona Coyotes and whether it could be a precursor to a larger move. They also weigh in on what the Blackhawks are getting in return, how important Marcus Kruger would be if he can return to form prior to his injury and remember Hossa's legacy in Chicago. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...
Ep. 78: Are the Blackhawks silently rebuilding?
July 09, 2018 21:33 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis wonder if the Blackhawks are really done making moves this offseason. Plus, the guys weigh in on whether the Blackhawks are silently rebuilding, discuss who they're most looking forward to watching at prospect camp, talk about what Adam Boqvist signing with the London Knights means for his development and answer your mailbag questions. They also give away a pair of passes to the Blackhawks Convention, which will t...
Ep. 77: Breaking down free agent signings and what's next for Blackhawks
July 02, 2018 21:39 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBIn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic break down the Blackhawks' three signings on Day 1 of NHL free agency and where each of them fit into the lineup. They also discuss whether the Blackhawks should have spent their money differently, weigh in on what could be next and answer your mailbag questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 76: John Tavares rumors and Blackhawks free agency preview
June 26, 2018 21:48 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the chances of the Blackhawks landing prized free agent John Tavares. They also discuss other targets on the free agent market like James van Riemsdyk, James Neal, Ian Cole and Carter Hutton. They also answer your mailbag questions on free agency, trade market and NHL draft recap. The guys also make their Blackhawks free agent predictions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...
Ep. 75: Reacting to Round 1 of NHL Draft
June 23, 2018 05:19 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap Round 1 of the 2018 NHL Draft. They discuss the pair of puck-carrying defensemen that the Blackhawks selected on Friday, Adam Boqvist and Nicolas Beaudin. When can we expect to see these first-round picks play in the NHL? Boyle also goes 1-on-1 with Boqvist and Beaudin. The guys spoke with Stan Bowman and Joel Quenneville on Friday. The guys also share their biggest takeaways from those interviews, which ...
Ep. 74: NHL Draft Preview with Blackhawks VP of scouting Mark Kelley
June 14, 2018 21:49 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, it’s all about the 2018 NHL Draft. Pat Boyle is joined by NBC Sports Chicago’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic. The trio discusses whether the Blackhawks will hold on to the eighth and 27th overall picks in next week’s draft? They run down the prospects that could be available at the top of the first round, such as defensemen Noah Dobson, Evan Bouchard, Adam Boqvist and Quinn Hughes. They also weigh in on forwards Brady Tkachuk, Filip Zadin...
Ep. 73: Is Patrick Kane displaying more leadership characteristics than captain Jonathan Toews?
June 07, 2018 22:27 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to Rocky Wirtz's comments that “nothing lasts forever” and that changes could be made midseason if the Blackhawks struggle out of the gates. The guys discussed the new Chicago Pro Hockey League that will begin in July and play eight exhibition games. Rosters have not been finalized, but as of now Jonathan Toews is not among the six Blackhawks that have decided to participate. The summer league prompted a di...
Ep. 72: Bold predictions for Blackhawks offseason
May 29, 2018 22:04 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBOn the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis welcome Scott Powers from The Athletic. The trio dives into the Hawks mailbag and answer your questions about former Blackhawks defenseman Michal Kempny. Is Barry Trotz using Kempny in a different way than Joel Quenneville did? They discuss Victor Ejdsell’s emergence with Rockford this postseason and with his move to wing, could Ejdsell eventually be on the opposite wing of Patrick Kane? With the draft a few week...