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Blackhawks Talk Podcast

616 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 381 ratings

The 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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Episodes

Hockey is back, baby!!

December 22, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

The NHL is scheduled to make its 56-game return on January 13th with 4 divisions and a 16-team playoff with the regular season concluding on May 8th. Host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the start of the new season, what fans should prepare for and the tweaks made by the NHL to make sure their season is safe and completed. The crew also dives into the Hawks' division and rank where they think the Hawks are in the 8-team Central. Plus, they discuss if there's a...

The Blackhawks have a new management structure

December 18, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

The Blackhawks have restructured their leadership and announced that Danny Wirtz will become CEO, Jaime Faulkner is the President of Business Operations, and Stan Bowman will become the President of Hockey Operations. Host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the changes and how it will impact the Hawks moving forward. (1:36) - Reaction to the new structure of the Blackhawks (7:33) - Why the Hawks chose to split the hockey ops and business ops (13:50) - Who h...

Mailbag edition: What’s the update on Dylan Strome?

December 15, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King to discuss Dylan Strome's future and where he might fit into the long-term plans. The crew also discusses Kirby Dach's development as he prepares for the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championships and how that may impact his Blackhawk season. Later in the podcast Pat, Scott, and Charlie answer fan questions and concerns about the Blackhawks. (1:48) - Updates on the negotiations between t...

Doc Emrick on retirement and his favorite Blackhawks memories

December 11, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

One of the greatest broadcasting voices in sports is stepping away from the booth and doing it on his own terms. Host Pat Boyle is joined by legendary broadcaster Doc Emrick as they discuss why he's leaving the booth, his favorite memories broadcasting, relives the Blackhawks Cup runs, and his new book "Off Mike". Later in the podcast, Pat talks with Doc's broadcasting partner and friend Eddie Olczyk as Edzo sends off Doc in a heartfelt salute and tells a few memories and stories of...

New proposed season start date, players and owners in financial stalemate

December 08, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

The players and NHL owners haven’t agreed on finances to begin the season yet, but a new proposed start date has surfaced. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the new start date and what that will mean for the 2020-21 season. The crew also discusses the financial stalemate between the two sides and why there hasn't been a collectively bargained agreement yet. Later in the pod, teams are considering playing games outside so fans can watch games, should the Blackha...

Kendall Coyne Schofield opens up about breaking more barriers with Blackhawks

December 04, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

Kendall Coyne Schofield became the first female player development coach in the history of the Blackhawks organization and is prepared to break even more barriers in the NHL. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by Coyne Schofield to discuss her journey to the Blackhawks and why she is ready to develop the team’s prospects as they rebuild for another championship run. (1:15) - Coyne Schofield discusses what drew her to the player development position with the Blackhawks (5...

Blackhawks' 2010 Stanley Cup champ Brent Sopel on the previous rebuild

December 01, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

The Blackhawks are undergoing a rebuild they hope will lead to more Stanley Cup runs. To speak on the rebuild that led to 3 Stanley Cups, Blackhawks writer Scott King is joined by Stanley Cup champion Brent Sopel as they discuss and compare the rebuild that led to those Cup runs and the rebuild the Hawks are going through now. Sopel shares some never-before-heard stories about the 2010 run, and also discusses his continued work with The Brent Sopel Foundation to raise awareness abou...

Asst. GM of Player Development Mark Eaton has plans for Hawks youth

November 27, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Blackhawks Assistant General Manager of Player Development Mark Eaton talks with Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis. Topics include the hiring of Kendall Coyne Schofield, his new role with the team, lessons learned from the NHL playoff bubble, and the development of prospects like Ian Mitchell, Lukas Reichel and Nicolas Beaudin. (1:14) – Mark Eaton talks about how his role has changed since being promoted to Assistant General Manager of Player Development (4:39) – Mark discusses th...

Darryl Belfry on how Patrick Kane became a superstar

November 24, 2020 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MB

Think you know everything there is to know about Patrick Kane? Think again. Darryl Belfry - who has known Kane since the superstar was just 9 years old - stops by the Blackhawks Talk Podcast to discuss his new book: “Belfry Hockey: Strategies to Teach the World’s Best Athletes.” Belfry goes in-depth with Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis about Kane’s offensive growth at a very young age, his dynamic scoring and passing abilities, his philosophy on puck touches, and so much more. (5...

The NHL players and owners might be back at the negotiating table

November 20, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

With the NHL season seemingly right around the corner, the owners and players could be headed towards negotiations surrounding the CBA, "deferred money" and "escrow caps." Do the players still have the upper hand? Are the most recent reports simply negotiation tactics by the owners? Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King break down what the most recent "CBA speed bump" could mean for the impending start of the season, and how any impasse might impact the return to play. Once ...

The NHL players and owners are back at the negotiating table

November 20, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

With the NHL season seemingly right around the corner, the owners and players are in negotiations surrounding the CBA, "deferred money" and "escrow caps." Do the players still have the upper hand? Are the most recent reports simply negotiation tactics by the owners? Pat Boyle, Scott King and Charlie Roumeliotis break down what the most recent "CBA speed bump" could mean for the impending start of the season, and how any impasse might impact the return to play. Once the NHL does drop...

Blackhawk history and stories from The Palace Grill

November 17, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

The Palace Grill has been dubbed the official restaurant of the Chicago Blackhawks because of the many stories and memories that live there. NBCS Blackhawks writer Scott King got a chance to chat with the owner of The Palace Grill, George Lemperis. They discuss why the restaurant is so important to current and former Blackhawks and go over some of the many traditions and stories that make the restaurant the go-to spot for the Blackhawks and Hawks fans. (1:36) - Running a restaurant...

Eddie Olczyk on Hawks youth and the "Core Four" buy-in

November 13, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

Host Pat Boyle talks with Eddie Olczyk about the Blackhawks' youth movement and whether the "cour four" need to buy into the rebuild plan to make it work. Later in the pod, Pat and Eddie discuss "Hockey Fights Cancer" month, as they look back at Eddie’s battle and how that journey impacts him now. Plus, Edzo discusses Doc Emrick’s retirement and the challenges of broadcasting during the pandemic. (1:09) - Life in the Edmonton bubble (7:04) - Blackhawks being more transparent (10:...

Ian Mack on how he's helped transform Patrick Kane's body

November 10, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast, renowned sports scientist and performance coach Ian Mack joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss what it's like training Patrick Kane and how he's helped transform Kane's body. Mack also talks about picking up Kirby Dach, Jonathan Toews and Brent Seabrook as clients. (1:50) - Mack's background (7:15) - How Kane, Mack developed relationship (10:35) - The process of transforming Kane's body (19:45) - Why Mack believe...

Jay Zawaski on his new book and Blackhawks coverage in Chicago

November 06, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by Jay Zawaski of 670 the Score and the Madhouse Chicago Hockey podcast to discuss Jay's new book, "The Big 50: Chicago Blackhawks: The Men and Moments that Made the Chicago Blackhawks," and his favorite stories from the book, including an epic Pat Foley rant about Alexander Karpovtsev and how Stan Mikita's play changed due to his daughter. The crew also discusses the many reasons why the Blackhawks and hockey aren't discussed more on Chi...

Adrian Aucoin on playing with a rebuilding Blackhawks team

November 03, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

The Blackhawks are on the move to rebuild the team and create more opportunities at the Stanley Cup. The last rebuild went fairly well with the Hawks starting a run to winning 3 championships and Adrian Aucoin was there to see it all begin. Scott King interviews Aucoin on the rebuild that netted the Hawks Kane and Toews and compares it to the current rebuild. They also talk about the contributions of Duncan Keith and the ways Keith changed the game of hockey. Later on in the podcast...

Answering Blackhawk fans questions about the rebuild

October 30, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

In for host Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King as they hear directly from Blackhawks fans about the rebuild. The crew discusses the positivity from some fans about the Hawks’ direction and transparency, the team’s timeline for contention, the goalie situation, and which of the core veterans would be most likely to accept a trade. (2:57) - Some Hawks fans are excited about the rebuild (9:26) - What do the players feel about the rebuild and w...

Review of the Stan Bowman and Jeremy Colliton sit downs

October 27, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman and coach Jeremy Colliton did a media tour starting with the Blackhawks Talk Podcast to relay their message to fans about the direction of the franchise. Host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss Bowman and Colliton's interviews and if they delivered their message clearly not only to the fans but the core players of Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith, and Brent Seabrook  (1:25) - Biggest takeaways from the Stan Bowman interview ...

Jeremy Colliton on how he plans to balance winning and player development

October 23, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

After GM Stan Bowman joined the podcast, head coach Jeremy Colliton joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss his role in the rebuilding process. Colliton talks about what came out of his meeting with the veterans, how he plans to develop the young talent like Kirby Dach but also making sure to put them in winning situations, and explains how the goal for the Blackhawks is to have long-term success going forward. (2:23) - How can you balance winning and development? (8:12...

A sit down with Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman

October 20, 2020 18:12 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

In an exclusive interview, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by Blackhawks Senior VP/GM Stan Bowman and they have an in-depth discussion on the direction that the Blackhawks organization is heading in the future. Stan details why the Hawks chose not to re-sign Corey Crawford, defines the type of the rebuild the Blackhawks will go through, opens up about his discussions with Jonathan Toews and the rest of the veteran core after they voiced displeasure in the team's handlin...

What direction are the Blackhawks headed?

October 16, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

The Blackhawks offseason so far has been a roller coaster ride for fans leaving some uncertain which direction the team is headed. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss and speculate what the Hawks are thinking and what future moves may be ahead for the Blackhawks. (1:36) - Do the Hawks feel like they can compete for a Stanley Cup? (9:15) - Did the Hawks handle the goalie position well this year? (15:17) - Are the Hawks sending out mixed messages to the fans? (2...

Blackhawks core ‘surprised’ and blindsided by potential rebuild

October 13, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

As Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman proceeds with what appears to be a rebuild, the core pieces of the franchise are not too happy with the direction of the team and not being consulted on it, which includes the decision to part ways with Corey Crawford. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the new details on why the Blackhawks didn't re-sign Crawford, the rumblings of discontent with the core guys, and how the Blackhawks should proceed moving forward. (1:30) - More de...

Corey Crawford will not return to the Blackhawks

October 08, 2020 20:33 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

In a surprising turn of events, Stan Bowman announced that two-time Stanley Cup winning goalie Corey Crawford will not return to the team as the Blackhawks apparently shift towards a youth movement. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Scott King and Charlie Roumeliotis as they discuss the surprise announcement, where Crawford will go from here, and what the Hawks' plan is to fill the goalie position. Later on in the podcast, the crew talks with first round pick Lukas Reichel and discuss the...

Scott Wheeler predicts who the Blackhawks will take in the 2020 NHL Draft

October 06, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Scott Wheeler of the Athletic joins Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis to preview the 2020 NHL Draft which is TODAY! The group dives into where there could be steals in the draft class, who the Hawks will be eyeing at 17 and whether the Hawks could trade up or down. Get all of your draft information right here on this episode of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast. (1:20) - Is this a deep draft this year? (7:50) - Could the top goalie prospect be there for the Blackhawks? (17:13) ...

Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman sets his plan for 2020 NHL Draft

October 02, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

The draft is next week and the Blackhawks are in full prep mode. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King listen and react to Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman's comments on preparing for the draft, how Bowman plans to attack free agency, and his optimism that a deal with Corey Crawford can get done. (1:58) - Takeaways from Charlie's conversation with VP of amateur scouting Mark Kelley (5:26) - Stan Bowman on whether he will prioritize positional need over best player available in d...

Blackhawks VP of amateur scouting Mark Kelley on 2020 NHL Draft

September 29, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

With the unprecedented way this year has impacted the NHL, teams are getting creative with how they prepare for offseason activities including the NHL Draft. Mark Kelley joins Charlie Roumeliotis as they discuss the Blackhawks’ 2020 draft board, how they have scouted players and Mark's thoughts on the incoming class. Later on in the pod, Charlie is joined by Slavko Bekovic to react to the Mark Kelley interview and discuss their key takeaways that fans should pay attention to. (1:0...

NHL.com's Adam Kimelman on Blackhawks' 2020 draft

September 25, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

The Blackhawks Talk Podcast is getting you prepared for the upcoming NHL Draft on Oct. 6 and 7. Host Pat Boyle and Slavko Bekovic are joined by NHL.com's Adam Kimelman, host of the NHL Draft Class podcast, as they discuss the strength of this year's class, what options the Blackhawks may have with the 17th pick and sleepers in the class. (1:31) - How has the pandemic impacted draft analysis? (7:38) - Are there any underrated defensemen in this class? (12:15) - Could any of the pr...

NHL.com's Adam Kimelman on the Hawks' 2020 draft

September 25, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

The Blackhawks Talk podcast is getting you prepared for the upcoming NHL Draft on October 6th and 7th. Host Pat Boyle and Slavko Bekovic are joined by NHL.com's Adam Kimelman, host of the NHL Draft Class podcast, as they discuss the strength of this year's class, what options the Blackhawks may have with the 17th pick and sleepers in the class. (1:31) - How has the pandemic impacted draft analysis? (7:38) - Are there any underrated defensemen in this class? (12:15) - Could any of...

Who should Blackhawks take No. 17 overall in NHL Draft with ESPN's Chris Peters

September 22, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

The 2020 NHL Draft is scheduled for Oct. 6 and 7, with the Blackhawks scheduled to pick at No. 17. Will the Blackhawks be able to get an impact player from the middle of the draft? Host Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by NHL Draft and prospects analyst for ESPN Chris Peters as they discuss the draft and who the Blackhawks could be looking to take. Later on in the podcast, Pat and Charlie are joined by Nick Gismondi as they answer fan questions in the mailbag segment, i...

Patrick Sharp previews 2020 Stanley Cup Final

September 18, 2020 20:52 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

After the season was delayed, the Stanley Cup Final is about to begin at long last. Host Pat Boyle is joined by three-time Stanley Cup champion and NBC Sports hockey analyst Patrick Sharp to discuss and preview the championship matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Dallas Stars. Also, Sharp picks his Conn Smythe Trophy winner. Later in the podcast, Pat is joined by NBC Sports Chicago Blackhawks Insider Charlie Roumeliotis as they discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Bl...

Where should the Blackhawks focus their offseason efforts

September 15, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

Blackhawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis pinch hits for Pat Boyle, alongside Scott King, and Nick Gismondi. The crew discusses the Hawks’ offseason, and what the team should address for a successful 2021 season. Then, they dive into re-signing Corey Crawford, how the Hawks should approach the draft, and answer the question of whether this is a rebuilding offseason or just re-tooling. (1:30) - What can the Hawks do with limited cap space? (9:30) - Will the Hawks have to buyout an i...

Eddie Olczyk on the NHL Bubble and his possible future as an executive

September 11, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

NBC Broadcaster Eddie Olczyk joins host Pat Boyle and Blackhawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis from the NHL Bubble in Edmonton to discuss the NHL playoffs, the Hawks player he was most impressed by during their run in the playoffs, and Eddie discusses his future in broadcasting and opportunities to be an NHL team executive as some point in the future. (1:30) - The Hawks player that stood out during the playoff run (12:00) - The NHL playoffs this year have been great (22:40) - The V...

Season ending review for the 2019-2020 Blackhawks

September 04, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

Host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King as they recap the season for the Blackhawks. The crew dives into who was the MVP, labeling the season for the Hawks, what was most disappointing, who improved the most, and other observations to put a ribbon on the 2019-2020 season. (1:12) - How would you describe the season? (10:45) - Most valuable Blackhawk (17:11) - Biggest surprise of the season (26:19) - Most memorable goal or performance (31:22) - Biggest prio...

Answering your questions and concerns about the Blackhawks

September 01, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

As the offseason continues for the Hawks, the Blackhawks Talk podcast crew answers fan questions and concerns about the Blackhawks cap space, Corey Crawford, the relationship between Jonathan Toews and Jeremy Colliton, and more. (1:15) - How bad is the Hawks cap space and will they be able to sign any additional help. (10:44) - With the growth of Kirby Dach, should the Hawks let go of Dylan Strome? (19:55) - When will the Hawks look to use young defensemen? (26:57) - If the Hawk...

NHL players join the boycott across sports and what will the Hawks offseason look like

August 28, 2020 16:44 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

With the Milwaukee Bucks and the NBA starting a movement across sports in America, the NHL players joined in solidarity to boycott their games as well. In for host Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic is joined by Scott King and Nick Gismondi as they discuss the NHL players speaking up and wanting change. Later on in the podcast the crew discusses what's ahead for the Blackhawks this offseason and they discuss expected growth from the young core. (1:20) - Blackhawks postpone media availabil...

Corey Crawford wants to be back in Chicago

August 25, 2020 18:27 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

Now that the season has ended for the Blackhawks, the focus is now shifted to Corey Crawford and his pending unrestricted free agent status this offseason. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King as they discuss Corey Crawford speaking to the media on his status and what he wants to do. Later on, the crew goes over what Kirby Dach had to say in his season-ending press conference and what he plans to do to get even better for next season. (1:30) - Crawford mak...

Will Corey Crawford be a Blackhawk again?

August 21, 2020 22:17 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

The Blackhawks season has ended and the offseason begins with a lot of tough decisions to be made. Host Pat Boyle is joined by the Blackhawks coverage team of Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, and Nick Gismondi as they review the season and discuss comments made by General Manager Stan Bowman and coach Jeremy Colliton in their end of season press conference. (1:35) - Wrapping up the playoff run for the Blackhawks (10:15) - Stan Bowman speaks on the cap situation of the Blackhawks ...

Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights Game 5 recap

August 19, 2020 12:41 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

The Hawks fought hard in game 5 but ended up losing 4-3 to the Vegas Golden Knights and losing the series 4-1 ending their season. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Blackhawks analysts Steve Konroyd and Jamal Mayers as they discuss the loss to the Knights, things the Hawks can learn from this season, and what's next for the Hawks in the offseason. (1:15) - Hawks almost went into the 2nd period with a 2-0 lead, but just let a goal slip at the end (8:15) - Vegas Golden Knights were better...

Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights Game 4 recap

August 17, 2020 12:49 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

In a hard fought scrappy win the Blackhawks live to fight another day with a 3-1 win vs the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Steve Konroyd as they discuss the win by the Hawks, the heroic play of Corey Crawford, and what the Hawks need to do to extend the series in Game 5. (1:05) - Overall impressions of Game 4 (5:10) - Hawks won this game because of Corey Crawford (11:30) - Hawks lineup changes that helped them win (18:30) - What went into Matthew Hig...

Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights Game 3 recap

August 16, 2020 12:27 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

The Blackhawks go down 3-0 in the series to the Vegas Golden Knights losing 2-1 in Game 3. Host Pat Boyle is joined by former Blackhawk and analyst Jamal Mayers as they discuss whether it's possible for the Blackhawks to come back in the series, and the issues the Blackhawks have had in the series so far. (1:00) - Blackhawks small mistakes have hurt them (5:10) - Golden Knights goalie play in the series (9:25) - Where can the Blackhawks get more chances to score? (13:00) - Do th...

Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights Game 2 recap

August 14, 2020 05:30 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

The Hawks lose their second straight game in a close OT finish to the Vegas Golden Knights and are now down 2-0 in the series. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Blackhawks analyst Steve Konroyd, as they discuss the heartbreaking Game 2 loss, what went wrong and how the Hawks can climb back from the series deficit. (1:00) - Vegas Golden Knights stay hot (7:22) - Hawks line shakeup in Game 2 (11:30) - Vegas Golden Knights are outshooting their opponents (16:00) - How can the switch to b...

Blackhawks drop Game 1 to Golden Knights 4-1

August 12, 2020 07:48 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

The Blackhawks lose game 1 in crushing fashion to the favorite Vegas Golden Knights and former Hawk Robin Lehner gets his revenge. Host Pat Boyle is joined by NBCS Blackhawks analyst and former Hawk Jamal Mayers, to breakdown game 1, what were the problems, and how the Hawks can come back for game 2 to tie the series. (1:00) - Corey Crawford let in a few soft goals (6:20) - What went wrong and what went right for the Hawks (10:32) - How do the Hawks get more offense? (14:30) - H...

Blackhawks drop game 1 to the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1

August 12, 2020 07:48 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

The Blackhawks lose game 1 in crushing fashion to the favorite Vegas Golden Knights and former Hawk Robin Lehner gets his revenge. Host Pat Boyle is joined by NBCS Blackhawks analyst and former Hawk Jamal Mayers, to breakdown game 1, what were the problems, and how the Hawks can come back for game 2 to tie the series. (1:00) - Corey Crawford let in a few soft goals (6:20) - What went wrong and what went right for the Hawks (10:32) - How do the Hawks get more offense? (14:30) - H...

Blackhawks vs Knights series preview with Ryan Carpenter

August 11, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

The schedule is out and we are all set for a tough series between the Blackhawks and Vegas Golden Knights. In the first part of the podcast host Pat Boyle is joined by current Blackhawk and former Knight Ryan Carpenter who discusses playing his former team and former teammate Robin Lehner, and what life is like inside the Bubble. Later on, Pat is joined by the NBCS Chicago Blackhawks content team of Slavko Bekovic, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Nick Gismondi as they preview the series. ...

Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights series preview with Ryan Carpenter

August 11, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

The schedule is out and we are all set for a tough series between the Blackhawks and Vegas Golden Knights. In the first part of the podcast host Pat Boyle is joined by current Blackhawk and former Knight Ryan Carpenter who discusses playing his former team and former teammate Robin Lehner, and what life is like inside the Bubble. Later on, Pat is joined by the NBCS Chicago Blackhawks content team of Slavko Bekovic, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Nick Gismondi as they preview the series. ...

Blackhawks move on with 3-2 series-clinching win over Oilers

August 08, 2020 03:58 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

It's been 5 years since the Hawks have won a playoff series and it feels good. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Blackhawks analyst Steve Konroyd as they discuss the series clinching game 4 win over the Oilers, the importance of the win, and look ahead to what's next for the Hawks. (1:10) - Hawks were given a lottery ticket into the playoffs this year (6:41) - Hawks still need to fix a few things (10:00) -Jeremy Colliton tried 2 different lines with Kane in the series (15:30) - The ...

Blackhawks move on with a 3-2 series clincher over the Oilers

August 08, 2020 03:58 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

It's been 5 years since the Hawks have won a playoff series and it feels good. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Blackhawks analyst Steve Konroyd as they discuss the series clinching game 4 win over the Oilers, the importance of the win, and look ahead to what's next for the Hawks. (1:10) - Hawks were given a lottery ticket into the playoffs this year (6:41) - Hawks still need to fix a few things (10:00) -Jeremy Colliton tried 2 different lines with Kane in the series (15:30) - The ...

Slater Koekkoek and the defense helping the Hawks offense vs the Oilers

August 07, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

Blackhawks defensemen Slater Koekkoek joins Pat Boyle to discuss the play of the Hawks D-men vs the Oilers and how the Hawks are handling a playoff run in the Bubble. Later on, the NBCS Blackhawks content team fo Slavko Bekovic, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss and react to the Slater interview and dive into why the Hawks D-men are playing so well and they preview game 4 of the best of 5 series with the Oilers. (1:33) - Slater describes what it was like in the locker roo...

Slater Koekkoek and the defense helping Blackhawks offense vs. Oilers

August 07, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

Blackhawks defensemen Slater Koekkoek joins Pat Boyle to discuss the play of the Hawks D-men vs the Oilers and how the Hawks are handling a playoff run in the Bubble. Later on, the NBCS Blackhawks content team fo Slavko Bekovic, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss and react to the Slater interview and dive into why the Hawks D-men are playing so well and they preview game 4 of the best of 5 series with the Oilers. (1:33) - Slater describes what it was like in the locker roo...

Blackhawks take series lead with thrilling 4-3 win over Oilers

August 06, 2020 14:04 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

Host Pat Boyle is joined by Stanley Cup champion and Blackhawks analyst Jamal Mayers as they discuss the Hawks' 4-3 win over the Oilers in a game that went down to the final minute. They discuss Toews game winning goal, the commanding lead the Hawks took in the series, and will the Blackhawks be able to close the Oilers out in game 4. (1:15) - Biggest takeaway from the Hawks win (8:09) - Hawks special teams breakdown (10:20) - Hawks power play (15:20) - How will the Oilers resp...