Blackhawks Breakaway

Pat Maroon announces plans to retire at end of season

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Pat Maroon's decision to retire at the end of the season, announced in his hometown of St. Louis. Maroon shares why now felt like the right time to step away. They also break down the Blackhawks' season-high seven-goal performance in Sunday's 7-4 win over Philadelphia, which snapped a seven-game winless streak, highlighting the individual milestones from the game. Plus, they dive into Artyom Levshunov's first seven NHL games so far and provide injury updates on Jason Dickinson and Alec Martinez.

Blackhawks' skid hits 6 games, and an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with Connor Bedard

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle break down the loss to Los Angeles following a tough game against Seattle, which led the coaching staff to cancel Wednesday's scheduled off day for a video session and practice. They also discuss the Blackhawks getting some relief with Colton Dach's left elbow injury not being as serious as initially feared, Ilya Mikheyev's recent surge, the controversial no-goal against Seattle, and more. Plus, CHSN's Tony Granato sits down with Connor Bedard for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview.

What Connor Bedard can learn from Sidney Crosby about controlling emotions

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle back-to-back 10-minute misconduct penalties and his growing list of minor infractions. They discuss the lessons he can take from his childhood idol Sidney Crosby on managing emotions. They also dive into Ryan Donato’s recent interview and whether he’s in line for a contract extension with the Blackhawks. Plus, thoughts on Ilya Mikheyev’s impressive second half, Artyom Levshunov’s first three NHL games, Petr Mrazek’s resurgence in Detroit, and more.

Breaking down Connor Bedard's 10-minute misconduct for "abuse of officials"

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle break down Connor Bedard’s surprising 10-minute misconduct for "abuse of officials." Was it justified, and what can Bedard learn from the moment? They also discuss Bedard’s first NHL showdown with San Jose Sharks No. 1 overall pick Macklin Celebrini and whether he puts extra pressure on himself in marquee matchups. Plus, they analyze Jason Dickinson’s cross-check on Celebrini and his scrap with Barclay Goodrow, assess Artyom Levshunov’s first two NHL games, and preview Bedard’s return to Vancouver.

Youth movement: Are the rebuilding Blackhawks starting to come together?

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle break down the Blackhawks' moves leading up to the NHL trade deadline, including Ryan Donato staying put. Could an extension be on the horizon?They also dive into Chicago’s 3-1-2 record since the Seth Jones trade, the role of the team’s youth movement, and Spencer Knight’s impact on the rebuild. Plus, they share their thoughts on No. 2 overall pick Artyom Levshunov’s impressive NHL debut in Colorado.The episode wraps up with a discussion on Jonathan Toews and whether his potential NHL comeback is gaining traction.

GM Kyle Davidson joins Blackhawks Countdown Live after the trade deadline

Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson joins Pat Boyle, Caley Chelios, and Tony Granato on Blackhawks Countdown Live after the NHL trade deadline to talk about keeping Ryan Donato while sending away Petr Mrazek and Craig Smith. He also speaks to the possibility of leveraging draft capital to bring in impactful players. Ryan Danato talks to Darren Pang from the ice about his thoughts on staying with the team. Then, Frank Seravalli joins Pat Boyle for his takeaways from a busy trade deadline for the Blackhawks and the rest of the NHL.

Breaking down the Seth Jones trade, Spencer Knight's ceiling, and more!

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle break down the blockbuster trade that sent Seth Jones to Florida. Did the Blackhawks get a good return? They analyze the deal, including why Spencer Knight could be Chicago’s goaltender of the future. Plus, an exclusive interview on Blackhawks Countdown Live with GM Kyle Davidson, who shares his perspective on the trade.Charlie and Pat also discuss the likelihood of Ryan Donato being moved before Friday’s deadline, other potential trades, and whether Chicago might use the first-round pick from Florida as trade bait down the road.

Thoughts on controversial challenges, Seth Jones' informal trade request, and more

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle break down Chicago’s recent games against Columbus and Toronto coming out of the 4 Nations break. They discuss the recent controversial challenges, including Connor Bedard’s overturned goal in Columbus and the unsuccessful offside challenge against Toronto — explaining why, by definition, it was the right call. They also dive into Lukas Reichel’s benching and analyze Seth Jones’ public trade request, exploring potential landing spots and his chances of being moved before the March 7 deadline. Finally, they talk about Alex Ovechkin's quest for Wayne Gretzky's goals record and pay tribute to Frank Pellico, whose legendary 33-year run as the Blackhawks’ organist came to an end on Sunday.

Blackhawks back to work, 4 Nations thoughts, USA-Canada championship preview, and more

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle dive into the thrilling 4 Nations Face-Off and how it has surpassed expectations. They break down Saturday's unforgettable USA-Canada showdown and preview Thursday's championship rematch. 
 
Plus, they look ahead to the final two months of the Blackhawks' season and discuss whether Chicago can take lessons from the high-caliber hockey on display at the tournament. Charlie and Pat also react to the report that Blackhawks legend Bobby Hull had Stage 2 CTE at the time of his passing. Has the NHL done enough to address concussions?Finally, they wrap up with an important conversation about Blackhawks assistant coach Kevin Dean's prostate cancer surgery — serving as a crucial reminder to get checked.

Blackhawks break, 4 Nations preview, and trade deadline buzz

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis goes solo to wrap up where things stand for the Blackhawks heading into their week-long break after picking up points in eight of their last 11 games. Charlie then previews the 4 Nations Tournament featuring USA, Canada, Sweden, and Finland, where Teuvo Teravainen is the lone Blackhawks representative. Will the competition live up to expectations? He also discusses how Quinn Hughes’ injury could impact Team USA, whether Connor Bedard will play his way onto Canada’s 2026 Olympic roster, and more. Finally, Charlie looks ahead to the March 7 trade deadline and wonders if any moves could happen during the 4 Nations break.