Blackhawks Breakaway

What's next for Blackhawks after firing of head coach Luke Richardson

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the firing of Chicago Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson. The episode features reactions from Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson and captain Nick Foligno, who share their perspectives on the coaching change.Pat and Charlie explore why interim head coach Anders Sorensen might be the ideal short-term solution, what his immediate priorities should be to get the team back on track, and how attractive the Blackhawks' coaching position will be in the offseason. Plus, Richardson addresses the city of Chicago with a heartfelt statement.

Shifts after goals, when to bring up Frank Nazar, and more

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the last week for the Blackhawks. They break down concerns over shifts following goals and share their thoughts on how the team can address the issue. They also debate when would be the right time to call up top forward prospect Frank Nazar. The duo also highlights Connor Bedard’s resurgence and growing confidence, as well as Alex Vlasic’s contributions to the power play and his prospects for making Team USA at the 4 Nations Tournament. Lastly, they provide an injury update on goaltender Laurent Brossoit and discuss its impact on Arvid Söderblom.

Blackhawks' ups and downs, Lukas Reichel's growth, prospects update, and more

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the highs and lows of the Blackhawks' recent stretch. They discuss the team’s 2-0 lead that slipped away in Saturday’s loss to Philadelphia and highlight Lukas Reichel’s impressive play and growing confidence.The duo also dives into the team’s ongoing struggles to generate power plays, as the Blackhawks have earned just one power-play opportunity in each of their last five games. They analyze how the team is holding up in Seth Jones' absence and cover other key storylines.Later in the episode, Pat and Charlie preview the upcoming 4 Nations Tournament, debating whether Connor Bedard will suit up for Team Canada. They close out the show with an update on Blackhawks prospects and their development.

Teuvo Teravainen's confidence, Frank Nazar's future, and Steve Larmer interview

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about the Blackhawks' redemptive win over Florida on Thursday after a missed opportunity against Anaheim on Tuesday. They also share their thoughts on why it’s still too early to call up Frank Nazar, dive into Teuvo Teravainen's comments about his low confidence, and provide the latest health update on Jonathan Toews. To wrap things up, Pat goes 1-on-1 with Blackhawks legend Steve Larmer in an exclusive interview.

Taylor Hall's healthy scratch, Connor Bedard moved to the wing, and more

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dive into Taylor Hall’s candid reaction to his unexpected healthy scratch on Saturday and head coach Luke Richardson’s admission about communication missteps with the veteran forward. The duo also explores Connor Bedard’s temporary shift to the wing and breaks down his insightful interview with Hockey Night in Canada’s Scott Oake during After Hours. The episode wraps up with the latest on Seth Jones, who has been placed on injured reserve due to a right foot injury.

How can the Blackhawks generate more offense?

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the 3-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken. How can the offense get going? Plus, they talk about Connor Bedard's goal drought, his homecoming game in Vancouver on Saturday, the A+ Chicago Magazine feature on Bedard, Arvid Soderblom inching closer to being eligible for waivers, and much more.

Blackhawks mailbag: Who should be Connor Bedard's linemates?

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about Jeremy Roenick's memorable Hockey Hall of Fame speech and answer your mailbag questions. How do you feel about the Blackhawks placing Andreas Athanasiou on waivers? How can the Blackhawks get more consistent scoring? Why are some of the newcomers off to slow starts? How would you build the best possible line for Connor Bedard? Who will be the first long-term callup for the Blackhawks? When will the Blackhawks be playoff contenders again? They answer all that and more.

Is it time for Blackhawks to unite Tyler Bertuzzi with Connor Bedard?

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis offer their takeaways from the back-to-back losses to Detroit and Dallas. They also discuss the faceoff woes, Luke Richardson's line shake-up, and whether it's time to unite Tyler Bertuzzi with Connor Bedard. Plus, Pat and Charlie weigh in on Wayne Gretzky's advice to Bedard and recap Patrick Kane's return to Chicago.

What we learned about Blackhawks during five-game road trip

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the five-game road trip and share what they learned from it. They also discuss Ryan Donato's heater, Connor Bedard's goal drought, the first period woes, Arvid Soderblom's standout performance in Anaheim, and the weird schedule. Plus, Pat and Charlie look ahead to Patrick Kane's return to Chicago on Wednesday.

Are the Blackhawks slipping back into last year's form?

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the disappointing loss to San Jose, which dropped Chicago to the bottom of the NHL standings. They debate whether the Blackhawks are slipping back into last year’s form and if it's time to move away from the Kurashev-Bedard-Teravainen top line. They also discuss concerns around Connor Bedard’s faceoff stats, the progress of the team’s rebuild, and more.