Blackhawks Breakaway

Blackhawks introduce hockey ops team, predictions for Round 2 of playoffs

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau recap the hockey operations executive team event and discuss their early impressions of associate GM Jeff Greenberg. The guys also weigh in on their first-round surprises of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, second-round predictions and takeaways from Rockford's postseason after it came to an end over the weekend.1:00 - Recap of hockey operations executive team introduction and impressions of Jeff Greenberg14:00 - What should be the profile of Chicago's permanent head coach?22:50 - Thoughts on Jake Oettinger's Game 7 performance27:20 - Thoughts on the officiating in Rangers-Penguins Game 732:20 - Predictions for Panthers-Lightning series37:40 - How Minnesota's goaltending situation might play out this summer43:20 - Predictions for Hurricanes-Rangers series44:50 - Predictions for Avalanche-Blues series47:10 - Should the Blackhawks go after Ville Husso if St. Louis lets him walk?50:30 - Predictions for Flames-Oilers series54:40 - Thoughts on Rockford's postseason series against Chicago Wolves

Blackhawks lose the Draft lottery, NHL playoffs review, and Ian Mitchell interview

In a jam-packed and fun episode of the podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau discuss the Blackhawks losing the NHL lottery and how it benefits Chicago. They also review the playoff matchups and their predictions, changes they would make to the playoff format, whether Barry Trotz could be a head coaching option for the Blackhawks, and Boyle interviews defenseman Ian Mitchell on the Rockford IceHogs playoff run.(1:17) - How the NHL Draft lottery results affect the Blackhawks(4:00) - Stanley Cup Playoffs review (13:10) - Should the NHL tweak its playoff format?(24:00) - Barry Trotz is available, should the Blackhawks inquire?(30:24) - Pat Boyle sits down with Rockford IceHogs defenseman Ian Mitchell

2021-22 Blackhawks Awards: MVP, most improved player, goal of the year and more

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau hand out their awards for the 2021-22 season. Who was the team MVP? Which player improved the most? Who's a potential bounce-back candidate for next season? What was the goal of the year? The guys answer that and much more.1:00 - Most improved player3:55 - Most selfless player6:05 - Comeback player10:40 - Best defensive player13:50 - Best offensive player17:07 - Heart and soul player24:05 - Player that took a step back26:45 - Bounce-back candidate31:30 - Goal of the year37:00 - Team MVP

Takeaways from GM Kyle Davidson’s end-of-season press conference

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau offer their takeaways from GM Kyle Davidson's end-of-season press conference. What does the future hold for Derek King? How did exit interviews go with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews? What's Chicago's developmental plan for their prospects? The guys tackle all that and more.1:00 - Takeaways from Kyle Davidson's end-of-season press conference9:25 - Do the Blackhawks want Kane and Toews around for the rebuild?13:25 - Seth Jones' appetite for a rebuild18:20 - Will the Blackhawks change their defensive zone coverage?26:30 - Davidson's developmental philosophy33:10 - What are the Blackhawks going to do in goal next season?39:10 - Thoughts from the first night of the Stanley Cup Playoffs44:00 - The Blackhawk that got away...

Why the Blackhawks hired Jeff Greenberg as associate GM

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau discuss the hiring of Chicago Cubs' Jeff Greenberg as an associate general manager. What is Greenberg's background, and what will his exact role be with the organization moving forward? The guys also talk about Jonathan Toews' comments on the rebuild, his future, and more. Plus, Joey Zakrzewski joins the show to recap Rockford's AHL season and preview their Calder Cup Playoffs.1:05 - Background on Greenberg and what his role will be17:00 - Is there a downside to the Greenberg hire?20:45 - Takeaways from Toews' de-facto exit interview35:20 - Joey Zakrzewski joins the show to recap Rockford's season, preview playoffs

Is Patrick Kane’s future with Blackhawks tied to Alex DeBrincat?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau discuss Patrick Kane's comments from his de-facto exit interview on Tuesday. Is his future in Chicago tied to Alex DeBrincat? Does Kane have a point when talking about ways they can accelerate the process? And how does Kane's competitive nature line up with a rebuild?1:20 - Kane's nagging injury and getting back to 100 percent healthy6:15 - Is Kane's future in Chicago tied to DeBrincat?16:45 - DeBrincat on whether he's had conversations with Kane, Toews about future21:30 - Can Blackhawks follow Kings, Rangers rebuild blueprint?27:30 - Kane trying to accelerate, find loophole in Blackhawks' rebuild

Which pending UFA, RFA players should the Blackhawks bring back?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau dive into Chicago's pending restricted and unrestricted free agents and play a game of "bring back" or "let go." What does the future hold for Dominik Kubalik and Dylan Strome? Will Kevin Lankinen or Collin Delia be back? What will Kirby Dach's next contract look like? The guys discuss all that and more.2:00 - Bring back or let go: RFA Dominik Kubalik5:20 - Bring back or let go: RFA Dylan Strome15:55 - What will Kirby Dach's next contract look like?18:35 - Bring back or let go: RFA Philipp Kurashev21:40 - Bring back or let go: UFA Sam Lafferty25:10 - Bring back or let go: UFA Calvin de Haan27:20 - Bring back or let go: RFA Caleb Jones29:50 - Bring back or let go: UFA Erik Gustafsson32:35 - Bring back or let go: UFAs Collin Delia and Kevin Lankinen

NHL awards discussion: Who will win Hart and Norris Trophy?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau dive into some NHL awards discussion after Roman Josi and Johnny Gaudreau led their respective teams to recent wins over Chicago. Who's the front-runner for the Hart Trophy? Is Josi or Cale Makar the favorite to win the Norris Trophy? Which coach deserves to win the Jack Adams? Plus, predictions on who will win the Calder Trophy and Vezina Trophy.1:40 - Who should be the Calder Trophy front-runner?7:25 - Which coach deserves the Jack Adams Award?15:30 - Who will win the Norris Trophy: Roman Josi or Cale Makar? 22:37 - Is the Vezina Trophy Igor Shesterkin's to lose?25:15 - Breaking down the Hart Trophy candidates, and who should be among the three finalists?

Pat Foley’s top calls and Chicago’s Mount Rushmore of play-by-play announcers

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau discuss Chicago's losing streak hitting eight games, and interim head coach Derek King saying his team is mentally drained. Plus, they reflect on Pat Foley's best calls as he prepares for retirement and who's on their Mount Rushmore of Chicago sports play-by-play announcers.1:30 - Can we learn anything about the Blackhawks down the stretch?11:40 - Pat Foley calling it a career after 39 years as the voice of the Blackhawks25:25 - Remembering our favorite Pat Foley calls42:35 - Who's on your Mount Rushmore of Chicago sports play-by-play announcers?

Which Blackhawks should have their numbers retired after Marian Hossa?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau discuss which Blackhawks should have their numbers retired after Marian Hossa. Plus, will the first year of Lukas Reichel's entry-level contract be burned? And is Hossa the greatest free-agent signing in Chicago sports history?1:45 - Why Reichel burning first year of entry-level contract wouldn't necessarily be a negative13:55 - Which current and former Blackhawks are worthy of having their numbers retired?32:50 - Is Hossa the greatest free-agent signing in Chicago sports history?