Blackhawks Breakaway

Takeaways from Kyle Davidson’s introductory presser as Blackhawks GM

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis offer their takeaways from Kyle Davidson's introductory press conference as the permanent general manager. We also hear from Davidson on why he's going the "rebuild" route as opposed to a "retool." Plus, CEO Danny Wirtz on what he was looking for in a new GM.1:20 - Biggest takeaway from Davidson's press conference7:03 - Danny Wirtz on what the Blackhawks were looking for in a GM14:35 - What is Davidson's to-do list?21:15 - Why Davidson is going for a "rebuild" and not retool

1-on-1 with Niklas Hjalmarsson on Blackhawks memories, Legacy Night and more

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle goes 1-on-1 with Niklas Hjalmarsson. The three-time Stanley Cup champion talks about his upcoming Legacy Night on March 3, signing an offer sheet with San Jose after the 2010 season, his favorite Blackhawks memories, having his Game 7 goal against Detroit in 2013 taken away, the worst blocked shot of his NHL career and much more. The interview wraps up with a little rapid-fire Q&A about his former teammates.1:50 - Catching up with Hjalmarsson5:40 - Spending his whole 20s in Chicago12:15 - What will emotions be like on March 3 for Legacy Night?13:45 - Did Hjalmarsson thinks his days in Chicago were done after signing offer sheet with San Jose?16:30 - The worst blocked shot of Hjalmarsson's NHL career17:30 - Having Game 7 goal disallowed against Detroit in 201323:00 - Rapid-fire Q&A with Hjalmarsson

Update on Blackhawks’ GM search and a 1-on-1 with Seth Jones

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis provide an update on Chicago's search for a full-time general manager. Will the Blackhawks go outside the box with their hire? Plus, the guys discuss the first half of the six-game homestand, the mutual decision to part ways with Bobby Hull as a team ambassador, and a 1-on-1 interview with Seth Jones.0:45 - Recapping first half of six-game homestand6:30 - Thoughts on Lukas Reichel's two games since recent NHL call-up9:30 - Why was the Florida game so chippy?13:00 - Blackhawks mutually part ways with Bobby Hull as team ambassador15:10 - Latest on GM search28:45 - 1-on-1 interview with Seth Jones

Trade rumors, crunching numbers and latest on Blackhawks’ GM search

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis offer their takeaways from the three-game road trip. They also discuss Dylan Strome's recent play, Brandon Hagel trade rumors and the search for a full-time general manager. Plus, the guys break down the numbers before the coaching change and after interim head coach Derek King took over. They wrap up by addressing the possibility of Marc-Andre Fleury returning to Vegas after Robin Lehner sustained an upper-body injury.1:45 - Takeaways from three-game road trip9:35 - Dylan Strome has been a recent bright spot17:15 - Brandon Hagel drawing trade interest27:10 - Breaking down numbers before and after Derek King36:15 - The latest on the GM search and running through the candidates47:45 - Could there be a reunion between Marc-Andre Fleury and Vegas?

1-on-1 with CEO Danny Wirtz on the town hall event and hockey culture

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, David Kaplan fills in for Pat Boyle and goes 1-on-1 with CEO Danny Wirtz. Danny addresses what happened at the town hall event with chairman Rocky Wirtz, how the Blackhawks plan to rebuild their image and trust with the fanbase, the organization's search for a full-time general manager, and much more.

Blackhawks’ GM search set to begin after forming advisory group

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Tuesday's spirited practice after a flat performance against Vancouver. They also weigh in on the line changes that included Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane being reunited, and Kirby Dach removing social media from his phone to block out the noise. They wrap up by talking about Marian Hossa, Eddie Olczyk, and Patrick Sharp being added to the advisory group that will assist in Chicago's search for a full-time general manager and what they expect to hear from Blackhawks chairman Rocky Wirtz, CEO Danny Wirtz, and president of business operations Jaime Faulkner during Wednesday's town hall meeting.1:30 - Where is the energy against teams outside of playoff picture?5:30 - Thoughts on Tuesday's spirited practice9:00 - Kirby Dach removes social media from phone to block out noise21:10 - Marian Hossa, Eddie Olczyk and Patrick Sharp to assist in Chicago's search for full-time GM30:05 - What to expect from townhall meeting on Wednesday.

Should the Blackhawks begin entertaining offers for Marc-Andre Fleury?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the shootout loss to Seattle. Do you give the team a pass with the COVID absences catching up to them? The guys also weigh in on Marc-Andre Fleury's hot run and what they should do with him at the NHL trade deadline, whether Dominik Kubalik is upping his value, and what the long-term plan for Lukas Reichel is.1:30 - Do you give the Blackhawks a pass for Monday's shootout loss to Seattle?7:40 - Should the Blackhawks begin entertaining offers for Marc-Andre Fleury?23:10 - How the defense was able to hold down the fort without Seth Jones30:00 - Dominik Kubalik is heating up. Is he part of Chicago's long-term plans?35:15 - No surprise: Lukas Reichel sent back down to Rockford. Right call?

Why the officials got the Blackhawks’ overtime reviews right

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on the controversial overtime finish against the Montreal Canadiens. Did the officials get it right? The guys also discuss Lukas Reichel's NHL debut and the handling of his development, Patrick Kane ending his goal drought, and why the league should consider altering its All-Star Game selection process and rules.1:50 - Did the officials get both overtime calls right?9:40 - How much was the goal drought weighing on Patrick Kane?14:25 - Thoughts on Lukas Reichel's NHL debut27:00 - Does the NHL need to reconsider its All-Star Game selection process and rules?

Revisiting the Seth Jones trade between Blackhawks and Blue Jackets

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis revisit the Seth Jones blockbuster trade in the offseason. What are the early returns as Chicago and Columbus prepare to square off on Tuesday? Plus, the guys discuss Adam Boqvist's progression with the Blue Jackets, the roller-coaster of a week for the Blackhawks, and whether the organization needs to take a step back to go forward.1:10 - Recapping a bumpy week for Blackhawks11:40 - Revisiting the Seth Jones trade18:45 - Why is Adam Boqvist succeeding in Columbus?30:00 - Do the Blackhawks need to take a step or two back again?

Blackhawks trade Alex Nylander, winless skid hits 6 games

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Alex Nylander and Sam Lafferty trade. What was the motivation behind the trade? The guys also discuss Chicago’s winless skid reaching six games, the penalty skill struggles, when we might see top prospect Lukas Reichel, and more.1:45 - Blackhawks lose sixth in a row to lowly Coyotes5:25 - Patrick Kane can't buy a goal9:40 - Why was Henrik Borgstrom penalized for high-sticking on a follow-through?13:00 - Blackhawks take batting practice in Arizona14:45 - What was the motivation behind the Alex Nylander trade?18:10 - When could we see Lukas Reichel?21:15 - When will the Blackhawks make up their postponed games?