Blackhawks Breakaway

Blackhawks are facing first real adversity under Derek King

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the weekend games to open 2022. Which loss bothered you more: Nashville or Calgary? The guys also discuss how the team is handling their first real adversity under interim head coach Derek King, what can be done about the struggling offense and power play, and the importance of the Blackhawks' upcoming three-game road trip after Colorado.1:50 - What to make of weekend losses to Nashville, Calgary7:30 - Blackhawks facing first real adversity under King15:00 - Why is the penalty kill struggling?16:45 - What's wrong with the power play?21:35 - Is Henrik Borgstrom the right fit to center Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane?27:40 - A crucial three-game road trip upcoming in Arizona, Vegas and Columbus

1-on-1 interview with Blackhawks interim head coach Derek King

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle goes 1-on-1 with interim head coach Derek King, who talks about how he's keeping his team prepared with all the postponements, life as an NHL head coach and the conversations he has with his players. Plus, a little game of rapid fire and what King's New Year's resolution is.

Why are the Blackhawks’ games getting postponed?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss what the NHL's criteria are for postponing games. Will the rules change after the CDC shortened its recommended isolation period from 10 to 5 days? The guys also weigh in on Brad Marchand's comments about the Olympics, whether Kirby Dach is putting too much pressure on himself, and more.2:00 - Why are Blackhawks games getting postponed?11:00 - CDC shortened its recommended isolation period from 10 to 5 days. Could this affect how NHL handles its protocols?14:00 - What type of center fits best with Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane?17:30 - Is Kirby Dach putting too much pressure on himself?31:00 - Tyler Johnson hits the ice less than a month after having neck surgery32:30 - Thoughts on Brad Marchand's comments about the Olympics

Breaking down Blackhawks’ overtime strategy and possible tweaks

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on Brett Connolly's four-game suspension and whether the NHL's Department of Player Safety got it right. The guys also break down Chicago's overtime strategy, possible adjustments and potential power-play tweaks. They wrap up with a discussion about the league's COVID-19 policies and the NHL expecting to pull out of the Olympics.1:30 - Connolly suspended four games. Did the NHL DPOS get it right?13:00 - Nashville loss was the first 'flat' performance under Derek King15:30 - What should the Blackhawks do differently on the power play?22:15 - Breaking down Chicago's strategy in overtime31:30 - How the NHL is handling the COVID-19 outbreak40:30 - NHL players unlikely to go to 2022 Olympics

Mailbag: What will Blackhawks do with Marc-Andre Fleury at trade deadline?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your mailbag questions. Will Marc-Andre Fleury be moved at the trade deadline? What could the next contracts for Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews look like? Can the Blackhawks dig themselves out of this hole and make the playoffs? And what's the latest on the front office search? 1:30 - What's going to happen with Fleury at the trade deadline?7:50 - Which area needs the most improvement?11:40 - What's the latest on the front office search?24:00 - What could the next contracts for Kane and Toews look like?36:50 - What are the odds the Blackhawks can make the playoffs this season?40:15 - Should the Blackhawks extend Dominik Kubalik?

Does Marc-Andre Fleury have a shot to catch Martin Brodeur’s 691 wins?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Marc-Andre Fleury's 500th career win in his hometown of Montreal. Does he have a chance to catch Martin Brodeur's 691 wins? The guys also weigh in on Jonathan Toews ending his 25-game goal drought, why Dylan Strome was a healthy scratch, and some thoughts on the Jujhar Khaira hit.

How Chris and Caley Chelios prepare for broadcasting duties together

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, it’s Cheli Palooza as Pat Boyle catches up with Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Chelios and his daughter, broadcaster Caley Chelios.Chris describes what it was like to play against Derek King and how King’s approach defensively has helped this Blackhawks team limit the opposition’s scoring chances. Caley also shares the story of how her dad helped her pick broadcasting as a career. The father-daughter duo spends time each week helping each other prepare for their on-air duties.The podcast reveals a special Chelios Blackhawks broadcast taking place this week on NBC Sports Chicago.

Blackhawks growing under Derek King and 1-on-1 with Alex DeBrincat

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Colby Cohen discuss the come-from-behind victory against the Washington Capitals and the team's improvement under interim head coach Derek King. Plus, Charlie Roumeliotis goes 1-on-1 with Alex DeBrincat.1:50 - Blackhawks flipping the script and overcoming adversity3:35 - Offense gets back on track5:30 - Recipe for winning under King7:15 - Blackhawks lose Connor Murphy to injury12:00 - 1-on-1 with Alex DeBrincat

What’s wrong with the Blackhawks’ power play?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dive into the power-play struggles and why the success has significantly dropped off. The guys also weigh in on Jonathan Toews' workload, whether the Blackhawks are leaning more towards a 50-50 split with Marc-Andre Fleury and Kevin Lankinen, and why Lukas Reichel should stay in Rockford despite the offensive struggles.2:00 - Takeaways from win over St. Louis, loss to San Jose5:20 - What's wrong with the power play?14:50 - How the Blackhawks are managing Toews' workload18:40 - Why can't Dylan Strome crack the lineup?26:20 - Are the Blackhawks leaning towards a 50-50 split with Fleury and Lankinen?29:20 - Reichel injured in Rockford. If healthy, should the Blackhawks consider calling him up?

Why has Blackhawks’ goaltending improved so much under Derek King?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the weekend games against Edmonton and Vancouver. Why has the goaltending improved so much under interim head coach Derek King and what can the Blackhawks do to improve their 5-on-5 scoring? Plus, the guys weigh in on what they're thankful for going into Thanksgiving.2:00 - Takeaways from weekend against Edmonton, Vancouver9:00 - Why has the goaltending improved so much under King?14:00 - Any concern that the power play has cooled off?16:15 - Brandon Hagel returns and scores game-winning goal in Vancouver22:15 - Decisions will have to be made going into trade deadline27:00 - What we're thankful for going into Thanksgiving