Blackhawks Breakaway

The best and worst NHL jerseys, and our favorite Blackhawks outdoor sweater

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau break down their favorite and least favorite NHL jerseys, which ones are the best outside of the Original Six teams, and which sweaters teams should bring back. The guys also debate their favorite Blackhawks outdoor game jersey. Plus, Charlie and James make the case that the NHL should go back to home whites. You can watch this episode on NBC Sports Chicago's YouTube channel!

Troy Murray on his new role as Blackhawks TV color analyst

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Troy Murray joins Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau to talk about his new role as a television color analyst. Murray also provides an update on his health and discusses what it will be like to return to TV for the first time in two decades, trying to develop on-air chemistry with Chris Vosters, his thoughts on the Blackhawks’ rebuild and much more.1:20 - Thoughts on Blackhawks naming Troy Murray and Patrick Sharp as new TV color analysts5:25 - Murray provides an update on his health6:40 - Murray on returning to TV, where he started his media career in 199910:00 - Murray on trying to develop on-air chemistry with Chris Vosters and Colby Cohen19:15 - Murray on serving as a trusting voice for fans during the Blackhawks' rebuild

Mailbag Part 2: Do you have in Blackhawks’ front office to successfully lead rebuild?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau answer your questions in Part 2 of the mailbag edition. What if the Blackhawks play themselves out of a Top 3 pick in the middle of the season? How much faith do you have in the management group to successfully lead this rebuild? Which prospects could we see in the NHL? If the Blackhawks land Connor Bedard, will they be in on Auston Matthews when he hits the market in 2024-25? The guys answer all that and more.0:30 - What prospects, if any, do you think will see time in the NHL that we have not seen yet?5:50 - If the Blackhawks are playing themselves out of a Top 3 pick in the middle of the season, will they move more players out?8:35 - Do you have faith that the current administration can successfully lead the Blackhawks through a rebuild?12:50 - What's the miss vs. hit rate on rebuilds in the NHL? 20:40 - Any chance Frank Nazar and Adam Fantilli play on the same line this year at Michigan?22:45 - If the Blackhawks land Connor Bedard, will they be in on Auston Mathews when he hits the market in 2024-25?

Jack Johnson on winning Stanley Cup, signing with Blackhawks and more

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis interview veteran defenseman Jack Johnson, who signed a one-year deal with Chicago. What was it like to win his first Stanley Cup in Year 16 of his NHL career? Why did he feel the Blackhawks were a good fit for him? And what was it like completing his college degree while being a full-time NHL player? Johnson answers all that and more.

Mailbag Part 1: What does a future without Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews look like?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau answer your questions in Part 1 of the mailbag edition. What does a potential future without Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews look like? How long could it take for the Blackhawks to be back in playoff contention? What are your projections for Lukas Reichel this season? Will World Junior standouts Wyatt Kaiser and Landon Slaggert sign their entry-level contracts next summer? The guys answer all that and more.1:00 - What are your thoughts on the play of the Blackhawks' prospects in the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship?4:30 - Where do you see Wyatt Kaiser and Landon Slaggert fitting in with the Blackhawks in the future? 7:40 - What does life look like without Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews? Who steps up? Can we accept a future without them?11:30 - How long do you think it will take for the Blackhawks to be back in playoff contention?14:45 - Are you surprised the Blackhawks aren't "weaponizing" the salary cap more? 17:50 - Regarding the young guys who are going to fill NHL roster spots, is that detrimental to their development? Or perhaps beneficial?22:15 - What are your projections for Lukas Reichel this season? Will he be full-time NHL or AHL/NHL?

Blackhawks’ most unheralded moves of Stanley Cup dynasty era

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau break down the Blackhawks' most unheralded moves of the Stanley Cup dynasty era. The guys talk about the importance of the Brian Campbell signing in 2008, Chicago's decision to keep Niklas Hjalmarsson over Antti Niemi in the summer of 2010, the Johnny Oduya acquisition in 2012, and much more.

Blackhawks starting lineup snake draft from 2010, 2013, 2015 Stanley Cup teams

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau conduct a starting-lineup snake draft from the three Stanley Cup-winning teams in 2010, 2013 and 2015. The guys each drafted three forwards (LW, C, RW), two defensemen and one goaltender. Who won the draft: Pat, Charlie or James?

Blackhawks asst. Derek King reflects on time as interim head coach

Make sure to watch this episode on our YouTube page by clicking HERE!Pat Boyle and James Neveau interview former interim head coach now an assistant coach for the Blackhawks Derek King. Derek discusses his time as head coach, things he learned from the experience and things he thought he could have done better. King also gets into his new role with the team as an assistant coach and his relationship with current head coach Luke Richardson.

Jonathan Toews speaks about Blackhawks rebuild and an interview with Max Domi

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Jonathan Toews' comments to The Athletic about Chicago's five-year rebuild plan and his potential future. Will the Blackhawks captain stick around for it? Plus, the guys have a sit-down interview with newly-signed forward Max Domi to discuss why he signed with a rebuilding team, why he loves playing for Luke Richardson, his family's unique relationship with Tom Brady, and much more.1:40 - Biggest takeaways from Jonathan Toews' comments about the rebuild and his future15:35 - Sit-down interview with Max Domi16:45 - Domi on why Luke Richardson was a big reason he signed in Chicago21:20 - Domi on his friendship with Connor Murphy, and their on-ice incident in April 202127:40 - Domi on his family's relationship with Tom Brady

How the Matthew Tkachuk return stacks up to Alex DeBrincat trade

Follow and subscribe to the NBC Sports Chicago YouTube Channel to watch all of our podcasts including THIS episode in our new PODCAST STUDIO! Watch this episode by clicking HEREOn the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about how the NHL is having an NBA-like offseason with all the blockbuster moves. The guys also break down the Matthew Tkachuk trade and how it compares to the Alex DeBrincat return, discuss their takeaways from Charlie’s 1-on-1 interview with Dylan Strome, and more.0:12 - NBC Sports Chicago debuts new podcast studio! (Catch us on YouTube)1:10 - The NHL is having an NBA-like offseason6:05 - Breaking down the Matthew Tkachuk to Florida trade and how it compares to the Alex DeBrincat return16:05 - Takeaways from Dylan Strome interview26:00 - Chicago Bears sign Michael Schofield, the husband of Kendall Coyne