Blackhawks Breakaway

How NHL's new salary cap projection could impact Blackhawks

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks’ two-game stretch against Tampa Bay and Carolina, highlighting strong performances from Connor Bedard, Landon Slaggert, and Seth Jones, who’s riding an unofficial seven-game point streak. They also discuss the NHL’s projected $25.5 million salary cap increase over the next three years and its potential impact on the Blackhawks — could they pursue a marquee free agent? Plus, a look at Ryan Donato’s future: should the Blackhawks extend him or explore a trade? The episode wraps up with thoughts on Taylor Hall’s comments about being traded from Chicago and Connor Murphy’s impending return on Saturday.

Takeaways from Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson's midseason check-in

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dive into the blockbuster three-way trade involving Colorado, Carolina, and Chicago that featured superstar Mikko Rantanen being moved to the Hurricanes. They break down the Blackhawks’ role as third-party brokers, the return for Taylor Hall, and key takeaways from GM Kyle Davidson's midseason update, including the rebuild's progress and when the team might pursue big-name talent. The episode concludes with heartfelt reflections on Hockey Fights Cancer Night.

Should the Blackhawks draft Matthew Schaefer if they land No. 1 pick?

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Bob McKenzie’s midseason draft rankings for the 2025 class, headlined by unanimous No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer. If the Blackhawks win the draft lottery, is Schaefer the obvious choice? Plus, should Chicago consider drafting a goaltender? Pat also goes 1-on-1 with Tyler Bertuzzi after practice, and the guys discuss Ethan Del Mastro’s call-up to the Blackhawks. They close the episode with a heartwarming story about 13-year-old cancer survivor Stephen Foltin, who visited the team during Thursday’s practice.

Seth Jones' bounce-back, Frank Nazar's elite speed, trade rumors, and more

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the Blackhawks' 1-0-2 weekend, highlighting Seth Jones' impressive bounce-back performance and Philipp Kurashev's multi-point outing after being a healthy scratch. They also dive into the chemistry developing between Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar, the futures of Taylor Hall and Lukas Reichel with the trade deadline looming, and much more. Plus, the Blackhawks have named Chris O'Hearn as vice president of hockey operations to oversee salary cap management and contract negotiations.

A glimpse of the future is here as Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar unite on a line

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' 3-2 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators on Thursday. Arvid Söderblom was terrific, but does he have the shootout yips? Plus, the guys discuss the new-look first line of Connor Bedard, Tyler Bertuzzi and Frank Nazar, who turned in maybe his best game as a Blackhawk days after he was oddly left off The Athletic's Under-23 rankings. They also talk about Seth Jones' bounce-back performance and look ahead to the Vegas game on Saturday to wrap up the Dad's trip.

Seth Jones' struggles, Connor Bedard hits 100 career points, and more!

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis analyze the Blackhawks' 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames, marking their third straight defeat. They also discuss Connor Bedard reaching the 100-point milestone in his NHL career and explore how the Blackhawks can build a stronger supporting cast around him. The episode features passionate postgame comments from Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno, who addressed the team’s ongoing struggles. Additionally, Pat and Charlie break down Seth Jones' inconsistent play since his return from a foot injury and discuss Artyom Levshunov's recent healthy scratch in Rockford after being late to a team meeting.

Handing out midseason Blackhawks grades

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday. They highlight a glimpse of the future as Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar each found the back of the net in the same game for the first time. Pat and Charlie also hand out midseason grades for the forwards, defensemen, goaltenders, coaching staff, and special teams. They wrap up the episode by talking about Patrick Kane's red-hot Detroit Red Wings under new head coach Todd McClellan.

Breaking down Blackhawks' inconsistent play and recent goaltending woes

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dissect the Blackhawks' lackluster response in Sunday’s 6-2 loss against the New York Rangers, just days after snapping a five-game losing streak with a win over the Montreal Canadiens. They also dive into the team’s recent goaltending struggles, Colton Dach’s NHL debut, and whether the Blackhawks should look to Rockford for more reinforcements to inject more youth into the lineup.

How do Blackhawks move forward after Winter Classic debacle?

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' "embarrassing" Winter Classic loss to the St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field and react to Nick Foligno's candid postgame comments. They also discuss Jason Dickinson’s frustration after practice as he admits he’s run out of answers for the team’s struggles. Plus, Pat and Charlie dive into the Colton Dach call-up and his potential impact, Lukas Reichel trending toward a healthy scratch, and more.

Tyler Bertuzzi's ejection, Jonathan Toews' candid GQ interview, and more

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' recent struggles during a four-game losing streak. They discuss Tyler Bertuzzi's controversial ejection, the team's cooling goaltending, and evaluate Kevin Korchinski's nine-game stint with Chicago. Plus, they preview the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field between the Blackhawks and Blues, including potential weather concerns. To wrap up, Pat and Charlie react to Jonathan Toews' candid interview with GQ, where he opens up about his healing journey and hints at a possible NHL return.