Blackhawks Breakaway

What to make of Blackhawks’ offseason moves

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on the acquisition of Vezina Trophy winner Marc-Andre Fleury, trading Brent Seabrook's contract for versatile forward Tyler Johnson and signing top-four defenseman Jake McCabe. The guys also discuss what could be next as Fleury evaluates his NHL future and whether more moves could be coming.1:30 - Blackhawks acquire Marc-Andre Fleury; will he report to Chicago?10:00 - How do the Blackhawks move forward if Fleury doesn't want to play in Chicago?13:45 - Blackhawks trade Brent Seabrook's contract to Tampa Bay for Tyler Johnson, draft pick19:45 - Blackhawks sign top-four defenseman Jake McCabe22:00 - Are the Blackhawks trying to move Calvin de Haan?24:45 - Could more moves be coming for the Blackhawks?29:30 - Who will be the Blackhawks' alternate captains?30:40 - Brandon Saad signs five-year deal with St. Louis Blues31:30 - Blackhawks trade Nikita Zadorov's rights to Calgary

Blackhawks acquire Seth Jones, draft Kirby Dach’s brother Colton

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the Seth Jones acquisition and the price Chicago paid to get him. Did the Blackhawks give up on Adam Boqvist too soon? Plus, the guys weigh in on the Blackhawks' 2021 draft class, which includes first-round pick Nolan Allan and second-round selection Colton Dach, who's Kirby's younger brother.2:00 - Thoughts on the Seth Jones trade9:10 - Stan Bowman on what Jones brings to the table21:30 - Is the analytics community being too hard on Jones?27:45 - Will the Blackhawks regret letting Adam Boqvist go?37:30 - Blackhawks draft Colton Dach, Kirby's younger brother, at No. 62 overall43:00 - Blackhawks prioritize size in the 2021 NHL Draft

Who should the Blackhawks draft at No. 12 overall?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the expansion draft results that saw the Seattle Kraken go off the board with their Chicago pick by taking forward John Quenneville. They also talk about Stan Bowman addressing the media for the first time since the 2010 allegations against former video coach Brad Aldrich, whether Jonathan Toews will be ready to go for the season opener and which player the Blackhawks should draft at No. 12 overall.2:00 - Reaction to Seattle Kraken expansion draft11:20 - Stan Bowman addresses allegations against Brad Aldrich14:30 - Will Jonathan Toews be ready for the season opener?20:30 - What would a Seth Jones package look like?28:30 - Takeaways from interview with VP of Amateur Scouting Mark Kelley34:30 - Predictions on who the Blackhawks will draft at No. 12 overall

Blackhawks VP of Amateur Scouting Mark Kelley previews 2021 NHL Draft

The NHL Draft is on July 23-24 and the Blackhawks have the No. 12 overall pick. Who should they target? Joining Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis is Blackhawks VP of Amateur Scouting Mark Kelley, who discusses the challenges of this year’s draft because of the COVID-19 pandemic, who could be available at No. 12, the depth of this year’s class, and much more.(1:40) - With some leagues choosing not to play this season, how difficult was it to put together your draft board?(6:15) - How is Kelley breaking down the draft?(11:00) - Breaking down the talent of the Chicago Steel(17:50) - How will the 2019 NHL Draft be remembered?(22:10) - Characterizing this year's draft class

End of an era: Blackhawks grant Duncan Keith’s trade request

Another Chicago icon is on the move after the Blackhawks granted Duncan Keith’s trade request so that he could be closer to his son. In return, the Blackhawks received defenseman Caleb Jones and a conditional third-round draft pick in 2022. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the trade, Keith’s illustrious Blackhawks career, whether he’s the greatest defenseman in franchise history, and how the acquisition of Caleb impacts the team’s chances of potentially acquiring his older brother Seth via trade.(1:25) - It's official: Duncan Keith is on the move. What are the details of the trade?(9:00) - Why Keith will be a good fit in Edmonton(14:20) - Keith’s accomplishments in Chicago(20:240) - Is Keith the greatest defenseman in Blackhawks history?(29:00) - Does the Caleb Jones acquisition improve the Blackhawks’ chances at landing Seth Jones?

Wyatt Kalynuk reflects on rookie season and next step with Blackhawks

The Blackhawks Talk crew of Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by rookie defenseman Wyatt Kalynuk to discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs, his friend Cole Caufield and his contributions to the Montreal Canadiens on their playoff run, Kalynuk’s rookie season, and much more.(1:40) - Kalynuk on what he learned and how impressed he was watching the Lightning win another Cup(5:30) - Kalynuk breaks down his rookie season and analyzes where he thinks he can get better(10:00) - Kalynuk on what it was like to be defense partners with Duncan Keith(16:40) - Kalynuk on which area he’s specifically looking to improve upon this offseason

Jonathan Toews is back and catching up with Brandon Hagel

Jonathan Toews breaks his silence and announces his plans to return for the 2021-22 season. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the announcement and finally putting the rumors about Toews’ health to rest. Later in the podcast, Pat and Charlie sit down with Blackhawks rookie Brandon Hagel to review his first year in the NHL, his thoughts on the upcoming season, his experience at the World Championships, and much more.(1:42) - Jonathan Toews announces his return in a video(4:50) - Why did Toews sit out the year?(10:00) - Rumors about Toews and his absence from the Blackhawks(14:02) - A sit-down with Brandon Hagel and his thoughts on his rookie year

BREAKING: Blackhawks launch investigation into allegations against former video coach Brad Aldrich

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis address the sexual assault allegations against former video coach Brad Aldrich and the team launching an internal investigation from the incident in 2010. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly also discussed the situation during their Stanley Cup Final media availability.

ESPN’s John Buccigross on Stanley Cup Playoffs and rebuilding Blackhawks

ESPN's John Buccigross joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to break down the Stanley Cup Playoffs and which team will be the last one standing. The crew also discuss the Blackhawks rebuild, the origin of the Bucci Overtime Challenge, the NHL’s return on ESPN, and much more.(1:50) - Breaking down the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and who has the best chance to come out on top this year(7:25) - How is the Blackhawks rebuild going and are they on their way to playoff contention?(11:55) - Origins of the Bucci Overtime Challenge(17:10) - Buccigross discusses how important golf has become in his life(24:20) - NHL goes back to ESPN

Blackhawks mailbag: Jack Eichel sweepstakes, goaltending outlook, Jonathan Toews update

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dive into the mailbag and answer fans’ questions. Will the Blackhawks add a veteran goaltender to push Kevin Lankinen? Could the Blackhawks be in the Jack Eichel sweepstakes? Should the Blackhawks draft a goaltender with the No. 12 overall pick? They discuss all that and more.(1:30) - Will the Blackhawks add a veteran goaltender to push Kevin Lankinen?(10:24) - Will the Blackhawks add an outside defenseman this offseason?(18:30) - Which teams have the best odds to win the Stanley Cup(23:40) - Should the Blackhawks draft a goalie with their first-round pick?(36:45) - Best press box food at the United Center