Blackhawks Breakaway

Chicago Steel GM Ryan Hardy on Owen Power and their nine draft eligible prospects

The Chicago Steel have become a powerhouse at the USHL level and that talent is about to be put on display in the 2021 NHL draft. NBCS Chicago Blackhawks Insider Charlie Roumeliotis is joined by Steel GM Ryan Hardy to discuss their recent championship run, the team’s nine draft eligible prospects, and Owen Power, who’s a Steel alum that’s projected to go No. 1 overall.(1:56) - Hardy discusses Steel’s playoff runs over the last three years(9:10) - Hardy discusses the Steel’s nine draft eligible prospects(14:25) - Matthew Coronato is being compared to Alex DeBrincat and could be drafted by the Blackhawks(24:40) - Steel could have a run of top tier talent being drafted in the NHL for the next few years

Should the Blackhawks try acquiring Seth Jones?

The first half of the 2021 NHL Draft has officially been set and the Blackhawks will pick No. 11 overall. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the lottery results and characterize the upcoming draft. The guys also discuss the possibility of Columbus Blue Jacket star defenseman Seth Jones being available via trade, other potential options in free agency that could make them a playoff contender, and their thoughts on Mark Scheifele's hit on Jake Evans.(1:45) - The Blackhawks will select 11th overall; how would you characterize the draft?(7:00) - Columbus Blue Jackets star Seth Jones intends to test free agency. Is he the game-changing defenseman the Blackhawks need to contend?(13:30) - What would a trade package for Seth Jones look like?(23:56) - World Championships update; which Blackhawks are showing out on the national stage?(32:50) - Pat and Charlie's thoughts on Mark Scheifele's hit on Jake Evans

Early takeaways from Stanley Cup Playoffs and Blackhawks offseason talk

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are off and running and proving to the sports world that playoff hockey is second to none. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis provide their early takeaways from the first round and which team has surprised the most. The crew also goes over the IIHF World Championships in Latvia and discuss the strong play of Blackhawks first-round pick Lukas Reichel. Is there a chance Reichel can be a full-time player on the Blackhawks next season?(3:04) - Biggest takeaways from the first round of the playoffs(11:20) - What are the Blackhawks up against in the Central Division next year?(22:15) - Analyzing Blackhawks prospect Lukas Reichel's play in the World Championships in Latvia(27:00) - Breaking down the Blackhawks roster next season(32:05) - Wayne Gretzky joins TNT as a national broadcaster

Eddie Olczyk shares what Blackhawks need to do to reach the playoffs

Pat Boyle is joined by NBC Sports' Eddie Olczyk and get his thoughts on the Blackhawks' 2021 season. Edzo outlines what the Hawks need to do to make the playoffs next season. And since Edzo is calling the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, we get his thoughts on the hot start to the tournament for the greatest trophy in professional sports.(0:57) - Edzo's biggest takeaway from the 2021 season(5:45) - What the Hawks need to do to make the 2022 playoffs(9:00) - How do you project how players will fare in the playoffs(12:25) - Examining the Stanley Cup Playoffs' hot, intense start(22:04) - NHL broadcast update

2020-21 Blackhawks Awards: MVP, most improved player, goal of the year and more

The Blackhawks Talk Podcast is giving out awards at the end of the season. Some you are familiar with, some we made up, but it’s time to dish out some hardware to this year's Blackhawks team. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on which player is the team’s MVP, most improved, top rookie, goal of the year, and much more.(1:30) - Most improved player(5:14) - Rookie of the Year(12:35) - Up and Down Player aka Headscratcher of the season(25:10) - Which Blackhawks prospect will make the biggest impact next season?(32:54) - Surprise player of the year(40:00) - Goal of the year(42:40) - Team MVP

Exit interviews: Stan Bowman, Jeremy Colliton and Patrick Kane recap season

The 2020-21 season has officially come to an end, which means it’s time to reflect on the highs and lows. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to clips from Stan Bowman, Jeremy Colliton and Patrick Kane during their exit interviews to discuss what went right and what areas need to improve. Pat and Charlie discuss Bowman's reaction to missing the playoffs, Kane's thoughts on not having Jonathan Toews all season and how that impacted the team, and Colliton weighs in on how the Blackhawks can take the next step to compete with teams like Carolina and Tampa.(3:40) - Stan Bowman on what needs to be addressed for the team to take the next step(7:40) - Jeremy Colliton on being a better overall team and harder to play against(17:00) - Dylan Strome on getting scratched multiple times this season(33:10) - Patrick Kane on missing the playoffs again(41:50) - Kane on the absence of Toews and how much he was missed(46:35) - Colliton on what Toews means to the organization

Blackhawks season in review: Was first year of rebuild a success?

The Blackhawks season is over and it's time to review the first year of the rebuild. Was it a success? What should fans be expecting headed into the offseason? The Blackhawks Talk team of Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd, and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the season, including whether Kevin Lankinen solidified himself as a potential starting goaltender, what needs to happen for the Blackhawks to return to postseason contention, and who were the team's MVP, Rookie of the Year, and biggest surprise?(1:20) - How would you sum up the season for the Blackhawks?(7:05) - Is Kevin Lankinen a No. 1 goaltender or a really good backup?(17:00) - Which trade deadline acquisition will have the most impact going forward?(24:00) - How different would the season have turned out if Jonathan Toews played this year?(32:00) - Surprise player of the year for the Blackhawks(36:25) - Rookie of the Year(44:40) - What do the Blackhawks need to address to get back into playoff contention?

Collin Delia finally get his chance and Alex DeBrincat continues to shine

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers, and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Collin Delia’s performance against Carolina, Alex DeBrincat’s five-game goal streak, young defensemen stepping up for the team, and what is Dylan Strome’s future in Chicago?1:30: Delia comes up big against the Hurricanes after a long layoff6:45: Alex DeBrincat scores in five straight games10:30: Young defensemen step up after an injury to Duncan Keith13:00: Riley Stillman becomes eighth Blackhawk to score first NHL goal this season17:00: Young players getting important NHL minutes this season20:00: The boost the Blackhawks will get from having fans at the UC the final two games of the season24:00: Dylan Strome’s future with the Blackhawks after being scratched for the third time in eight games31:30: Which goalies will play in the final two games of the season for the Blackhawks?34:00: Pat and Charlie’s rookie of the year

Blackhawks eliminated from playoff contention, but still have something to prove

The Blackhawks lost their fifth straight game on Monday and have been knocked out of playoff contention but there are still some things to learn from this team before the season ends. Pat Boyle is joined by Jamal Mayers to discuss what they need to see from the young players, what they need to improve on to have a better season next year, and what the next stage of this rebuild looks like. Later in the podcast, Pat Boyle is joined by numbers expert and Steve Kornacki from NBC News as they break down the Central Division standings.(1:30) - Blackhawks effort level in the final game of playoff contention(5:20) - What can the first-year players learn about this season that they can take into the next?(9:32) - Alex DeBrincat's play this season and how he can become an even better player next year(12:00) - What should fans be looking for in the last four games?(15:35) - NBC News numbers expert Steve Kornacki joins Pat Boyle to discuss the Central Division playoff race

Blackhawks battle back but lose to Florida Panthers in OT

The Blackhawks tied the game late in the third period but lost in overtime to the Stanley Cup contending Florida Panthers on Thursday. Is there something to build on for the future? Pat Boyle is joined by Stanley Cup champion and former Blackhawk Jamal Mayers to discuss their takeaways from the loss, the performance of Vinnie Hinostroza in his second tour with the Blackhawks, Adam Boqvist being out for the rest of the season, and Jamal discusses his favorite memories of Andrew Shaw.(1:30) - Blackhawks tie game late before falling to Panthers in OT(5:00) - Vinnie Hinostroza has 10 points in 10 games for Chicago; why is he playing so well?(10:00) - Adam Boqvist is out for the season with a broken right wrist. How was he developing before the injury?(17:30) - What did Andrew Shaw mean to the Blackhawks, specifically the 2013 team?(24:10) - Breaking down the Blackhawks' remaining schedule. Who will take the Central Division?