Blackhawks Breakaway

NHL Trade Deadline: Elliotte Friedman on possible Blackhawks trades

The trade deadline is nearing and the Blackhawks will be an interesting team to follow ahead of April 12. Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss the different scenarios and possibilities, including what the market is like for Mattias Janmark and Carl Söderberg, what kind of moves Stan Bowman might make, where Patrick Kane ranks in the Hart Trophy discussion, and much more.(2:10) - The trend of teams holding on to first-round picks in trades(5:00) - Will the Blackhawks be able to take an expiring contract?(9:30) - How will the Blackhawks operate before the trade deadline as they prepare for the expansion draft?(13:30) - What type of deal would make Stan Bowman pull the trigger on a trade?(21:25) - Do the Blackhawks have to move Brent Seabrook's contract?(23:22) - What is going on with Jonathan Toews and how should the media handle it?

When will Kirby Dach be ready to rejoin the Blackhawks?

Kirby Dach injured his wrist in December playing in the World Juniors tournament and has been sidelined ever since. But now, he is almost ready to make his return as the Blackhawks fight for a playoff spot. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Dach's return to practice and how his return could impact the Blackhawks. Later in the podcast, the guys break down the upcoming homestand and how many points they need to stay in the playoff conversation. (1:40) - Kirby Dach is a full participant in practice. Will he make his season debut during this homestand? (7:00) - Where will Dach play when he does return to the lineup? (12:02) - 8 of the next 9 games are at home; how will the Blackhawks fare? (20:40) - If the Blackhawks stay within the No. 4 seed, what will Stan Bowman do at the trade deadline? (27:00) - With the Blackhawks playing Cup contenders in Tampa and Florida, did that show how far the Blackhawks are?

Blackhawks lose in Dylan Strome’s return and Brandon Hagel interview

The Blackhawks lost their third straight game after falling 4-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday. The Blackhawks turned in a better effort but still came up short. Pat Boyle and Steve Konroyd break down what went wrong in the loss, Dylan Strome's performance in his first game back since being placed in concussion protocol and they also discuss some decisions that could be on the horizon for GM Stan Bowman as the trade deadline approaches. Later in the podcast, Pat Boyle interviews Brandon Hagel, as they discuss his strong rookie season and what it was like to make his NHL debut then having the season shut down.(1:15) - Rough start to the road trip, but the effort was there vs. the Lightning(5:12) - Stan Bowman will have some tough decisions to make depending on the standings(7:50) - Dylan Strome makes his return to the ice(11:35) - Is Kevin Lankinen's play slipping a bit after a great start to the season?(15:25) - This is the roughest stretch of games for the Blackhawks this season(17:35) - Interview with Brandon Hagel(20:30) - Hagel's path to the NHL wasn't an easy(24:35) - Hagel describes making his debut the day before the pandemic shut the season down

Blackhawks swept by Coach Q’s Florida Panthers

The Blackhawks fell to 0-3-1 against the Florida Panthers this season after dropping back-to-back contests in their two-game series. Pat Boyle and Jamal Mayers break down what went wrong in the short series, including the lack of execution on special teams. The guys also discuss the recent play of Brandon Hagel, the Central Division standings, and where the Blackhawks stand going into their two-game series against the defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning.(1:40) - Lack of execution on special teams by the Blackhawks(4:52) - Duncan Keith's penalty hurt the Blackhawks in the end(7:50) - Brandon Hagel has taken his game to another level(11:15) - Should Blackhawks fans be concerned about playoff chances?(15:10) - Blackhawks vs. Lightning series preview

Blackhawks get bounce back win vs. Stars, a sit-down with Jaime Faulkner

After suffering a 6-1 loss to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, the Blackhawks responded with a 4-2 win on Thursday and improved to 14-9-5 on the season. Pat Boyle is joined by Blackhawks analyst Jamal Mayers to break down the win and the team's progress at the halfway mark of the season. March is Women's History Month and to celebrate the achievements of women in sports, Pat sits down with Blackhawks President of Business Operations Jaime Faulkner as they discuss her journey to being one of the most powerful women in Chicago sports.(1:15) - The Blackhawks get what they need by recovering from a bad loss to get the win(4:36) - Blackhawks special teams step up in Game 2 vs. the Dallas Stars(7:41) - Alex DeBrincat is buying into the system and his play is showing that(11:27) - The Blackhawks schedule will start to get more difficult, how will they handle it?(14:08) - A sit-down interview with Jaime Faulkner(18:10) - Jaime discusses her greatest career achievement so far(20:20) - Jaime discusses why her family chose to be a Billet family and take in junior hockey players into their home

Patrick Kane sit-down interview ahead of 1,000th game

Patrick Kane just scored his 400th goal and is about to play in his 1,000th career game. But what drives No. 88 to get better? Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis have a sit-down interview with one of the game's best players as they discuss his motivations to keep getting better, why he looks up to NBA star LeBron James, and how long he plans to play. Later in the podcast, Pat and Charlie discuss Kane's love of hockey and how young players still look up to him.(1:18) - Kane discusses what it's like to reach all these milestones(5:35) - Kane’s most memorable goal of the 400(9:20) - Kane on looking up to LeBron James(13:40) - Kane on his relationship with his teammate Jonathan Toews(17:40) - Pat and Charlie discuss Kane reaching 1,000th game

Brent Seabrook announces his playing career is over after 15 NHL seasons

Blackhawks defensemen Brent Seabrook announced that his playing days are over after 15 NHL seasons. He ends his career with 103 goals, 464 points, 1,114 games played and three Stanley Cups. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss and react to the Seabrook news and what he's meant to Chicago and the Blackhawks organization. They also discuss what this means for the Blackhawks from a financial standpoint, and go down memory lane to put Seabrook's career in perspective. Thanks Seabs!(3:15) - Seabrook discusses why he had to step away from hockey(9:24) - Seabrook on what he will miss about the Blackhawks and hockey(15:30) - Memorable performances from Seabrook(22:20) - What could Seabrook have accomplished if he didn't have his injuries(31:00) - How will the Blackhawks remember Seabrook? Should he get his jersey retired?

Patrick Kane scores his 400th career NHL goal

Patrick Kane seems to be getting better and better as he ages, and he hit another major milestone by scoring his 400th career NHL goal against the Detroit Red Wings. Is Kane on his way to becoming the greatest Blackhawk ever? Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on Kane's latest achievement and put his legacy into perspective. The guys also break down Kane's MVP-type season, how he manages to continue performing at an elite level, and whether or not Kane will be the greatest Blackhawk and American-born player ever.(2:50) - Patrick Kane discusses his 400th goal(7:20) - Chicago fans are witnessing a career of greatness in Patrick Kane(11:20) - Will Kane go down as the greatest Blackhawk ever?(19:10) - The Blackhawks have a positive look on the season, playing well, and look to continue winning despite not having Jonathan Toews(30:30) - Previewing upcoming series against Tampa Bay

Blackhawks continue winning ways, Malcolm Subban interview

The Blackhawks took eight out of 10 points on their road trip and capped it off with a 2-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Pat Boyle and Steve Konroyd discuss the hot streak, the continued success of Chicago's rookies, the MVP play of Patrick Kane, and the excellent goaltending that keeps them in games. One of the netminders that's hot right now is Malcolm Subban. Subban joins Blackhawks analyst Jamal Mayers as they discuss his recent play, the hot start for the Blackhawks, and they dive into his backstory as a Black man playing hockey and his work in the communities of Chicago.(1:50) - Biggest takeaway from the road trip(5:20) - Does Patrick Kane belong in the MVP conversation?(9:30) - The veterans have all bought in, led by Kane(15:45) - The schedule gets more difficult for the Blackhawks. Can they keep it up?(17:55) - Jamal Mayers goes 1-on-1 with Malcolm Subban(20:12) - Subban discusses being a person of color playing hockey in Toronto(23:00) - The importance of making an impact on young people in Chicago

Blackhawks roster moves, Artemi Panarin news, and interview with Ian Mitchell

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the latest roster moves, including Connor Murphy being activated from injured reserve and Dylan Strome being placed in concussion protocol. They also dive into the breaking news of former Blackhawks star Artemi Panarin taking a leave of absence with the N.Y. Rangers. Later in the podcast, Pat is joined by Blackhawks rookie Ian Mitchell as they discuss the organization’s youth movement and what his rookie year has been like so far.(1:26) - Roster and injury news(6:55) - Blackhawks working through power-play issues(9:28) - Why Artemi Panarin is taking a leave of absence with Rangers(13:20) - Review of the 2021 NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe(24:32) - Ian Mitchell interview(26:32) - First time meeting Duncan Keith(30:32) - When did Ian learn to love hockey?