Blackhawks Breakaway

Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis bring you the latest news, updates, and interviews from inside the locker room with the Chicago Blackhawks. Follow along all season as they Blackhawks take their next step on their quest for greatness. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

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Episodes

Dec 14, 2021

49 min

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your mailbag questions. Will Marc-Andre Fleury be moved at the trade deadline? What could the next contracts for Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews look like? Can the Blackhawks dig themselves out of this hole and make the playoffs? And what's the latest on the front office search? 1:30 - What's going to happen with Fleury at the trade deadline?7:50 - Which area needs the most improvement?11:40 - What's the latest on the front office search?24:00 - What could the next contracts for Kane and Toews look like?36:50 - What are the odds the Blackhawks can make the playoffs this season?40:15 - Should the Blackhawks extend Dominik Kubalik?

Dec 10, 2021

37 min

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Marc-Andre Fleury's 500th career win in his hometown of Montreal. Does he have a chance to catch Martin Brodeur's 691 wins? The guys also weigh in on Jonathan Toews ending his 25-game goal drought, why Dylan Strome was a healthy scratch, and some thoughts on the Jujhar Khaira hit.

Dec 6, 2021

21 min

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, it’s Cheli Palooza as Pat Boyle catches up with Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Chelios and his daughter, broadcaster Caley Chelios.Chris describes what it was like to play against Derek King and how King’s approach defensively has helped this Blackhawks team limit the opposition’s scoring chances. Caley also shares the story of how her dad helped her pick broadcasting as a career. The father-daughter duo spends time each week helping each other prepare for their on-air duties.The podcast reveals a special Chelios Blackhawks broadcast taking place this week on NBC Sports Chicago.

Dec 3, 2021

19 min

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Colby Cohen discuss the come-from-behind victory against the Washington Capitals and the team's improvement under interim head coach Derek King. Plus, Charlie Roumeliotis goes 1-on-1 with Alex DeBrincat.1:50 - Blackhawks flipping the script and overcoming adversity3:35 - Offense gets back on track5:30 - Recipe for winning under King7:15 - Blackhawks lose Connor Murphy to injury12:00 - 1-on-1 with Alex DeBrincat

Nov 29, 2021

35 min

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dive into the power-play struggles and why the success has significantly dropped off. The guys also weigh in on Jonathan Toews' workload, whether the Blackhawks are leaning more towards a 50-50 split with Marc-Andre Fleury and Kevin Lankinen, and why Lukas Reichel should stay in Rockford despite the offensive struggles.2:00 - Takeaways from win over St. Louis, loss to San Jose5:20 - What's wrong with the power play?14:50 - How the Blackhawks are managing Toews' workload18:40 - Why can't Dylan Strome crack the lineup?26:20 - Are the Blackhawks leaning towards a 50-50 split with Fleury and Lankinen?29:20 - Reichel injured in Rockford. If healthy, should the Blackhawks consider calling him up?

Nov 22, 2021

32 min

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the weekend games against Edmonton and Vancouver. Why has the goaltending improved so much under interim head coach Derek King and what can the Blackhawks do to improve their 5-on-5 scoring? Plus, the guys weigh in on what they're thankful for going into Thanksgiving.2:00 - Takeaways from weekend against Edmonton, Vancouver9:00 - Why has the goaltending improved so much under King?14:00 - Any concern that the power play has cooled off?16:15 - Brandon Hagel returns and scores game-winning goal in Vancouver22:15 - Decisions will have to be made going into trade deadline27:00 - What we're thankful for going into Thanksgiving

Nov 19, 2021

49 min

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the goaltending win in Seattle to extend their winning streak to four games. The guys also discuss Alex DeBrincat's emergence as a potential superstar, Caleb Jones' return, and which defenseman could come out of the lineup in Edmonton. Plus, a sit-down interview with interim GM Kyle Davidson and a PSA on the importance of internships.1:25 - Goalie win in Seattle7:00 - Is Alex DeBrincat a superstar?16:50 - Caleb Jones makes season debut19:15 - The unique dynamic of the coaching staff25:40 - 1-on-1 interview with interim GM Kyle Davidson36:30 - Takeaways from Davidson interview41:30 - PSA on the importance of internships

Nov 16, 2021

39 min

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss what's gone right during their 3-0-0 start under interim head coach Derek King. They also preview the upcoming four-game road trip and provide updates on Caleb Jones, Brandon Hagel, and Tyler Johnson. To wrap up, Pat and Charlie talk about Marian Hossa and Doug Wilson being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.1:40 - Biggest reasons for 3-0-0 record under King4:40 - Patrick Kane's ridiculous play on Alex DeBrincat's goal10:00 - Which players need to start producing?16:50 - Dylan Strome's new lease on life22:05 - Injury updates on Caleb Jones, Brandon Hagel and Tyler Johnson27:50 - How many points will the Blackhawks pick up on the four-game road trip?29:15 - Marian Hossa, Doug Wilson inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame

Nov 10, 2021

43 min

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss their first impressions of interim GM Kyle Davidson. They also weigh in on interim head coach Derek King's personality, why he appears to be exactly what this Blackhawks team needed right now and whether this could be the launching point of a potential run. Plus, Charlie goes 1-on-1 with King in an exclusive interview.1:30 - Initial impressions of Davidson8:45 - Is King the right fit for the Blackhawks?18:40 - 1-on-1 interview with King26:15 - King earning the trust of players 33:30 - What is the recipe for the Blackhawks to have success under King?37:45 - Can the Blackhawks go on a run?39:40 - Injury update on Brandon Hagel

Nov 6, 2021

41 min

On this emergency edition of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the news of head coach Jeremy Colliton being relieved of his duties, along with assistant coaches Sheldon Brookbank and Tomas Mitell. The guys weigh in on the Colliton era, whether interim head coach Derek King has a legitimate chance at keeping the job, interim GM Kyle Davidson having "full autonomy" to make hockey decisions, and what's next for Colliton.2:00 - Reacting to news that Colliton is out as head coach7:30 - Was Colliton ever fully accepted by the veterans?12:50 - Thoughts on assistant coaches Brookbank and Mitell also being let go by Blackhawks19:30 - Danny Wirtz says Davidson has "full autonomy" to make hockey decisions22:45 - Is there a chance King could keep the job permanently?27:00 - What are you expecting to hear from Davidson?32:50 - What's next for Colliton?

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