Blackhawks Breakaway

Emergency podcast: Jeremy Colliton out as Blackhawks head coach

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?

Blackhawks take step back and an interview with Brandon Hagel

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the losses to Carolina and Winnipeg. Why are the Blackhawks having such a difficult time scoring at 5-on-5? And could we see a lineup shake-up? Plus, Pat goes 1-on-1 with forward Brandon Hagel.1:15 - Breaking down losses to Carolina, Winnipeg5:10 - What to make of the quick strikes against early in periods9:35 - Injury updates on Caleb Jones and Wyatt Kalynuk11:20 - Should the Blackhawks load up the first line with Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews?16:10 - Interview with Brandon Hagel

Patrick Kane is back and Blackhawks finally win a game

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Patrick Kane's big night in his return from COVID-19 protocol and the Blackhawks finally picking up their first win of the season. The guys also discuss Kane's comments after watching the Kyle Beach interview, react to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman's press conference about the investigation and more.1:30 - Kane returns and Blackhawks finally get a win6:15 - What should the lines look like?12:45 - Marc-Andre Fleury starting to look like reigning Vezina Trophy winner17:45 - Translating special teams success to 5-on-529:50 - Kane's thoughts on Kyle Beach interview33:30 - Reaction to Gary Bettman's press conference

Fallout from investigation, Kyle Beach’s interview and Blackhawks remain winless

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the fallout from the investigation and the courage Kyle Beach showed in coming forward as John Doe. The guys also weigh in on what went wrong in Carolina and St. Louis and provide some background on interim general manager Kyle Davidson.1:30 - Kyle Beach's courageous interview4:35 - Blackhawks schedule initial settlement talks with Beach's lawyer8:20 - Joel Quenneville resigns as Panthers head coach; GM Kevin Cheveldayoff keeps job with Jets12:40 - Blackhawks remain winless after losses to Carolina, St. Louis20:35 - Background info on interim GM Kyle Davidson

Blackhawks release findings of investigation, make front office changes

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the Jenner & Block findings of the sexual assault investigation against former video coach Bradley Aldrich from the 2010 Stanley Cup team and the mishandling by the organization. The guys talk about Stan Bowman stepping down as President/GM, Al MacIsaac being relieved of his duties and where the Blackhawks go from here.

Where do the Blackhawks go from here after 0-4-1 start?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on what's gone wrong in the first five games and where the team goes from here after their worst start in more than 20 years. The guys also discuss ESPN Emily Kaplan's report about head coach Jeremy Colliton's job status and whether he's on the hot seat.1:30 - What to make of five-game winless streak5:30 - Why are the Blackhawks struggling to score at 5-on-5?8:45 - Where is the sense of urgency?14:00 - Is Patrick Kane's undisclosed injury still affecting him?19:00 - ESPN's Emily Kaplan provides update on Jeremy Colliton's job status25:30 - Where do the Blackhawks go from here?

What went wrong for Blackhawks during first road trip?

OK Blackhawks fans, how ya doin'? It's still early so don't panic but there needs to be a discussion on the rough start and schedule to start the 2021-22 season. To break down the first three games, Pat Boyle is joined by Colby Cohen to discuss what went wrong and how the Blackhawks can turn it around. The guys also weigh in on the slow starts, the success of special teams, and what the Blackhawks can do to improve their play at 5-on-5.

Will the Blackhawks be a playoff team in 2021-22?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Opening Night roster going into the 2021-22 season. Any surprises? Plus, they also preview the three-game road trip to enter the campaign and predict where the Blackhawks will finish in the Central Division.3:30 - Breaking down the Opening Night roster6:30 - Why the Blackhawks brought back Erik Gustafsson10:00 - Blackhawks announce leadership group for 2021-22 season13:13 - Previewing three-game road trip to open season18:15 - How good will the Blackhawks' B game be this year?25:10 - Could Jonathan Toews make a case to be on Team Canada's Olympic roster?33:00 - Jeremy Colliton seems much more laid back

Projecting Blackhawks’ Opening Night roster as training camp winds down

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the training camp battles and project the Opening Night roster. Who could step in for the injured Caleb Jones and Wyatt Kalynuk? Will Alex Nylander make the team? Did the Blackhawks make the right call in sending Lukas Reichel to Rockford? And where does Dylan Strome fit in? The guys weigh in on all that and more.1:30 - Roster decision more difficult than head coach Jeremy Colliton originally expected3:20 - Breaking down the forward battles7:45 - Where does Dylan Strome fit in?11:40 - Could the Blackhawks make a trade before official rosters are due?13:30 - What happens to Collin Delia and Malcolm Subban?15:10 - With injuries to Caleb Jones and Wyatt Kalynuk, which seven defensemen will be on the Opening Night roster?17:20 - Did the Blackhawks make the right decision to send Lukas Reichel to Rockford?24:00 - Should the Blackhawks be concerned about penalty kill struggles in preseason?

Jonathan Toews doesn’t skip a beat in Blackhawks’ preseason opener

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap Wednesday’s preseason opener against the Detroit Red Wings. How did Jonathan Toews look? Could Adam Gaudette be this season’s breakout player? When will Lukas Reichel be a full-time player? The guys weigh in on all that and more.2:00 - Thoughts on Toews' return to action5:15 - Could Gaudette be a potential breakout player?7:10 - How did Reichel look in his preseason debut?11:30 - Is Caleb Jones better than we thought?14:20 - Blackhawks' power play showing much more movement21:20 - Could Alex DeBrincat, Tyler Johnson and Patrick Kane line stick long-term?23:45 - How Seth Jones and Jake McCabe complement each other