Blackhawks Breakaway

Training camp recap and veteran roles in the rebuild

The Blackhawks are trying new things with their lineup as they get prepared for the season and are still missing key players at camp. Host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the sights and sounds from the first few days of camp including the lines they have seen, who's standing out so far, and how the new blueliners look. Later in the podcast, the crew discusses the roles of the veterans in the rebuild and provides an update on the goalie competition and who is leading the pack.(1:22) - The review of camp so far(5:50) - Defensive pairings the Hawks are trying out(11:10) - The absence of Carl Soderberg from camp(16:10) - Is Keith becoming more of a teacher with Seabrook out?(20:30) - Andrew Shaw’s return from a concussion(26:20) - How Shaw is changing his game after his return(31:34) - Latest on the goalie battle

BONUS EPISODE: 1-on-1 with legendary Blackhawks goalie Ed Belfour

In a special bonus episode of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast for “Goalie Week”, Scott King goes 1-on-1 with Hall of Fame goalie Ed Belfour as they discuss his career, his time with the Blackhawks, his life after hockey, and his thoughts on the Blackhawks goalie competition. Ed also tells the origin story of his now famed nickname “The Eagle”. All of that and more on the Blackhawks Talk Podcast. (1:20) - Navigating a business through Covid (3:30) - Belfour's unlikely journey to the NHL (6:30) - Ed on his approach to the game when he played (13:25) - How did Belfour get the nickname, “The Eagle”? (17:12) - Being considered one of the greatest Blackhawks goalies of all time (20:45) - Belfour's “One More Shift” in 2017 with the Hawks (22:54) - Winning the Stanley Cup

Blackhawks hockey is back!

The NHL is back, meaning coincidentally, the Blackhawks are back. The Blackhawks Talk crew of Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the Hawks and what they saw from the very first day of training camp. The crew also breaks down Dylan Strome's new contract and what he will bring to the team. Later in the pod, they also discuss what practice was like without Jonathan Toews, Brent Seabrook, Kirby Dach, and other Hawks. Indulge as the BT crew gets you hyped and prepared for the incoming season. Let's DO THAT HOCKEY! (1:30) - Dylan Strome gets a 2-year extension (7:40) - Brent Seabrook’s journey in the past year (16:48) - Blackhawks plan to get young players in the lineup this year (23:50) - Sights and sounds from Blackhawks’ Day 1 of camp (29:20) - Patrick Kane speaks on missing Kirby Dach (34:20) - Kane on Corey Crawford not returning to the Hawks (38:40) - Most intriguing storylines from camp

EMERGENCY PODCAST: Exclusive 1-on-1 with Stan Bowman

The Blackhawks suffered some major setbacks this offseason with young star Kirby Dach being out for 4-5 months after needing wrist surgery, franchise staple Jonathan Toews being sidelined indefinitely with an illness, and forward Alex Nylander being out 4-6 months after knee surgery. In an exclusive interview with Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis, the President of Hockey Operations and General Manager for the Blackhawks Stan Bowman joins the podcast to provide updates on Toews, Dach, and Nylander and also to discuss the state of the Hawks and how the organization plans to move forward without the 3 forwards. Later in the podcast, Stan discusses Dylan Strome’s negotiations, the signing of Carl Soderberg, and Stan has a message for all Blackhawks fans.(1:20) - Latest on Jonathan Toews and his undisclosed illness(6:20) - How significant is losing Toews?(8:00) - Kirby Dachs injury and the decision to let him play in the World Juniors(15:20) - Alex Nylander's injury(19:05) - Updates on Dylan Strome negotiations(22:20) - Why the Hawks signed Carl Soderberg?(25:00) - Have expectations changed in the building after suffering so many injuries?(28:40) - Which young players Hawks fans should keep an eye on this season(35:25) - How will the Hawks work in their 3 young goalies?(42:20) - Excitement about new division and schedule(46:20) - Message to Blackhawks fans

Kirby Dach is out 4-5 months after wrist surgery

Blackhawks up and coming star forward Kirby Dach suffered a wrist injury while playing for Team Canada in the world juniors tournament. After a successful surgery, Dach will now be sidelined for 4-5 months. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the news of Dach's projected timeline and discuss how the Hawks will move forward without the forward when the season starts on January 13th. Later in the podcast, Pat and Charlie are joined by Scott King to discuss the pickups made by the Hawks and if the Dach injury impacts negotiations with Dylan Strome. (1:15) - Devastating news for the Blackhawks (5:00) - When Dach could get back into the fold (8:21) - Should the Hawks have allowed Dach to play for Team Canada? (16:23) - The Blackhawks sign Carl Söderberg (22:20) - NHL free agency (31:50) - How will Jeremy Colliton operate during the season?

CM Punk knows his Blackhawks hockey

CM Punk is a Chicagoan and a Chicago sports lifer, and man does he love his Blackhawks hockey. CM Punk joins Pat Boyle and Scott King to discuss how he became a Blackhawks fan, how important the Hawks and Chicago mean to him, his career in the UFC, and shares why fighting at the United Center was one of the most important things he's done professionally. This is an interview you are not going to want to miss.(1:30) - CM describes how he's gotten through the last 9 months of the pandemic(5:00) - Breaking down the NHL Western Conference(8:30) - Keeping up with Hawks players and his relationship with Hawks players(12:22) - The importance of fighting in Chicago at the United Center(16:34) - CM explains why he went through with the fight instead of postponing (20:46) - Writing a Marvel comic book(24:10) - CM Punk defends Brent Seabrook(28:00) - CM gives his opinion on the rebuilding Hawks

Hockey is back, baby!!

The NHL is scheduled to make its 56-game return on January 13th with 4 divisions and a 16-team playoff with the regular season concluding on May 8th. Host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the start of the new season, what fans should prepare for and the tweaks made by the NHL to make sure their season is safe and completed. The crew also dives into the Hawks' division and rank where they think the Hawks are in the 8-team Central. Plus, they discuss if there's a plan for fans to come to games.(1:14) - Return to Play plan is officially set(5:52) - How will rosters be constructed in a 56-game season?(12:35) - How will teams prepare with limited preseason games and training camp?(18:26) - Will fans be allowed in games at any point during the season?(23:29) - Ranking the teams in the Central division. Where do the Blackhawks land?

The Blackhawks have a new management structure

The Blackhawks have restructured their leadership and announced that Danny Wirtz will become CEO, Jaime Faulkner is the President of Business Operations, and Stan Bowman will become the President of Hockey Operations. Host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the changes and how it will impact the Hawks moving forward. (1:36) - Reaction to the new structure of the Blackhawks (7:33) - Why the Hawks chose to split the hockey ops and business ops (13:50) - Who had the say so to start the rebuild before the management restructuring? (19:00) - Did job security for Stan Bowman play a role in rebuild? (23:00) - New President of business operations Jaime Faulkner will connect with fans (28:03) - The Blackhawks still need to win for this to work

Mailbag edition: What’s the update on Dylan Strome?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King to discuss Dylan Strome's future and where he might fit into the long-term plans. The crew also discusses Kirby Dach's development as he prepares for the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championships and how that may impact his Blackhawk season. Later in the podcast Pat, Scott, and Charlie answer fan questions and concerns about the Blackhawks.(1:48) - Updates on the negotiations between the NHL owners and players(5:00) - New divisions for the 2021 season(8:47) - What does the future of Dylan Strome look like?(15:30) - Kirby Dach in the 2021 World Junior's and how it could impact his Blackhawks season(21:30) - How much should fans expect from Ian Mitchell?(24:58) - Will the Blackhawks continue to go forth with the goalies that they have?

Doc Emrick on retirement and his favorite Blackhawks memories

One of the greatest broadcasting voices in sports is stepping away from the booth and doing it on his own terms. Host Pat Boyle is joined by legendary broadcaster Doc Emrick as they discuss why he's leaving the booth, his favorite memories broadcasting, relives the Blackhawks Cup runs, and his new book "Off Mike". Later in the podcast, Pat talks with Doc's broadcasting partner and friend Eddie Olczyk as Edzo sends off Doc in a heartfelt salute and tells a few memories and stories of his friend Doc Emrick. (1:17) - Why was this the time to retire from broadcasting? (5:58) - Doc explains where his passion for hockey came from (12:38) - Doc turns down a TV job in Philadelphia (19:34) - Ernie Hardwell becomes Doc Emrick's mentor (23:20) - The Blackhawks’ Stanley Cup runs