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Scott Wheeler predicts who the Blackhawks will take in the 2020 NHL Draft

Scott Wheeler of the Athletic joins Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis to preview the 2020 NHL Draft which is TODAY! The group dives into where there could be steals in the draft class, who the Hawks will be eyeing at 17 and whether the Hawks could trade up or down. Get all of your draft information right here on this episode of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast. (1:20) - Is this a deep draft this year? (7:50) - Could the top goalie prospect be there for the Blackhawks? (17:13) - What kind of player can Hendrix Lapierre be in the NHL? (24:15) - Scouting report on Jan Mysak

Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman sets his plan for 2020 NHL Draft

The draft is next week and the Blackhawks are in full prep mode. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King listen and react to Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman's comments on preparing for the draft, how Bowman plans to attack free agency, and his optimism that a deal with Corey Crawford can get done.(1:58) - Takeaways from Charlie's conversation with VP of amateur scouting Mark Kelley(5:26) - Stan Bowman on whether he will prioritize positional need over best player available in draft(13:46) - Bowman feels good that a deal will get done with Corey Crawford(17:19) - Bowman discusses how he may deal with his crowded blue line group(23:12) - Who won the Dylan Sikura/Brandon Pirri trade with the Golden Knights

Blackhawks VP of amateur scouting Mark Kelley on 2020 NHL Draft

With the unprecedented way this year has impacted the NHL, teams are getting creative with how they prepare for offseason activities including the NHL Draft. Mark Kelley joins Charlie Roumeliotis as they discuss the Blackhawks’ 2020 draft board, how they have scouted players and Mark's thoughts on the incoming class. Later on in the pod, Charlie is joined by Slavko Bekovic to react to the Mark Kelley interview and discuss their key takeaways that fans should pay attention to. (1:02) - The growth of Blackhawks rookie Kirby Dach wasn't expected this soon (5:36) - Not having the combine hurts scouting (9:24) - Characterizing the 2020 draft class (12:35) - Finding another Brayden Point in the draft (16:20) - Blackhawks drafting philosophy is to take best player available (22:35) - Charlie and Slavko react to Mark Kelley interview

NHL.com’s Adam Kimelman on Blackhawks’ 2020 draft

The Blackhawks Talk Podcast is getting you prepared for the upcoming NHL Draft on Oct. 6 and 7. Host Pat Boyle and Slavko Bekovic are joined by NHL.com's Adam Kimelman, host of the NHL Draft Class podcast, as they discuss the strength of this year's class, what options the Blackhawks may have with the 17th pick and sleepers in the class.(1:31) - How has the pandemic impacted draft analysis?(7:38) - Are there any underrated defensemen in this class?(12:15) - Could any of the projected top-10 slip to the Blackhawks?(17:34) - Players in this years draft with Chicago ties(22:05) - International prospects that could be options in the draft

Who should Blackhawks take No. 17 overall in NHL Draft with ESPN’s Chris Peters

The 2020 NHL Draft is scheduled for Oct. 6 and 7, with the Blackhawks scheduled to pick at No. 17. Will the Blackhawks be able to get an impact player from the middle of the draft?Host Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by NHL Draft and prospects analyst for ESPN Chris Peters as they discuss the draft and who the Blackhawks could be looking to take. Later on in the podcast, Pat and Charlie are joined by Nick Gismondi as they answer fan questions in the mailbag segment, including who the Blackhawks could sign if they can't reach an agreement with Corey Crawford.(1:35) - How deep is the 2020 NHL draft class?(8:50) - Will a player that has Top 10 potential in the draft fall to the Blackhawks at 17?(15:50) - Will Swiss league MVP Pius Suter make the 2020-21 Blackhawks roster?(20:36) - Mailbag segment(21:06) - Who should the Blackhawks sign if Corey Crawford does not return?(32:18) - Will the Blackhawks move up in the draft?

Patrick Sharp previews 2020 Stanley Cup Final

After the season was delayed, the Stanley Cup Final is about to begin at long last. Host Pat Boyle is joined by three-time Stanley Cup champion and NBC Sports hockey analyst Patrick Sharp to discuss and preview the championship matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Dallas Stars. Also, Sharp picks his Conn Smythe Trophy winner. Later in the podcast, Pat is joined by NBC Sports Chicago Blackhawks Insider Charlie Roumeliotis as they discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Blackhawks offseason plans.(1:35) - Quality of play in the bubble(5:56) - Who will win the Conn Smythe Trophy(9:50) - Preview of Stars and Lightning(15:35) - Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle break down the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Where should the Blackhawks focus their offseason efforts

Blackhawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis pinch hits for Pat Boyle, alongside Scott King, and Nick Gismondi. The crew discusses the Hawks’ offseason, and what the team should address for a successful 2021 season. Then, they dive into re-signing Corey Crawford, how the Hawks should approach the draft, and answer the question of whether this is a rebuilding offseason or just re-tooling. (1:30) - What can the Hawks do with limited cap space? (9:30) - Will the Hawks have to buyout an important player to create space? (16:30) - Should the Hawks re-sign Crawford or explore other options at goalie? (23:30) - Who should the Hawks target in the draft? (30:00) - Recap of the NHL playoff Bubble

Eddie Olczyk on the NHL Bubble and his possible future as an executive

NBC Broadcaster Eddie Olczyk joins host Pat Boyle and Blackhawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis from the NHL Bubble in Edmonton to discuss the NHL playoffs, the Hawks player he was most impressed by during their run in the playoffs, and Eddie discusses his future in broadcasting and opportunities to be an NHL team executive as some point in the future.(1:30) - The Hawks player that stood out during the playoff run(12:00) - The NHL playoffs this year have been great(22:40) - The Vegas Golden Knights' goalie situation is great(29:05) - Teams reaching out to Olczyk for a potential spot in their front office(35:15) - Life as a broadcaster

Season ending review for the 2019-2020 Blackhawks

Host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King as they recap the season for the Blackhawks. The crew dives into who was the MVP, labeling the season for the Hawks, what was most disappointing, who improved the most, and other observations to put a ribbon on the 2019-2020 season.(1:12) - How would you describe the season?(10:45) - Most valuable Blackhawk(17:11) - Biggest surprise of the season(26:19) - Most memorable goal or performance(31:22) - Biggest priority heading into the offseason

Answering your questions and concerns about the Blackhawks

As the offseason continues for the Hawks, the Blackhawks Talk podcast crew answers fan questions and concerns about the Blackhawks cap space, Corey Crawford, the relationship between Jonathan Toews and Jeremy Colliton, and more.(1:15) - How bad is the Hawks cap space and will they be able to sign any additional help.(10:44) - With the growth of Kirby Dach, should the Hawks let go of Dylan Strome?(19:55) - When will the Hawks look to use young defensemen?(26:57) - If the Hawks don't re-sign Corey Crawford will Collin Delia be the starter for the future?(32:00) - The relationship between Jonathan Toews and Jeremy Colliton