Blackhawks Breakaway

The Blackhawks are sucking Chicago back in again

Just when we thought they were out, they keep pulling us back in. The Hawks are winners of 4 straight and look ready to make a strong playoff push. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King to discuss the hot run the Hawks are on and could they sneak in the playoffs. Later on, Nick Gismondi talks with Connor Murphy to discuss how the Hawks can maintain this run.(1:01) - It's not crazy to think the Hawks can make the playoffs(4:06) - Should Corey Crawford or Malcolm Subban get the next start?(9:40) - Moving Dylan Strome a key to recent success?(13:15) - The Hawks really believe they can make the playoffs(17:20) - Nick Gismondi interview with Connor Murphy(22:26) - Predictions on if the Hawks will sweep the weekend

Can the Blackhawks keep their season alive?

With the Hawks keeping their hopes alive with their recent stretch of games, can they make 1 final push for a playoff spot. In for host Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic, Scott king, and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the recent play of the Hawks, has the team settled down with the trade deadline over, and can Dominik Kubalík win the Calder trophy.(1:10) - The Hawks recent hot streak(5:00) - Has the team settled down since the trade deadline(11:40) - Hawks are still 6 points out but the players think they are still in it(16:26) - The guys that have the most to play for on the Hawks(25:24) - Can Kubalík win the Calder trophy

Black History Month: The courage to be a black quarterback

NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. In the final episode of the series, Laurence Holmes is joined by his "Football Aftershow" teammate and former Chicago Bear Alex Brown to discuss, making coaching in the NFL more diverse, is the Rooney Rule helping, and the common practice of moving black quarterbacks to other positions.(4:20) - Alex Brown on being pushed to not play quarterback in high school(9:15) - Jalen Hurts asked would he be willing to change positions in the NFL(17:03) - Alex Brown on playing in a Super Bowl that featured 2 black head coaches(22:12) - Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy not being mentioned for a head coaching job(26:00) - Does the Rooney Rule work?(40:35) - Overcoming unfairness(44:28) - Watching a NFL where there are successful black quarterbacks

Should Stan Bowman have talked with Toews & Kane before the trade deadline?

The NHL trade deadline has come and gone and the Blackhawks ended up being sellers. But before making key moves, should GM Stan Bowman have consulted his best players? Host Pat Boyle, NBCS Chicago Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis, and Hawks content producer Slavko Bekovic discuss and debate on if it was fair to Kane and Toews and later on, they also discuss the report that the Hawks didn't offer goalie Robin Lehner a contract.(1:32) - Is it surprising that the Hawks made the moves that they made at the deadline(4:45) - Toews' and Kane's reaction to the trades(11:40) - Stan Bowman's thoughts on consulting players(14:38) - Transparency with the team and with the fans(24:52) - Report that Robin Lehner didn't get a contract offer(29:00) - Will Corey Crawford be back next year?

Blackhawks trade deadline recap plus Stan Bowman 1 on 1

The Blackhawks trade goalie Robin Lehner and defenseman Erik Gustafsson at the NHL trade deadline and host Pat Boyle discusses all that went into the trades with analysts Steve Konroyd, Jamal Mayers, and NBCS Hawks writer Scott King. To further provide details on the trades, Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis has a 1 on 1 with GM Stan Bowman on why he made the moves.(1:00) - Hawks trade Lehner and never offered him an extension?(5:30) - Could the Hawks sign Lehner in the off-season?(10:12) - Why the Hawks had to trade Gustafsson(14:07) - Stan Bowman 1 on 1 after the trade deadline**(19:42) - Reaction to Stan Bowman 1 on 1 interview(23:17 Overall assessment of what the Hawks got back in the trades

Black History Month: Making hockey accessible to everyone

NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. Chicago Sun Times feature story writer Evan F. Moore sits down with former Blackhawk and analyst for NBCS Chicago Jamal Mayers to discuss being a black athlete in hockey and what he's doing to help grow hockey in non traditional hockey communities.(3:00) - Why was it important for Jamal to write about his life in his book(10:58) - Ray Emery's impact on hockey(16:00) - Describes what the NHL and the Blackhawks are doing to grow the game(21:37) - The Devante Smith-Pelly incident at the United Center(36:10) - Reasons that hockey hasn't addressed social issues(40:06) - Addressing ignorance in hockey

The Blackhawks see change coming before the trade deadline

As the NHL trade deadline looms closer, the feeling of uncertainty has surrounded the team. In for host Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic, Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, and Nick Gismondi discuss the feeling around the team and what may lie ahead for the future of this Blackhawks team.(1:55) - Locker room felt somber today(7:00) - Concerns about the team not being prepared game to game(13:20) - Potentially being traded is weighing on the players(19:00) - Possibility this group stays together(26:10) - Erik Gustafsson possibly being traded(30:20) - Teams around the league looking to win now

Decision time, who stays and who goes

As the crucial Canadian road trip concludes, the Hawks miss out on a great opportunity to prove that they are a playoff contender. As the trade deadline approaches, host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, and Slavko Bekovic as they have a round table discussion on the tough decisions that need to be made on the direction of this Blackhawks team.(1:05) - Did the road trip set their fate for the season?(6:00) - Lack of power play production is the reason they aren't a playoff contender(11:50) - Penalty Kill was last year's issue, the power play is this year's(17:36) - Hawks may be stuck if no moves are made(25:00) - Who are the most likely candidates to be traded(29:00) - Which goaltender may get moved

Can anything be done to fix the power play?

In the most crucial stretch of the season for the Hawks, they don't pick up a win in the first part of the road trip in large part due to the power play. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Blackhawks analyst Jamal Mayers to discuss the issues the Blackhawks have in the power play and what could be coming at the trade deadline if it isn't fixed soon. Later on, Hawks reporter Nick Gismondi does a "Skate-a-long" with Kirby Dach as they discuss what it's been like for him in his rookie season.(1:00) - Hawks don't get a win in the first 3 games on the Canadian road trip(5:19) - The Hawks are 6 points out of the last Wildcard spot(10:51) - Kirby Dach Skate-a-long interview**(14:29) - Who inspired him (Dach) the most(16:50) - Biggest hurdle he's come across in his 1st yr in the league(18:44) - Getting advice from great hockey players

Why can’t the Blackhawks win close games!?

Host Pat Boyle is joined by Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis and Hawks content producer Slavko Bekovic as they discuss why the Blackhawks are consistently losing close games. They also get into the need to go on a run for a chance at the playoffs, and if the playoffs are out of reach who would be traded away before the deadline.(1:02) - Why can't the Hawks win close games?(6:50) - Jeremy Colliton's decision making in game on power plays(9:10) - Is DeBrincat losing confidence?(11:44) - Most important stretch of games of the season is coming up for the Hawks(17:00) - If the playoffs are out of reach, who will the Hawks trade?(28:24) - Nick Gismondi interview with Drake Caggiula(32:00) - The most consistent line the Hawks use