Blackhawks Breakaway

Black History Month: The impact of the black athlete in Baseball

NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. To start the series Laurence Holmes interviews former Cub, now baseball analyst Doug Glanville as they discuss his experience in baseball, and the change that black athletes have brought in baseball.(0:53) - The legacy of Black history and sports(5:47) - Should an athlete speak on social issues?(10:00) - His parents weren't comfortable with him playing baseball(14:20) - The diversity of baseball(17:00) - Black interest in baseball(23:00) - Current black baseball players still dealing with issues

Special guest Dimitri Filipovic: Why can’t Alex DeBrincat score this year?

NBCS Chicago Blackhawks content producer Slavko Bekovic and Hawks Insider Charlie Roumeliotis are in for host Pat Boyle as they are joined by Dimitri Filipovic from Yahoo Sports to discuss a wide range of Hawks topics including the issues Alex DeBrincat is having scoring this year, the controversial call in the Bruins game, and have the Hawks found some sort of consistency this year.(2:22) - Missed call in the Bruins game(7:10) - What can Stan Bowman do to help this team?(9:16) - The play of Lehner and Crawford this year (15:00) - Issues with DeBrincat's scoring(20:10) - Why have the Hawks been so good on the road?(26:50) - Duncan Keith is still getting it done(32:00) - Will the Hawks make the playoffs?

Should the Hawks be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline?

As the season hit's it's crucial stages, it's time for the Hawks to consider where they are in the standings and decide what will they do as the trade deadline approaches. Host Pat Boyle is joined by NBC Sports Blackhawks writers Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King as they discuss the crossroads the Hawks are in, they're impeccable road record, and the chance the Hawks have selected a theme song for this season.(1:10) - Hawks are a playoff team on the road(6:02) - Should Hawks be buyers or sellers(12:30) - How should Hawks handle the goaltender situation(16:56) - Finding consistent line-mates for Patrick Kane (20:01) - Hawks need to fix the power play(25:29) - Potential theme song for the Hawks this year

How can the Hawks make a playoff push after the bye week?

Filling in for host Pat Boyle, NBC Sports Hawks writer Scott King is joined by Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss the All-Star festivities, should the Hawks trade star goaltender Robin Lehner, and what the Hawks need to do to make a playoff push.(1:48) - Hawks return to practice after a long bye week(4:18) - Patrick Kane's All-Star appearance (8:16) - What should the Hawks do before the trade deadline?(11:00) - Could Robin Lehner be traded?(15:31) - Will the Hawks pull off a trip to the playoffs?(17:12) - Which Blackhawk deserve an award at the end of the season

Ride along with Patrick Sharp

Host Pat Boyle takes former Blackhawk Patrick Sharp on a ride around Chicago and they discuss Patrick making Chicago his home, the championship runs, how epic the celebrations were, and they reminisce about Patricks long successful career.(0:56) - Chicago is home for me(4:10) - When eh knew the Hawks were ready to compete for a championship(6:50) - What getting a letter on his sweater meant to him(10:50) - 2010 playoff run(16:16) - Hockey was brought back to Chicago(19:50) - How epic were the celebrations after the championships(22:40) - Looking back at his career

Most memorable anthem rendition in Hawks history

During a trying time in America's history the NHL All-Star game in 1991 was set to start. Singer Wayne Messmer delivered one of the most memorable renditions of the anthem Chicago has ever seen and showed a tradition at Blackhawks games that still goes on today. NBC Sports producer Slavko Bekovic is in for host Pat Boyle as he talks with Wayne Messmer about that night that.(1:02) - Wayne Messmer's anthem rendition in 1991(4:32) - When did Messmer start singing?(8:50) - Hard to not let the emotions overtake you while your singing(11:18) - Wayne's anthem was the introduction to the world about the Hawks tradition(14:12) - Lead up to the All-Star game(17:05) - After finishing Messmer got really emotional(19:40) - The impact the anthem had on fans(22:50) - Messmer will always love hockey

A sit down with Joel Quenneville

Former Blackhawks head coach and current Florida Panthers head coach Joel Quenneville sits down with NBC Sports Chicago Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis and as they discuss his transition to a new job, parallels he sees from his young Hawks team and his current young Panthers team, and his feelings about returning to Chicago. Pat Boyle, and Scott King also discuss their memories about Coach Q and his impact on not only the Hawks, but the sport as well.(1:34:) - Thoughts and memories of Coach Q(4:13) - Quenneville's impact on his players(11:02) - Coach Quennville's sit down interview**(24:02) - Reaction to the Quenneville interview(25:56) - Calgary game still bothers Quenneville (29:52) - How fans will react to Quenneville's return

Should Kane & Toews continue to be on the same line?

Host Pat Boyle is joined by Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis, and NBCS Chicago producer Slavko Bekovic as they debate the nuclear line of Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, have the Hawks found their identity as a team, predictions for the next few games as the Hawks head to the bye week.(1:00) - Hawks forced to use Kane and Toews on the same line(6:15) - Dominik Kubalik is doing well with Kane and Toews(9:55) - Colliton doesn't have a healthy roster right now(14:12) - What is the identity of this team?(17:18) - Maybe the Hawks have a chance at a Wildcard spot(20:24) - Kirby Dach is getting opportunities on the power play(23:48) - How will the Hawks play vs the Panthers and Joel Quenneville?(26:30) - Predictions on the next few games

Robin Lehner wants a long-term deal

Host Pat Boyle is joined by Blackhawks Insider Charlie Roumeliotis and sidelined reporter Nick Gismondi as they discuss injury issues the Blackhawks have dealt with this season, Robin Lehner making it known he wants a long-term deal, and the continued excellence of Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews.(1:30) - Framing where the Blackhawks are right now(4:40) - Injuries have hurt this team this season(6:30) - Jeremy Colliton has changed things up(12:25) - Robin Lehner wants a new contract(18:14) - Jonathan Toews has still been consistent(28:20) - Patrick Kane is still great

Hawks are missing opportunities

Filling in for host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, and Nick Gismondi discuss the missed chances to gain ground to making the playoffs by bad losses, how injuries has taken its toll on this team, and where do the Hawks go from here.(1:20) - Can't play catch up all the time(5:25) - Are the Hawks putting too much pressure on themselves?(9:02) - Where are the leaders in these tough stretches(11:35) - Are the Hawks relying too much on top guys(14:10) - How much has injuries played a factor in the inconsistency?(17:29) - Where do the Hawks go from here?