Blackhawks Breakaway

Kane is on the wrong line

Host Pat Boyle is joined by Nick Gismondi and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss their confidence in the Blackhawks making the playoffs, Dylan Sikura getting his 1st goal, an exclusive interview with Ryan Carpenter, and the crew's confusion on where Patrick Kane is playing.(1:05) - Do they believe the Hawks can make the playoffs(7:20) - Dylan Sikura gets his 1st goal(9:49) - Kane is on the wrong line(12:56) - Ryan Carpenter interview(21:14) - What will, Hawks do without Robin Lehner (28:55) - Injury issues on the Hawks(31:56) - Young players getting opportunities(40:13) - Upcoming home stretch of games

Are the Hawks contenders or pretenders midway through?

Through 41 games, Hawks are 18-17-6, 4 points out of final WC spot. They are 5 points out of last place in the west. So are they a playoff contender or pretender? Host Pat Boyle is joined by Jamal Mayers, and Slavko Bekovic to discuss.(1:12) - What has changed for this team(5:14) - Contender or pretender?(9:38) - Is there something to the “simpler-game-on-the-road” theory for the Hawks? (12:01) - Jamal's issues with the game today(15:19) - Which rookies have impressed you the most?(18:40) - Patrick Kane's 4 point effort(23:24) - Kane will not take games off(29:57) - What needs to go right for the Hawks to get into the playoffs

Ep. 194: Reliving the best decade in Blackhawks history

Host Pat Boyle is joined by Steve Konroyd, and Scott King to discuss the very best moments, characters, and memories from the best decade of hockey in Blackhawks history.(1:13) - Most defining moment(6:26) - Favorite rivalry(11:11) - Biggest goal(15:12) - Most memorable series(19:27) - Most memorable performance(23:49) - Most memorable game(29:27) - Biggest character(35:09) - Unsung performance(39:33) - Favorite Stanley Cup celebration

Ep. 193: Why end Brent Seabrook’s season now?

Host Pat Boyle is joined by NBC Sports Chicago's Blackhawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis, and head of Blackhawks content for NBC Sports Chicago Slavko Bekovic as they discuss the details of what they think went into the decision to end Brent Seabrook and Calvin de Haan's seasons due to surgery. They also answer your questions in the mailbag segment which includes why Patrick Kane has been ranked so low on the NHL All-Decade list.(1:49) - Why have Seabrook do season ending surgery now?(5:56) - Losing Calvin de Haan(9:00) - What do the Hawks do with the added cap space(13:14) - Do the Hawks make significant trades now?(17:17) - Which goalie do you trade if any?(23:06) - What should Stan Bowman do?(38:17) - Why didn't Kirby Dach and Adam Boqvist go to the World Junior Championships?(42:55) - Why is Patrick Kane so low on the NHL All- Decade list?

Ep. 192: Blackhawks embarrassed heading into Christmas break

After an embarrassing 7-1 loss to the Devils on home ice, Jamal Mayers, Nick Gismondi and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss where the Blackhawks go from here. Jamal says it's time for some friction and confrontation within the Blackhawks dressing room while Nick says he was sure that the comeback win against the Avalanche would be a turning point in their season. Is this roster capable of turning things around or does major change need to happen within the organization?0:42 - The Blackhawks need to mature after embarrassment vs Devils5:17 - Will the Blackhawks ever win one for their goalie?7:58 - It's time for Jeremy Colliton to start benching players10:26 - Why the Blackhawks play a simpler game on the road12:52 - What's going on inside the Blackhawks dressing room?19:00 - Is the current roster good enough to turn things around?

Ep. 191: Special guest Brian Boucher ”The Blackhawks should be better”

Host Pat Boyle is joined by former Blackhawk goalie, now analyst for NBC Sports Brian Boucher as they discuss issues with this year's team, Robin Lehner's shootout struggles, his thoughts on an upcoming Blackhawks championship team and the differences in the Canadian broadcast vs the American one.(1:30) - Surprised that the Blackhawks are where they are in the standings(3:48) - Will Robin Lehner's honesty get him in trouble(5:17) - Possibility of trading Corey Crawford or Robin Lehner(6:17) - Robin Lehner's shootout issues(9:21) - Corey Crawford coming for Lehner in shootout situations(11:15) - His 5 OT game as Flyer vs the Penguins(14:07) - His time as a Blackhawk before the championship run(21:30) - Differences in Canadian broadcasts vs American ones

Ep. 190: Kris Versteeg on the rock star status of the 2010 Blackhawks

On the latest Blackhawks Talk, Kris Versteeg sits down with Pat Boyle 1-on-1 to discuss his decision to call it a career. What factors decided Versteeg's retirement and what was his motivation to attempt an NHL comeback in the first place? Plus, Versteeg shares a story of a night out with former Bears quarterback Jay Cutler that ended in a karaoke duet.(1:33) - Why did Versteeg decide that this was the time to retire(2:34) - How tough it was for Versteeg to play while his mom battled cancer(5:44) - Getting the opportunity to play with his brother in Slovakia(6:50) - Why he wants to become a broadcaster after his hockey career has ended(8:39) - The moment he knew the Blackhawks could win the cup(12:19) - Singing karaoke with Jay Cutler

Ep. 189: Robin Lehner calls out team defense plus Mike Gapski on his 2500 games with the Blackhawks

Another night and another awful showing by the Blackhawks team defense, and this time, Robin Lehner let the team hear about it. Pat Boyle, Adam Burish and Scott King discuss the Blackhawks' ugly loss to the Coyotes and whether there should be some more line mixing happening soon. Plus, head athletic trainer Mike Gapski took part in his 2500th game with the Blackhawks and he sat down with Pat Foley 1-on-1 to re-live his 33 years with the organization.1:20 - Another slow start by the Blackhawks2:40 - The odd-man rushes are piling up against this defense5:40 - Is the power play getting going kinda maybe a little bit?7:30 - Should Jeremy Colliton mix up the lines once again?9:09 - The Kirby Dach playing-time dilemma13:38 - Celebrating Mike Gapski's 2500 games with the Blackhawks17:05 - Pat Foley's 1-on-1 interview with Mike Gapski

Ep. 188: Why are the Blackhawks so inconsistent?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Nick Gismondi discuss the coaches getting involved in practice (0:40), the latest roster moves (2:45), Dennis Gilbert standing up for Alex DeBrincat (7:15), Robin Lehner's shootout struggles (13:45), the Blackhawks' inconsistency woes (17:45), performance vs. results (23:50) and the importance of the next eight games (27:35).

Ep. 187: Patrick Sharp gives insight on Blackhawks’ struggles, his hockey career, and life after hockey

Former Blackhawk Patrick Sharp joins Pat Boyle on the latest episode of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast to discuss the Blackhawks' recent struggles (1:45) and to look back on winning the 2013 Stanley Cup Championship with the Hawks (7:45). Plus, Sharpy looks back on the games following the birth of his two daughters (11:45), memories from the mother's and father's trip (13:45) and finally starting a new chapter with his broadcasting career (15:00).