Blackhawks Breakaway
Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis bring you the latest news, updates, and interviews from inside the locker room with the Chicago Blackhawks. Follow along all season as they Blackhawks take their next step on their quest for greatness. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
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Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis gets the chance to catch up with Marian Hossa 1-on-1 from Prague with an update on his health and his thoughts on potentially rejoining the Blackhawks organization one day. Charlie is also joined by Slavko Bekovic to break down Alex DeBrincat's three-year extension and preview the Blackhawks' season opener against the Flyers in the NHL Global Series. 1:09 – Initial reaction to Alex DeBrincat’s extension2:21 – How the deal came together 3:16 – DeBrincat’s deal expires at the same time as Kane & Toews4:18 – Surprised DeBrincat want a long-term deal? 5:00 – How DeBrincat’s extension impacts Dylan Strome6:35 – Jeremy Colliton keeping roster close to the vest7:36 – The “Czeching Line” with Saad, Kubalik and Kampf9:46 – The health of the Blackhawks blue line11:14 – Which goalie will start game one?12:02 – What’s the status of Kirby Dach13:20 – Marian Hossa joins the Blackhawks Talk Podcast14:15 – Hossa updates us on his health14:34 – How difficult was it for Hossa to walk away from the NHL?15:03 – What does Hossa miss most about playing hockey?15:32 – How much does Hossa follow the Blackhawks?15:47 – Hossa’s memories of the 2010 Stanley Cup run16:10 – Did Hossa envision three Cups when he signed in Chicago?16:43 – What was Hossa feeling in the penalty box in Nashville in 2010?17:29 – Can Hossa see himself back in the Hawks organization?18:45 – How excited were the Hawks to see Hossa in Prague?
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Monday Sep 30, 2019
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, President and CEO John McDonough sits down 1-on-1 with Pat Boyle to discuss his "realistic optimism" about the upcoming season. McDonough also discusses Marian Hossa's impact on the franchise and reflects on the three Stanley Cups the team won in the last decade. 0:51 - McDonough feeling optimistic about Blackhawks2:00 - The passion of Blackhawks fans3:17 - His thoughts on the Blackhawks offseason moves4:31 - Excitement for trip to Europe5:59 - Marian Hossa's impact on the organization7:24 - The void Hossa left on the Blackhawks8:37 - Has Hossa been offered a front office job?9:16 - On a new era of sports in Chicago10:24 - How McDonough savored the three Stanley Cups
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Blackhawks Head Coach Jeremy Colliton sits down 1-on-1 with Pat Boyle before the team heads overseas to start the season. Colliton discusses how the Blackhawks have handled the preseason to Colliton's expectations for the team.0:33 - Does this season feel different to Colliton?1:18 - Was camp as competitive as he wanted? 2:28 - Players who exceeded expectations at camp3:52 - Where Adam Boqvist fits with the team4:57 - Are the Blackhawks tougher to play against?6:11 - His conversation with Bulls coach Jim Boylen7:08 - The message to the team8:23 - How the veterans' work ethic rubs off on others9:42 - Confidence in the PK and the d-zone systems10:34 - Will Prague remind him of coaching in Sweden?11:18 - Colliton's work/life balance12:12 - Importance of the early home schedule13:35 - Kirby Dach's status14:40 - The Crawford/Lehner relationship15:46 - Colliton's expectations for the season
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Monday Sep 23, 2019
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the roster being trimmed to 30 and the forwards that are on the bubble. The guys weigh in on Kirby Dach’s situation and whether he will end up playing nine games with the big club. How does Calvin de Haan’s status impact Adam Boqvist’s chances of making the team and what did Duncan Keith think about Boqvist’s between the legs move last week?Plus, they discuss Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane and Dylan Strome practicing on the same line. 1:30 - Forwards on the bubble3:35 - Alex Nylander evaluation6:15 - Kirby Dach chances of going to Europe7:45 - Dylan Sikura sent to Rockford11:18 - de Haan’s availability14:15 - Will Boqvist make the team?15:45 - Boqvist highlight reel play19:25 - Third line appears to be set in stone21:45 - Kane on different lines
Sunday Sep 15, 2019
Sunday Sep 15, 2019
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the first three days of training camp.Which players have stood out so far and how will the injuries to Kirby Dach and Calvin de Haan impact the final roster?The guys also discuss Jonathan Toews being motivated by an NHL Network snub and their feelings about the relationship between Corey Crawford and Robin Lehner.0:45 - Fan support at Training Camp Festival 1:45 - Impressions of Wedin-Toews-Nylander line2:35 - Olli Maatta getting offensive 4:00 - Aleksi Saarela impact5:00 - Andrew Shaw at center6:00 - Will Kris Versteeg get another spin with Blackhawks?7:45 - Optimism at camp10:15 - Kirby Dach injury12:00 - What are Dach’s chances of making the team?14:00 - Will Calvin de Haan be ready for season opener?17:15 - Jeremy Colliton teaching D-zone 19:00 - Adam Boqvist chances of making the team? 20:15 - Jonathan Toews motivated by snub24:15 - Crawford-Lehner relationship 28:45 - Importance of three preseason games in three days
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic recap the top storylines from the 2019 Traverse City Prospect Tournament. How did Adam Boqvist and Kirby Dach perform?The guys also discuss some standouts, takeaways from the tournament and four prospects escaping with minor injuries. They wrap up by reacting to the Brendan Perlini extension and share what they'll be looking for when training camp opens on Friday.0:45 – Kirby Dach and Adam Boqvist’s performance in Traverse City2:40 – What was the talent level at the tournament? 4:08 – Blackhawks Director of Player Development Mark Eaton on tournament evaluation7:35 – Who can springboard themselves into training camp?9:36 – How the Blackhawks can reign in Boqvist’s game12:10 – Crazy injuries in tournament finale vs Wild16:25 – Other prospects that stood out in the tournament 18:10 – Does Dach or Boqvist have a better chance to play the season opener?24:02 – Brendan Perlini’s role on the Blackhawks 26:30 – Camp Storylines: Dach’s chances at third line center spot27:50 – Camp Storylines: the goalie tandem 28:35 – Camp Storylines: the defensive improvements 30:02 – Camp Storylines: Patrick Kane’s usage this season31:10 – Camp Storylines: the Hawks’ d-zone system32:20 – Camp Storylines: winger spots open on the top two lines
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis preview the eight-team prospect tournament in Traverse City and what to look for from the Blackhawks.The guys also look ahead to training camp and cover the top storylines, including Kirby Dach's chances at making the Blackhawks roster, where Brendan Perlini fits into the equation and who could get a shot in the top-six.1:18 – Prospect Tournament preview3:13 – What to expect from Kirby Dach and Adam Boqvist7:32 – Defenseman group at the Prospect Tournament9:37 – Forward prospects to keep an eye on17:30 – Roster battles open at training camp19:40 – Should Kane and Toews stay together on a line long-term?21:27 – Does Dach or Boqvist have better shot to make the Hawks?25:18 – Clarity on Brendan Perlini’s contract situation 26:15 – The Blackhawks’ bottom-six is wide open at camp28:15 – How CBA is effecting the RFA market34:04 – Top Blackhawks get their NHL 20 video game ratings
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic answer your mailbag questions. Will the Blackhawks will make the playoffs this season? Which darkhorse player could have a breakout season? And is Stan Bowman's seat a little warm? The guys hit on all that and more.1:06 – NHL Network lists snubbing the Blackhawks7:32 – Is Corey Crawford ready for the start of the season?9:51 – Excitement building around potential of the Hawks13:27 – Can the Hawks improve their age mix and contract efficiency? 19:22 – Brent Seabrook’s future with the Blackhawks27:15 – Will a signing like Marian Hossa ever happen again?32:15 – Who are potential breakout candidates this year?35:51 – The hype surrounding Dominik Kubalik 38:28 – Is Stan Bowman on the hot seat entering the season?
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle catches up with Senior VP of Hockey Operations, Al MacIsaac. They discuss the process the Blackhawks took in transforming the roster this off-season. MacIsaac is entering his 20th year with the Blackhawks and talks about the organizational changes over the last two decades. He also weighs in on the role analytics plays in evaluating current or potential Blackhawks and he explains why the team made a commitment to make its new practice facility the “gold standard” of the NHL.0:45 – MacIsaac on changes within the Blackhawks organization in the last 20 years4:00 – How the Blackhawks have added great depth this summer 5:25 – A good problem to have with two good goaltenders6:23 – How the hockey ops meeting went at the end of last season8:45 – How much the Blackhawks use and rely on analytics 10:27 – The importance of the Blackhawks strength and conditioning programs12:24 – The planning behind Fifth Third Arena’s development 14:40 – The dynamic between hockey ops and business ops16:37 – Agreements and disagreements within the hockey ops group18:32 – MacIsaac’s longtime relationship with Mark Bernard 20:27 – Looking ahead to training camp and the regular season22:42 – Tough decisions will need to be made when the season starts
Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic offer their thoughts on Jonathan Toews being left off NHL Network's Top-20 center rankings and make their case for why he should be on the list.The guys also answer your mailbag questions, including whether Patrick Kane and Toews have another Stanley Cup run in them, Kirby Dach's chances at making the Blackhawks out of training camp and what the lines may look like on Opening Night.0:43 – NHL Network keeps Jonathan Toews off top-20 centers list8:45 – Will Blackhawks move on from Brendan Perlini? 11:30 – Status of DeBrincat and Strome contract extensions14:35 – Do Toews and Kane have another Stanley Cup run in them?18:26 – Is Saad/Dach/Shaw the Hawks third line?22:08 – Evaluating the Hawks’ current playoff chances 24:45 – Who is the Hawks' No. 1 goalie? 27:04 – Will the Hawks make more roster moves?30:48 – Frontrunners for Hawks bottom six roles?33:13 – What the Hawks lines and pairings might look like? 37:11 – The Erik Gustafsson situation going forward