Blackhawks Breakaway

Ep. 156: Recapping top storylines from Blackhawks Convention

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the top storylines from the 12th annual fan convention. The guys talk about Chris Kunitz joining the organization as a player development adviser, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews on the roster makeover this offseason, Andrew Shaw's return to Chicago and top prospects Adam Boqvist and Kirby Dach aiming to make the NHL roster out of training camp.0:45 Chris Kunitz joins team as player development adviser 4:45 Biggest takeaway from Hawks Convention8:15 Kane & Toews discuss offseason moves9:45 Versatility of roster 15:45 Kane & Toews on Shaw’s return18:45 Playing in Chicago vs. elsewhere22:45 Goalie situation & Delia’s role27:50 Marc Crawford addition29:20 Brendan Perlini’s contract31:50 What’s up Dach?34:20 Upcoming schedule

Ep. 155: Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Strome live from the Blackhawks Convention

The biggest bromance in the NHL joins the Blackhawks Talk Podcast live from the Blackhawks Convention. Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Strome join Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to break down their long-time friendship, share stories of their time playing with Connor McDavid and look ahead to the upcoming Blackhawks season. 0:47 – Dylan Strome on his first convention1:11 – Alex DeBrincat on another convention experience1:30 – On staying in Chicago to train3:20 – Strome on using a shorter stick than usual4:27 – How much did they pay attention to the Hawks roster changes? 5:04 – On Andrew Shaw playing on Strome/DeBrincat line6:13 – How Connor McDavid was there before the Strome/DeBrincat bromance 8:09 – On playing with Connor McDavid with Erie9:00 – DeBrincat’s feistiness on the ice getting Strome and McDavid in trouble10:00 – Biggest pet peeves in their friendship10:45 – Who keeps who in order in the friendship?11:30 – Friendship put aside during the World Championships this spring12:19 – On the Canada/USA rivalry13:05 – How much of the playoffs did they watch?14:08 – On the Blues winning the Stanley Cup15:20 – Early impressions of Kirby Dach, Adam Boqvist and other prospects 16:23 – Advice to prospects trying to break the team after camp17:42 – Strome on why he only would have wanted to get traded to Chicago19:18 – DeBrincat on the goal scoring lead wager with Patrick Kane20:36 – How Patrick Kane continues to get better over time22:27 – Strome’s competition with his brothers 24:04 – Who they would dream to play in a line with25:05 – How they chose their sweater numbers 26:13 – DeBrincat on his pregame doughnuts tradition26:55 – On Strome’s Blackhawks debut 27:45 – Favorite non-hockey memories from their time in Erie29:10 – Best (and worst) parts of playing together30:10 – The scoop on Ralph DeBrindog!31:00 – First tourist things they did in Chicago 31:45 – Best nicknames on the Blackhawks 32:50 – Favorite players growing up 33:30 – Their mental preparation before games 34:23 – The Blackhawks Lightning Round37:49 – Who is the better dancer between Strome and DeBrincat?

Ep. 154: Reaction to Artem Anisimov trade and Development Camp standouts

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the trade of Artem Anisimov to the Senators for Zack Smith. The guys discuss the role Smith could have with the Hawks and the areas where he has an edge over Anisimov. They also discuss the first couple days of Development Camp and how this year’s top two draft picks - Kirby Dach and Alex Vlasic - have looked so far. Plus, a breakdown of the other top blue-liners and how Adam Boqvist, Nicolas Beaudin and Chad Krys have progressed and why they agree with Ian Mitchell’s decision to return to Denver for his junior year.0:35 – Initial reaction to Anisimov/Smith trade2:02 – Smith adds faceoff and penalty kill abilities3:38 – Candidates for bottom-six center spots4:57 – Edge a common theme among new Blackhawks6:08 – Alex Nylander’s presence at Development Camp8:20 – Kirby Dach has an open door to a roster spot10:38 – Alex Vlasic holding his own against Dach11:46 – Adam Boqvist wants to play in the NHL now13:23 – Were Blackhawks recent moves scripted before NHL Draft?15:28 – Ian Mitchell’s decision to return to college18:57 – Young defenseman make decisions tough down the road20:21 – Keeping an eye on Philipp Kurashev at camp21:20 – Is Stan Bowman done making moves? 22:34 – Salary cap outlook with DeBrincat/Strome extensions coming

Ep. 153: Robin Lehner on mental health and competition with Corey Crawford; reaction to Henri Jokiharju trade

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Robin Lehner joins the show to talk about mental health, the goaltending competition with Corey Crawford, his potential workload with the Blackhawks and much more.Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis then react to the Lehner interview, discuss how the starts could be divided between Crawford and Lehner, react to the Henri Jokiharju-Alex Nylander trade and project the defensemen pairings.0:40 - Robin Lehner joins the show0:55 - Lehner in Chicago, what has the last week been like?2:00 - Did going through treatment help Robin deal with uncertainty of free agency?4:30 - Did Lehner discuss with Blackhawks their medical staff and support system for Robin to use going forward?7:00 - Changing the stigma of bipolar disorder10:15 - Has he talked to Corey Crawford?10:40 - Summer training regimen11:15 - How are you approaching your role this season?12:55 - Did you discuss workload with Colliton?14:30 - New mask design16:00 - React to Lehner interview17:25 - Sharing Lehner's story 19:35 - Goalie workload 22:00 - Does top goalie performer get extension?23:30 - Will Crawford play beyond this season?24:53 - Reaction to Jokiharju trade27:00 - Scouting Nylander34:00 - Projected defensemen pairings36:18 - Blackhawks sign Kirby Dach38:20 - Blackhawks biggest boom or bust team?

Ep. 152: Reacting to Robin Lehner signing, Andrew Shaw trade and what’s next for Blackhawks

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about the Blackhawks' surprise free-agency splash with Vezina Trophy finalist Robin Lehner. What was the reasoning behind it?The guys also discuss the trade for Andrew Shaw, a busy day in the Central Division and what could be next for Stan Bowman and the Blackhawks this summer.0:55 – Robin Lehner a surprise splash in free agency5:35 – Lehner’s messy situation with Islanders8:21 – Is Lehner product of Isles’ great defense? 11:13 – Stan Bowman on the Blackhawks cap situation12:23 – Great 1-2 punch with Crawford & Lehner 15:39 – Andrew Shaw back with Blackhawks18:31 – Shaw can help Hawks in many ways20:58 – Bowman addressing Hawks’ biggest problems25:53 – Busy day for the Central Division30:48 – Finally…an offer sheet! 32:53 – Biggest move the Hawks have made so far37:04 – What move is next for Bowman?

Ep. 151: Could more moves be coming for Blackhawks?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis offer their thoughts on the Calvin de Haan trade and what it could mean for the future of the Blackhawks defense. Is Stan Bowman finished exploring the trade market?The guys also talk about the Blackhawks' restricted free agents, potential free agent targets, competition for the bottom-six spots and the prospects on display at development camp.0:53 – Thoughts on the Calvin de Haan trade2:46 – NHL trades have been salary cap driven6:00 – How does Hawks blue line shake out?9:07 – What to do with Erik Gustafsson11:59 – Hawks have depth on the blue line14:20 – Potential free agent targets for the Hawks18:44 – Will Artem Anisimov get traded?21:17 – Can Kirby Dach make the NHL right away?23:44 – RFA’s that got qualifying offers25:21 – Competition for bottom six spots 26:52 – Is Dylan Sikura a lock to make the Hawks?27:36 – A wild week for Ryan Hartman30:30 – Prospects on display at development camp in two weeks32:20 – Michal Teply headed to the CHL35:12 – Will we finally see an offer sheet signed?

Ep. 150: 1-on-1 with Kirby Dach (Bonus Episode)

After being introduced to the media, Blackhawks third-overall pick Kirby Dach sits down with Charlie Roumeliotis to talk about what it's like to join the historic Original Six franchise, why he wears the number 77 and how he plans on breaking camp in the NHL this fall.0:35 – Kirby Dach joins the podcast 0:55 – Dach on the history of the Blackhawks 1:25 – His conversations with Kane and Toews 1:40 – The whirlwind after the draft process 2:10 – His meetings with the Blackhawks at the combine 2:50 – What draft day was like 3:23 – On his competitive nature 3:40 – How much hockey does he watch? 4:20 – How his game translates to playoff hockey 4:50 – Why he wears #77 5:10 – Will he wear 77 in the NHL? 5:30 – His offseason plans 6:10 – His goal of making the NHL right away 6:25 – Winning the Cup would be…

Ep. 149: Recapping Blackhawks draft and looking ahead to free agency

Day 2 of the NHL Draft kicked off with a bang as PK Subban was traded out of the Central Division and Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap a busy weekend in Vancouver. The guys break down how Wilmette native Alex Vlasic could be a steal in the 2nd round and Pat catches up with the newest Hawks’ defenseman prospect. Plus - why their trade with the Devils bringing back a Quenneville to Chicago could be a good change-of-scenery for both sides and GM Stan Bowman looks ahead to the next 10 days where there could be a lot of movement with trades and in free agency.0:30 – Morning trades shook up day 2 of NHL Draft1:57 – John Hayden traded for John Quenneville3:36 – Thoughts on Blackhawks drafting Alex Vlasic5:29 – Interview with Alex Vlasic7:48 – Vlasic’s NHL projections9:11 – Hawks prioritize adding size in draft10:41 – Will Bowman be active in trade market?12:16 – Stan Bowman on the next moves for Hawks14:26 – How Hawks will fill out roster in next 10 days15:22 – Does Corey Perry fit with Hawks next season?17:30 – Blackhawks interested in Christian Dvorak?18:57 – Dach’s chances of making NHL immediately

Ep. 148: Reacting to the Blackhawks selection of Kirby Dach at No. 3 overall

Kirby Dach is the newest Chicago Blackhawk! On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the Blackhawks selecting Dach with the third overall pick in the NHL Draft. Pat catches up with Dach 1-on-1 just moments after the pick was made, and you’ll hear from Stan Bowman on why it was an “easy decision” to pick the 6’4 center. Plus, how much of this pick was based on organizational need and what did the guys think of some of the other first round surprises?0:35 – Was there surprise by the Kirby Dach selection?1:30 – Dach checks boxes for regular season and playoffs2:49 – 1-on-1 with Kirby Dach5:04 – How Dach projects in the NHL8:01 – Dach’s impact on Artem Anisimov’s role?9:42 – Stan Bowman’s thoughts on Kirby Dach12:10 – When the Hawks made up their mind on Dach14:52 – Concerns about Dach’s skating?15:28 – What are the chances he plays in NHL right away?17:15 – Awkward moments with Bowen Byram backstage18:14 – Other surprises in the first round of the draft

Ep. 147: Predicting who Blackhawks will take at No. 3 overall

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the Olli Maatta trade and how this impacts the Blackhawks' defensive group. Is this the first of more moves to come?The guys then break down their top-three candidates for the Blackhawks at No. 3 overall and predict who the pick will be on Friday. They also discuss how the Blackhawks' selection may impact the offseason and the big picture going forward.0:40 – Initial reaction to the Olli Maatta trade3:45 – How Maatta fits with the Blackhawks7:45 – Filling Dominik Kahun’s spot10:00 – Maatta’s contract situation11:00 – Our top-3 draft predictions18:30 – Official predictions on who the Blackhawks will pick24:30 – Is there a wrong pick in the top 10?27:30 – If the Blackhawks don’t pick D, the forward is…?29:30 – How the Blackhawks selections shape the offseason