Blackhawks Breakaway

Ep. 116: USA gold medalist Kendall Coyne recaps historic week

In the latest edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast, USA gold medalist Kendall Coyne joins the show to discuss her historic week of becoming the first woman to participate in the NHL Skills Competition, the growth of women's hockey and her national television debut on NBCSN.Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis also weigh in on the Blackhawks' decision to send Henri Jokiharju to Rockford and what's going on with his development.Plus, the guys discuss what the team's plan should be and what they think it will be going into the Feb. 25 trade deadline. Will a big piece be moved? Plus, 1:16 – Surprised the Blackhawks sent Jokiharju to Rockford?2:20 – Why hasn't Jokiharju's return from World Juniors been smooth?5:20 – How do the defensemen pairings look going forward?7:20 – Do you see the Blackhawks trading a defenseman by the Feb. 25 trade deadline?9:50 – What do you think the Blackhawks' plan is?11:10 – Where does John Hayden fit into the plans?13:45 – Pat's thoughts on the Blackhawks plan17:06 – How far away are the Blackhawks from competing again?18:42 – What should the plan be?27:33 – Can the Blackhawks financially afford a big fish like Artemi Panarin?30:51 – Kendall Coyne on how it came about that she would participate in fastest skater competition31:37 – How nerve-wracking was it?32:23 – What did your husband Michael Schofield say about it?33:53 – What's going through your mind seconds before the skate?34:23 – Coyne's reaction to viral coverage35:23 – Patrick Kane's positive feedback to Coyne after the race36:44 – Did you look at it as a big deal participating with men?38:12 – Coyne's emotions after seeing video of 5-year-old wanting to skate because of her39:07 – Coyne on the state of women's hockey40:05 – Who gets more nervous watching the other play a game: Coyne or Schofield?40:33 – Coyne on upcoming USA-Canada rivalry series41:24 – Coyne on broadcasting future and work with the Blackhawks

Ep. 115: All Star Edition of Hawks Talk Podcast with Jeremy Roenick and Patrick Sharp

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, it’s all about the NHL All-Star game with Blackhawks greats, Patrick Sharp and Jeremy Roenick. Pat Boyle talks to Sharp about his lone All-Star appearance in 2011. Sharp explains how he was nervous during the draft and why he thinks he won the MVP voting. Roenick shares his memories from the 1991 All Star Game in Chicago. JR tells us the hockey idol that had the locker next to him and how he still thinks about the anthem, which he says is the greatest sign of patriotism he has ever seen in sports.0:30 - Sharp on the 3 on 3 format3:15 - Sharp on Ovechkin skipping ASG4:15 - Kane going to ASG and the honor Sharp has over Kane7:15 - Sharp’s memories of 2011 ASG10:15 - MVP and who got the truck 15:15 - How would he tweak AS weekend?18:50 - Where does JR rank Kane's season compared to others by #88?19:05 - Does Roenick like the current format in the All-Star Game?20:35 - Roenick looks back at the 1991 All-Star game in Chicago21:10 - Roenick on being on the All-Star team with Wayne Gretzky in '9122:40 - How Roenick almost won the MVP of the 1991 All-Star Game24:25 - Roenick's encounter with Gordie Howe at an All-Star Game

Ep. 114: Bold predictions about the Hawks’ post All-Star schedule

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Jamal Mayers and Pat Boyle discuss whether the Blackhawks can get back in the Wild Card race. They tell us which Blackhawks player has been the biggest surprise so far and have they figured out their defensive zone issues?Jammer weighs in on what he would like to see from this team after the All-Star break, how they can improve their penalty kill and will they be a buyer or seller at the NHL trade deadline?The guys close out the podcast with their bold predictions for the final 31 games of the regular season.0:15 Teasing us or can they get into WC race?2:00 Why is the power play clicking?3:45 Biggest surprise between Kane, Toews and DeBrincat6:00 Toews finds confidence7:30 Biggest surprise from players not named Toews, Kane and DeBrincat10:00 Strome factor11:30 Have Blackhawks figured out defensive zone issues?13:30 Jokiharju after the World Juniors16:00 What would you like to see post All-Star break?17:00 How do they improve penalty kill?19:00 Buyer or seller at trade deadline?21:00 Bold Predictions

Ep. 113: The “Patrick Kane is Really Good” Podcast

Despite an ugly loss to the New Jersey Devils, Patrick Kane once again stood out and proved he is still one of the game’s best players. Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd and Charlie Roumeliotis debate whether Kane is having a better season than he did in 2016 when he won the Hart trophy as the league’s MVP and break down the Blackhawks’ much-improved power play – which Kane has dominated.Plus, would Duncan Keith or Brent Seabrook be willing to waive their no-movement clauses and accept a trade outside of Chicago?0:30 – Is Patrick Kane having a better season than his Hart campaign in 2016?4:00 – Kane has single-handedly transformed the Blackhawks power play7:00 – Kane gets it done no matter who is on his line or what the team’s circumstances are9:15 – Why Kane could explode in next two games vs Rangers and Capitals11:50 – Blackhawks power play scoring in six straight games14:30 – No more Duncan Keith or Brent Seabrook on the power play?17:30 – More concerned with depth scoring or lack of foot-speed by Hawks defense?18:45 – Hawks can patch up some of those concerns in free agency21:00 – What does this defense core look like next season?24:00 – Would Keith or Seabrook be willing to accept a trade?27:30 – Is it time to start using the word “tank” if it nets you Jack Hughes?

Ep. 112: Are the Blackhawks looking ahead to next season?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about the current state of the Blackhawks. With playoffs a long shot, has management started to look ahead to the 2019-20 season?The guys also discuss Collin Delia’s consistent play, the power play trending upwards and how the defense may play out when Henri Jokiharju returns.0:50 — The current state of the Hawks2:50 — Delia facing high volume of shots5:00 — Penalties killing momentum8:30 — Alex DeBrincat’s second straight 20-goal season11:20 — Power play continues to improve14:12 — Looking ahead at light January schedule17:50 — How will blue line shake out when Jokiharju returns?21:02 — Are the Hawks looking ahead to free agency and NHL Draft?

Ep. 111: Should Blackhawks treat Collin Delia as the starter going forward?

In the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the progress the Blackhawks are making but also point out areas they need to be better in.What roster moves are coming with Drake Caggiula on the way and Henri Jokiharju returning? Could Dylan Sikura be squeezed out of the lineup and headed to Rockford? Plus, an update on the Blackhawks prospects at the 2019 World Juniors.The guys also talk about whether Patrick Kane will break his single-season goal mark and how the Blackhawks should handle the goaltending duties between Collin Delia and Cam Ward going forward.1:25 — Recent play and Winter Classic recap 2:58 — Blackhawks changing trend by scoring first/roster progression 5:40 — Jamal on Brandon Saad's struggles getting to the net 7:53 — Finding the right combinations with lines and pairings 11:50 — Roster moves to make after Drake Caggiula trade 14:00 — Blackhawks at the World Juniors 16:20 — Patrick Kane heading to 8th All-Star Game; can he break his single-season goal mark? 20:10 — Goalie competition between Collin Delia and Cam Ward

Ep. 110: Blackhawks on a roll going into Winter Classic

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Steve Konroyd discuss the Blackhawks’ recent surge after their 3-2 win over the Avalanche. The guys go over personnel moves that have keyed better play recently (1:00), Collin Delia’s emergence in net (4:00), Patrick Kane’s red-hot stretch paired with Dylan Strome (10:00), and the improvement on the power play (14:00). Then, Pat & Steve preview Tuesday’s Winter Classic at Notre Dame against the Boston Bruins (18:00).

Ep. 109: Hawks Talk Podcast Winter Classic edition

Pat Boyle and Jamal Mayers discuss the challenges the Blackhawks and Bruins might face playing in the elements outdoors for the 2019 Winter Classic at Notre Dame Stadium. Plus, Pat is joined by Steve Mayer, the Chief Content Officer of the NHL to fill us in on the fan festivities in both Chicago and South Bend leading up to and on the day of the game.

Ep. 108: What should the Blackhawks be asking for this holiday season?

On the latest Hawks Talk podcast, Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Corey Crawford's concussion, Henri Jokiharju leaving the team to play in World Juniors, how the Blackhawks defensemen stack up, and what gift do the Blackhawks need this holiday season?01:30 Corey Crawford's concussion04:00 You can't use Crawford's injury as an excuse this season06:10 Hawks able to get a look at Collin Delia07:00 Henri Jokiharju to play for Finland in World Juniors10:30 Erik Gustafsson's potential14:00 Strome and Kane playing on the same line17:00 What have the guys seen from Dylan Sikura21:30 Tough back to back games at Dallas and Colorado24:30 Guys give their holiday gift to the Blackhawks

Ep. 107: Hawks snap 8-game losing streak

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Patrick Sharp and Jamal Mayers join Pat Boyle to discuss snapping the 8-game losing streak, the Hawks no longer being able to rely on skill alone to win games, and what line combinations the guys would like to see on the ice.2:00 The fourth line being the key to the Hawks win over the Penguins4:00 Hawks giving up goals in the final minute of the first 2 periods5:50 Hawks needing to outwork their opponents6:55 Hawks looking more organized on the ice7:30 Value of Marcus Kruger on the 4th line9:45 The need to stick with lines for a few games for players to develop chemistry13:00 Do the guys like the current lines?15:00 Strome finding new life with his new team18:45 What Brendan Perlini needs to do to be effective with the Hawks23:00 What should the Hawks ask Santa for Christmas?