Blackhawks Breakaway

The NHL Trade Deadline got crazy in the final minutes, but the Blackhawks stood pat as no deals came together. You’ll hear from GM Stan Bowman on why the Hawks didn’t make any moves and how they’ll attack improving the team this summer. Steve Konroyd and Pat Boyle break down the Hawks’ approach on deadline day, how the addition of Corey Crawford impacts the stretch run and take a look at some of the major trades that shook up the NHL on Monday. 0:45 – Surprised the Hawks stood pat at trade deadline? 2:00 – Did losses to Avalanche and Stars impact deadline moves?3:45 – Stan Bowman addresses why the Blackhawks made no trades5:45 – Hawks did business early with Strome and Caggiula7:50 – Evaluating the Blackhawks crop of young defensemen10:00 – What are the Hawks’ chances with 19 games left?11:20 – Corey Crawford officially activated13:20 – Vegas makes big splash landing Mark Stone15:00 – Predators add Simmonds and Granlund16:30 – Winnipeg aggressive in landing Hayes and other depth18:30 – West Coast trip coming up for the Blackhawks 21:15 – Which Wild Card contenders in the West are for real?

On the latest Hawks Talk podcast, Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Charlie Roumeliotis preview a wildcard weekend in Chicago, discuss Patrick Kane continuing his point streak, the latest on Corey Crawford, what Colin Delia needs to work on, and how the Hawks will approach the trade deadline.1:00 - Hawks winning when not playing their best1:45 - Kane extends point streak to 19 games3:00 - Can Kane surpass his previous 26-game point streak?8:33 - DeBrincat reaches 33 goals this season10:30 - Hawks get ready to take on Avs and Stars13:30 - Update on Corey Crawford status16:00 - Crawford play before the trade deadline?17:30 - Crawford being around affecting Colin Delia?18:30 - What Delia needs to work on21:00 - How the Hawks will approach Monday's trade deadline14:00 - Is Gustav Forsling the only defenseman the team would move?26:00 - Are Perlini and Sikura part of the long-term plan with the Hawks28:00 - How Artem Anisimov's contract will affect his future with the Hawks29:00 - Would the Hawks be willing to move Brandon Saad?

On this episode of Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle talks with Mike Tirico, who is doing play-by-play for the Blackhawks-Red Wings game on Wednesday night.0:45 - Mike Tirico on how he got the call to call hockey1:30 - Tirico's preparation for his first NHL play-by-play broadcast4:15 - Patrick Kane continue's to impress as a veteran6:20 - Can Tirico fit more NHL into his busy schedule?8:20 - Will Tirico get nervous for his first NHL broadcast?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Corey Crawford's return to practice and how he could impact the Blackhawks' playoff push.They also weigh in on whether Patrick Kane's 15-game point streak is more impressive than his record-setting 26-game streak from the 2015-16 season, and what to make of the team's seven-game winning streak that ended on Tuesday in Boston.The guys wrap up the segment by offering their bold predictions ahead of the Feb. 25 trade deadline and what would need to happen for the Blackhawks to become buyers.0:45 – Corey Crawford participating in practice with Blackhawks3:05 – How Crawford’s return would impact Cam Ward & Collin Delia7:45 – What to make of the Hawks 7-game winning streak11:40 – Patrick Kane’s point streak now up to 1514:30 – Kane eats, breathes and lives hockey17:30 – Are the Blackhawks still sellers at the trade deadline?20:45 – Hawks gain more ground over next 6 games22:30 – Bold prediction for the NHL trade deadline24:45 – At what point would the Hawks officially become “buyers”

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Patrick Sharp and Adam Burish break down the Hawks 6 game win streak and their chances at making the playoffs.01:00 - Hawks are just 2 points out of a playoff spot03:30 - Has the win streak changed your opinion on the Blackhawks?07:00 - The Hawks resurgent power play13:45 - Is Kane an MVP candidate?17:00 - Toews having a bounceback season21:00 - Does the win streak change Corey Crawford's timeine for return?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the rumors surrounding Brent Seabrook and his comments on whether or not he was asked to waive his no-movement clause. Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews are on pace to set a career high in several offensive categories, yet the Blackhawks are near the bottom of the NHL standings. What does that say about the current state of the Blackhawks? The guys also discuss the different ways Kane has evolved his game both on and off the ice, and wrap up by going through a list of players that could be moved before the Feb. 25 trade deadline.0:45 – Trade rumors swirling around Seabrook and Keith1:45 – Seabrook and Kane address trade rumors4:30 – Reaction to Seabrook denying trade rumors6:00 –Bowman’s conversations with Seabrook and Keith should stay in-house8:00 – What is the market for Duncan Keith?11:30 – Hawks need young defense prospects to “hit”13:30 – Winning should not change Hawks plan to sell at deadline15:00 – Kane and Toews on pace for career years17:30 – Kane’s trying to mimic Tom Brady’s longevity22:05 – Selling off parts at the deadline to try for higher pick25:05 – Brandon Saad a potential trade candidate? 26:20 – Could Saad’s salary be used to lure back Artemi Panarin?28:50 – Artem Anisimov a better trade chip this summer?30:40 – Hawks should hold on to John Hayden31:20 – What is Erik Gustafsson’s trade value?33:40 – Would you rather keep Gustafsson or Forsling?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss their trip to Rockford, where they caught up with several Blackhawks prospects.What is Dylan Sikura’s mindset after getting sent down a second time? How is Anton Forsberg handling his situation? Is he still part of the Blackhawks’ plans going forward?The guys also weigh in on the state of the IceHogs, Derek King’s transition from assistant coach to interim head coach and the biggest surprise.0:45 – Recapping a visit with the IceHogs3:10 – Is Derek King the perfect coach for the Hawks AHL team?4:15 – Dylan Sikura has positive mindset after being sent down7:45 – Sikura trying to find his identity 8:45 – Anton Forsberg handling tough situation well14:20 – Victor Ejdsell adjusting to speed of the game15:45 – Ejdsell learning about tough schedules19:00 – Darren Raddysh hoping to join DeBrincat, Strome in Chicago24:10 – What we learned about Derek King26:45 – The IceHogs spend A LOT of time on the ice27:30 – Lucas Carlsson the biggest Rockford surprise28:30 – Rockford’s other big character: Joni Tuulola29:30 – King explains why Carl Dahlstrom’s game translates to NHL31:00 – How NHL trends are helping Anthony Louis

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

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

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