Blackhawks Breakaway

Ep. 97: It’s time for #AskAdam Burish on the latest Hawks Talk Podcast

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Adam Burish joins Pat Boyle to discuss the Hawks recent 0-4-1 stretch of games and answer fans' #AskAdam questions. Burish talks about the Hawks struggles closing games, whether they should call up someone from Rockford and should DeBrincat join Kane’s line?:45 - Takeaway from 5-game losing skid and winless Western Canada road trip1:35 - How did the Hawks blow a 3-1 lead in Calgary?2:20 - Trouble closing games4:00 - Time to call Rockford?5:15 - Should Cat join Kane?7:00 - What’s up with Schmaltz?8:55 - Bottom 6 talk10:40 - Improving defense12:30 - Power play solutions18:00 - Favorite person you fought?21:15 - 2nd fiddle to Sharp?

Ep. 96: Patrick Sharp discusses new role as Blackhawks analyst ahead of NBC Sports Chicago debut

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Patrick Sharp sits down with Pat Boyle to discuss his new role as NBC Sports Chicago studio analyst. Sharp talks about the return of Corey Crawford and how his presence has a calming effect on the team. He also weighs in on the work Patrick Kane puts into his game and how 88’s style has impacted the young generation of NHL players.Sharpy has some suggestions to improve the Blackhawks' struggling power play and is he ready to deal with Adam Burish and Jamal Mayers on the NBC Sports Chicago set?0:45 – Sharp on his Blackhawks playing back-to-backs2:12 – Patrick Kane’s never-ending quest to get better5:25 – When did Sharp know when to retire?6:30 – How Patrick Kane changed the NHL7:55 – Sharp on how Chicago has embraced the Blackhawks9:35 – On Corey Crawford’s return10:05 – Alex DeBrincat taking the next step11:40 – The bounce-back of Jonathan Toews13:10 – Sharp joins the media “dark-side”14:04 – Sharp and Boyle break down the Blackhawks power play

Ep. 95: What worked and what didn’t during Blackhawks’ busy nine-day stretch?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Adam Burish and Steve Konroyd discuss the Blackhawks' recent nine-day stretch where they went 3-2-1. What worked and what didn't during it?The guys also talk about Patrick Kane's hot start, play a game called "Noticeable or Inconsistent?" with the Blackhawks lineup, and try to figure out what is wrong with the power play.1:15 — Are you happy going 3-2-1 over the 6 games in 9 days stretch?3:00 — Patrick Kane is putting up spectacular numbers despite not getting much help6:05 — Should Nick Schmaltz move back to the same line as Kane?9:15 — The guys play the game "Noticeable or Inconsistent?" with the Blackhawks lineup17:50 — What is wrong with the power play?22:50 — Should Brent Seabrook be taken off the power play?24:50 — Should Stan Bowman be looking to add a top 4 defenseman or a forward?

Ep. 94: Saad and Blackhawks bounce back, but will it last?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Corey Crawford’s immediate impact on a Blackhawks team that has been struggling defensively. They chronicle the wild week that Brandon Saad experienced, from being a possible healthy scratch, to joining Patrick Kane’s line and having his first multi-goal game in more than a year. The guys break down Erik Gustafsson’s shot-pass effect on the offense and the Art Of Patrick Kane’s one-timer. The boys also join in with the rest of Alex DeBrincat’s teammates for a chuckle after Feisty Cat faced off with Josh Manson. Lastly, they give a shout out to the Blackhawks fans who listen to the podcast from all over the world.0:50 - Corey Crawford’s immediate impact in return to lineup2:40 - On overall team game improving from Tampa Bay game to Anaheim3:55 - Brandon Saad breaks out5:11 - Thoughts on separating Patrick Kane and Nick Schmaltz6:52 - Jonathan Toews continues to look like his old self9:06 - Alex DeBrincat gets scrappy10:51 - DeBrincat, Toews, Kane and Joel Quenneville on Feisty Cat15:45 - The effect of Erik Gustafsson’s slap-pass on offense20:18 - Why Kane adjusted the flex on his stick24:11 - The crowded race in the Central Division25:42 - Hawks Talk country roll call

EP. 93: Thoughts on Corey Crawford’s season debut

In the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Charlie Roumeliotis recap Corey Crawford’s season debut after missing nearly 10 months with a concussion. Mayers talks about the Kitty system that Niklas Hjalmarsson and Vinnie Hinostroza probably dealt with in their returns to Chicago. The guys also discuss what’s next for Crawford, the upcoming matchup against Artemi Panarin and the Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Blackhawks’ biggest areas for improvement.

Ep. 92: Crawford’s return, Saad’s demotion and power play concerns

In the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic provide their thoughts on the Blackhawks’ 3-0-2 start.They also discuss Brandon Saad’s demotion and whether it could serve as a wake-up call, Corey Crawford’s potential return on Thursday vs. Arizona and what could happen with Anton Forsberg because of it, and address the power play concerns.The guys wrap up the podcast by making a few bold predictions going forward.

Ep. 91: 1-on-1 with Duncan Keith ahead of 1,000th NHL game

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle goes 1-on-1 with Duncan Keith ahead of his 1,000th NHL game with the Blackhawks and what it means to him.Keith tries to pick out one game that sticks out to him most, opens up about losing seven teeth during the 2010 Stanley Cup run and how it still affects him to this day, and which player he had the most heated battles against.Coach Joel Quenneville and teammate Brent Seabrook also weigh in on Keith's milestone and what his most memorable moment has been as a player.

Ep. 90: Comebacks with Kane and Toews! Recapping a wild first 3 games of the Hawks season

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Adam Burish and Jamal Mayers discuss with Pat Boyle a comeback filled first three games of the season. The guys breakdown Toews and Kane’s incredible start, Jokiharju’s play and the problems on the Hawks power play. The boys also have a marketing plan for the NHL and it involves using Sunday’s game vs Toronto. They finish up the podcast with their bold predictions for the Hawks going forward.

Ep. 89: Previewing a question-filled season for Blackhawks

In the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis preview the upcoming season ahead of Opening Night and try to answer the main questions surrounding the team. The guys also talk about Corey Crawford's possible return date, what it could mean for Anton Forsberg, who will make up the blue line and break down the lines. They also answer your mailbag questions, including where the Blackhawks could finish in the Central Division this season and who's bound for a bounce-back year.

Ep. 88: Crawford practices with Hawks for first time in 9 months

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Steve Konroyd joins Pat Boyle to discuss Corey Crawford's return to practice, but when might he return to NHL game action?The guys also discuss the roster that will start the season in Ottawa. Did they go with more defensive minded forwards because of the uncertainty in net? Konroyd also weighs in on the camp that Kahun, Kampf, Johnson and Jokiharju had, plus what we can expect from them to start the season.