Blackhawks Breakaway

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about Jonathan Toews being left off NHL Network's Top 20 center rankings. Will that serve as motivation for the Blackhawks captain?The guys also weigh in on the Blackhawks' current roster compared to last year's and discuss what their confidence level is on Corey Crawford being ready by training camp.They also answer your mailbag questions, including whether Patrick Kane and Brandon Saad as potential linemates is a real possibility for the 2018-19 season, the chances of Artemi Panarin returning as an unrestricted free agent in 2019 and where Gustav Forsling stands within the organization following his latest injury.

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast we look back at the life of Blackhawks legend Stan Mikita after he passed away at the age of 78.Pat Boyle talks with Eddie Olczyk, Mike Ditka and Cliff Koroll about the Blackhawks all-time points leader.Ditka was a groomsman in Mikita’s wedding. The Coach discusses their friendship that started in the early 60s, encounters on the golf course and his final meeting with Mikita last year.Koroll played for more than a decade with Mikita and said he was a fierce competitor. Mikita’s former linemate also says "Stosh" is the greatest player to ever put on an Indian head sweater.Olczyk reminisces about the first time he met Mikita in the late 70s, Stan’s charitable work in the community and where Mikita belongs in the conversation of Greatest Chicago Athletes of all-time.

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle is joined by Jamal Mayers from the Blackhawks Convention.They discuss Corey Crawford’s first public appearance in several months.Crow admits that he is not 100 percent healthy and that has Mayers very concerned.The guys debate whether Cam Ward can be the Hawks number 1 net-minder if Crawford is not able to go?They also discuss the role veterans should take with some of the young guys when training camp gets underway.Hawks rookie winger Dylan Sikura joins the podcast to discuss what he learned from his first 5 games in the NHL, what he is working on most this offseason and the role he expects to have next season.

On the latest edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis is joined by Scott Powers of The Athletic to discuss Stan Bowman's comments following the Marian Hossa trade and debate whether they're finished making moves this summer.They also provide their thoughts on the Blackhawks' top prospects and which players have caught their attention as development camp winds down.

In the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the nine-piece trade that saw the Blackhawks ship Marian Hossa's contract and Vinnie Hinostroza to the Arizona Coyotes and whether it could be a precursor to a larger move.They also weigh in on what the Blackhawks are getting in return, how important Marcus Kruger would be if he can return to form prior to his injury and remember Hossa's legacy in Chicago.

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis wonder if the Blackhawks are really done making moves this offseason.Plus, the guys weigh in on whether the Blackhawks are silently rebuilding, discuss who they're most looking forward to watching at prospect camp, talk about what Adam Boqvist signing with the London Knights means for his development and answer your mailbag questions.They also give away a pair of passes to the Blackhawks Convention, which will take place from July 27-29 at the Hilton Chicago.

In the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic break down the Blackhawks' three signings on Day 1 of NHL free agency and where each of them fit into the lineup.They also discuss whether the Blackhawks should have spent their money differently, weigh in on what could be next and answer your mailbag questions.

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the chances of the Blackhawks landing prized free agent John Tavares.They also discuss other targets on the free agent market like James van Riemsdyk, James Neal, Ian Cole and Carter Hutton. They also answer your mailbag questions on free agency, trade market and NHL draft recap.The guys also make their Blackhawks free agent predictions.

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap Round 1 of the 2018 NHL Draft.They discuss the pair of puck-carrying defensemen that the Blackhawks selected on Friday, Adam Boqvist and Nicolas Beaudin. When can we expect to see these first-round picks play in the NHL? Boyle also goes 1-on-1 with Boqvist and Beaudin. The guys spoke with Stan Bowman and Joel Quenneville on Friday. The guys also share their biggest takeaways from those interviews, which includes your daily Corey Crawford update and Quenneville appeared excited that the team has plenty of cap space to spend in free agency.

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, it’s all about the 2018 NHL Draft. Pat Boyle is joined by NBC Sports Chicago’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic. The trio discusses whether the Blackhawks will hold on to the eighth and 27th overall picks in next week’s draft? They run down the prospects that could be available at the top of the first round, such as defensemen Noah Dobson, Evan Bouchard, Adam Boqvist and Quinn Hughes. They also weigh in on forwards Brady Tkachuk, Filip Zadina, Oliver Wahlstrom and Jesperi Kotkaniemi and which would be the best fit for the Blackhawks.The guys also discuss the rumors about the Blackhawks possibly trading for Justin Faulk, and the chances of going after Jacob Trouba or Erik Karlsson. Plus, Blackhawks vice president of amateur scouting Mark Kelley rates this year’s draft prospects. Do the Blackhawks need to land an NHL-ready player with the No. 8 overall pick?Kelley also weighs in on Henri Jokiharju’s chances of playing in the NHL next season.