Blackhawks Breakaway

Ep. 57: Hawks Wild Card push needs more help from “Stars” and power play

In the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Brian Campbell weigh in on the Blackhawks' continued power-play struggles and the lack of offensive production from their stars.They also look ahead at the team's upcoming schedule, which includes back-to-back matchups against the Calgary Flames, a home contest against the Dallas Stars and a road game against the Minnesota Wild for a chance to make up some ground in the Western Conference wild-card race.

Ep. 56: Crow makes an appearance at the United Center

On the latest Blackhawks Talk podcast, Adam Burish joins Pat Boyle to discuss the three-game losing skid the Hawks are experiencing, the problems on the power play and how they should mentally approach getting back into the playoff race.The guys also discuss Crawford’s first public sighting, trade rumors and Adam shares his favorite Original 6 story.

Ep. 55: Why did Blackhawks bye week start during Red Wings game?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Steve Konroyd discuss the Blackhawks’ poor effort vs Detroit, Corey Crawford’s health and what kind of run they will need to go on to make the Staney Cup playoffs.Konroyd also weighs in on his roster concerns and whether or not the Blackhawks will be buyers or sellers at the Feb. 26 trade deadline.

Ep. 54: Have Toews and Saad found their scoring mojo?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Adam Burish and Pat Boyle discuss the Blackhawks' first half of the season. Are the Blackhawks what their record says, a non-playoff team, or are they a playoff team that has under achieved?The guys also weigh in on Jonathan Toews and Brandon Saad’s resurgence and whether Anton Forsberg has proved that he should see a bulk of the time in net until Corey Crawford returns.Plus, Burish gives us a scouting report on Jordan Oesterle, his biggest area of concern for the Blackhawks and he makes a bold prediction on the second half of the season.

Ep. 53: Are the Blackhawks a playoff team in 2018?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Jamal Mayers and Pat Boyle discuss the Blackhawks 1-1-1 road trip to end 2017.What players are trending up and which players need to get back on track in the new year?The guys also discuss the playoff chances in 2018 and they share their New Years Resolutions for Q’s crew.

Ep. 52: Which Hawks have impressed most during five game win streak?

On this episode of the Blackhawks Talk Pat Boyle is joined by Jamal Mayers and Brian Campbell. The guys discuss which Blackhawks are on the top of their game. Patrick Kane is certainly on the list after he scored two goals against the Wild, and Corey Crawford has been lights out since his return from injury.Plus, If Erik Karlsson is on the trade block, how aggressive should Hawks be in acquiring him?

Ep. 51: How do the Blackhawks fix their broken power play?

A disappointing week for the Blackhawks and a disappointing power play, to boot.On the latest edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Brian Campbell share their solutions for the struggling power play.Plus, who should replace Richard Panik on the top line alongside Jonathan Toews? And the guys make bold predictions for the remainder of 2017.

Ep. 50: Cat and his Hat-trick

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Jamal Mayers, Adam Burish & Pat Boyle discuss Alex DeBrincat’s first career hat trick, as the Blackhawks cruised to a 7-3 win over Anaheim.The guys share the biggest reason why they think the Hawks have gone 5-1-1 in their last 7 games. The former Stanley Cup champs also discuss the recently improved power play and how Coach Q might handle his lineup with five games in seven nights.They also look back at Hockey Fights Cancer Night and Eddie Olczyk’s involvement in Monday’s pregame ceremony.

Ep. 49: Jammer says Hawks needed to send a message after Malkin kneed Crawford in the head

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Tracey Myers and Jamal Mayers join Pat Boyle to discuss the team's wins over the Rangers and Penguins. Have they figured some things out? What is the identity of this team after 20 games?Jammer weighs in on Artem Anisimov’s big week and are there enough Hawks committed to net front presence? They also discuss the surging play of the blue liners. Plus, Jammer thinks the Hawks failed to send a message to Evgeni Malkin after he kneed Corey Crawford in the head.

Ep. 48: Should DeBrincat join Kane’s line?

In the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Jamal Mayers and Brian Campbell join Pat Boyle to discuss the past weekend’s action. Both were impressed with Alex DeBrincat and Nick Schmaltz’s play and predict which line DeBrincat may end up on. The two Stanley Cup champs discuss the overall inconsistent play of the Blackhawks and how they can improve in this area. They are also asked whether it’s time to call Rockford and bring up Vinnie Hinostroza and whether Anton Forsberg is the long term answer as Corey Crawford’s backup.