Blackhawks Breakaway

Ep. 47: The Blackhawks really miss Marian Hossa

This edition of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast features Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Tracey Myers. The crew discusses the one topic everyone's been talking about for the past few weeks -- the Hawks continued struggles on offense. Obviously Marian Hossa was a force on the ice, but do the Blackhawks miss him beyond his offensive contributions?

Ep. 46: Is it time for the Blackhawks to call up players from Rockford?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Tracey Myers discuss the Hawks 1-4-1 stretch and why they’ve struggled to score. Is DeBrincat close to being sent to Rockford and how is Patrick Sharp dealing with his role in his second stint with the Hawks?They also dive into the power play issues and the revamped defensive pairings. Plus, with Halloween here they discuss their favorite costumes and candy.

Ep. 45: Blackhawks find “Energy Line” before they hit the Vegas strip

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Pat Boyle and Tracey Myers discuss the Energy Line of Bouma, Wingels and Hayden.The also look at how video replay hasn’t gone the Hawks way this season and the dangerous hit that Ryan Hartman received from Zack Kassian.They also preview the match-up with the surprise of the NHL, The Vegas Golden Knights and the issues the expansion team has in net.

Ep. 44: Nick Schmaltz isn’t the only one returning to work in St Louis...guess who is back in the booth?!

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Tracey Myers and Pat Boyle discuss Nick Schmaltz returning to the Hawks lineup on Wednesday night and which player is looking forward most to his return. Then they weigh in on Corey Crawford’s incredible start to the season and why he’s the major reason why the Hawks begin the week in first place in the Central. Plus, who is the biggest Hawks rival right now, which new defenseman has impressed the most and how is Connor Murphy dealing with being a healthy scratch at times this season? Finally, someone other than Nick Schmaltz is returning to work on Wednesday night!

Ep. 43: Jamal Mayers’ biggest concerns for the Hawks this season

In the latest episode of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Jamal Mayers talk about the Blackhawks’ biggest concern on the team’s blue line heading into the 2017-18 campaign.Also, the crew discusses Joel Quenneville’s decision to start top prospect Alex DeBrincat on the third line, Jonathan Toews’ quest to contribute more on offense and Patrick Sharp not looking like a 35-year-old who is just happy to be back in Chicago.

Ep. 42: Can Alex DeBrincat make the jump from the OHL to the NHL, like Patrick Kane did?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Pat Boyle and Tracey Myers discuss the Blackhawks opening night roster and the biggest surprise, Alex DeBrincat.The Hawks sent DeBrincat to Rockford on Tuesday as a salary cap related issue, but he will be on the roster for the opener vs Pittsburgh. Can Alex make the transition from the OHL to the NHL as seamlessly as Kane did? They also talk about the rivalry between the Penguins and Hawks for NHL team of the decade. Both weigh in on the difficulty of the Hawks early season schedule. Then, Boyle and Myers make their prediction on where the Hawks will finish in the division and their biggest concern for the team as the season gets underway.

Ep. 41: Is Panarin throwing shade at Kane?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Pat Boyle and Tracey Myers discuss the first week of training camp. Alex DeBrincat will skate on Patrick Kane’s line with Nick Schmaltz in Thursday’s preseason game, but is DeBrincat ready for the NHL?
In Columbus, Artemi Panarin talked to the Tribune and Suntimes about the trade. The Breadman did his best Kane impression saying ‘‘This is business, baby,’’ Panarin also said that in Columbus ‘‘I can play a little bit more with the puck,’’ adding via an interpreter ‘‘Just kind of express myself on the ice a little bit more.’’
Boyle and Myers debate whether this is Panarin’s attempt to throw shade at Kane and the Hawks.
They also discuss which defensemen have turned some heads in the first week of camp, Anton Forsberg’s impressive debut as Crawford’s under study and who might be “the guy” to bring the young Blackhawks and the core group together.

Ep. 40: Jonathan Toews reveals changes to his offseason training program

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Pat Boyle, Tracey Myers and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Jonathan Toews, his off-season workout changes, worrying less about defense, and concentrating more on offensive production.
The crew also plays the game, forward lines roulette. They also discuss Eddie Olczyk’s medical battle and they answer some listener questions.

Ep. 39: Bickell on his journey to the Blackhawks, 17 seconds, and when his MS symptoms began

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Bryan Bickell sits down with Pat Boyle and they discuss Bickell’s journey to the NHL, which included being an Ottawa clubhouse assistant where he met future teammate, Marian Hossa.
Bickell admits when he finally knew he was a regular in the NHL, his incredible 2013 postseason performance and 17 seconds in Boston.
Finally, Bryan gets emotional when discussing his MS diagnosis, his shoot-out goal in his final NHL game, and how his wife Amanda has been at his side throughout his entire hockey career.

Ep. 38: This one time at JR’s camp...

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle takes the show on the road to Jeremy Roenick’s first ever Hockey School. A trio of Blackhawks & USA Hockey legends join the podcast: Jeremy Roenick, Patrick Kane and Chris Chelios.
They all share camp stories from when they were kids and how the youth talent level in the Chicagoland area has improved during the Hawks recent Cup runs.
Kane tells us if Panarin has responded to his post trade text and JR lets us know how the Breadman’s departure is not easy on Patrick.
They also discuss the crossroads the Hawks are at this season and Kane explains how it can’t be the core players and young guys this season, it needs to be a total team effort.