Blackhawks Breakaway

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by CHSN Blackhawks analyst Tony Granato to break down the hiring of Jeff Blashill as the 42nd head coach in franchise history. Granato shares insight into Blashill’s coaching style from their time together in Detroit, his leadership qualities, and what he may have gained from three years under Jon Cooper in Tampa Bay. Plus, the guys discuss Frank Nazar’s standout showing at the 2025 IIHF World Championship and how it could boost his confidence moving forward.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the growing buzz around Jeff Blashill potentially becoming the next head coach of the Blackhawks. They discuss what the hire would mean for the team and take a closer look at Blashill’s coaching resume.Later in the episode, they react to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ early playoff exit and explore whether Mitch Marner could be a realistic free-agent target for the Blackhawks this summer. Is a split between Marner and the Leafs inevitable?Pat and Charlie also touch on the upcoming NHL Draft, share takeaways from the Rockford IceHogs’ playoff run, make their Conference Final picks (Edmonton vs. Dallas and Florida vs. Carolina), and highlight Frank Nazar’s impressive performance for Team USA at the 2025 IIHF World Championship.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, The Athletic's NHL Draft expert Corey Pronman joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to preview the 2025 draft class. Are Matthew Schaefer and Michael Misa the clear-cut picks at Nos. 1 and 2? Could Misa realistically fall to Chicago at No. 3? Is Porter Martone the biggest risk among the top-tier forwards? What would centers Caleb Desnoyers or Anton Frondell bring to the Blackhawks if selected? And why has James Hagens gone from projected No. 1 overall to possibly sliding outside the top three? Corey breaks it all down and more. Plus, Pat and Charlie react to his analysis and debate whether it’s finally Edmonton’s year to win the Stanley Cup.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the Blackhawks landing the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft after dropping one spot in the lottery. Who might be available at No. 3? Pat also goes 1-on-1 with GM Kyle Davidson to break down the lottery results and more. The guys dive into the Blackhawks’ head coaching search and share key takeaways from Davidson’s post-lottery press conference. They wrap up by recapping Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which included two Game 7s, and make their predictions for Round 2.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss where the Blackhawks’ head coaching search stands after David Carle withdrew from consideration and Mike Sullivan’s unexpected availability. They break down realistic options for the team’s next head coach and share which candidates stand out most. Plus, they react to the first-round drama in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including Connor Hellebuyck’s continued postseason struggles, Colorado facing elimination vs. Dallas, Edmonton battling back against Los Angeles, and more. To wrap it all up, Pat tells a hilarious story from jury duty.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down which pending unrestricted and restricted free agents the Blackhawks should consider bringing back for the 2025-26 season. They discuss what Ryan Donato’s next contract might look like and what could be holding it up. The guys also react to the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including former Blackhawks forward Colin Blackwell’s overtime winner in Game 2 for Dallas, the battle of Ontario, and more.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis share their biggest takeaways from the Blackhawks' exit interviews. They discuss the growing excitement around Chicago's youth movement, Connor Bedard doubling down on his commitment to the team, and more offseason storylines. Plus, is Denver’s David Carle emerging as the front-runner to become the Blackhawks’ next head coach? Pat and Charlie debate whether Chicago should lean toward an experienced bench boss or roll the dice on a first-time NHL head coach. Finally, the guys make their series-by-series predictions for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks’ thrilling 4-3 shootout comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens in a playoff-like atmosphere at the Bell Centre. They dive into the Artyom Levshunov vs. Ivan Demidov showdown, Frank Nazar’s breakout performance, and why he looked like the best player on the ice. Plus, they unpack the confusion surrounding Nazar’s controversial shootout goal. The episode wraps with reflections on the emotional send-off games for Pat Maroon and Alec Martinez, who played their final NHL contests at the United Center.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks’ 5-2 comeback win over the Boston Bruins, just two nights after a closed-door, players-only meeting in Pittsburgh following a 5-0 shutout loss to the Penguins. They discuss Arvid Söderblom’s stellar performance in net, Ryan Donato reaching the 30-point mark for the first time in his NHL career, and the continued strong play of Sam Rinzel. They also share their impressions of Oliver Moore, whether we could see an Artyom Levshunov vs. Ivan Demidov showdown in Montreal on Monday, the possibility of a Ryan Greene signing after Saturday’s Frozen Four championship, and more.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Alex Ovechkin’s historic weekend, including his two-goal performance against the Blackhawks in Washington and his record-breaking 895th goal against the New York Islanders to officially pass Wayne Gretzky as the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer. They dive into the significance of the milestone, Ovechkin’s decision to pass up an empty-netter, and the picture-perfect nature of the record-setting goal. Plus, Pat and Charlie highlight the strong starts from Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel, Frank Nazar’s impact, and more.