Blackhawks Breakaway

The Blackhawks have a new management structure

18 Dec 2020

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The Blackhawks have restructured their leadership and announced that Danny Wirtz will become CEO, Jaime Faulkner is the President of Business Operatio...

Mailbag edition: What’s the update on Dylan Strome?

15 Dec 2020

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King to discuss Dylan Strome's future and where he mi...

Doc Emrick on retirement and his favorite Blackhawks memories

11 Dec 2020

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One of the greatest broadcasting voices in sports is stepping away from the booth and doing it on his own terms. Host Pat Boyle is joined by legendary...

New proposed season start date, players and owners in financial stalemate

08 Dec 2020

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The players and NHL owners haven’t agreed on finances to begin the season yet, but a new proposed start date has surfaced. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roume...

Kendall Coyne Schofield opens up about breaking more barriers with Blackhawks

04 Dec 2020

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Kendall Coyne Schofield became the first female player development coach in the history of the Blackhawks organization and is prepared to break even m...

Blackhawks’ 2010 Stanley Cup champ Brent Sopel on the previous rebuild

01 Dec 2020

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The Blackhawks are undergoing a rebuild they hope will lead to more Stanley Cup runs. To speak on the rebuild that led to 3 Stanley Cups, Blackhawks w...

Asst. GM of Player Development Mark Eaton has plans for Hawks youth

27 Nov 2020

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Blackhawks Assistant General Manager of Player Development Mark Eaton talks with Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis. Topics include the hiring of Kenda...

Darryl Belfry on how Patrick Kane became a superstar

24 Nov 2020

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Think you know everything there is to know about Patrick Kane? Think again. Darryl Belfry - who has known Kane since the superstar was just 9 years ol...

The NHL players and owners might be back at the negotiating table

20 Nov 2020

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With the NHL season seemingly right around the corner, the owners and players could be headed towards negotiations surrounding the CBA, "deferred mone...

Blackhawk history and stories from The Palace Grill

17 Nov 2020

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The Palace Grill has been dubbed the official restaurant of the Chicago Blackhawks because of the many stories and memories that live there. NBCS Blac...

Eddie Olczyk on Hawks youth and the ”Core Four” buy-in

13 Nov 2020

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Host Pat Boyle talks with Eddie Olczyk about the Blackhawks' youth movement and whether the "cour four" need to buy into the rebuild plan to make it w...

Ian Mack on how he’s helped transform Patrick Kane’s body

10 Nov 2020

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On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast, renowned sports scientist and performance coach Ian Mack joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis...

Jay Zawaski on his new book and Blackhawks coverage in Chicago

06 Nov 2020

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Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by Jay Zawaski of 670 the Score and the Madhouse Chicago Hockey podcast to discuss Jay's new book, "The B...

Adrian Aucoin on playing with a rebuilding Blackhawks team

03 Nov 2020

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The Blackhawks are on the move to rebuild the team and create more opportunities at the Stanley Cup. The last rebuild went fairly well with the Hawks ...

Answering Blackhawk fans questions about the rebuild

30 Oct 2020

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In for host Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King as they hear directly from Blackhawks fans about the rebuild. Th...

Review of the Stan Bowman and Jeremy Colliton sit downs

27 Oct 2020

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Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman and coach Jeremy Colliton did a media tour starting with the Blackhawks Talk Podcast to relay their message to fans about t...

Jeremy Colliton on how he plans to balance winning and player development

23 Oct 2020

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After GM Stan Bowman joined the podcast, head coach Jeremy Colliton joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss his role in the rebuilding proc...

A sit down with Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman

20 Oct 2020

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In an exclusive interview, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by Blackhawks Senior VP/GM Stan Bowman and they have an in-depth discussion on...

What direction are the Blackhawks headed?

16 Oct 2020

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The Blackhawks offseason so far has been a roller coaster ride for fans leaving some uncertain which direction the team is headed. Pat Boyle, Charlie ...

Blackhawks core ‘surprised’ and blindsided by potential rebuild

13 Oct 2020

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As Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman proceeds with what appears to be a rebuild, the core pieces of the franchise are not too happy with the direction of the ...

Corey Crawford will not return to the Blackhawks

08 Oct 2020

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In a surprising turn of events, Stan Bowman announced that two-time Stanley Cup winning goalie Corey Crawford will not return to the team as the Black...

Scott Wheeler predicts who the Blackhawks will take in the 2020 NHL Draft

06 Oct 2020

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Scott Wheeler of the Athletic joins Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis to preview the 2020 NHL Draft which is TODAY! The group dives into where th...

Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman sets his plan for 2020 NHL Draft

02 Oct 2020

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The draft is next week and the Blackhawks are in full prep mode. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King listen and react to Blackhawks GM Stan...

Blackhawks VP of amateur scouting Mark Kelley on 2020 NHL Draft

29 Sep 2020

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With the unprecedented way this year has impacted the NHL, teams are getting creative with how they prepare for offseason activities including the NHL...

NHL.com’s Adam Kimelman on Blackhawks’ 2020 draft

25 Sep 2020

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The Blackhawks Talk Podcast is getting you prepared for the upcoming NHL Draft on Oct. 6 and 7. Host Pat Boyle and Slavko Bekovic are joined by NHL.co...

Who should Blackhawks take No. 17 overall in NHL Draft with ESPN’s Chris Peters

22 Sep 2020

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The 2020 NHL Draft is scheduled for Oct. 6 and 7, with the Blackhawks scheduled to pick at No. 17. Will the Blackhawks be able to get an impact player...

Patrick Sharp previews 2020 Stanley Cup Final

18 Sep 2020

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After the season was delayed, the Stanley Cup Final is about to begin at long last. Host Pat Boyle is joined by three-time Stanley Cup champion and NB...

Where should the Blackhawks focus their offseason efforts

15 Sep 2020

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Blackhawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis pinch hits for Pat Boyle, alongside Scott King, and Nick Gismondi. The crew discusses the Hawks’ offseason, a...

Eddie Olczyk on the NHL Bubble and his possible future as an executive

11 Sep 2020

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NBC Broadcaster Eddie Olczyk joins host Pat Boyle and Blackhawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis from the NHL Bubble in Edmonton to discuss the NHL playof...

Season ending review for the 2019-2020 Blackhawks

04 Sep 2020

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Host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King as they recap the season for the Blackhawks. The crew dives into who was the MVP, label...

Answering your questions and concerns about the Blackhawks

01 Sep 2020

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As the offseason continues for the Hawks, the Blackhawks Talk podcast crew answers fan questions and concerns about the Blackhawks cap space, Corey Cr...

NHL players join the boycott across sports and what will the Hawks offseason look like

28 Aug 2020

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With the Milwaukee Bucks and the NBA starting a movement across sports in America, the NHL players joined in solidarity to boycott their games as well...

Corey Crawford wants to be back in Chicago

25 Aug 2020

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Now that the season has ended for the Blackhawks, the focus is now shifted to Corey Crawford and his pending unrestricted free agent status this offse...

Will Corey Crawford be a Blackhawk again?

21 Aug 2020

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The Blackhawks season has ended and the offseason begins with a lot of tough decisions to be made. Host Pat Boyle is joined by the Blackhawks coverage...

Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights Game 5 recap

19 Aug 2020

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The Hawks fought hard in game 5 but ended up losing 4-3 to the Vegas Golden Knights and losing the series 4-1 ending their season. Host Pat Boyle is j...

Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights Game 4 recap

17 Aug 2020

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In a hard fought scrappy win the Blackhawks live to fight another day with a 3-1 win vs the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4. Host Pat Boyle is joined b...

Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights Game 3 recap

16 Aug 2020

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The Blackhawks go down 3-0 in the series to the Vegas Golden Knights losing 2-1 in Game 3. Host Pat Boyle is joined by former Blackhawk and analyst Ja...

Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights Game 2 recap

14 Aug 2020

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The Hawks lose their second straight game in a close OT finish to the Vegas Golden Knights and are now down 2-0 in the series. Host Pat Boyle is joine...

Blackhawks drop Game 1 to Golden Knights 4-1

12 Aug 2020

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The Blackhawks lose game 1 in crushing fashion to the favorite Vegas Golden Knights and former Hawk Robin Lehner gets his revenge. Host Pat Boyle is j...

Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights series preview with Ryan Carpenter

11 Aug 2020

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The schedule is out and we are all set for a tough series between the Blackhawks and Vegas Golden Knights. In the first part of the podcast host Pat B...

Blackhawks move on with 3-2 series-clinching win over Oilers

08 Aug 2020

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It's been 5 years since the Hawks have won a playoff series and it feels good. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Blackhawks analyst Steve Konroyd as they d...

Slater Koekkoek and the defense helping Blackhawks offense vs. Oilers

07 Aug 2020

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Blackhawks defensemen Slater Koekkoek joins Pat Boyle to discuss the play of the Hawks D-men vs the Oilers and how the Hawks are handling a playoff ru...

Blackhawks take series lead with thrilling 4-3 win over Oilers

06 Aug 2020

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Host Pat Boyle is joined by Stanley Cup champion and Blackhawks analyst Jamal Mayers as they discuss the Hawks' 4-3 win over the Oilers in a game that...

Blackhawks lose 6-3 to Oilers in Game 2

04 Aug 2020

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In game 2 of the best of five series between the Hawks and Oilers, the good guys took a step back and loss 6-3. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Blackhawks...

Interim President Danny Wirtz on the NHL Bubble and the Hawks playoff run

03 Aug 2020

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Host Pat Boyle and Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by Blackhawks interim President Danny Wirtz as they discuss the Hawks in the NHL Bubbl...

Blackhawks rout Oilers in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Qualifiers

02 Aug 2020

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As the season restarts, the Blackhawks took on the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday in game 1 of the best 5 series and won 6-4. Host Pat Boyle is joined by...

Jonathan Toews on the restart and Oilers series

31 Jul 2020

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The Hawks begin their playoff run on Saturday and under the unique circumstances they have a shot. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Blackhawks star Jonatha...

Blackhawks vs Blues exhibition game recap

30 Jul 2020

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The Blackhawks played their one and only exhibition game before taking on the Edmonton Oilers and won 4-0. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Blackhawks ana...

The return of Corey Crawford

28 Jul 2020

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Host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King to discuss the long awaited return of Hawks goalie Corey Crawford and debate if he is p...

Still no Crawford and no Seabrook on the playoff roster

24 Jul 2020

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As the at home practices wrap up for the week, Hawks go-to goalie Corey Crawford is still a no show. Pat Boyle, Scott King, and Charlie Roumeliotis di...

Blackhawks are hopeful Corey Crawford will ready

21 Jul 2020

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Pat Boyle is joined by Scott King and Charlie Roumeliotis, to discuss the comments from Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman on how the team is dealing with Core...

Will Crawford be ready to play & a new look Kirby Dach

17 Jul 2020

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With the matchup vs the Edmonton Oilers getting closer, will Corey Crawford, after being deemed unfit to play, be ready for a high intensity playoff m...

Corey Crawford deemed ”unfit to play” by the Blackhawks

14 Jul 2020

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Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford was not in practice as the Hawks prepare to play the Edmonton Oilers and was deemed "unfit to play" according to the ...

Former Blackhawk Doug Wilson didn’t expect to be in the Hall of Fame

10 Jul 2020

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Pat Boyle is joined by former Blackhawk and now Hall of Famer Doug Wilson as they discuss Wilson's surprise at being inducted, his experience with Bla...

Blackhawks vs Oilers matchup & a chance at the number 1 pick

07 Jul 2020

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The Blackhawks' next matchup when the NHL returns is against the Edmonton Oilers, but are the Hawks at a disadvantage this time around? Pat Boyle, Ch...

Keeper of the Cup Philip Pritchard on his frequent visits to Chicago

03 Jul 2020

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During the 2010s campaign of the Blackhawks the Stanley Cup visited the city of Chicago 3 times and no one knows the details of those visits like Keep...

Hockey Hall of Fame voter Brian Burke HATES the NHL draft lottery

30 Jun 2020

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Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by the super opinionated Brian Burke to discuss the Hall of Fame voting, his issues with how the draft lo...

Marián Hossa on making it to the Hall of Fame

26 Jun 2020

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Former Blackhawk and multiple Stanley Cup champion Marián Hossa has been voted as a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Hossa as...

Will the recent COVID-19 outbreak stall the NHL return

23 Jun 2020

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With the recent outbreak the return to play amongst the leagues may stall. Host Pat Boyle, is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, and Nick Gis...

Chicago could be a host city when the NHL season returns

19 Jun 2020

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The NHL is narrowing down host cities to restart the season and there's a good chance Chicago could be one of them. The NBCS Chicago Blackhawks conten...

Paul Konerko, Ryan Dempster talk Blackhawks dynasty

16 Jun 2020

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It's a cross-sport edition of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast as a pair of former Chicago baseball All-Stars join to talk about their love of hockey and t...

Patrick Kane pumps the brakes on July 10th training camp date

12 Jun 2020

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After the NHL announced formal training camps would begin on July 10th as part of Phase 3 of the Return To Play protocol, Patrick Kane told the media ...

Doc Emrick and Eddie Olczyk relive the 2010 Stanley Cup Final

09 Jun 2020

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It’s been 10 years since Patrick Kane and the Blackhawks ended their 49-year Stanley Cup drought in the 2010 Stanley Cup Final. NBC Sports’ Doc Em...

Jamal Mayers on systemic racism in America

05 Jun 2020

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Host Pat Boyle and Blackhawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by NBCS Hawks analyst and former player Jamal Mayers as they discuss the racial a...

It’s time to be active in the change

02 Jun 2020

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Host Pat Boyle is joined by the entire Blackhawks coverage team of Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, Nick Gismondi, Slavko Bekovic, and podcast produce...

Do the Hawks have a chance to make a run in the new format

29 May 2020

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With the Hawks getting a chance to extend their season with the new playoff format, they will lineup against the Edmonton Oilers. Do they have a shot...

The Blackhawks are IN!!

27 May 2020

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Host Pat Boyle is joined by the NBCS Blackhawks content team of Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, and Nick Gismondi, as they discuss in this emergency ...

The Blackhawks have a playoff chance

26 May 2020

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A return to play for the NHL is coming into form with the release of a potential format that woulg greatly benefit the Blackhawks. Host Pat Boyle, Haw...

Brandon Bollig tells stories of the 2013 Stanley Cup run

22 May 2020

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The 2013 Stanley Cup run by the Hawks was a special season and to discuss with Charlie Roumeliotis is Brandon Bollig. Brandon discusses being compare...

A potential continuance to the season with a new format

19 May 2020

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After the 2 day meeting between the players and owners, a potential format is coming to form for a potential continuance of the 2019-2020 season. Host...

NHL’s Return to Play committee meets to discuss plans for a playoff

15 May 2020

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Host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King to discuss the ideas the NHL's Return to Play committee has come up with to finish the ...

What was it like coaching during the ’90s Bulls era

14 May 2020

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Chicago in the '90s was all about Michael Jordan and the Bulls, so what was it like for the other major teams during that time? Host Laurence Holmes d...

Front office update and a ”Last Dance” Blackhawks documentary

12 May 2020

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Host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic to discuss what steps the Blackhawks are taking to evaluate their front office and ...

Coach Joel Quenneville on what could have been during the Cup runs

08 May 2020

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Stanley Cup champion and former coach of the Blackhawks, Joel Quenneville joins the podcast with host Pat Boyle and David Kaplan, to discuss how he is...

Brent Seabrook update and a 2010 Hawks reunion

05 May 2020

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In a jam packed episode, host Pat Boyle is joined by Eddie Olczyk as they interview Brent Seabrook on his health and how he's dealing with the COVID-1...

Who will replace John McDonough as President of the Hawks

01 May 2020

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It has been a few days since the Blackhawks released president John McDonough and now the search begins for his replacement. Host Pat Boyle is joined ...

Why did the Blackhawks release President John McDonough

28 Apr 2020

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In an emergency edition of the Blackhawks talk podcast, owner of the Hawks Rocky Wirtz sent out a statement that the Hawks have released President Joh...

Options the NHL is considering to restart the season

24 Apr 2020

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The NHL and commissioner Gary Bettman are still trying to find ways and figure out scenarios to restart the season. Host Pat Boyle is joined by NBCS C...

Steve Larmer on his streak of 11yrs without missing a game

21 Apr 2020

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Host Pat Boyle is joined by former Blackhawk and Stanley Cup champion with the New York Rangers Steve Larmer to discuss his crazy streak of 11yrs with...

Is there a chance hockey will return in the summer

17 Apr 2020

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Host Pat Boyle is joined by the NBCS Chicago Blackhawks content team of Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, Nick Gismondi, and Slavko Bekovic as they dis...

Bryan Bickell picks the best Hawks championship team

14 Apr 2020

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The Hawks Stanley Cup teams in 2010, 2013, and 2015 dominated the decade. But which team was the best of all? Bryan Bickell who was with the team, j...

Elliotte Friedman on the tough road ahead for the NHL

10 Apr 2020

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Host Pat Boyle and NBCS Chicago Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada, as they discuss what lies...

1-on-1 with former Blackhawk Brian Campbell

07 Apr 2020

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Host Pat Boyle is joined by former Blackhawk defenceman Brian Campbell as they discuss the impact of the 2010 champion Hawks on Chicago hockey, his is...

Former Blackhawk John Scott talks life after hockey

03 Apr 2020

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John Scott's career was an interesting one, from team tough guy to getting the All-Star MVP. Host Pat Boyle talks with John as they discuss John's ne...

The 2010 Hawks were better than we thought

31 Mar 2020

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The full crew is back with host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, Slavko Bekovic, Scott King, and Nick Gismondi as they discuss how they are spending ti...

Stanley Cup memories and how Dave Bolland became ”The Rat”

27 Mar 2020

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We take #HawksRewind to the next level as Pat Boyle and Nick Gismondi chat with two-time Stanley Cup champion Dave Bolland. The guys discuss the 2010 ...

A drive around town with former Blackhawk and current radio analyst, Troy Murray

24 Mar 2020

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle chats with former Blackhawk and current radio analyst, Troy Murray. This podcast was recorded last mo...

Answering your questions & concerns about the Hawks

20 Mar 2020

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Host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, and Nick Gismondi, as they answer questions and concerns from fans on the Blackhawks and ...

A sit down with Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz

17 Mar 2020

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With the 2020 NHL season has been suspended indefinitely, why not talk to a person who had a voice in that decision. Blackhawks owner and chairman Ro...

The 2020 NHL season has been suspended!

12 Mar 2020

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The NHL follows in the step of the NBA and announce that the 2020 season will be suspended indefinitely as a preventative measure against COVID-19. P...

Did losing to the Red Wings and Blues ruin playoff hope for the Hawks?

10 Mar 2020

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The Blackhawks lose 2 straight to the league's worst team and one of the best. With those opportunities gone, have the Hawks lost hope in making the ...

The Blackhawks are sucking Chicago back in again

06 Mar 2020

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Just when we thought they were out, they keep pulling us back in. The Hawks are winners of 4 straight and look ready to make a strong playoff push. Ho...

Can the Blackhawks keep their season alive?

03 Mar 2020

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With the Hawks keeping their hopes alive with their recent stretch of games, can they make 1 final push for a playoff spot. In for host Pat Boyle, Sl...

Black History Month: The courage to be a black quarterback

28 Feb 2020

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NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. In the final episode of th...

Should Stan Bowman have talked with Toews & Kane before the trade deadline?

28 Feb 2020

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The NHL trade deadline has come and gone and the Blackhawks ended up being sellers. But before making key moves, should GM Stan Bowman have consulted...

Blackhawks trade deadline recap plus Stan Bowman 1 on 1

25 Feb 2020

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The Blackhawks trade goalie Robin Lehner and defenseman Erik Gustafsson at the NHL trade deadline and host Pat Boyle discusses all that went into the ...

Black History Month: Making hockey accessible to everyone

21 Feb 2020

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NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. Chicago Sun Times feature...

The Blackhawks see change coming before the trade deadline

21 Feb 2020

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As the NHL trade deadline looms closer, the feeling of uncertainty has surrounded the team. In for host Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic, Charlie Roumelioti...

Decision time, who stays and who goes

18 Feb 2020

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As the crucial Canadian road trip concludes, the Hawks miss out on a great opportunity to prove that they are a playoff contender. As the trade deadli...

Can anything be done to fix the power play?

14 Feb 2020

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In the most crucial stretch of the season for the Hawks, they don't pick up a win in the first part of the road trip in large part due to the power pl...