A sit down with Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz

Blackhawks Breakaway

Mar 17, 2020•15 min•Ep. 219

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Episode description

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 Rocky Wirtz talks with host Pat Boyle and Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis as they discuss why the league chose to suspend the season, the business aspect of losing games, and Rocky's personal conversation with Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf on what action should they take on United Center employees who aren't working.

(1:12) - Did Rocky realize that the season was going to be suspended

(3:15) - What are the conversations like amongst the owners

(5:20) - How did Rocky and Jerry Reinsdorf figure out how to pay United Center employees

(7:35) - Will the season be able to finish?

(12:50) - Blackhawks fans really support the team

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