On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Jamal Mayers joins Pat Boyle to discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They go over the controversial no goal in the Penguins-Capitals series and a solution for when there isn’t conclusive video of the puck in relation to the goal line. They also weigh in on Dustin Byfuglien’s game and whether Big Buff is the biggest cap casualty loss for the Blackhawks in the Cup era. Plus, with the World Championships starting this week in Denmark will the international experi...
Apr 30, 2018•22 min•Ep. 69
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Adam Burish joins Pat Boyle to answer your mailbag questions. Among the questions they tackle: What was your favorite moment from the Blackhawks’ past season and were you surprised that Joel Quenneville didn’t make any changes to his coaching staff? They also discuss re-signing Vinnie Hinostroza, backup goalie options for Corey Crawford and who do they like in the Jets/Predators second-round series? Plus, Burish looks at the Penguins roster and sees some similar...
Apr 23, 2018•22 min•Ep. 68
In the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your questions as we look ahead to an important offseason. Which position should the Blackhawks prioritize and who could be available via free agency? Should Stan Bowman adjust his lineup construction this summer based on how the Western Conference is unfolding? How can Jonathan Toews get back to being Jonathan Toews? They answer all that and more right here!
Apr 16, 2018•25 min•Ep. 67
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Jamal Mayers and Steve Konroyd talk to Pat Boyle about the reasons why the Hawks didn’t make the playoffs and what they can do to get back to the postseason next year. The guys breakdown the Hawks defensive struggles and what blue liners show the most promise of becoming a number four defenseman. They also discuss Corey Crawford’s future, the team’s lack of depth at center and ways to improve that sluggish power play. Also, Konroyd and Mayers give Toews and Saad ...
Apr 09, 2018•30 min•Ep. 66
In the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Adam Burish and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on whether John McDonough’s decision to bring back GM Stan Bowman and coach Joel Quenneville next season was the right one. They also discuss which areas both Bowman and Quenneville can improve in, what structural changes to the special teams should be made and a possible change in the hockey operations department?
Apr 05, 2018•23 min•Ep. 65
Jamal Mayers and Adam Burish join Pat Boyle to discuss recent additions to the Blackhawks line-up and Pat Boyle sits down with Patrick Kane to talk about his chemistry with Nick Schmaltz and Brent Seabrook's 1,000th game. Plus, the surprising debut of Scott Foster, accountant by day goalie by night.
Mar 30, 2018•26 min•Ep. 64
Eddie Olczyk joins Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd and Jamal Mayers to discuss what went wrong for the Blackhawks this season, and what changes could happen this summer to get the team back into the postseason.
Mar 23, 2018•10 min•Ep. 63
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Jonathan Toews sits down with Pat Boyle for a 1-on-1 interview. Toews weighs in on his season with Brandon Saad, whether he expects major changes this offseason and has the championship window closed? Also, Adam Burish joins the podcast and plays the game: “Building block, not sure, or no thanks.” Burish runs down the Blackhawks forwards and predicts whether or not they have a future with the team.
Mar 16, 2018•18 min•Ep. 62
In the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Brian Campbell and Steve Konroyd discuss with Pat Boyle the issues on the blue line and what changes should they make next season. Konroyd and Campbell would like to see Gustav Forsling recalled from Rockford. The guys weigh in on who they think will be Corey Crawford’s back up next season and they discuss trying Toews at wing the final month of the season.
Mar 09, 2018•24 min•Ep. 61
On the latest edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Steve Konroyd discuss the Blackhawks’ trade deadline moves involving Ryan Hartman and Tommy Wingels. They also look at the bigger picture, which players in Rockford could get a look before the end of the season and whether the Blackhawks should consider moving one of their two first-round picks for a Top 4 defenseman in the offseason.
Feb 27, 2018•22 min•Ep. 60
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Adam Burish and Pat Boyle discuss which Blackhawks could be on the trading block and what players are building blocks for the Hawks future. Burish also shares a couple memorable trade deadline days and his “near” return to the Blackhawks in 2012. Plus, he makes his bold trade deadline prediction for the Hawks.
Feb 20, 2018•18 min•Ep. 59
Jamal Mayers and Adam Burish sit down with Pat Boyle after the Blackhawks fall short to the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. They discuss the fading playoff hopes and why Bowman says he doesn't expect to be a buyer at the trade deadline. Also, Pat sits down with Nick Schmaltz to talk about his chemistry with Patrick Kane and when it clicked.
Feb 09, 2018•30 min•Ep. 58
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.
Feb 02, 2018•24 min•Ep. 57
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.
Jan 23, 2018•25 min•Ep. 56
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.
Jan 15, 2018•21 min•Ep. 55
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...
Jan 08, 2018•30 min•Ep. 54
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.
Jan 02, 2018•26 min•Ep. 53
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?
Dec 18, 2017•20 min
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.
Dec 04, 2017•21 min
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 involve...
Nov 28, 2017•26 min
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....
Nov 21, 2017•23 min
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 C...
Nov 13, 2017•23 min
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?
Nov 06, 2017•20 min
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.
Oct 31, 2017•24 min
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.
Oct 23, 2017•27 min
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 s...
Oct 16, 2017•21 min
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.
Oct 05, 2017•14 min
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...
Oct 04, 2017•28 min
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...
Sep 21, 2017•28 min
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.
Aug 25, 2017•40 min
