On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis debate whether this Blackhawks team ever had a playoff roster. The guys also wonder if fatigue became an issue, where the season really turned and what’s at stake in the final three games. They wrap up by summarizing the season, looking ahead to this summer in free agency and the NHL draft lottery. 1:00 - Were the Hawks a playoff roster? 4:20 - Simply put: the Hawks defense is awful 9:00 - Where could Hawks add T...
Apr 02, 2019•52 min•Ep. 129
March 29th, 2018 is a day that most Blackhawks fans will never forget. The game marked the debuts of both Collin Delia and Dylan Sikura, and Brent Seabrook played in his 1000th NHL game. But Scott Foster, an accountant from Chicago, stole the show as the emergency goalie, giving the faithful at the United Center a new star to cheer for, even if it was only for a few minutes. Pat Boyle sits down 1-on-1 with Foster to relive the night that changed his entire life and made him one of the great stor...
Mar 29, 2019•24 min•Ep. 128
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss what the weekend vs. Colorado meant and whether fans are looking ahead to the NHL Draft or still holding out hope for a miraculous playoff push. The guys also weigh in on the power play struggles, why John Hayden hasn't been able to crack the lineup, where Drake Caggiula could fit back in and which defensemen prospects could be in Chicago next season. 0:55 - What weekend against Colorado meant 3:23 - Looking at the remai...
Mar 25, 2019•35 min•Ep. 127
What will it take for the Chicago Blackhawks to earn a playoff spot with 10 games remaining? Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss where the Blackhawks stand after a rough 3-2 loss in overtime to the Vancouver Canucks. With Corey Crawford at the top of his game again, should the Blackhawks try to ride him into the playoffs? How have Jeremy Colliton’s line changes impacted Patrick Kane’s game? Plus, breakouts from Eric Gustafsson and Brendan Perlini have been huge for the Black...
Mar 19, 2019•22 min•Ep. 126
After destroying the red-hot Arizona Coyotes, the Blackhawks find themselves five points out of a playoff spot with 13 games remaining. Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks playoff chances and discuss the team’s improved play over their last three games. And Jamal fills us in on his discussion with Head Coach Jeremy Colliton and explains the Blackhawks defensive systems. Plus – will Patrick Kane decide his own fate down the stretch when it comes to his ice ti...
Mar 12, 2019•28 min•Ep. 125
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss whether the West Coast trip sealed their playoff fate. Is it time to look ahead to next season? The guys also weigh in on whether their style of play is sustainable, their man-on-man defensive structure and Patrick Kane's dry spell. Is fatigue kicking in? They wrap up by talking about Brandon Saad's emergence in a third-line role and the rule changes for next season. 0:45 - Hawks playoff chances plummet t...
Mar 05, 2019•32 min•Ep. 124
The NHL Trade Deadline got crazy in the final minutes, but the Blackhawks stood pat as no deals came together. You’ll hear from GM Stan Bowman on why the Hawks didn’t make any moves and how they’ll attack improving the team this summer. Steve Konroyd and Pat Boyle break down the Hawks’ approach on deadline day, how the addition of Corey Crawford impacts the stretch run and take a look at some of the major trades that shook up the NHL on Monday. 0:45 – Surprised the Hawks stood pat at trade deadl...
Feb 25, 2019•23 min•Ep. 123
On the latest Hawks Talk podcast, Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Charlie Roumeliotis preview a wildcard weekend in Chicago, discuss Patrick Kane continuing his point streak, the latest on Corey Crawford, what Colin Delia needs to work on, and how the Hawks will approach the trade deadline. 1:00 - Hawks winning when not playing their best 1:45 - Kane extends point streak to 19 games 3:00 - Can Kane surpass his previous 26-game point streak? 8:33 - DeBrincat reaches 33 goals this season 10:30 - Hawks...
Feb 21, 2019•32 min•Ep. 122
On this episode of Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle talks with Mike Tirico, who is doing play-by-play for the Blackhawks-Red Wings game on Wednesday night. 0:45 - Mike Tirico on how he got the call to call hockey 1:30 - Tirico's preparation for his first NHL play-by-play broadcast 4:15 - Patrick Kane continue's to impress as a veteran 6:20 - Can Tirico fit more NHL into his busy schedule? 8:20 - Will Tirico get nervous for his first NHL broadcast?
Feb 18, 2019•12 min•Ep. 121
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Corey Crawford's return to practice and how he could impact the Blackhawks' playoff push. They also weigh in on whether Patrick Kane's 15-game point streak is more impressive than his record-setting 26-game streak from the 2015-16 season, and what to make of the team's seven-game winning streak that ended on Tuesday in Boston. The guys wrap up the segment by offering their bold predictions ahead of the Feb...
Feb 13, 2019•28 min•Ep. 120
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Patrick Sharp and Adam Burish break down the Hawks 6 game win streak and their chances at making the playoffs. 01:00 - Hawks are just 2 points out of a playoff spot 03:30 - Has the win streak changed your opinion on the Blackhawks? 07:00 - The Hawks resurgent power play 13:45 - Is Kane an MVP candidate? 17:00 - Toews having a bounceback season 21:00 - Does the win streak change Corey Crawford's timeine for return?...
Feb 08, 2019•24 min•Ep. 119
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the rumors surrounding Brent Seabrook and his comments on whether or not he was asked to waive his no-movement clause. Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews are on pace to set a career high in several offensive categories, yet the Blackhawks are near the bottom of the NHL standings. What does that say about the current state of the Blackhawks? The guys also discuss the different ways Kane has evolved his game both on and off t...
Feb 04, 2019•35 min•Ep. 118
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss their trip to Rockford, where they caught up with several Blackhawks prospects. What is Dylan Sikura’s mindset after getting sent down a second time? How is Anton Forsberg handling his situation? Is he still part of the Blackhawks’ plans going forward? The guys also weigh in on the state of the IceHogs, Derek King’s transition from assistant coach to interim head coach and the biggest surprise. 0:45 – Recapping a vi...
Feb 03, 2019•36 min•Ep. 117
In the latest edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast, USA gold medalist Kendall Coyne joins the show to discuss her historic week of becoming the first woman to participate in the NHL Skills Competition, the growth of women's hockey and her national television debut on NBCSN. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis also weigh in on the Blackhawks' decision to send Henri Jokiharju to Rockford and what's going on with his development. Plus, the guys discuss what the team's plan should be and what they think ...
Jan 31, 2019•44 min•Ep. 116
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, it’s all about the NHL All-Star game with Blackhawks greats, Patrick Sharp and Jeremy Roenick. Pat Boyle talks to Sharp about his lone All-Star appearance in 2011. Sharp explains how he was nervous during the draft and why he thinks he won the MVP voting. Roenick shares his memories from the 1991 All Star Game in Chicago. JR tells us the hockey idol that had the locker next to him and how he still thinks about the anthem, which he says is the greatest sign of pa...
Jan 25, 2019•29 min•Ep. 115
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Jamal Mayers and Pat Boyle discuss whether the Blackhawks can get back in the Wild Card race. They tell us which Blackhawks player has been the biggest surprise so far and have they figured out their defensive zone issues? Jammer weighs in on what he would like to see from this team after the All-Star break, how they can improve their penalty kill and will they be a buyer or seller at the NHL trade deadline? The guys close out the podcast with their bold predict...
Jan 23, 2019•22 min•Ep. 114
Despite an ugly loss to the New Jersey Devils, Patrick Kane once again stood out and proved he is still one of the game’s best players. Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd and Charlie Roumeliotis debate whether Kane is having a better season than he did in 2016 when he won the Hart trophy as the league’s MVP and break down the Blackhawks’ much-improved power play – which Kane has dominated. Plus, would Duncan Keith or Brent Seabrook be willing to waive their no-movement clauses and accept a trade outside o...
Jan 15, 2019•32 min•Ep. 113
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about the current state of the Blackhawks. With playoffs a long shot, has management started to look ahead to the 2019-20 season? The guys also discuss Collin Delia’s consistent play, the power play trending upwards and how the defense may play out when Henri Jokiharju returns. 0:50 — The current state of the Hawks 2:50 — Delia facing high volume of shots 5:00 — Penalties killing momentum 8:30 — Alex DeBrincat...
Jan 08, 2019•28 min•Ep. 112
In the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the progress the Blackhawks are making but also point out areas they need to be better in. What roster moves are coming with Drake Caggiula on the way and Henri Jokiharju returning? Could Dylan Sikura be squeezed out of the lineup and headed to Rockford? Plus, an update on the Blackhawks prospects at the 2019 World Juniors. The guys also talk about whether Patrick Kane will break his single-season goal mark...
Jan 04, 2019•30 min•Ep. 111
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Steve Konroyd discuss the Blackhawks’ recent surge after their 3-2 win over the Avalanche. The guys go over personnel moves that have keyed better play recently (1:00), Collin Delia’s emergence in net (4:00), Patrick Kane’s red-hot stretch paired with Dylan Strome (10:00), and the improvement on the power play (14:00). Then, Pat & Steve preview Tuesday’s Winter Classic at Notre Dame against the Boston Bruins (18:00).
Dec 30, 2018•23 min•Ep. 110
Pat Boyle and Jamal Mayers discuss the challenges the Blackhawks and Bruins might face playing in the elements outdoors for the 2019 Winter Classic at Notre Dame Stadium. Plus, Pat is joined by Steve Mayer, the Chief Content Officer of the NHL to fill us in on the fan festivities in both Chicago and South Bend leading up to and on the day of the game.
Dec 22, 2018•20 min•Ep. 109
On the latest Hawks Talk podcast, Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Corey Crawford's concussion, Henri Jokiharju leaving the team to play in World Juniors, how the Blackhawks defensemen stack up, and what gift do the Blackhawks need this holiday season? 01:30 Corey Crawford's concussion 04:00 You can't use Crawford's injury as an excuse this season 06:10 Hawks able to get a look at Collin Delia 07:00 Henri Jokiharju to play for Finland in World Juniors 10:30 Erik Gustafsso...
Dec 19, 2018•29 min•Ep. 108
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Patrick Sharp and Jamal Mayers join Pat Boyle to discuss snapping the 8-game losing streak, the Hawks no longer being able to rely on skill alone to win games, and what line combinations the guys would like to see on the ice. 2:00The fourth line being the key to the Hawks win over the Penguins 4:00Hawks giving up goals in the final minute of the first 2 periods 5:50Hawks needing to outwork their opponents 6:55Hawks looking more organized on the ice 7:30Value of ...
Dec 13, 2018•26 min•Ep. 107
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about Adam Boqvist's emergence with the London Knights in the OHL, how his game has developed and when we could see him with the Blackhawks. The guys provide updates on a handful of Blackhawks prospects, including Rockford IceHogs forwards Victor Ejdsell and Dylan Sikura, defensemen Nicolas Beaudin and Ian Mitchell, and NCAA's leading scorer Evan Barratt. Why hasn't Sikura been called up yet and should he be? What kind...
Dec 11, 2018•33 min•Ep. 106
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Charlie Roumeliotis assess the past week and provide early impressions on Brendan Perlini and Dylan Strome. They also weigh in on the ongoing first period struggles, the inefficient power play, whether their recent physical play has helped bring the Blackhawks together and what Connor Murphy’s return could mean for the defense. The guys wrap up by discussing what their favorite NHL city to spend an off-night in is. 1:00 Strome and Per...
Dec 03, 2018•32 min•Ep. 105
In the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Rocky Wirtz joins Pat Boyle to talk about the state of the team, the firing of Joel Quenneville, and the release of his new book "The Breakaway". 1:00 Rocky Wirtz explains background of “The Breakaway” book 4:00 Rocky talks about his relationship with his father, Bill 5:30 The decision to let Joel Quenneville go 6:00 The dialogue between Rocky and Joel after the decision 7:00 Early thoughts on Jeremy Colliton’s time as Head Coach 8:00 Does Rocky believe this is ...
Nov 30, 2018•13 min•Ep. 104
In the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Jamal Mayers joins Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss the three-player trade that saw Chicago send Nick Schmaltz to Arizona for forwards Brendan Perlini and Dylan Strome. Why did the Blackhawks give up on Schmaltz now and who are they getting in Perlini and Strome? The guys also talk about why Schmaltz was never able to reach his full potential in a contract year, whether Alex DeBrincat and Strome can rekindle the magic they shared with the Erie O...
Nov 26, 2018•36 min•Ep. 103
On a special Thanksgiving Day edition, Pat Boyle and Slavko Bekovic give thanks for the last 11 seasons of Blackhawks hockey. From the way the city of Chicago embraced the franchise (7:00), to the evolution of Patrick Kane from 18-year-old talent to 30-year-old superstar (11:30), they touch on everything that has happened since the Blackhawks franchise was “rejuvenated and reinvigorated” in 2007. Blackhawks fans have been spoiled by success over the last 11 seasons and there is much to be thankf...
Nov 22, 2018•31 min•Ep. 102
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Adam Burish joins Pat Boyle to breakdown the Blackhawks' recent four-game point streak, Corey Crawford's second star of the week honors and Brandon Saad’s best stretch of hockey since he returned to Chicago. Burish talks about the criticism that Nick Schmaltz receives, the tweaks to the power play and whether he is impressed with how the team leaders have handled the coaching change. Adam also shares his thoughts on Joel Quenneville attending Sunday night’s Bears...
Nov 19, 2018•35 min•Ep. 101
The Blackhawks losing streak extended to eight games with an overtime loss in Carolina, but there were some signs of improvement with the team. Pat Boyle and Steve Konroyd discuss Jeremy Colliton going to the “nuclear option” pairing Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane on the same line and it seemed to work, but how did the other lines fare? Plus – how close are we to seeing some calls made to Rockford and how important are the next two “winnable” games? On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle a...
Nov 13, 2018•18 min•Ep. 100
