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 th...
Mar 17, 2020•15 min•Ep. 219
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. Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Nick Gismondi react to the news and discuss what that means for the Blackhawks and the rest of the NHL. (1:20) - The vibe at the United Center after the NBA suspended their season (4:50) - Last night was surreal (8:40) - NHL suspends the season, what now? (12:50) - What does the future of hockey loo...
Mar 12, 2020•19 min•Ep. 218
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 playoffs? Filling in for host Pat Boyle, NBCS Chicago Blackhawks content head Slavko Bekovic is joined by Blackhawks insiders Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, and Nick Gismondi as they discuss the slim chances the Hawks still have, the Oskar Sundqvist hit on Adam Boqvist, and their thoughts on the NHL's all women's broadcast of the Hawks and Blues o...
Mar 10, 2020•35 min•Ep. 217
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. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King to discuss the hot run the Hawks are on and could they sneak in the playoffs. Later on, Nick Gismondi talks with Connor Murphy to discuss how the Hawks can maintain this run. (1:01) - It's not crazy to think the Hawks can make the playoffs (4:06) - Should Corey Crawford or Malcolm Subban...
Mar 06, 2020•24 min•Ep. 216
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, Slavko Bekovic, Scott king, and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the recent play of the Hawks, has the team settled down with the trade deadline over, and can Dominik Kubalík win the Calder trophy. (1:10) - The Hawks recent hot streak (5:00) - Has the team settled down since the trade deadline (11:40) - Hawks are still 6 points out but the players think th...
Mar 03, 2020•31 min•Ep. 215
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 his best players? Host Pat Boyle, NBCS Chicago Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis, and Hawks content producer Slavko Bekovic discuss and debate on if it was fair to Kane and Toews and later on, they also discuss the report that the Hawks didn't offer goalie Robin Lehner a contract. (1:32) - Is it surprising that the Hawks made the moves that they ma...
Feb 28, 2020•32 min•Ep. 213
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 the series, Laurence Holmes is joined by his "Football Aftershow" teammate and former Chicago Bear Alex Brown to discuss, making coaching in the NFL more diverse, is the Rooney Rule helping, and the common practice of moving black quarterbacks to other positions. (4:20) - Alex Brown on being pushed to not play quarterback in high school (9:15) - Jale...
Feb 28, 2020•49 min•Ep. 214
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 trades with analysts Steve Konroyd, Jamal Mayers, and NBCS Hawks writer Scott King. To further provide details on the trades, Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis has a 1 on 1 with GM Stan Bowman on why he made the moves. (1:00) - Hawks trade Lehner and never offered him an extension? (5:30) - Could the Hawks sign Lehner in the off-season? (10:12) - W...
Feb 25, 2020•29 min•Ep. 212
NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. Chicago Sun Times feature story writer Evan F. Moore sits down with former Blackhawk and analyst for NBCS Chicago Jamal Mayers to discuss being a black athlete in hockey and what he's doing to help grow hockey in non traditional hockey communities. (3:00) - Why was it important for Jamal to write about his life in his book (10:58) - Ray Emery's impact on hockey (16:00) - De...
Feb 21, 2020•49 min•Ep. 211
As the NHL trade deadline looms closer, the feeling of uncertainty has surrounded the team. In for host Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic, Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, and Nick Gismondi discuss the feeling around the team and what may lie ahead for the future of this Blackhawks team. (1:55) - Locker room felt somber today (7:00) - Concerns about the team not being prepared game to game (13:20) - Potentially being traded is weighing on the players (19:00) - Possibility this group stays together (26:1...
Feb 21, 2020•34 min•Ep. 210
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 deadline approaches, host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, and Slavko Bekovic as they have a round table discussion on the tough decisions that need to be made on the direction of this Blackhawks team. (1:05) - Did the road trip set their fate for the season? (6:00) - Lack of power play production is the reason they aren't a playof...
Feb 18, 2020•37 min•Ep. 209
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 play. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Blackhawks analyst Jamal Mayers to discuss the issues the Blackhawks have in the power play and what could be coming at the trade deadline if it isn't fixed soon. Later on, Hawks reporter Nick Gismondi does a "Skate-a-long" with Kirby Dach as they discuss what it's been like for him in his rookie season. (1:00) - Haw...
Feb 14, 2020•20 min•Ep. 208
Host Pat Boyle is joined by Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis and Hawks content producer Slavko Bekovic as they discuss why the Blackhawks are consistently losing close games. They also get into the need to go on a run for a chance at the playoffs, and if the playoffs are out of reach who would be traded away before the deadline. (1:02) - Why can't the Hawks win close games? (6:50) - Jeremy Colliton's decision making in game on power plays (9:10) - Is DeBrincat losing confidence? (11:44) - Most ...
Feb 11, 2020•35 min•Ep. 207
NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. To start the series Laurence Holmes interviews former Cub, now baseball analyst Doug Glanville as they discuss his experience in baseball, and the change that black athletes have brought in baseball. (0:53) - The legacy of Black history and sports (5:47) - Should an athlete speak on social issues? (10:00) - His parents weren't comfortable with him playing baseball (14:20) -...
Feb 08, 2020•28 min•Ep. 206
NBCS Chicago Blackhawks content producer Slavko Bekovic and Hawks Insider Charlie Roumeliotis are in for host Pat Boyle as they are joined by Dimitri Filipovic from Yahoo Sports to discuss a wide range of Hawks topics including the issues Alex DeBrincat is having scoring this year, the controversial call in the Bruins game, and have the Hawks found some sort of consistency this year. (2:22) - Missed call in the Bruins game (7:10) - What can Stan Bowman do to help this team? (9:16) - The play of ...
Feb 07, 2020•36 min•Ep. 205
As the season hit's it's crucial stages, it's time for the Hawks to consider where they are in the standings and decide what will they do as the trade deadline approaches. Host Pat Boyle is joined by NBC Sports Blackhawks writers Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King as they discuss the crossroads the Hawks are in, they're impeccable road record, and the chance the Hawks have selected a theme song for this season. (1:10) - Hawks are a playoff team on the road (6:02) - Should Hawks be buyers or sell...
Feb 04, 2020•31 min•Ep. 204
Filling in for host Pat Boyle, NBC Sports Hawks writer Scott King is joined by Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss the All-Star festivities, should the Hawks trade star goaltender Robin Lehner, and what the Hawks need to do to make a playoff push. (1:48) - Hawks return to practice after a long bye week (4:18) - Patrick Kane's All-Star appearance (8:16) - What should the Hawks do before the trade deadline? (11:00) - Could Robin Lehner be traded? (15:31) - Will the Hawks pull off a trip t...
Jan 31, 2020•22 min•Ep. 203
Host Pat Boyle takes former Blackhawk Patrick Sharp on a ride around Chicago and they discuss Patrick making Chicago his home, the championship runs, how epic the celebrations were, and they reminisce about Patricks long successful career. (0:56) - Chicago is home for me (4:10) - When eh knew the Hawks were ready to compete for a championship (6:50) - What getting a letter on his sweater meant to him (10:50) - 2010 playoff run (16:16) - Hockey was brought back to Chicago (19:50) - How epic were ...
Jan 28, 2020•27 min•Ep. 202
During a trying time in America's history the NHL All-Star game in 1991 was set to start. Singer Wayne Messmer delivered one of the most memorable renditions of the anthem Chicago has ever seen and showed a tradition at Blackhawks games that still goes on today. NBC Sports producer Slavko Bekovic is in for host Pat Boyle as he talks with Wayne Messmer about that night that. (1:02) - Wayne Messmer's anthem rendition in 1991 (4:32) - When did Messmer start singing? (8:50) - Hard to not let the emo...
Jan 24, 2020•27 min•Ep. 201
Former Blackhawks head coach and current Florida Panthers head coach Joel Quenneville sits down with NBC Sports Chicago Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis and as they discuss his transition to a new job, parallels he sees from his young Hawks team and his current young Panthers team, and his feelings about returning to Chicago. Pat Boyle, and Scott King also discuss their memories about Coach Q and his impact on not only the Hawks, but the sport as well. (1:34:) - Thoughts and memories of Coach Q...
Jan 21, 2020•34 min•Ep. 200
Host Pat Boyle is joined by Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis, and NBCS Chicago producer Slavko Bekovic as they debate the nuclear line of Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, have the Hawks found their identity as a team, predictions for the next few games as the Hawks head to the bye week. (1:00) - Hawks forced to use Kane and Toews on the same line (6:15) - Dominik Kubalik is doing well with Kane and Toews (9:55) - Colliton doesn't have a healthy roster right now (14:12) - What is the identity of...
Jan 17, 2020•30 min•Ep. 199
Host Pat Boyle is joined by Blackhawks Insider Charlie Roumeliotis and sidelined reporter Nick Gismondi as they discuss injury issues the Blackhawks have dealt with this season, Robin Lehner making it known he wants a long-term deal, and the continued excellence of Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. (1:30) - Framing where the Blackhawks are right now (4:40) - Injuries have hurt this team this season (6:30) - Jeremy Colliton has changed things up (12:25) - Robin Lehner wants a new contract (18:14) ...
Jan 14, 2020•35 min•Ep. 198
Filling in for host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, and Nick Gismondi discuss the missed chances to gain ground to making the playoffs by bad losses, how injuries has taken its toll on this team, and where do the Hawks go from here. (1:20) - Can't play catch up all the time (5:25) - Are the Hawks putting too much pressure on themselves? (9:02) - Where are the leaders in these tough stretches (11:35) - Are the Hawks relying too much on top guys (14:10) - How much has injuries played a...
Jan 10, 2020•23 min•Ep. 197
Host Pat Boyle is joined by Nick Gismondi and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss their confidence in the Blackhawks making the playoffs, Dylan Sikura getting his 1st goal, an exclusive interview with Ryan Carpenter, and the crew's confusion on where Patrick Kane is playing. (1:05) - Do they believe the Hawks can make the playoffs (7:20) - Dylan Sikura gets his 1st goal (9:49) - Kane is on the wrong line (12:56) - Ryan Carpenter interview (21:14) - What will, Hawks do without Robin Lehner (28:55) - I...
Jan 07, 2020•43 min•Ep. 196
Through 41 games, Hawks are 18-17-6, 4 points out of final WC spot. They are 5 points out of last place in the west. So are they a playoff contender or pretender? Host Pat Boyle is joined by Jamal Mayers, and Slavko Bekovic to discuss. (1:12) - What has changed for this team (5:14) - Contender or pretender? (9:38) - Is there something to the “simpler-game-on-the-road” theory for the Hawks? (12:01) - Jamal's issues with the game today (15:19) - Which rookies have impressed you the most? (18:40) -...
Jan 03, 2020•35 min•Ep. 195
Host Pat Boyle is joined by Steve Konroyd, and Scott King to discuss the very best moments, characters, and memories from the best decade of hockey in Blackhawks history. (1:13) - Most defining moment (6:26) - Favorite rivalry (11:11) - Biggest goal (15:12) - Most memorable series (19:27) - Most memorable performance (23:49) - Most memorable game (29:27) - Biggest character (35:09) - Unsung performance (39:33) - Favorite Stanley Cup celebration...
Dec 31, 2019•45 min•Ep. 194
Host Pat Boyle is joined by NBC Sports Chicago's Blackhawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis, and head of Blackhawks content for NBC Sports Chicago Slavko Bekovic as they discuss the details of what they think went into the decision to end Brent Seabrook and Calvin de Haan's seasons due to surgery. They also answer your questions in the mailbag segment which includes why Patrick Kane has been ranked so low on the NHL All-Decade list. (1:49) - Why have Seabrook do season ending surgery now? (5:56) - L...
Dec 27, 2019•50 min•Ep. 193
After an embarrassing 7-1 loss to the Devils on home ice, Jamal Mayers, Nick Gismondi and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss where the Blackhawks go from here. Jamal says it's time for some friction and confrontation within the Blackhawks dressing room while Nick says he was sure that the comeback win against the Avalanche would be a turning point in their season. Is this roster capable of turning things around or does major change need to happen within the organization? 0:42 - The Blackhawks need to m...
Dec 24, 2019•24 min•Ep. 192
Host Pat Boyle is joined by former Blackhawk goalie, now analyst for NBC Sports Brian Boucher as they discuss issues with this year's team, Robin Lehner's shootout struggles, his thoughts on an upcoming Blackhawks championship team and the differences in the Canadian broadcast vs the American one. (1:30) - Surprised that the Blackhawks are where they are in the standings (3:48) - Will Robin Lehner's honesty get him in trouble (5:17) - Possibility of trading Corey Crawford or Robin Lehner (6:17) ...
Dec 20, 2019•24 min•Ep. 191
On the latest Blackhawks Talk, Kris Versteeg sits down with Pat Boyle 1-on-1 to discuss his decision to call it a career. What factors decided Versteeg's retirement and what was his motivation to attempt an NHL comeback in the first place? Plus, Versteeg shares a story of a night out with former Bears quarterback Jay Cutler that ended in a karaoke duet. (1:33) - Why did Versteeg decide that this was the time to retire (2:34) - How tough it was for Versteeg to play while his mom battled cancer (5...
Dec 17, 2019•16 min•Ep. 190
