NBC Broadcaster Eddie Olczyk joins host Pat Boyle and Blackhawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis from the NHL Bubble in Edmonton to discuss the NHL playoffs, the Hawks player he was most impressed by during their run in the playoffs, and Eddie discusses his future in broadcasting and opportunities to be an NHL team executive as some point in the future. (1:30) - The Hawks player that stood out during the playoff run (12:00) - The NHL playoffs this year have been great (22:40) - The Vegas Golden Knig...
Sep 11, 2020•39 min•Ep. 279
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, labeling the season for the Hawks, what was most disappointing, who improved the most, and other observations to put a ribbon on the 2019-2020 season. (1:12) - How would you describe the season? (10:45) - Most valuable Blackhawk (17:11) - Biggest surprise of the season (26:19) - Most memorable goal or performance (31:22) - Biggest priority heading into ...
Sep 04, 2020•43 min•Ep. 278
As the offseason continues for the Hawks, the Blackhawks Talk podcast crew answers fan questions and concerns about the Blackhawks cap space, Corey Crawford, the relationship between Jonathan Toews and Jeremy Colliton, and more. (1:15) - How bad is the Hawks cap space and will they be able to sign any additional help. (10:44) - With the growth of Kirby Dach, should the Hawks let go of Dylan Strome? (19:55) - When will the Hawks look to use young defensemen? (26:57) - If the Hawks don't re-sign C...
Sep 01, 2020•42 min•Ep. 277
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. In for host Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic is joined by Scott King and Nick Gismondi as they discuss the NHL players speaking up and wanting change. Later on in the podcast the crew discusses what's ahead for the Blackhawks this offseason and they discuss expected growth from the young core. (1:20) - Blackhawks postpone media availability due to respe...
Aug 28, 2020•52 min•Ep. 276
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 offseason. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King as they discuss Corey Crawford speaking to the media on his status and what he wants to do. Later on, the crew goes over what Kirby Dach had to say in his season-ending press conference and what he plans to do to get even better for next season. (1:30) - Crawford makes it clear th...
Aug 25, 2020•44 min•Ep. 275
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 team of Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, and Nick Gismondi as they review the season and discuss comments made by General Manager Stan Bowman and coach Jeremy Colliton in their end of season press conference. (1:35) - Wrapping up the playoff run for the Blackhawks (10:15) - Stan Bowman speaks on the cap situation of the Blackhawks (16:48) - How va...
Aug 21, 2020•48 min•Ep. 274
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 joined by Blackhawks analysts Steve Konroyd and Jamal Mayers as they discuss the loss to the Knights, things the Hawks can learn from this season, and what's next for the Hawks in the offseason. (1:15) - Hawks almost went into the 2nd period with a 2-0 lead, but just let a goal slip at the end (8:15) - Vegas Golden Knights were better at the power p...
Aug 19, 2020•41 min•Ep. 273
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 by Steve Konroyd as they discuss the win by the Hawks, the heroic play of Corey Crawford, and what the Hawks need to do to extend the series in Game 5. (1:05) - Overall impressions of Game 4 (5:10) - Hawks won this game because of Corey Crawford (11:30) - Hawks lineup changes that helped them win (18:30) - What went into Matthew Highmore's goal to p...
Aug 17, 2020•32 min•Ep. 272
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 Jamal Mayers as they discuss whether it's possible for the Blackhawks to come back in the series, and the issues the Blackhawks have had in the series so far. (1:00) - Blackhawks small mistakes have hurt them (5:10) - Golden Knights goalie play in the series (9:25) - Where can the Blackhawks get more chances to score? (13:00) - Do the Blackhawks need...
Aug 16, 2020•18 min•Ep. 271
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 joined by Blackhawks analyst Steve Konroyd, as they discuss the heartbreaking Game 2 loss, what went wrong and how the Hawks can climb back from the series deficit. (1:00) - Vegas Golden Knights stay hot (7:22) - Hawks line shakeup in Game 2 (11:30) - Vegas Golden Knights are outshooting their opponents (16:00) - How can the switch to being the home tea...
Aug 14, 2020•24 min•Ep. 270
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 joined by NBCS Blackhawks analyst and former Hawk Jamal Mayers, to breakdown game 1, what were the problems, and how the Hawks can come back for game 2 to tie the series. (1:00) - Corey Crawford let in a few soft goals (6:20) - What went wrong and what went right for the Hawks (10:32) - How do the Hawks get more offense? (14:30) - How should the Haw...
Aug 12, 2020•17 min•Ep. 269
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 Boyle is joined by current Blackhawk and former Knight Ryan Carpenter who discusses playing his former team and former teammate Robin Lehner, and what life is like inside the Bubble. Later on, Pat is joined by the NBCS Chicago Blackhawks content team of Slavko Bekovic, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Nick Gismondi as they preview the series. (1:18) - Carpe...
Aug 11, 2020•41 min•Ep. 268
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 discuss the series clinching game 4 win over the Oilers, the importance of the win, and look ahead to what's next for the Hawks. (1:10) - Hawks were given a lottery ticket into the playoffs this year (6:41) - Hawks still need to fix a few things (10:00) -Jeremy Colliton tried 2 different lines with Kane in the series (15:30) - The young players on th...
Aug 08, 2020•22 min•Ep. 267
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 run in the Bubble. Later on, the NBCS Blackhawks content team fo Slavko Bekovic, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss and react to the Slater interview and dive into why the Hawks D-men are playing so well and they preview game 4 of the best of 5 series with the Oilers. (1:33) - Slater describes what it was like in the locker room during the 2...
Aug 07, 2020•38 min•Ep. 266
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 went down to the final minute. They discuss Toews game winning goal, the commanding lead the Hawks took in the series, and will the Blackhawks be able to close the Oilers out in game 4. (1:15) - Biggest takeaway from the Hawks win (8:09) - Hawks special teams breakdown (10:20) - Hawks power play (15:20) - How will the Oilers respond to being one g...
Aug 06, 2020•27 min•Ep. 265
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 analyst Steve Konroyd as they discuss the lost, the play of the Hawks, and what needs to change for the Blackhawks to win game 3. (1:00) - Connor McDavid had a great comeback game (7:52) - Breaking down the play of Olli Määttä (12:00) - Missed opportunities to score for the Hawks (16:46) - Adjustments for the Hawks...
Aug 04, 2020•22 min•Ep. 264
Host Pat Boyle and Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by Blackhawks interim President Danny Wirtz as they discuss the Hawks in the NHL Bubble. They also dive into the chances of making Danny permanent President of the Hawks, the state of Stan Bowman and Jermey Colliton with the Hawks, and why the organization chose to stick with the Blackhawks logo while under pressure to change it. (1:15) - The pressure of game 1 vs the Oilers (8:27) - Restructuring the front office and the future of ...
Aug 03, 2020•24 min•Ep. 263
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 former Blackhawk and analyst Jamal Mayers as they discuss the big win in game one, the performance of Corey Crawford, and what should be expected in game 2 on Monday. (1:00) - Young Hawks team came back from an early penalty (6:30) - The play of Brandon Saad in game one (12:00) - Corey Crawford played well even though he didn't practice a lot (18:...
Aug 02, 2020•21 min•Ep. 262
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 Jonathan Toews as they discuss the upcoming series vs the Oilers, will the Hawks be able to depend on Corey Crawford who hasn't practiced much with the team, and will Toews continue to use his platform for social justice. Later on in the pod, Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King discuss the interview and their biggest takeaways. (1:10) - What is life like i...
Jul 31, 2020•27 min•Ep. 261
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 analyst Steve Konroyd to recap the game, what did the veteran Corey Crawford look like in his first game action, and are the Hawks prepared to take on the Oilers starting this Saturday. (1:20) - Surprised Corey Crawford looked good without any practice? (5:45) - Lineup changes that were different from training camp (10:00) - Hawks performance on the po...
Jul 30, 2020•25 min•Ep. 260
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 physically ready to play hockey again after a long lay-off. Later on in the podcast they report updates as the Hawks are in Edmonton getting prepared to face the Oilers. The crew also dives into the Hub city setup and a look into how the Hawks matchup vs the Oilers. (1:03) - Corey Crawford returns to the Hawks after dealing with Covid-19 (7:00) - Wh...
Jul 28, 2020•29 min•Ep. 259
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 discuss what they think is happening and will he even be ready to go if he does travel with the team. The crew also goes over Jeremy Colliton's decision to leave Stanley Cup champion Brent Seabrook off the playoff roster and what does it mean for his future with the Hawks. (1:50) - Still no Corey Crawford and Game 1 is next Saturday (6:50) - Will Cra...
Jul 24, 2020•38 min•Ep. 258
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 Corey Crawford while he is labeled as unfit to play at this time and the chances he joins the team before they head to Edmonton. The crew also discusses how Jonathan Toews is adjusting to coming back to play and the part he played in helping the return to play negotiations. (1:10) - Stan Bowman speaks to the media on Corey Crawford (10:30) - Jonathan T...
Jul 21, 2020•39 min•Ep. 257
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 matchup? The Blackhawks Talk crew of Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss and give updates into a possible timetable for Crawford. The guys also talk about Kirby Dach, who has taken advantage of the long layoff and has looked great in practice, and the Calder Cup finalist Dominik Kubalik and his chances of winning the Cup. (1:09) -...
Jul 17, 2020•35 min•Ep. 256
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 Blackhawks coach Jeremy Colliton and GM Stan Bowman. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss what does the new term in the NHL "unfit to play" means and will Crawford be able to get ready before the matchup vs the Oilers. Later on, the crew gives their thoughts on what they saw from Hawks practice and what Brent Seabrook looked like ...
Jul 14, 2020•30 min•Ep. 255
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 Blackhawk great Stan Mikita when he was a rookie, and was he prepared to give up hope on making it into the Hall of Fame. (1:32) - Doug on being shocked he made the Hall of Fame (5:40) - Was Doug ready to give up on making the Hall of Fame (6:56) - Doug on his strong relationship with Stan Mikita (13:16) - Was it tough not getting to a championship wi...
Jul 10, 2020•20 min•Ep. 254
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, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the matchup as the Hawks prepare. The crew also discusses the possibility that the Hawks may get the #1 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, and the new collective bargaining agreement that is closed to being signed by the players and owners. (1:30) - Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks (8:00) - Updated det...
Jul 07, 2020•37 min•Ep. 253
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 Keeper of the Cup Philip Pritchard does. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Pritchard as they discuss his frequent trips to Chicago during the championship runs, why was they Cup late arriving to the 2015 championship and other stories of the Cup's adventures with the Blackhawks. (1:14) - Missing Cup during the 2015 championship (8:12) - Reasons why the Stanl...
Jul 03, 2020•28 min•Ep. 252
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 lottery was done, and his beef with Artemi Panarin. (1:10) - Burke explains why the draft lottery is a "disgrace" (6:18) - Burke explains the Hall of Fame voting process (12:58) - Burke calls the 1999 NHL draft the worst draft ever (16:55) - Does the return to play format work (21:45) - Burke takes issue with Artemi Panarin's comments on the new CBA...
Jun 30, 2020•26 min•Ep. 251
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 they discuss what it means to be a Hall of Famer, how he got there, and his career in the NHL. Later on, Pat is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King to discuss Hossa's career and provide perspective on what Hossa has meant to the Blackhawks and they get into Doug Wilson getting into the Hall of Fame as well. (1:11) - 1 on 1 with Hall of Fame...
Jun 26, 2020•44 min•Ep. 250
