CM Punk is a Chicagoan and a Chicago sports lifer, and man does he love his Blackhawks hockey. CM Punk joins Pat Boyle and Scott King to discuss how he became a Blackhawks fan, how important the Hawks and Chicago mean to him, his career in the UFC, and shares why fighting at the United Center was one of the most important things he's done professionally. This is an interview you are not going to want to miss. (1:30) - CM describes how he's gotten through the last 9 months of the pandemic (5:00) ...
Dec 24, 2020•31 min•Ep. 309
The NHL is scheduled to make its 56-game return on January 13th with 4 divisions and a 16-team playoff with the regular season concluding on May 8th. Host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the start of the new season, what fans should prepare for and the tweaks made by the NHL to make sure their season is safe and completed. The crew also dives into the Hawks' division and rank where they think the Hawks are in the 8-team Central. Plus, they discuss if there's a plan for fan...
Dec 22, 2020•36 min•Ep. 308
The Blackhawks have restructured their leadership and announced that Danny Wirtz will become CEO, Jaime Faulkner is the President of Business Operations, and Stan Bowman will become the President of Hockey Operations. Host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the changes and how it will impact the Hawks moving forward. (1:36) - Reaction to the new structure of the Blackhawks (7:33) - Why the Hawks chose to split the hockey ops and business ops (13:50) - Who had the say so to st...
Dec 18, 2020•33 min•Ep. 307
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King to discuss Dylan Strome's future and where he might fit into the long-term plans. The crew also discusses Kirby Dach's development as he prepares for the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championships and how that may impact his Blackhawk season. Later in the podcast Pat, Scott, and Charlie answer fan questions and concerns about the Blackhawks. (1:48) - Updates on the negotiations between the NHL owners ...
Dec 15, 2020•34 min•Ep. 306
One of the greatest broadcasting voices in sports is stepping away from the booth and doing it on his own terms. Host Pat Boyle is joined by legendary broadcaster Doc Emrick as they discuss why he's leaving the booth, his favorite memories broadcasting, relives the Blackhawks Cup runs, and his new book "Off Mike". Later in the podcast, Pat talks with Doc's broadcasting partner and friend Eddie Olczyk as Edzo sends off Doc in a heartfelt salute and tells a few memories and stories of his friend D...
Dec 11, 2020•38 min•Ep. 305
The players and NHL owners haven’t agreed on finances to begin the season yet, but a new proposed start date has surfaced. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the new start date and what that will mean for the 2020-21 season. The crew also discusses the financial stalemate between the two sides and why there hasn't been a collectively bargained agreement yet. Later in the pod, teams are considering playing games outside so fans can watch games, should the Blackhawks think abou...
Dec 08, 2020•33 min•Ep. 304
Kendall Coyne Schofield became the first female player development coach in the history of the Blackhawks organization and is prepared to break even more barriers in the NHL. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by Coyne Schofield to discuss her journey to the Blackhawks and why she is ready to develop the team’s prospects as they rebuild for another championship run. (1:15) - Coyne Schofield discusses what drew her to the player development position with the Blackhawks (5:29) - How will...
Dec 04, 2020•25 min•Ep. 303
The Blackhawks are undergoing a rebuild they hope will lead to more Stanley Cup runs. To speak on the rebuild that led to 3 Stanley Cups, Blackhawks writer Scott King is joined by Stanley Cup champion Brent Sopel as they discuss and compare the rebuild that led to those Cup runs and the rebuild the Hawks are going through now. Sopel shares some never-before-heard stories about the 2010 run, and also discusses his continued work with The Brent Sopel Foundation to raise awareness about dyslexia. (...
Dec 01, 2020•30 min•Ep. 302
Blackhawks Assistant General Manager of Player Development Mark Eaton talks with Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis. Topics include the hiring of Kendall Coyne Schofield, his new role with the team, lessons learned from the NHL playoff bubble, and the development of prospects like Ian Mitchell, Lukas Reichel and Nicolas Beaudin. (1:14) – Mark Eaton talks about how his role has changed since being promoted to Assistant General Manager of Player Development (4:39) – Mark discusses the hiring of Ken...
Nov 27, 2020•39 min•Ep. 301
Think you know everything there is to know about Patrick Kane? Think again. Darryl Belfry - who has known Kane since the superstar was just 9 years old - stops by the Blackhawks Talk Podcast to discuss his new book: “Belfry Hockey: Strategies to Teach the World’s Best Athletes.” Belfry goes in-depth with Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis about Kane’s offensive growth at a very young age, his dynamic scoring and passing abilities, his philosophy on puck touches, and so much more. (5:05) - Darryl ...
Nov 24, 2020•59 min•Ep. 300
With the NHL season seemingly right around the corner, the owners and players could be headed towards negotiations surrounding the CBA, "deferred money" and "escrow caps." Do the players still have the upper hand? Are the most recent reports simply negotiation tactics by the owners? Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King break down what the most recent "CBA speed bump" could mean for the impending start of the season, and how any impasse might impact the return to play. Once the NHL does ...
Nov 20, 2020•39 min•Ep. 299
The Palace Grill has been dubbed the official restaurant of the Chicago Blackhawks because of the many stories and memories that live there. NBCS Blackhawks writer Scott King got a chance to chat with the owner of The Palace Grill, George Lemperis. They discuss why the restaurant is so important to current and former Blackhawks and go over some of the many traditions and stories that make the restaurant the go-to spot for the Blackhawks and Hawks fans. (1:36) - Running a restaurant during a pand...
Nov 17, 2020•20 min•Ep. 298
Host Pat Boyle talks with Eddie Olczyk about the Blackhawks' youth movement and whether the "cour four" need to buy into the rebuild plan to make it work. Later in the pod, Pat and Eddie discuss "Hockey Fights Cancer" month, as they look back at Eddie’s battle and how that journey impacts him now. Plus, Edzo discusses Doc Emrick’s retirement and the challenges of broadcasting during the pandemic. (1:09) - Life in the Edmonton bubble (7:04) - Blackhawks being more transparent (10:10) - The Blackh...
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 297
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast, renowned sports scientist and performance coach Ian Mack joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss what it's like training Patrick Kane and how he's helped transform Kane's body. Mack also talks about picking up Kirby Dach, Jonathan Toews and Brent Seabrook as clients. (1:50) - Mack's background (7:15) - How Kane, Mack developed relationship (10:35) - The process of transforming Kane's body (19:45) - Why Mack believes Kane can play a...
Nov 10, 2020•45 min•Ep. 296
Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by Jay Zawaski of 670 the Score and the Madhouse Chicago Hockey podcast to discuss Jay's new book, "The Big 50: Chicago Blackhawks: The Men and Moments that Made the Chicago Blackhawks," and his favorite stories from the book, including an epic Pat Foley rant about Alexander Karpovtsev and how Stan Mikita's play changed due to his daughter. The crew also discusses the many reasons why the Blackhawks and hockey aren't discussed more on Chicago radio af...
Nov 06, 2020•47 min•Ep. 294
The Blackhawks are on the move to rebuild the team and create more opportunities at the Stanley Cup. The last rebuild went fairly well with the Hawks starting a run to winning 3 championships and Adrian Aucoin was there to see it all begin. Scott King interviews Aucoin on the rebuild that netted the Hawks Kane and Toews and compares it to the current rebuild. They also talk about the contributions of Duncan Keith and the ways Keith changed the game of hockey. Later on in the podcast, Pat Boyle a...
Nov 03, 2020•33 min•Ep. 295
In for host Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King as they hear directly from Blackhawks fans about the rebuild. The crew discusses the positivity from some fans about the Hawks’ direction and transparency, the team’s timeline for contention, the goalie situation, and which of the core veterans would be most likely to accept a trade. (2:57) - Some Hawks fans are excited about the rebuild (9:26) - What do the players feel about the rebuild and who will start at ...
Oct 30, 2020•54 min•Ep. 293
Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman and coach Jeremy Colliton did a media tour starting with the Blackhawks Talk Podcast to relay their message to fans about the direction of the franchise. Host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss Bowman and Colliton's interviews and if they delivered their message clearly not only to the fans but the core players of Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith, and Brent Seabrook (1:25) - Biggest takeaways from the Stan Bowman interview (9:35) - When did...
Oct 27, 2020•52 min•Ep. 292
After GM Stan Bowman joined the podcast, head coach Jeremy Colliton joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss his role in the rebuilding process. Colliton talks about what came out of his meeting with the veterans, how he plans to develop the young talent like Kirby Dach but also making sure to put them in winning situations, and explains how the goal for the Blackhawks is to have long-term success going forward. (2:23) - How can you balance winning and development? (8:12) - How will th...
Oct 23, 2020•37 min•Ep. 291
In an exclusive interview, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by Blackhawks Senior VP/GM Stan Bowman and they have an in-depth discussion on the direction that the Blackhawks organization is heading in the future. Stan details why the Hawks chose not to re-sign Corey Crawford, defines the type of the rebuild the Blackhawks will go through, opens up about his discussions with Jonathan Toews and the rest of the veteran core after they voiced displeasure in the team's handling of the situ...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 290
The Blackhawks offseason so far has been a roller coaster ride for fans leaving some uncertain which direction the team is headed. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss and speculate what the Hawks are thinking and what future moves may be ahead for the Blackhawks. (1:36) - Do the Hawks feel like they can compete for a Stanley Cup? (9:15) - Did the Hawks handle the goalie position well this year? (15:17) - Are the Hawks sending out mixed messages to the fans? (21:36) - Is there ...
Oct 16, 2020•32 min•Ep. 289
As Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman proceeds with what appears to be a rebuild, the core pieces of the franchise are not too happy with the direction of the team and not being consulted on it, which includes the decision to part ways with Corey Crawford. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the new details on why the Blackhawks didn't re-sign Crawford, the rumblings of discontent with the core guys, and how the Blackhawks should proceed moving forward. (1:30) - More details about the ...
Oct 13, 2020•49 min•Ep. 288
In a surprising turn of events, Stan Bowman announced that two-time Stanley Cup winning goalie Corey Crawford will not return to the team as the Blackhawks apparently shift towards a youth movement. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Scott King and Charlie Roumeliotis as they discuss the surprise announcement, where Crawford will go from here, and what the Hawks' plan is to fill the goalie position. Later on in the podcast, the crew talks with first round pick Lukas Reichel and discuss the selections m...
Oct 08, 2020•43 min•Ep. 287
Scott Wheeler of the Athletic joins Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis to preview the 2020 NHL Draft which is TODAY! The group dives into where there could be steals in the draft class, who the Hawks will be eyeing at 17 and whether the Hawks could trade up or down. Get all of your draft information right here on this episode of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast. (1:20) - Is this a deep draft this year? (7:50) - Could the top goalie prospect be there for the Blackhawks? (17:13) - What kind of play...
Oct 06, 2020•33 min•Ep. 286
The draft is next week and the Blackhawks are in full prep mode. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King listen and react to Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman's comments on preparing for the draft, how Bowman plans to attack free agency, and his optimism that a deal with Corey Crawford can get done. (1:58) - Takeaways from Charlie's conversation with VP of amateur scouting Mark Kelley (5:26) - Stan Bowman on whether he will prioritize positional need over best player available in draft (13:46) - ...
Oct 02, 2020•32 min•Ep. 285
With the unprecedented way this year has impacted the NHL, teams are getting creative with how they prepare for offseason activities including the NHL Draft. Mark Kelley joins Charlie Roumeliotis as they discuss the Blackhawks’ 2020 draft board, how they have scouted players and Mark's thoughts on the incoming class. Later on in the pod, Charlie is joined by Slavko Bekovic to react to the Mark Kelley interview and discuss their key takeaways that fans should pay attention to. (1:02) - The growth...
Sep 29, 2020•33 min•Ep. 284
The Blackhawks Talk Podcast is getting you prepared for the upcoming NHL Draft on Oct. 6 and 7. Host Pat Boyle and Slavko Bekovic are joined by NHL.com's Adam Kimelman, host of the NHL Draft Class podcast, as they discuss the strength of this year's class, what options the Blackhawks may have with the 17th pick and sleepers in the class. (1:31) - How has the pandemic impacted draft analysis? (7:38) - Are there any underrated defensemen in this class? (12:15) - Could any of the projected top-10 s...
Sep 25, 2020•25 min•Ep. 283
The 2020 NHL Draft is scheduled for Oct. 6 and 7, with the Blackhawks scheduled to pick at No. 17. Will the Blackhawks be able to get an impact player from the middle of the draft? Host Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by NHL Draft and prospects analyst for ESPN Chris Peters as they discuss the draft and who the Blackhawks could be looking to take. Later on in the podcast, Pat and Charlie are joined by Nick Gismondi as they answer fan questions in the mailbag segment, including who t...
Sep 22, 2020•47 min•Ep. 282
After the season was delayed, the Stanley Cup Final is about to begin at long last. Host Pat Boyle is joined by three-time Stanley Cup champion and NBC Sports hockey analyst Patrick Sharp to discuss and preview the championship matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Dallas Stars. Also, Sharp picks his Conn Smythe Trophy winner. Later in the podcast, Pat is joined by NBC Sports Chicago Blackhawks Insider Charlie Roumeliotis as they discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Blackhawks offs...
Sep 18, 2020•32 min•Ep. 281
Blackhawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis pinch hits for Pat Boyle, alongside Scott King, and Nick Gismondi. The crew discusses the Hawks’ offseason, and what the team should address for a successful 2021 season. Then, they dive into re-signing Corey Crawford, how the Hawks should approach the draft, and answer the question of whether this is a rebuilding offseason or just re-tooling. (1:30) - What can the Hawks do with limited cap space? (9:30) - Will the Hawks have to buyout an important player t...
Sep 15, 2020•35 min•Ep. 280
