On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis revisit the Seth Jones blockbuster trade in the offseason. What are the early returns as Chicago and Columbus prepare to square off on Tuesday? Plus, the guys discuss Adam Boqvist's progression with the Blue Jackets, the roller-coaster of a week for the Blackhawks, and whether the organization needs to take a step back to go forward. 1:10 - Recapping a bumpy week for Blackhawks 11:40 - Revisiting the Seth Jones trade 18:45 ...
Jan 11, 2022•40 min•Ep. 401
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Alex Nylander and Sam Lafferty trade. What was the motivation behind the trade? The guys also discuss Chicago’s winless skid reaching six games, the penalty skill struggles, when we might see top prospect Lukas Reichel, and more. 1:45 - Blackhawks lose sixth in a row to lowly Coyotes 5:25 - Patrick Kane can't buy a goal 9:40 - Why was Henrik Borgstrom penalized for high-sticking on a follow-through? 13:00 - B...
Jan 07, 2022•24 min•Ep. 400
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the weekend games to open 2022. Which loss bothered you more: Nashville or Calgary? The guys also discuss how the team is handling their first real adversity under interim head coach Derek King, what can be done about the struggling offense and power play, and the importance of the Blackhawks' upcoming three-game road trip after Colorado. 1:50 - What to make of weekend losses to Nashville, Calgary 7:30 - Blackhawks fa...
Jan 03, 2022•32 min•Ep. 399
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle goes 1-on-1 with interim head coach Derek King, who talks about how he's keeping his team prepared with all the postponements, life as an NHL head coach and the conversations he has with his players. Plus, a little game of rapid fire and what King's New Year's resolution is.
Dec 31, 2021•13 min•Ep. 398
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss what the NHL's criteria are for postponing games. Will the rules change after the CDC shortened its recommended isolation period from 10 to 5 days? The guys also weigh in on Brad Marchand's comments about the Olympics, whether Kirby Dach is putting too much pressure on himself, and more. 2:00 - Why are Blackhawks games getting postponed? 11:00 - CDC shortened its recommended isolation period from 10 to 5 days. Could...
Dec 28, 2021•43 min•Ep. 397
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on Brett Connolly's four-game suspension and whether the NHL's Department of Player Safety got it right. The guys also break down Chicago's overtime strategy, possible adjustments and potential power-play tweaks. They wrap up with a discussion about the league's COVID-19 policies and the NHL expecting to pull out of the Olympics. 1:30 - Connolly suspended four games. Did the NHL DPOS get it right? 13:00 - Nashville...
Dec 20, 2021•47 min•Ep. 396
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your mailbag questions. Will Marc-Andre Fleury be moved at the trade deadline? What could the next contracts for Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews look like? Can the Blackhawks dig themselves out of this hole and make the playoffs? And what's the latest on the front office search? 1:30 - What's going to happen with Fleury at the trade deadline? 7:50 - Which area needs the most improvement? 11:40 - What's the latest on ...
Dec 15, 2021•49 min•Ep. 395
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Marc-Andre Fleury's 500th career win in his hometown of Montreal. Does he have a chance to catch Martin Brodeur's 691 wins? The guys also weigh in on Jonathan Toews ending his 25-game goal drought, why Dylan Strome was a healthy scratch, and some thoughts on the Jujhar Khaira hit.
Dec 10, 2021•37 min•Ep. 394
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, it’s Cheli Palooza as Pat Boyle catches up with Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Chelios and his daughter, broadcaster Caley Chelios. Chris describes what it was like to play against Derek King and how King’s approach defensively has helped this Blackhawks team limit the opposition’s scoring chances. Caley also shares the story of how her dad helped her pick broadcasting as a career. The father-daughter duo spends time each week helping each other prepare for the...
Dec 06, 2021•22 min•Ep. 393
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Colby Cohen discuss the come-from-behind victory against the Washington Capitals and the team's improvement under interim head coach Derek King. Plus, Charlie Roumeliotis goes 1-on-1 with Alex DeBrincat. 1:50 - Blackhawks flipping the script and overcoming adversity 3:35 - Offense gets back on track 5:30 - Recipe for winning under King 7:15 - Blackhawks lose Connor Murphy to injury 12:00 - 1-on-1 with Alex DeBrincat...
Dec 03, 2021•20 min•Ep. 392
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dive into the power-play struggles and why the success has significantly dropped off. The guys also weigh in on Jonathan Toews' workload, whether the Blackhawks are leaning more towards a 50-50 split with Marc-Andre Fleury and Kevin Lankinen, and why Lukas Reichel should stay in Rockford despite the offensive struggles. 2:00 - Takeaways from win over St. Louis, loss to San Jose 5:20 - What's wrong with the power play? 14:50...
Nov 29, 2021•35 min•Ep. 391
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the weekend games against Edmonton and Vancouver. Why has the goaltending improved so much under interim head coach Derek King and what can the Blackhawks do to improve their 5-on-5 scoring? Plus, the guys weigh in on what they're thankful for going into Thanksgiving. 2:00 - Takeaways from weekend against Edmonton, Vancouver 9:00 - Why has the goaltending improved so much under King? 14:00 - Any concern that the ...
Nov 22, 2021•33 min•Ep. 390
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the goaltending win in Seattle to extend their winning streak to four games. The guys also discuss Alex DeBrincat's emergence as a potential superstar, Caleb Jones' return, and which defenseman could come out of the lineup in Edmonton. Plus, a sit-down interview with interim GM Kyle Davidson and a PSA on the importance of internships. 1:25 - Goalie win in Seattle 7:00 - Is Alex DeBrincat a superstar? 16:50 - Cale...
Nov 19, 2021•50 min•Ep. 389
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss what's gone right during their 3-0-0 start under interim head coach Derek King. They also preview the upcoming four-game road trip and provide updates on Caleb Jones, Brandon Hagel, and Tyler Johnson. To wrap up, Pat and Charlie talk about Marian Hossa and Doug Wilson being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. 1:40 - Biggest reasons for 3-0-0 record under King 4:40 - Patrick Kane's ridiculous play on Alex DeBrinca...
Nov 16, 2021•40 min•Ep. 388
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss their first impressions of interim GM Kyle Davidson. They also weigh in on interim head coach Derek King's personality, why he appears to be exactly what this Blackhawks team needed right now and whether this could be the launching point of a potential run. Plus, Charlie goes 1-on-1 with King in an exclusive interview. 1:30 - Initial impressions of Davidson 8:45 - Is King the right fit for the Blackhawks? 18:40 - 1-...
Nov 11, 2021•44 min•Ep. 387
On this emergency edition of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the news of head coach Jeremy Colliton being relieved of his duties, along with assistant coaches Sheldon Brookbank and Tomas Mitell. The guys weigh in on the Colliton era, whether interim head coach Derek King has a legitimate chance at keeping the job, interim GM Kyle Davidson having "full autonomy" to make hockey decisions, and what's next for Colliton. 2:00 - Reacting to news that Colliton is...
Nov 07, 2021•42 min•Ep. 386
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the losses to Carolina and Winnipeg. Why are the Blackhawks having such a difficult time scoring at 5-on-5? And could we see a lineup shake-up? Plus, Pat goes 1-on-1 with forward Brandon Hagel. 1:15 - Breaking down losses to Carolina, Winnipeg 5:10 - What to make of the quick strikes against early in periods 9:35 - Injury updates on Caleb Jones and Wyatt Kalynuk 11:20 - Should the Blackhawks load up the first lin...
Nov 06, 2021•21 min•Ep. 385
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Patrick Kane's big night in his return from COVID-19 protocol and the Blackhawks finally picking up their first win of the season. The guys also discuss Kane's comments after watching the Kyle Beach interview, react to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman's press conference about the investigation and more. 1:30 - Kane returns and Blackhawks finally get a win 6:15 - What should the lines look like? 12:45 - Marc-Andre Fleur...
Nov 02, 2021•43 min•Ep. 384
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the fallout from the investigation and the courage Kyle Beach showed in coming forward as John Doe. The guys also weigh in on what went wrong in Carolina and St. Louis and provide some background on interim general manager Kyle Davidson. 1:30 - Kyle Beach's courageous interview 4:35 - Blackhawks schedule initial settlement talks with Beach's lawyer 8:20 - Joel Quenneville resigns as Panthers head coach; GM Kevin Che...
Oct 31, 2021•24 min•Ep. 383
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the Jenner & Block findings of the sexual assault investigation against former video coach Bradley Aldrich from the 2010 Stanley Cup team and the mishandling by the organization. The guys talk about Stan Bowman stepping down as President/GM, Al MacIsaac being relieved of his duties and where the Blackhawks go from here.
Oct 26, 2021•37 min•Ep. 382
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on what's gone wrong in the first five games and where the team goes from here after their worst start in more than 20 years. The guys also discuss ESPN Emily Kaplan's report about head coach Jeremy Colliton's job status and whether he's on the hot seat. 1:30 - What to make of five-game winless streak 5:30 - Why are the Blackhawks struggling to score at 5-on-5? 8:45 - Where is the sense of urgency? 14:00 - Is Patri...
Oct 22, 2021•38 min•Ep. 381
OK Blackhawks fans, how ya doin'? It's still early so don't panic but there needs to be a discussion on the rough start and schedule to start the 2021-22 season. To break down the first three games, Pat Boyle is joined by Colby Cohen to discuss what went wrong and how the Blackhawks can turn it around. The guys also weigh in on the slow starts, the success of special teams, and what the Blackhawks can do to improve their play at 5-on-5.
Oct 18, 2021•23 min•Ep. 380
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Opening Night roster going into the 2021-22 season. Any surprises? Plus, they also preview the three-game road trip to enter the campaign and predict where the Blackhawks will finish in the Central Division. 3:30 - Breaking down the Opening Night roster 6:30 - Why the Blackhawks brought back Erik Gustafsson 10:00 - Blackhawks announce leadership group for 2021-22 season 13:13 - Previewing three-game road trip...
Oct 12, 2021•38 min•Ep. 379
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the training camp battles and project the Opening Night roster. Who could step in for the injured Caleb Jones and Wyatt Kalynuk? Will Alex Nylander make the team? Did the Blackhawks make the right call in sending Lukas Reichel to Rockford? And where does Dylan Strome fit in? The guys weigh in on all that and more. 1:30 - Roster decision more difficult than head coach Jeremy Colliton originally expected 3:20 - Bre...
Oct 08, 2021•32 min•Ep. 378
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap Wednesday’s preseason opener against the Detroit Red Wings. How did Jonathan Toews look? Could Adam Gaudette be this season’s breakout player? When will Lukas Reichel be a full-time player? The guys weigh in on all that and more. 2:00 - Thoughts on Toews' return to action 5:15 - Could Gaudette be a potential breakout player? 7:10 - How did Reichel look in his preseason debut? 11:30 - Is Caleb Jones better than we thou...
Oct 01, 2021•29 min•Ep. 377
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the first day of training camp. The guys weigh in on how Jonathan Toews looked after missing all of last season with an illness, Patrick Kane's nagging injury that isn't completely healed yet, and the interesting line combinations that involved Tyler Johnson centering the top line. 1:30 - Biggest takeaway from Day 1 of training camp 4:45 - Jonathan Toews is back 6:50 - Toews opens up about illness that caused him to m...
Sep 24, 2021•35 min•Ep. 376
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your mailbag questions. Who could be the surprise breakout player at training camp? How do the Blackhawks stack up against their Central Division opponents? Will Chicago be a playoff team? The guys hit on all that and more. 3:00 - Previewing rookie showcase games vs. Minnesota 5:10 - Which rookie are you most excited to see play? 9:20 - Who could be the surprise breakout player at training camp? 12:00 - Who's an unde...
Sep 17, 2021•29 min•Ep. 375
Blackhawks defenseman Jake McCabe is happy in Chicago and ready to help produce wins for the city. Jake joins Pat Boyle as they discuss how Jake is returning from injury, his connection to Connor Murphy, his thoughts on how good the defensive core can be, and a lot more. (1:21) - Jake on coming back from his knee injury and getting ready for the upcoming season (6:10) - Being a Cubs fan and embracing Chicago (12:00) - Playing in a new D-zone coverage and how good the defensive group can be (17:0...
Sep 10, 2021•23 min•Ep. 374
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by former NHL player Colby Cohen, who was hired by the organization to be a content analyst. Cohen discusses what his role will be with the team and NBC Sports Chicago, dives into his hockey background and what it was like playing with Patrick Kane growing up. The guys also weigh in on the Blackhawks’ offseason moves and the excitement level for training camp. 0:20 - Cohen opens up about his new role with Blackha...
Aug 26, 2021•46 min•Ep. 373
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, head coach Jeremy Colliton joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss the team's offseason moves, highlighted by the acquisitions of Marc-Andre Fleury and Seth Jones. Colliton also weighs in on the overall expectations of the group moving forward, Jonathan Toews' status, areas for improvement and much more. 2:00 - Colliton on making the drive from Calgary to Chicago with his family 4:00 - Colliton on the Seth Jones acquisition 6:50 - How Jake McCabe...
Aug 20, 2021•34 min•Ep. 372
