On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis conduct a sit-down interview with associate general manager Jeff Greenberg. Who were some of Greenberg's favorite NHL players growing up? Why did he make the jump from baseball to hockey? What did he learn from working under one of the greatest executives of all time in Theo Epstein? And how does he plan on closing the gap between MLB and the NHL when it comes to data, analytics and information? All that and more.
May 27, 2022•26 min•Ep. 432
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau break down some potential permanent head coaching candidates for Chicago. Should the Blackhawks go after a veteran or a young up-and-comer? Plus, the Blackhawks signed Filip Roos to an entry-level contract and now have 14 defensemen under contract for next season. Who could be moved on the back end to make the puzzle pieces fit? 1:00 - What type of head coach should the Blackhawks target? 7:00 - Which potenti...
May 24, 2022•58 min•Ep. 431
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau recap the hockey operations executive team event and discuss their early impressions of associate GM Jeff Greenberg. The guys also weigh in on their first-round surprises of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, second-round predictions and takeaways from Rockford's postseason after it came to an end over the weekend. 1:00 - Recap of hockey operations executive team introduction and impressions of Jeff Greenberg 14:00 - W...
May 17, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 430
In a jam-packed and fun episode of the podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau discuss the Blackhawks losing the NHL lottery and how it benefits Chicago. They also review the playoff matchups and their predictions, changes they would make to the playoff format, whether Barry Trotz could be a head coaching option for the Blackhawks, and Boyle interviews defenseman Ian Mitchell on the Rockford IceHogs playoff run. (1:17) - How the NHL Draft lottery results affect the Blackhawks (...
May 11, 2022•45 min•Ep. 429
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau hand out their awards for the 2021-22 season. Who was the team MVP? Which player improved the most? Who's a potential bounce-back candidate for next season? What was the goal of the year? The guys answer that and much more. 1:00 - Most improved player 3:55 - Most selfless player 6:05 - Comeback player 10:40 - Best defensive player 13:50 - Best offensive player 17:07 - Heart and soul player 24:05 - Player that...
May 06, 2022•45 min•Ep. 428
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau offer their takeaways from GM Kyle Davidson's end-of-season press conference. What does the future hold for Derek King? How did exit interviews go with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews? What's Chicago's developmental plan for their prospects? The guys tackle all that and more. 1:00 - Takeaways from Kyle Davidson's end-of-season press conference 9:25 - Do the Blackhawks want Kane and Toews around for the rebuild...
May 04, 2022•50 min•Ep. 427
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau discuss the hiring of Chicago Cubs' Jeff Greenberg as an associate general manager. What is Greenberg's background, and what will his exact role be with the organization moving forward? The guys also talk about Jonathan Toews' comments on the rebuild, his future, and more. Plus, Joey Zakrzewski joins the show to recap Rockford's AHL season and preview their Calder Cup Playoffs. 1:05 - Background on Greenberg ...
Apr 28, 2022•45 min•Ep. 426
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau discuss Patrick Kane's comments from his de-facto exit interview on Tuesday. Is his future in Chicago tied to Alex DeBrincat? Does Kane have a point when talking about ways they can accelerate the process? And how does Kane's competitive nature line up with a rebuild? 1:20 - Kane's nagging injury and getting back to 100 percent healthy 6:15 - Is Kane's future in Chicago tied to DeBrincat? 16:45 - DeBrincat on ...
Apr 26, 2022•42 min•Ep. 425
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau dive into Chicago's pending restricted and unrestricted free agents and play a game of "bring back" or "let go." What does the future hold for Dominik Kubalik and Dylan Strome? Will Kevin Lankinen or Collin Delia be back? What will Kirby Dach's next contract look like? The guys discuss all that and more. 2:00 - Bring back or let go: RFA Dominik Kubalik 5:20 - Bring back or let go: RFA Dylan Strome 15:55 - Wha...
Apr 22, 2022•39 min•Ep. 424
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau dive into some NHL awards discussion after Roman Josi and Johnny Gaudreau led their respective teams to recent wins over Chicago. Who's the front-runner for the Hart Trophy? Is Josi or Cale Makar the favorite to win the Norris Trophy? Which coach deserves to win the Jack Adams? Plus, predictions on who will win the Calder Trophy and Vezina Trophy. 1:40 - Who should be the Calder Trophy front-runner? 7:25 - Wh...
Apr 19, 2022•41 min•Ep. 423
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau discuss Chicago's losing streak hitting eight games, and interim head coach Derek King saying his team is mentally drained. Plus, they reflect on Pat Foley's best calls as he prepares for retirement and who's on their Mount Rushmore of Chicago sports play-by-play announcers. 1:30 - Can we learn anything about the Blackhawks down the stretch? 11:40 - Pat Foley calling it a career after 39 years as the voice of...
Apr 13, 2022•53 min•Ep. 422
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau discuss which Blackhawks should have their numbers retired after Marian Hossa. Plus, will the first year of Lukas Reichel's entry-level contract be burned? And is Hossa the greatest free-agent signing in Chicago sports history? 1:45 - Why Reichel burning first year of entry-level contract wouldn't necessarily be a negative 13:55 - Which current and former Blackhawks are worthy of having their numbers retired?...
Apr 08, 2022•48 min•Ep. 421
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis goes 1-on-1 with Chris Vosters, the new official play-by-play voice of the Chicago Blackhawks. Vosters discusses his broadcasting background, what the season-long audition was like, replacing a legend and Hall of Famer in Pat Foley, what it will be like to work with Eddie Olczyk full-time and much more. 0:45 - Vosters on being named the new play-by-play voice of the Blackhawks 3:25 - What the audition process was like 9:55 - How Vosters ...
Apr 03, 2022•28 min•Ep. 420
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis goes 1-on-1 with Jonathan Toews ahead of his 1,000th NHL game. What does the milestone mean to him and did he ever doubt he'd get there after missing last season with an illness? Plus, we dive into some of his career highlights, who gave him the Captain Serious nickname, how long he wants to keep playing for and much more. 1:00 - Toews on what he remembers about his first NHL game 2:15 - What hitting the 1,000-game mark means to Toews 5:...
Mar 31, 2022•15 min•Ep. 419
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau recap the two meltdowns against Vegas and Buffalo. Can the Blackhawks establish an identity in the final 15 games of the season? Plus, Kyle Davidson addresses the leaked report accusation at the NHL GMs meetings and Pat goes 1-on-1 with Dylan Strome. 1:15 - Blackhawks collapse in back-to-back games 9:35 - Sam Lafferty and Taylor Raddysh continue to impress 18:40 - Kyle Davidson clears the air with Toronto Mapl...
Mar 29, 2022•57 min•Ep. 418
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau recap the last two road wins that included a special night for Collin Delia in his home arena of California with family in attendance. The guys also weigh in Jonathan Toews' comments about his future and whether he and Patrick Kane will stick around for the rebuild.
Mar 25, 2022•43 min•Ep. 417
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis introduce a new voice by adding James Neveau to the family. The three of them recap Kyle Davidson's first trade deadline as an NHL general manager, the return he got for Marc-Andre Fleury, Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas' comments about a leaked report, and much more. 2:05 - Blackhawks Talk Podcast makes an acquisition 3:25 - Recapping GM Kyle Davidson's first trade deadline 7:45 - Thoughts on Marc-Andre Fleury trade to M...
Mar 21, 2022•39 min•Ep. 416
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis record a live emergency podcast to discuss the Brandon Hagel blockbuster deal with Tampa Bay. The Blackhawks received two conditional first-round picks and two forward prospects as GM Kyle Davidson kickstarts the rebuild. Plus, what does this trade mean for franchise cornerstones Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews and their futures?
Mar 18, 2022•48 min•Ep. 415
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis goes 1-on-1 with ESPN's Emily Kaplan to preview Chicago's trade deadline. What's the latest on Marc-Andre Fleury? Could Brandon Hagel be moved? Who else might be on the table? Afterward, Pat Boyle joins Charlie to share their thoughts on what the Blackhawks may do ahead of Monday's deadline, and potential fits for Fleury. 2:00 - ESPN's Emily Kaplan joins the show 3:45 - What's the latest on Marc-Andre Fleury? 8:50 - What package would it...
Mar 16, 2022•42 min•Ep. 414
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis interview GM Kyle Davidson before Thursday’s game and offer their takeaways from it. What will his mindset be going into the March 21 trade deadline? They also discuss Marc-Andre Fleury’s future and which contenders could use a goaltender if he were to move.
Mar 11, 2022•22 min•Ep. 413
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the weekend losses to Philadelphia and Tampa Bay. Plus, they discuss GM Kyle Davidson making major changes to the front office, Dylan Strome being the most effective offensive center on Chicago's roster, why Tyler Johnson followed Jack Eichel's footsteps by undergoing artificial disc replacement surgery, and whether Jonathan Toews wants to be part of the Blackhawks' rebuild. 1:40 - What the heck happened in the Philly...
Mar 07, 2022•44 min•Ep. 412
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap a nostalgic night at the United Center on Thursday with the return of Duncan Keith and celebration of Niklas Hjalmarsson. The guys also discuss their takeaways from GM Kyle Davidson's roundtable discussion with broadcasters and the beat writers, Patrick Kane's thoughts on the rebuild and his potential future, and Jonathan Toews believing he hasn't played the best hockey of his career yet. 1:10 - Recapping a nostalgic ...
Mar 04, 2022•52 min•Ep. 411
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis offer their takeaways from Kyle Davidson's introductory press conference as the permanent general manager. We also hear from Davidson on why he's going the "rebuild" route as opposed to a "retool." Plus, CEO Danny Wirtz on what he was looking for in a new GM. 1:20 - Biggest takeaway from Davidson's press conference 7:03 - Danny Wirtz on what the Blackhawks were looking for in a GM 14:35 - What is Davidson's to-do list? 21:1...
Mar 02, 2022•36 min•Ep. 410
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle goes 1-on-1 with Niklas Hjalmarsson. The three-time Stanley Cup champion talks about his upcoming Legacy Night on March 3, signing an offer sheet with San Jose after the 2010 season, his favorite Blackhawks memories, having his Game 7 goal against Detroit in 2013 taken away, the worst blocked shot of his NHL career and much more. The interview wraps up with a little rapid-fire Q&A about his former teammates. 1:50 - Catching up with Hjalmarsson...
Feb 25, 2022•27 min•Ep. 409
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis provide an update on Chicago's search for a full-time general manager. Will the Blackhawks go outside the box with their hire? Plus, the guys discuss the first half of the six-game homestand, the mutual decision to part ways with Bobby Hull as a team ambassador, and a 1-on-1 interview with Seth Jones. 0:45 - Recapping first half of six-game homestand 6:30 - Thoughts on Lukas Reichel's two games since recent NHL call-up 9:30...
Feb 21, 2022•37 min•Ep. 408
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis offer their takeaways from the three-game road trip. They also discuss Dylan Strome's recent play, Brandon Hagel trade rumors and the search for a full-time general manager. Plus, the guys break down the numbers before the coaching change and after interim head coach Derek King took over. They wrap up by addressing the possibility of Marc-Andre Fleury returning to Vegas after Robin Lehner sustained an upper-body injury. 1:4...
Feb 15, 2022•52 min•Ep. 407
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, David Kaplan fills in for Pat Boyle and goes 1-on-1 with CEO Danny Wirtz. Danny addresses what happened at the town hall event with chairman Rocky Wirtz, how the Blackhawks plan to rebuild their image and trust with the fanbase, the organization's search for a full-time general manager, and much more.
Feb 10, 2022•12 min•Ep. 406
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Tuesday's spirited practice after a flat performance against Vancouver. They also weigh in on the line changes that included Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane being reunited, and Kirby Dach removing social media from his phone to block out the noise. They wrap up by talking about Marian Hossa, Eddie Olczyk, and Patrick Sharp being added to the advisory group that will assist in Chicago's search for a full-time general...
Feb 01, 2022•39 min•Ep. 405
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the shootout loss to Seattle. Do you give the team a pass with the COVID absences catching up to them? The guys also weigh in on Marc-Andre Fleury's hot run and what they should do with him at the NHL trade deadline, whether Dominik Kubalik is upping his value, and what the long-term plan for Lukas Reichel is. 1:30 - Do you give the Blackhawks a pass for Monday's shootout loss to Seattle? 7:40 - Should the Blackhawk...
Jan 18, 2022•41 min•Ep. 403
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on the controversial overtime finish against the Montreal Canadiens. Did the officials get it right? The guys also discuss Lukas Reichel's NHL debut and the handling of his development, Patrick Kane ending his goal drought, and why the league should consider altering its All-Star Game selection process and rules. 1:50 - Did the officials get both overtime calls right? 9:40 - How much was the goal drought weighing o...
Jan 14, 2022•43 min•Ep. 402
