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Tony Granato on joining NBC Sports Chicago, trying to recruit Connor Bedard, and more Sep 25, 2023

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by longtime coach Tony Granato, who will be joining NBC Sports Chicago's studio team for the 2023-24 season as a Blackhawks analyst. Granato shares his background on coaching, growing up a Blackhawks fan as a Chicago-area native, his thoughts on Connor Bedard, the future of the Blackhawks, and much more.

1:33 - Granato on his background and decision to join NBC Sports Chicago

2:52 - Granato on trying to recruit Connor Bedard in college

7:38 - Granato on Bedard's maturity and when he knew he would be a special NHL player

12:30 - Granato on Lukas Reichel, the future of the Blackhawks and more

27:00 - Granato on coaching Team USA at the Olympics

Jeff Greenberg departs, early line combos, and more from Day 1 of training camp Sep 21, 2023

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis offer their takeaways from Day 1 of training camp. The guys discuss associate GM Jeff Greenberg's departure as he returns to baseball, Connor Bedard's linemates, how different camp felt with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, and more.

1:09 - A packed Fifth Third Arena for Day 1 of camp

3:16 - Injury updates, including on Taylor Hall

4:24 - Connor Bedard's linemates

10:52 - Why Seth Jones changed flex on stick

21:32 - Training camp feels "different" without Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews

32:45 - Jeff Greenberg leaves Blackhawks, hired by Detroit Tigers as GM

42:55 - NBC Sports Chicago's new studio team

Connor Bedard’s special unofficial debut and 2023-24 training camp preview Sep 19, 2023

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis put a bow on the 2023 Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase and discuss Connor Bedard's hat trick in his unofficial team debut. Plus, the guys offer their takeaways from GM Kyle Davidson's media availability before training camp.

1:04 - Connor Bedard's special night in his unofficial Blackhawks debut

10:31 - Drew Commesso, other standouts from prospect showcase

13:20 - Where will Kevin Korchinski play this season?

16:07 - Blackhawks will not name a captain for 2023-24 season

26:00 - Lukas Reichel to start training camp at center, not wing

Kenny Albert opens up about new book: ’A Mic for All Seasons’ Sep 15, 2023

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Kenny Albert joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to talk about his new book titled: 'A Mic for All Seasons,' which comes out on Oct. 10. Albert reveals how he was a miracle baby after being born three months early. He also provides a behind-the-scenes look at his professional journey and shares never before told stories.

2:30 - Albert on when he knew broadcasting was the career he wanted to pursue

5:00 - Albert on being a miracle baby

8:30 - Albert on his love for hockey at an early age

14:50 - Albert shares a story about running into Joel Quenneville at dinner after the 2010 Stanley Cup

19:15 - Albert on why he was late for a production meeting with Mike Ditka

21:30 - Albert on the role his dad Marv Albert played in his broadcasting career

29:14 - Albert on Connor Bedard, Blackhawks-Bruins on Oct. 11 on TNT

Danny Wirtz, Jaime Faulkner on number retirements, Connor Bedard, Chelsea Dagger and more Sep 12, 2023

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, chairman/CEO Danny Wirtz and president of business operations join Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to talk about Connor Bedard and the start of a new era. They also discuss the new guidelines that will help guide number retirement decisions moving forward, whether Chelsea Dagger will be returning as the goal song, and much more.

0:16 - Wirtz, Faulkner on the decision to retire Chris Chelios' No. 7

3:16 - The new guidelines that will help guide number retirement decisions moving forward

6:32 - Wirtz on his new duties as he inherits chairman title

7:57 - Faulkner, Wirtz on the Connor Bedard effect

14:29 - Faulkner, Wirtz on the hiring of Darren Pang as TV color analyst

19:36 - Faulkner, Wirtz on the Fifth Third Arena expansion project

22:48 - Faulkner on the future of the goal song Chelsea Dagger

1-on-1 with Chris Chelios on Blackhawks retiring his No. 7 Sep 08, 2023

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Chris Chelios joins Charlie Roumeliotis to talk about the Blackhawks' decision to retire his No. 7 jersey and what it was like to have the surprise news delivered by his close friend Eddie Vedder during a Pearl Jam concert at the United Center. Plus, Chelios opens up about the meaning behind his No. 7, what his emotions might be like on Feb. 25 vs. Detroit, and much more.

ESPN’s John Buccigross on Connor Bedard mania, Darren Pang joining Blackhawks broadcast and more Sep 05, 2023

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle catches up with ESPN's John Buccigross. Bucci explains how his role covering the NHL at ESPN started and what the network has in store for year three of their rights deal with the league. Buccigross also weighs in on the Connor Bedard mania, Darren Pang joining the Hawks broadcast team, and whether the NHL is doing a better job marketing their players. They also talk about Bucci's other passion, golf. Was Buccigross star-struck when he played golf with Bill Murray this summer?

Jarred Tinordi on Blackhawks rebuild and coming back from injury Aug 29, 2023

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle catches up with Hawks defenseman Jarred Tinordi. They look back at Tinordi’s injury-riddled season, which included a skate and puck to the face. Plus, his wife’s not-so-favorable reaction when Tinordi dropped the gloves in his first game back from injury. Tinordi discusses his role as a veteran and helping Connor Bedard transition into the NHL. Jarred also gives us his expectations for the upcoming season.

:20 - What it's like living in Nashville

1:40 - Tinordi shares his reaction to the Blackhawks winning the draft lottery

5:23 - Tinordi on how last season went

6:16 - Tinordi on all the injuries he suffered last season

9:19 - Tinordi on getting the opportunity to wear an 'A' on his sweater last season

13:04 - Tinordia shares his goals for the 2023-24 season

Interview with Connor Bedard’s longtime skills coach Jon Calvano Aug 22, 2023

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis interview Connor Bedard's longtime skills coach Jon Calvano, who talks about when he realized Bedard was special, how he and his family handled the pressure growing up, and more. Plus, Calvano shares a personal story that shows what kind of person Bedard is.

1:50 - Jon Calvano on when he realized Connor Bedard was special

6:30 - Calvano on Bedard's confidence within himself

12:30 - Calvano on Bedard's wrist injury at age 12, and his lethal shot

15:06 - Calvano on how Bedard and his family handled the pressure growing up

17:28 - Calvano shares a personal story that shows what kind of person Bedard is

22:57 - Calvano on the advice he's given Bedard as he prepares for life in the NHL

Marian Hossa’s Goodbye Game, Jonathan Toews’ future, and more Aug 16, 2023

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about Marian Hossa's Goodbye Game, which will take place in Trencin, Slovakia on Friday. The guys also discuss Jonathan Toews' potential future, notable moves around the NHL this offseason, the QMJHL banning fighting, and more.

3:09 - Marian Hossa's Goodbye Game

6:38 - Jonathan Toews' potential future

11:17 - Notable moves around the NHL this offseason

20:12 - Thoughts on the QMJHL banning fighting

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