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Blackhawks honor chairman Rocky Wirtz with public memorial service Aug 09, 2023

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau share their thoughts on the memorial service for late Blackhawks chairman Rocky Wirtz and the impact he made on hockey in Chicago. You'll also hear personal stories from Darren Pang, Pat Foley, Chris Chelios and Brent Seabrook on how Wirtz prioritized a family environment.

1:17 - Boyle on Tuesday's private memorial service

16:43 - Pang, Foley, Chelios and Seabrook on how Wirtz prioritized a family environment

32:47 - Wirtz's legacy with the Blackhawks and on hockey in Chicago

45:40 - Podcast announcement

Mailbag Part 2: How many points will Connor Bedard record in 2023-24? Aug 01, 2023

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your questions in Part 2 of the mailbag edition. How many points will Connor Bedard score in 2023-24? When will Frank Nazar sign with the Blackhawks? What NHL team can fans look to for an idea of what the end result of the Blackhawks might look like? What excites you most about the future? The guys answer all that and more.

2:40 - What are your point projections for Connor Bedard, Taylor Hall and Lukas Reichel?

12:00 - Will off-ice development camp become a common thing with other NHL teams?

16:40 - When will Frank Nazar sign with the Blackhawks?

19:50 - What's a team comparable for how the Blackhawks are trying to build their roster?

21:45 - How long until the Blackhawks are back to playoff contenders? And what moves will be made to get there?

31:00 - What excites you most about the future of the Blackhawks?

Remembering Rocky: Reflecting on the life of Chicago Blackhawks chairman Rocky Wirtz Jul 26, 2023

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Rocky Wirtz, the chairman of the Chicago Blackhawks, has passed away after a brief illness, the team officially confirmed on Tuesday evening. He was 70. Pat Foley and Eddie Olczyk join Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to look back at Rocky Wirtz's tenure with the Blackhawks.

Mailbag Part 1: Will Connor Bedard be next Blackhawks captain? And if so, when? Jul 25, 2023

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your questions in Part 1 of the mailbag edition. Why was there a delay in the Philipp Kurashev arbitration announcement? Who will be the next captain of the Blackhawks? Is GM Kyle Davidson done making moves? Where will the Blackhawks finish next season? The guys answer all that and more.

1:30 - Why was there a delay in the releasing of the Philipp Kurashev arbitration award?

9:00 - Who will be the next captain of the Blackhawks?

11:40 - Who will Connor Bedard live with?

17:00 - Are the Blackhawks done making moves?

18:11 - What's the goaltending plan moving forward?

22:30 - Can Sam Savoie be the next Andrew Shaw?

28:30 - Why didn't Patrick Kane have hip surgery sooner?

32:45 - Where will the Blackhawks finish in 2023-24?

Corey Perry on signing with Chicago, heated 2015 playoff series between Blackhawks-Ducks, and more Jul 18, 2023

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis interviews Corey Perry to discuss his decision to sign with the Blackhawks after his rights were traded from Tampa Bay. Perry also talks about Connor Bedard, reuniting with Luke Richardson, what he remembers from the heated 2015 Western Conference Final between Chicago and Anaheim, and much more.

1:30 - Perry on his initial reaction when the Blackhawks acquired his rights

3:12 - Perry on reuniting with Luke Richardson

5:26 - Perry on his mindset going into the season and whether he's expecting to be flipped at the trade deadline

6:21 - Perry recalls the heated 2015 Western Conference Final between Chicago and Anaheim

8:45 - Perry on Connor Bedard

13:25 - Perry on the excitement of experiencing National Anthem in Chicago as member of home side

Jonathan Toews’ future and projecting Blackhawks’ 2023-24 Opening Night roster Jul 13, 2023

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau project what the Blackhawks' 2023-24 Opening Night roster could look like. Plus, the guys talk about Jonathan Toews' potential future and when Patrick Kane could sign with a team. They wrap up by revisiting the Alex DeBrincat trade more than one year later. Did the Blackhawks win that deal?

2:18 - Chicago fans are already buzzing about the Blackhawks

6:14 - The latest on Jonathan Toews

13:29 - Patrick Kane not expected to sign with team until 2023-24 season starts, agent tells ESPN

19:30 - Projecting Blackhawks' 2023-24 Opening Night roster

43:05 - Thoughts on the Alex DeBrincat trade to Detroit

Exclusive Connor Bedard interview and development camp thoughts Jul 06, 2023

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis share their thoughts on development camp, which was off-ice only. They also discuss their takeaways from GM Kyle Davidson's final press conference of the season and where Kevin Korchinski could play in 2023-24. Plus, Pat goes 1-on-1 with Bedard to talk about where his work ethic came from, his United Center visit as a kid, getting a shoutout from Drake on his Instagram story, and much more.

1:22 - Thoughts on off-ice development camp

8:11 - Takeaways from Connor Bedard and his maturity

15:32 - Where will Kevin Korchinski play in 2023-24: NHL or WHL?

24:30 - Pat's 1-on-1 interview with Bedard

Blackhawks’ 2023 NHL Draft and trades recap Jun 29, 2023

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis put a bow on the 2023 NHL Draft for the Blackhawks, who made 11 picks in total. Plus, Pat and Charlie discuss the Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno trade, why Josh Bailey was bought out, the potential acquisition of Corey Perry, and more.

0:00 - More thoughts on Connor Bedard

4:00 - Day 2 recap of Blackhawks' draft

12:40 - Why the Blackhawks adding veterans is different from keeping Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews

24:00 - Corey Perry to the Blackhawks?!

Blackhawks select Connor Bedard, Oliver Moore on Day 1 of 2023 NHL Draft Jun 28, 2023

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about the Blackhawks finally taking Connor Bedard with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft and landing Oliver Moore at No. 19 overall. Plus, an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with Bedard.

0:00 - Connor Bedard is officially a Blackhawk

7:40 - Charlie's 1-on-1 interview with Bedard

14:40 - Oliver Moore falls to Blackhawks at No. 19 overall

40:00 - Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson on his viral street interview in Nashville

Blackhawks 2023 NHL Draft guide and preview Jun 26, 2023

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau preview the 2023 NHL Draft for the Blackhawks. Will they be able to trade up from No. 19 overall? What are the odds they acquire a third first-round pick? Is this the year the Blackhawks will draft a goaltender? The guys discuss all that and more.

1:00 - It's Connor Bedard Week

2:30 - What are the chances the Blackhawks acquire a third first-round pick?

9:05 - Who could the Blackhawks target at No. 19 overall?

19:10 - Will the Blackhawks draft a goaltender this year?

24:45 - Where will Matvei Michkov be drafted?

30:15 - Patrick Kane looks to be ahead of schedule after undergoing hip surgery three weeks ago