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When will the Blackhawks be playoff contenders again? Dec 20, 2022

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau debate when the Blackhawks will be playoff contenders again. If they land Connor Bedard or Adam Fantilli, does that speed up the rebuild? Are the Blackhawks better positioned than Anaheim to finish last? The guys also discuss why Alex Stalock's return is coming at a great time, Jarred Tinordi heading back to the injured reserve list with a facial fracture, what to expect from Isaak Phillips and more.

01:30 - Why Alex Stalock's return is coming at a great time

06:30 - Jarred Tinordi suffers facial fracture, and whether he could garner interest at the trade deadline

11:30 - Thoughts on Ottawa reportedly inquiring on Seth Jones

13:20 - What to expect from Isaak Phillips

18:08 - Are the Blackhawks better positioned than Anaheim to finish last?

31:44 - When will the Blackhawks be playoff contenders again?

Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews approaching 1,000 NHL games together Dec 16, 2022

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau reflect on Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews approaching 1,000 career NHL games together. The guys also share their thoughts on the five-forward power-play unit, Alex Ovechkin's historic night at the United Center, four Blackhawks prospects named to Team Canada's World Juniors roster and which Chicago celebrity they'd want to be part of the Blackhawks' ownership group.

0:30 - The Blackhawks are trying to stay positive

5:40 - Thoughts on the five-forward power-play unit

15:47 - Reflecting on Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews approaching 1,000 NHL games together

26:55 - Alex Ovechkin's historic night at the United Center

35:35 - Four Blackhawks prospects named to Team Canada's World Juniors roster

39:09 - Which Chicago celebrity would you want to be part of the Blackhawks' ownership group?

Luke Richardson assesses state of Blackhawks after first 2 months Dec 13, 2022

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle goes 1-on-1 with head coach Luke Richardson. Richardson shares his thoughts on the defensive zone play through the first two months, what his message to the team will be as the trade deadline approaches, his line of communication with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, the progression of goaltender Arvid Soderblom and much more.00:00 - Richardson on the Blackhawks not being ready for Winnipeg

(2:43) - Richardson's thoughts on the defensive play through two months

(3:50) - How can the Blackhawks improve in the puck possession department?

(5:17) - What Richardson's message to the team will be going into the trade deadline

(6:37) - Richardson's line of communication with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews as the deadline approaches

(7:50) - Blackhawks are finally starting to get healthy

(9:36) - Arvid Soderblom's progression

(11:13) - How Richardson's coaching journey started

(12:30) - Did Richardson know he'd be a coach during his last year in Ottawa?

(13:49) - How Richardson's wife Stephanie has been key to his success

Mailbag: Will Lukas Reichel be with Blackhawks full-time next season? Dec 09, 2022

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau answer your mailbag questions. Is the New Jersey Devils' path a potential blueprint the Blackhawks can copy? Is Luke Richardson's coaching style working? Will Lukas Reichel be in the NHL full-time next season? How much longer can we expect Patrick Kane to be a Blackhawk? Outside of Kane and Jonathan Toews, who could fetch the biggest return at the trade deadline? The guys weigh in on all that and more.

1:00 - Blackhawks injury updates

3:30 - Is the Devils' path a potential blueprint to copy?

7:40 - Is Luke Richardson's coaching style working?

10:30 - Will Lukas Reichel be with the Blackhawks full-time next season?

14:45 - Why didn't Reichel play with Patrick Kane in his season debut?

16:40 - How much longer can we expect Kane to be a Blackhawk?

20:45 - Outside of Kane and Jonathan Toews, who could fetch the biggest return at the trade deadline?

26:45 - Are there any veterans in the league that the Blackhawks should keep on their radar?

32:35 - Would Adam Fantilli make more sense for the Blackhawks than Connor Bedard if they get the No. 1 overall pick?

34:40 - Would you consider the Rockford IceHogs a successful AHL affiliation?

Thoughts on the Jacob Trouba hit and whether NHL should modify rulebook Dec 06, 2022

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau share their thoughts on the Jacob Trouba hit and whether the NHL should modify its rulebook to make those types of hits illegal. The guys also weigh in on fighting, the likelihood of Patrick Kane and Artemi Panarin potentially reuniting with the New York Rangers, Chicago's goaltending situation and much more.

0:50 - Takeaways from weekend in New York

7:05 - Thoughts on the Jacob Trouba hit and whether the NHL should modify its rulebook

17:15 - Should the NHL ban fighting?

23:50 - What's the possibility of Patrick Kane and Artemi Panarin reuniting with the New York Rangers?

33:00 - Is Kane the greatest American-born player ever?

39:00 - Injuries to Petr Mrazek, Alex Stalock isn't ideal for Chicago's goaltending depth

NHL Draft analyst Corey Pronman on 2023 class, Blackhawks prospects Dec 02, 2022

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau interview The Athletic's NHL Draft analyst Corey Pronman to discuss the 2023 class and the Blackhawks' farm system. Who is Connor Bedard's NHL comparable? How good is Adam Fantilli? Is Leo Carlsson ahead of Matvei Michkov? Plus, Pronman shares his thoughts on Chicago's top prospects like Kevin Korchinski, Frank Nazar and Lukas Reichel.

1:10 - How strong is the 2023 NHL Draft class?

2:50 - What's Connor Bedard's NHL comparable?

4:10 - The debate between Bedard and Adam Fantilli

6:05 - Is Leo Carlsson ahead of Matvei Michkov?

7:55 - How big is the drop-off from 4 to 5?

9:00 - Is Will Smith a name to watch in the first round?

12:50 - How does the draft look as far as defensemen go?

14:50 - Is Frank Nazar going to be better than Kirby Dach?

16:10 - Are there any noteworthy goaltenders in the 2023 draft class?

19:26 - Lukas Reichel's progression

21:30 - Thoughts on tanking

Blackhawks hold players-only meeting, shake up lines Nov 29, 2022

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about head coach Luke Richardson changing up the lines that includes Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews being together for the first time this season. The guys also share their thoughts on the players-only meeting after the Blackhawks' seventh straight loss, Kirby Dach's memorable return to Chicago, when Lukas Reichel could get a taste in the NHL this season and much more.

0:50 - Right move to reunite Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews?

7:50 - Is now an ideal time to call up Lukas Reichel?

11:40 - What to make of Blackhawks' players-only meeting after seventh straight loss

16:30 - Is it time to start refreshing Tankathon?

20:05 - Could the Kirby Dach trade end up being a win-win for both Chicago and Montreal?

24:20 - Connor McDavid returns to Chicago this week

What we’re thankful for, Blackhawks edition Nov 24, 2022

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about what they’re thankful for and what Blackhawks fans should be thankful for this Thanksgiving.

Which numbers should Blackhawks retire after Marian Hossa? Nov 21, 2022

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about the Blackhawks officially raising Marian Hossa's No. 81 to the United Center rafters and the memorable ceremony. The guys also debate who might be next and which members of the championship core should have their numbers retired.

0:25 - Thoughts on the Marian Hossa jersey retirement ceremony

6:10 - Which other Blackhawks should have their numbers retired and could there be a ring of honor?

14:15 - The Blackhawks were so good

21:30 - The incredible David Yarrow photo of the Blackhawks reenacting The Last Supper

Blackhawks feeling loss of Seth Jones and takeaways from Marian Hossa interview Nov 18, 2022

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about the team feeling the loss of Seth Jones, how the recently-recalled Ian Mitchell could help the back end, and injury updates on Tyler Johnson and Alex Stalock. Plus, the guys offer their takeaways from the Marian Hossa interview and what to expect from Sunday's jersey retirement ceremony.

0:50 - Blackhawks feeling the loss of Seth Jones

5:15 - Blackhawks recall Ian Mitchell

11:25 - Blues clap back at Scott Darling

15:20 - Charlie tells a funny story about his tweet that made it on David Kaplan's Chicago Tribune Live

18:00 - Takeaways from interview with Marian Hossa

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