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Blackhawks trade deadline preview with ESPN’s Emily Kaplan Mar 16, 2022

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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 take for the Blackhawks to consider moving Brandon Hagel?

11:30 - Is there a chance Dylan Strome is traded before Monday's deadline?

16:50 - Takeaways from interview with Emily

20:30 - Fleury's performance against Boston was a treat to watch

25:40 - Which teams would be potential fits for Fleury?

35:35 - Is the asking price for Strome increasing?

GM Kyle Davidson on his mindset going into NHL trade deadline Mar 11, 2022

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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.

Kyle Davidson makes front-office changes, Dylan Strome’s emergence and more Mar 07, 2022

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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 game?

8:50 - Recapping Sunday's loss to Andrei Vasilevskiy, Lightning

13:55 - Is Dylan Strome the Blackhawks' most effective offensive center?

24:10 - Kyle Davidson makes major front-office changes

31:55 - Why Tyler Johnson had ADR surgery over the fusion

35:00 - Will Jonathan Toews be around for Chicago's rebuild?

Patrick Kane’s future, GM Kyle Davidson’s roundtable discussion and a nostalgic night at the UC Mar 04, 2022

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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 night at the United Center

6:00 - Reflecting on Niklas Hjalmarsson's tenure in Chicago

12:30 - Duncan Keith's tribute

18:10 - Jonathan Toews feels like he hasn't played the best hockey of his career yet

23:10 - Patrick Kane's future and whether he'll finish his career with the Blackhawks

34:40 - Kyle Davidson's roundtable discussion with broadcasters and beat writers

Takeaways from Kyle Davidson’s introductory presser as Blackhawks GM Mar 01, 2022

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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?

21:15 - Why Davidson is going for a "rebuild" and not retool

1-on-1 with Niklas Hjalmarsson on Blackhawks memories, Legacy Night and more Feb 25, 2022

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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

5:40 - Spending his whole 20s in Chicago

12:15 - What will emotions be like on March 3 for Legacy Night?

13:45 - Did Hjalmarsson thinks his days in Chicago were done after signing offer sheet with San Jose?

16:30 - The worst blocked shot of Hjalmarsson's NHL career

17:30 - Having Game 7 goal disallowed against Detroit in 2013

23:00 - Rapid-fire Q&A with Hjalmarsson

Update on Blackhawks’ GM search and a 1-on-1 with Seth Jones Feb 21, 2022

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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 - Why was the Florida game so chippy?

13:00 - Blackhawks mutually part ways with Bobby Hull as team ambassador

15:10 - Latest on GM search

28:45 - 1-on-1 interview with Seth Jones

Trade rumors, crunching numbers and latest on Blackhawks’ GM search Feb 15, 2022

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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.

1:45 - Takeaways from three-game road trip

9:35 - Dylan Strome has been a recent bright spot

17:15 - Brandon Hagel drawing trade interest

27:10 - Breaking down numbers before and after Derek King

36:15 - The latest on the GM search and running through the candidates

47:45 - Could there be a reunion between Marc-Andre Fleury and Vegas?

1-on-1 with CEO Danny Wirtz on the town hall event and hockey culture Feb 10, 2022

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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.

Blackhawks’ GM search set to begin after forming advisory group Feb 01, 2022

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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 manager and what they expect to hear from Blackhawks chairman Rocky Wirtz, CEO Danny Wirtz, and president of business operations Jaime Faulkner during Wednesday's town hall meeting.

1:30 - Where is the energy against teams outside of playoff picture?

5:30 - Thoughts on Tuesday's spirited practice

9:00 - Kirby Dach removes social media from phone to block out noise

21:10 - Marian Hossa, Eddie Olczyk and Patrick Sharp to assist in Chicago's search for full-time GM

30:05 - What to expect from townhall meeting on Wednesday.

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