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Should the Blackhawks begin entertaining offers for Marc-Andre Fleury? Jan 18, 2022

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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 Blackhawks begin entertaining offers for Marc-Andre Fleury?

23:10 - How the defense was able to hold down the fort without Seth Jones

30:00 - Dominik Kubalik is heating up. Is he part of Chicago's long-term plans?

35:15 - No surprise: Lukas Reichel sent back down to Rockford. Right call?

Why the officials got the Blackhawks’ overtime reviews right Jan 14, 2022

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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 on Patrick Kane?

14:25 - Thoughts on Lukas Reichel's NHL debut

27:00 - Does the NHL need to reconsider its All-Star Game selection process and rules?

Revisiting the Seth Jones trade between Blackhawks and Blue Jackets Jan 10, 2022

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis revisit the Seth Jones blockbuster trade in the offseason. What are the early returns as Chicago and Columbus prepare to square off on Tuesday? Plus, the guys discuss Adam Boqvist's progression with the Blue Jackets, the roller-coaster of a week for the Blackhawks, and whether the organization needs to take a step back to go forward.

1:10 - Recapping a bumpy week for Blackhawks

11:40 - Revisiting the Seth Jones trade

18:45 - Why is Adam Boqvist succeeding in Columbus?

30:00 - Do the Blackhawks need to take a step or two back again?

Blackhawks trade Alex Nylander, winless skid hits 6 games Jan 07, 2022

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Alex Nylander and Sam Lafferty trade. What was the motivation behind the trade? The guys also discuss Chicago’s winless skid reaching six games, the penalty skill struggles, when we might see top prospect Lukas Reichel, and more.

1:45 - Blackhawks lose sixth in a row to lowly Coyotes

5:25 - Patrick Kane can't buy a goal

9:40 - Why was Henrik Borgstrom penalized for high-sticking on a follow-through?

13:00 - Blackhawks take batting practice in Arizona

14:45 - What was the motivation behind the Alex Nylander trade?

18:10 - When could we see Lukas Reichel?

21:15 - When will the Blackhawks make up their postponed games?

Blackhawks are facing first real adversity under Derek King Jan 03, 2022

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the weekend games to open 2022. Which loss bothered you more: Nashville or Calgary? The guys also discuss how the team is handling their first real adversity under interim head coach Derek King, what can be done about the struggling offense and power play, and the importance of the Blackhawks' upcoming three-game road trip after Colorado.

1:50 - What to make of weekend losses to Nashville, Calgary

7:30 - Blackhawks facing first real adversity under King

15:00 - Why is the penalty kill struggling?

16:45 - What's wrong with the power play?

21:35 - Is Henrik Borgstrom the right fit to center Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane?

27:40 - A crucial three-game road trip upcoming in Arizona, Vegas and Columbus

1-on-1 interview with Blackhawks interim head coach Derek King Dec 30, 2021

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle goes 1-on-1 with interim head coach Derek King, who talks about how he's keeping his team prepared with all the postponements, life as an NHL head coach and the conversations he has with his players. Plus, a little game of rapid fire and what King's New Year's resolution is.

Why are the Blackhawks’ games getting postponed? Dec 28, 2021

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss what the NHL's criteria are for postponing games. Will the rules change after the CDC shortened its recommended isolation period from 10 to 5 days? The guys also weigh in on Brad Marchand's comments about the Olympics, whether Kirby Dach is putting too much pressure on himself, and more.

2:00 - Why are Blackhawks games getting postponed?

11:00 - CDC shortened its recommended isolation period from 10 to 5 days. Could this affect how NHL handles its protocols?

14:00 - What type of center fits best with Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane?

17:30 - Is Kirby Dach putting too much pressure on himself?

31:00 - Tyler Johnson hits the ice less than a month after having neck surgery

32:30 - Thoughts on Brad Marchand's comments about the Olympics

Breaking down Blackhawks’ overtime strategy and possible tweaks Dec 20, 2021

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on Brett Connolly's four-game suspension and whether the NHL's Department of Player Safety got it right. The guys also break down Chicago's overtime strategy, possible adjustments and potential power-play tweaks. They wrap up with a discussion about the league's COVID-19 policies and the NHL expecting to pull out of the Olympics.

1:30 - Connolly suspended four games. Did the NHL DPOS get it right?

13:00 - Nashville loss was the first 'flat' performance under Derek King

15:30 - What should the Blackhawks do differently on the power play?

22:15 - Breaking down Chicago's strategy in overtime

31:30 - How the NHL is handling the COVID-19 outbreak

40:30 - NHL players unlikely to go to 2022 Olympics

Mailbag: What will Blackhawks do with Marc-Andre Fleury at trade deadline? Dec 14, 2021

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your mailbag questions. Will Marc-Andre Fleury be moved at the trade deadline? What could the next contracts for Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews look like? Can the Blackhawks dig themselves out of this hole and make the playoffs? And what's the latest on the front office search?

1:30 - What's going to happen with Fleury at the trade deadline?

7:50 - Which area needs the most improvement?

11:40 - What's the latest on the front office search?

24:00 - What could the next contracts for Kane and Toews look like?

36:50 - What are the odds the Blackhawks can make the playoffs this season?

40:15 - Should the Blackhawks extend Dominik Kubalik?

Does Marc-Andre Fleury have a shot to catch Martin Brodeur’s 691 wins? Dec 10, 2021

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Marc-Andre Fleury's 500th career win in his hometown of Montreal. Does he have a chance to catch Martin Brodeur's 691 wins? The guys also weigh in on Jonathan Toews ending his 25-game goal drought, why Dylan Strome was a healthy scratch, and some thoughts on the Jujhar Khaira hit.

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