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Fallout from investigation, Kyle Beach’s interview and Blackhawks remain winless Oct 31, 2021

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the fallout from the investigation and the courage Kyle Beach showed in coming forward as John Doe. The guys also weigh in on what went wrong in Carolina and St. Louis and provide some background on interim general manager Kyle Davidson.

1:30 - Kyle Beach's courageous interview

4:35 - Blackhawks schedule initial settlement talks with Beach's lawyer

8:20 - Joel Quenneville resigns as Panthers head coach; GM Kevin Cheveldayoff keeps job with Jets

12:40 - Blackhawks remain winless after losses to Carolina, St. Louis

20:35 - Background info on interim GM Kyle Davidson

Blackhawks release findings of investigation, make front office changes Oct 26, 2021

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the Jenner & Block findings of the sexual assault investigation against former video coach Bradley Aldrich from the 2010 Stanley Cup team and the mishandling by the organization. The guys talk about Stan Bowman stepping down as President/GM, Al MacIsaac being relieved of his duties and where the Blackhawks go from here.

Where do the Blackhawks go from here after 0-4-1 start? Oct 22, 2021

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on what's gone wrong in the first five games and where the team goes from here after their worst start in more than 20 years. The guys also discuss ESPN Emily Kaplan's report about head coach Jeremy Colliton's job status and whether he's on the hot seat.

1:30 - What to make of five-game winless streak

5:30 - Why are the Blackhawks struggling to score at 5-on-5?

8:45 - Where is the sense of urgency?

14:00 - Is Patrick Kane's undisclosed injury still affecting him?

19:00 - ESPN's Emily Kaplan provides update on Jeremy Colliton's job status

25:30 - Where do the Blackhawks go from here?

What went wrong for Blackhawks during first road trip? Oct 17, 2021

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OK Blackhawks fans, how ya doin'? It's still early so don't panic but there needs to be a discussion on the rough start and schedule to start the 2021-22 season. To break down the first three games, Pat Boyle is joined by Colby Cohen to discuss what went wrong and how the Blackhawks can turn it around. The guys also weigh in on the slow starts, the success of special teams, and what the Blackhawks can do to improve their play at 5-on-5.

Will the Blackhawks be a playoff team in 2021-22? Oct 12, 2021

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Opening Night roster going into the 2021-22 season. Any surprises? Plus, they also preview the three-game road trip to enter the campaign and predict where the Blackhawks will finish in the Central Division.

3:30 - Breaking down the Opening Night roster

6:30 - Why the Blackhawks brought back Erik Gustafsson

10:00 - Blackhawks announce leadership group for 2021-22 season

13:13 - Previewing three-game road trip to open season

18:15 - How good will the Blackhawks' B game be this year?

25:10 - Could Jonathan Toews make a case to be on Team Canada's Olympic roster?

33:00 - Jeremy Colliton seems much more laid back

Projecting Blackhawks’ Opening Night roster as training camp winds down Oct 08, 2021

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the training camp battles and project the Opening Night roster. Who could step in for the injured Caleb Jones and Wyatt Kalynuk? Will Alex Nylander make the team? Did the Blackhawks make the right call in sending Lukas Reichel to Rockford? And where does Dylan Strome fit in? The guys weigh in on all that and more.

1:30 - Roster decision more difficult than head coach Jeremy Colliton originally expected

3:20 - Breaking down the forward battles

7:45 - Where does Dylan Strome fit in?

11:40 - Could the Blackhawks make a trade before official rosters are due?

13:30 - What happens to Collin Delia and Malcolm Subban?

15:10 - With injuries to Caleb Jones and Wyatt Kalynuk, which seven defensemen will be on the Opening Night roster?

17:20 - Did the Blackhawks make the right decision to send Lukas Reichel to Rockford?

24:00 - Should the Blackhawks be concerned about penalty kill struggles in preseason?

Jonathan Toews doesn’t skip a beat in Blackhawks’ preseason opener Sep 30, 2021

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap Wednesday’s preseason opener against the Detroit Red Wings. How did Jonathan Toews look? Could Adam Gaudette be this season’s breakout player? When will Lukas Reichel be a full-time player? The guys weigh in on all that and more.

2:00 - Thoughts on Toews' return to action

5:15 - Could Gaudette be a potential breakout player?

7:10 - How did Reichel look in his preseason debut?

11:30 - Is Caleb Jones better than we thought?

14:20 - Blackhawks' power play showing much more movement

21:20 - Could Alex DeBrincat, Tyler Johnson and Patrick Kane line stick long-term?

23:45 - How Seth Jones and Jake McCabe complement each other

Jonathan Toews is back and other takeaways from Day 1 of camp Sep 23, 2021

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the first day of training camp. The guys weigh in on how Jonathan Toews looked after missing all of last season with an illness, Patrick Kane's nagging injury that isn't completely healed yet, and the interesting line combinations that involved Tyler Johnson centering the top line.

1:30 - Biggest takeaway from Day 1 of training camp

4:45 - Jonathan Toews is back

6:50 - Toews opens up about illness that caused him to miss 2020-21 season

12:50 - Should the Blackhawks be concerned about Patrick Kane's nagging injury?

16:35 - Thoughts on potential load management

19:15 - Early look at Blackhawks' lines and pairings

20:55 - Kane on the offseason moves

24:25 - Seth Jones' skills on display early on

28:20 - The makeup of the training camp groups

Mailbag: Who could be Blackhawks’ surprise breakout player at camp? Sep 16, 2021

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your mailbag questions. Who could be the surprise breakout player at training camp? How do the Blackhawks stack up against their Central Division opponents? Will Chicago be a playoff team? The guys hit on all that and more.

3:00 - Previewing rookie showcase games vs. Minnesota

5:10 - Which rookie are you most excited to see play?

9:20 - Who could be the surprise breakout player at training camp?

12:00 - Who's an under-the-radar player who could make a significant impact this season?

15:35 - How do the Blackhawks stack up in the Central Division?

21:00 - What are your expectations for the Blackhawks this season?

26:25 - Will the Blackhawks carry three goaltenders on Opening Night?

Hawks defenseman Jake McCabe on returning from injury and team’s potential Sep 10, 2021

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Blackhawks defenseman Jake McCabe is happy in Chicago and ready to help produce wins for the city. Jake joins Pat Boyle as they discuss how Jake is returning from injury, his connection to Connor Murphy, his thoughts on how good the defensive core can be, and a lot more.

(1:21) - Jake on coming back from his knee injury and getting ready for the upcoming season

(6:10) - Being a Cubs fan and embracing Chicago

(12:00) - Playing in a new D-zone coverage and how good the defensive group can be

(17:06) - How can players help grow the game?

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