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Colby Cohen discusses new role with Blackhawks, NBC Sports Chicago Aug 26, 2021

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by former NHL player Colby Cohen, who was hired by the organization to be a content analyst. Cohen discusses what his role will be with the team and NBC Sports Chicago, dives into his hockey background and what it was like playing with Patrick Kane growing up. The guys also weigh in on the Blackhawks’ offseason moves and the excitement level for training camp.

0:20 - Cohen opens up about his new role with Blackhawks, NBC Sports Chicago

4:30 - Transitioning from player to media

5:55 - Cohen dives into his hockey background

9:10 - Cohen on scoring overtime winner to win national title for Boston University

15:45 - Cohen on being in the same draft class as Patrick Kane

19:00 - Cohen on what it was like to be a black ace during 2011 Boston Bruins Stanley Cup run

27:45 - Cohen on playing against Jeremy Colliton in the AHL

32:00 - Cohen's relationship with former Blackhawks winger Jimmy Hayes, who passed away suddenly at the age of 31

38:30 - Cohen on Blackhawks' offseason moves

Jeremy Colliton on Blackhawks’ offseason moves, team expectations Aug 19, 2021

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, head coach Jeremy Colliton joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss the team's offseason moves, highlighted by the acquisitions of Marc-Andre Fleury and Seth Jones. Colliton also weighs in on the overall expectations of the group moving forward, Jonathan Toews' status, areas for improvement and much more.

2:00 - Colliton on making the drive from Calgary to Chicago with his family

4:00 - Colliton on the Seth Jones acquisition

6:50 - How Jake McCabe and Jones change outlook of Blackhawks' defensemen core

10:10 - Colliton on what Fleury brings to the table

13:30 - Colliton's confidence level on whether or not Jonathan Toews will be ready for camp

17:05 - The process of picking alternate captains

20:00 - Have the expectations been raised for the Blackhawks?

26:50 - What's on the to-do list for Colliton between now and the start of camp?

31:20 - Are there similarities between Colliton and Ted Lasso?

Brandon Hagel on extension with Blackhawks, Alex DeBrincat’s wedding and more Aug 10, 2021

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis chat with forward Brandon Hagel, who recently signed a three-year contract extension with the team. The guys ask Hagel about getting the deal done early, who embarrassed themselves the most at Alex DeBrincat’s wedding, his personal goals for next season and much more.

Marc-Andre Fleury commits to play for Blackhawks after ’surprising’ trade Aug 05, 2021

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the news that Marc-Andre Fleury will indeed play for Chicago in 2021-22. President/GM Stan Bowman and Fleury recently spoke with the media to discuss the situation, and how the trade caught the Vezina Trophy winner off guard. The guys also weigh in on how Fleury changes the dynamic of this Blackhawks group.

2:00 - Takeaways from Fleury's media availability

7:15 - Fleury on what was attractive about the Blackhawks

14:00 - Bowman explains process of acquiring Fleury

19:15 - Do the Blackhawks have to make more moves?

24:30 - Bowman on the confidence he has in this season's Blackhawks team

29:00 - Why Blackhawks didn't re-sign Vinnie Hinostroza, David Kampf and Pius Suter

What to make of Blackhawks’ offseason moves Jul 29, 2021

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on the acquisition of Vezina Trophy winner Marc-Andre Fleury, trading Brent Seabrook's contract for versatile forward Tyler Johnson and signing top-four defenseman Jake McCabe. The guys also discuss what could be next as Fleury evaluates his NHL future and whether more moves could be coming.

1:30 - Blackhawks acquire Marc-Andre Fleury; will he report to Chicago?

10:00 - How do the Blackhawks move forward if Fleury doesn't want to play in Chicago?

13:45 - Blackhawks trade Brent Seabrook's contract to Tampa Bay for Tyler Johnson, draft pick

19:45 - Blackhawks sign top-four defenseman Jake McCabe

22:00 - Are the Blackhawks trying to move Calvin de Haan?

24:45 - Could more moves be coming for the Blackhawks?

29:30 - Who will be the Blackhawks' alternate captains?

30:40 - Brandon Saad signs five-year deal with St. Louis Blues

31:30 - Blackhawks trade Nikita Zadorov's rights to Calgary

Blackhawks acquire Seth Jones, draft Kirby Dach’s brother Colton Jul 25, 2021

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the Seth Jones acquisition and the price Chicago paid to get him. Did the Blackhawks give up on Adam Boqvist too soon? Plus, the guys weigh in on the Blackhawks' 2021 draft class, which includes first-round pick Nolan Allan and second-round selection Colton Dach, who's Kirby's younger brother.

2:00 - Thoughts on the Seth Jones trade

9:10 - Stan Bowman on what Jones brings to the table

21:30 - Is the analytics community being too hard on Jones?

27:45 - Will the Blackhawks regret letting Adam Boqvist go?

37:30 - Blackhawks draft Colton Dach, Kirby's younger brother, at No. 62 overall

43:00 - Blackhawks prioritize size in the 2021 NHL Draft

Who should the Blackhawks draft at No. 12 overall? Jul 22, 2021

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the expansion draft results that saw the Seattle Kraken go off the board with their Chicago pick by taking forward John Quenneville. They also talk about Stan Bowman addressing the media for the first time since the 2010 allegations against former video coach Brad Aldrich, whether Jonathan Toews will be ready to go for the season opener and which player the Blackhawks should draft at No. 12 overall.

2:00 - Reaction to Seattle Kraken expansion draft

11:20 - Stan Bowman addresses allegations against Brad Aldrich

14:30 - Will Jonathan Toews be ready for the season opener?

20:30 - What would a Seth Jones package look like?

28:30 - Takeaways from interview with VP of Amateur Scouting Mark Kelley

34:30 - Predictions on who the Blackhawks will draft at No. 12 overall

Blackhawks VP of Amateur Scouting Mark Kelley previews 2021 NHL Draft Jul 15, 2021

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The NHL Draft is on July 23-24 and the Blackhawks have the No. 12 overall pick. Who should they target? Joining Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis is Blackhawks VP of Amateur Scouting Mark Kelley, who discusses the challenges of this year’s draft because of the COVID-19 pandemic, who could be available at No. 12, the depth of this year’s class, and much more.

(1:40) - With some leagues choosing not to play this season, how difficult was it to put together your draft board?

(6:15) - How is Kelley breaking down the draft?

(11:00) - Breaking down the talent of the Chicago Steel

(17:50) - How will the 2019 NHL Draft be remembered?

(22:10) - Characterizing this year's draft class

End of an era: Blackhawks grant Duncan Keith’s trade request Jul 13, 2021

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Another Chicago icon is on the move after the Blackhawks granted Duncan Keith’s trade request so that he could be closer to his son. In return, the Blackhawks received defenseman Caleb Jones and a conditional third-round draft pick in 2022. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the trade, Keith’s illustrious Blackhawks career, whether he’s the greatest defenseman in franchise history, and how the acquisition of Caleb impacts the team’s chances of potentially acquiring his older brother Seth via trade.

(1:25) - It's official: Duncan Keith is on the move. What are the details of the trade?

(9:00) - Why Keith will be a good fit in Edmonton

(14:20) - Keith’s accomplishments in Chicago

(20:240) - Is Keith the greatest defenseman in Blackhawks history?

(29:00) - Does the Caleb Jones acquisition improve the Blackhawks’ chances at landing Seth Jones?

Wyatt Kalynuk reflects on rookie season and next step with Blackhawks Jul 08, 2021

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The Blackhawks Talk crew of Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by rookie defenseman Wyatt Kalynuk to discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs, his friend Cole Caufield and his contributions to the Montreal Canadiens on their playoff run, Kalynuk’s rookie season, and much more.

(1:40) - Kalynuk on what he learned and how impressed he was watching the Lightning win another Cup

(5:30) - Kalynuk breaks down his rookie season and analyzes where he thinks he can get better

(10:00) - Kalynuk on what it was like to be defense partners with Duncan Keith

(16:40) - Kalynuk on which area he’s specifically looking to improve upon this offseason

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