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Why did the Blackhawks release President John McDonough Apr 27, 2020

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In an emergency edition of the Blackhawks talk podcast, owner of the Hawks Rocky Wirtz sent out a statement that the Hawks have released President John McDonough. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, and Slavko Bekovic discuss what may have happened and the legacy of John McDonough.

(1:25) - Rocky Wirtz explained in March that he was happy with the direction of the team

(7:30) - Is this the start of a major overhaul in the Hawks organization

(13:30) - Is the President of the Hawks a coveted job around the league

(19:00) - The legacy of John McDonough

(23:16) - McDonough's impact on the Hawks franchise

Options the NHL is considering to restart the season Apr 24, 2020

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The NHL and commissioner Gary Bettman are still trying to find ways and figure out scenarios to restart the season. Host Pat Boyle is joined by NBCS Chicago Blackhawks content team of Charlie Roumeliotis, Nick Gismondi, Scott King, and Slavko Bekovic to discuss the options the NHL has considered, and they take a couple of your mailbag questions.

(1:18) - Playing the remainder of the season in remote locations based on division

(9:16) - Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks on some solutions

(20:30) - Will the NHL finish the regular season or go straight to a unique playoff?

(28:55) - Who would the Hawks most likely buy out

(38:50) - Shoutout to the good people are doing during the pandemic

Steve Larmer on his streak of 11yrs without missing a game Apr 21, 2020

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Host Pat Boyle is joined by former Blackhawk and Stanley Cup champion with the New York Rangers Steve Larmer to discuss his crazy streak of 11yrs without missing a game, his first time coming back to the Chicago Stadium to play against the Hawks, and what it's like to wait for a call for the Hall of Fame.

(2:50) - Did Larmer cross paths with Michael Jordan

(6:45) - Is the 11yrs without missing a game streak his proudest accomplishment?

(12:06) - How was Larmer's relationship with former Rangers coach Mike Keenan

(17:08) - Should his number 28 sweater be retired in Chicago?

(19:30) - What was is like watching the Hawks win 3 Cups

Is there a chance hockey will return in the summer Apr 17, 2020

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Host Pat Boyle is joined by the NBCS Chicago Blackhawks content team of Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, Nick Gismondi, and Slavko Bekovic as they discuss the chances that hockey gets played in the summer, what it would look like if played in the summer, and they also take a few calls from the voicemail.

(1:30) - Level of optimism that hockey will return in the summer

(10:40) - How would the playoffs look with a shortened season?

(22:22) - Takeaways from Elliotte Friedman interview from the Blackhawks Talk Pod last week

(28:08) - Debate: Which championship Hawks team was the best

(40:20) - Will there be a compliance buyout for teams with the work stoppage

(44:46) - If the Hawks don't make the playoffs will there be front office changes like the Bulls

Bryan Bickell picks the best Hawks championship team Apr 14, 2020

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The Hawks Stanley Cup teams in 2010, 2013, and 2015 dominated the decade. But which team was the best of all? Bryan Bickell who was with the team, joins host Pat Boyle to discuss which team was the best, what he's doing during the pandemic to stay busy, and does it bother him that his name isn't on the 2010 trophy.

(1:30) - Bickell discusses what he's been doing during the pandemic

(4:10) - Update on Bickell's health

(7:40) - Bickell on being called up on the 2010 championship team

(9:20) - Does is bother Bickell that his name isn't on the 2010 Cup?

(11:30) - Is there 1 championship team that's better than the others and why?

(16:30) - Who does Bickell keep in touch with on the Hawks

Elliotte Friedman on the tough road ahead for the NHL Apr 10, 2020

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Host Pat Boyle and NBCS Chicago Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada, as they discuss what lies ahead for the NHL as they figure out ways to resume or move on from this season and how those decisions impact the Hawks financially and how it impacts the roster going forward.

(1:10) - Elliotte Friedman on being a Hawks fan growing up

(4:26) - Everyone hoped the salary cap would go up, now it may go down

(6:30) - Friedman's comments about Dylan Strome were taken out of context

(8:40) - What will the Hawks do at goaltender?

(14:00) - Is there motivation to get hockey going in July or August?

1-on-1 with former Blackhawk Brian Campbell Apr 07, 2020

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Host Pat Boyle is joined by former Blackhawk defenceman Brian Campbell as they discuss the impact of the 2010 champion Hawks on Chicago hockey, his issues with former coach Joel Quenneville, and how he's using his experience as a champion to help young players.

(1:14) - Being a part of the rebirth of hockey in Chicago

(4:20) - Not getting along with Joel Quenneville in the beginning

(11:00) - The moment Brian knew the Hawks could win the Cup

(16:10) - Coming back from a tough injury in 2010 due to a hit by Alex Ovechkin

(19:18) - Theories on where the 2010 game winning puck is

Former Blackhawk John Scott talks life after hockey Apr 03, 2020

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John Scott's career was an interesting one, from team tough guy to getting the All-Star MVP. Host Pat Boyle talks with John as they discuss John's new podcast, adjusting to life after hockey, and they talk about how he views his All-Star game appearance and MVP now that he is retired.

(1:16) - Using his podcast to stay connected to hockey

(4:50) - Why he signed with the Blackhawks

(6:32) - How did John get along with Joel Quenneville

(9:20) - A movie based on John's career

(12:30) - Fans pulling for John to win All-Star MVP

The 2010 Hawks were better than we thought Mar 31, 2020

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The full crew is back with host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, Slavko Bekovic, Scott King, and Nick Gismondi as they discuss how they are spending time without hockey, thoughts on the re-airing of the 2010 Hawks playoff run, and could the Hawks have won more in the last decade.

(0:55) - How to fill time with no hockey

(11:20) - Re-watching the 2010 Hawks

(18:32) - Could the Hawks have won more last decade

(26:20) - Time for the Hawks to re-invent themselves

(28:20) - Advice to get through the quarantine

Stanley Cup memories and how Dave Bolland became ”The Rat” Mar 27, 2020

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We take #HawksRewind to the next level as Pat Boyle and Nick Gismondi chat with two-time Stanley Cup champion Dave Bolland. The guys discuss the 2010 Stanley Cup run, who the most underrated player on that team was and which players he enjoyed annoying the most on the ice. Bolland also explains why he threw his gloves off after scoring his famous "17 Seconds" goal and shares which former Blackhawks teammate gave him his nickname "The Rat."

1:41- What is it like for Dave Bolland to be in Vancouver?

3:50- Bolland reflects on the game-winning goal and penalty kill in game 5 vs the Predators in 2010

5:40- Why the game 5 win against the Preds was one of the most important wins for the franchise

7:26- Who is the most underrated player on the 2010 team?

13:00- What's next for Dave Bolland?

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