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Black History Month: Making hockey accessible to everyone Feb 21, 2020

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NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. Chicago Sun Times feature story writer Evan F. Moore sits down with former Blackhawk and analyst for NBCS Chicago Jamal Mayers to discuss being a black athlete in hockey and what he's doing to help grow hockey in non traditional hockey communities.

(3:00) - Why was it important for Jamal to write about his life in his book

(10:58) - Ray Emery's impact on hockey

(16:00) - Describes what the NHL and the Blackhawks are doing to grow the game

(21:37) - The Devante Smith-Pelly incident at the United Center

(36:10) - Reasons that hockey hasn't addressed social issues

(40:06) - Addressing ignorance in hockey

The Blackhawks see change coming before the trade deadline Feb 21, 2020

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As the NHL trade deadline looms closer, the feeling of uncertainty has surrounded the team. In for host Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic, Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, and Nick Gismondi discuss the feeling around the team and what may lie ahead for the future of this Blackhawks team.

(1:55) - Locker room felt somber today

(7:00) - Concerns about the team not being prepared game to game

(13:20) - Potentially being traded is weighing on the players

(19:00) - Possibility this group stays together

(26:10) - Erik Gustafsson possibly being traded

(30:20) - Teams around the league looking to win now

Decision time, who stays and who goes Feb 18, 2020

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As the crucial Canadian road trip concludes, the Hawks miss out on a great opportunity to prove that they are a playoff contender. As the trade deadline approaches, host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, and Slavko Bekovic as they have a round table discussion on the tough decisions that need to be made on the direction of this Blackhawks team.

(1:05) - Did the road trip set their fate for the season?

(6:00) - Lack of power play production is the reason they aren't a playoff contender

(11:50) - Penalty Kill was last year's issue, the power play is this year's

(17:36) - Hawks may be stuck if no moves are made

(25:00) - Who are the most likely candidates to be traded

(29:00) - Which goaltender may get moved

Can anything be done to fix the power play? Feb 14, 2020

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In the most crucial stretch of the season for the Hawks, they don't pick up a win in the first part of the road trip in large part due to the power play. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Blackhawks analyst Jamal Mayers to discuss the issues the Blackhawks have in the power play and what could be coming at the trade deadline if it isn't fixed soon. Later on, Hawks reporter Nick Gismondi does a "Skate-a-long" with Kirby Dach as they discuss what it's been like for him in his rookie season.

(1:00) - Hawks don't get a win in the first 3 games on the Canadian road trip

(5:19) - The Hawks are 6 points out of the last Wildcard spot

(10:51) - Kirby Dach Skate-a-long interview**

(14:29) - Who inspired him (Dach) the most

(16:50) - Biggest hurdle he's come across in his 1st yr in the league

(18:44) - Getting advice from great hockey players

Why can’t the Blackhawks win close games!? Feb 11, 2020

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Host Pat Boyle is joined by Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis and Hawks content producer Slavko Bekovic as they discuss why the Blackhawks are consistently losing close games. They also get into the need to go on a run for a chance at the playoffs, and if the playoffs are out of reach who would be traded away before the deadline.

(1:02) - Why can't the Hawks win close games?

(6:50) - Jeremy Colliton's decision making in game on power plays

(9:10) - Is DeBrincat losing confidence?

(11:44) - Most important stretch of games of the season is coming up for the Hawks

(17:00) - If the playoffs are out of reach, who will the Hawks trade?

(28:24) - Nick Gismondi interview with Drake Caggiula

(32:00) - The most consistent line the Hawks use

Black History Month: The impact of the black athlete in Baseball Feb 07, 2020

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NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. To start the series Laurence Holmes interviews former Cub, now baseball analyst Doug Glanville as they discuss his experience in baseball, and the change that black athletes have brought in baseball.

(0:53) - The legacy of Black history and sports

(5:47) - Should an athlete speak on social issues?

(10:00) - His parents weren't comfortable with him playing baseball

(14:20) - The diversity of baseball

(17:00) - Black interest in baseball

(23:00) - Current black baseball players still dealing with issues

Special guest Dimitri Filipovic: Why can’t Alex DeBrincat score this year? Feb 07, 2020

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NBCS Chicago Blackhawks content producer Slavko Bekovic and Hawks Insider Charlie Roumeliotis are in for host Pat Boyle as they are joined by Dimitri Filipovic from Yahoo Sports to discuss a wide range of Hawks topics including the issues Alex DeBrincat is having scoring this year, the controversial call in the Bruins game, and have the Hawks found some sort of consistency this year.

(2:22) - Missed call in the Bruins game

(7:10) - What can Stan Bowman do to help this team?

(9:16) - The play of Lehner and Crawford this year

(15:00) - Issues with DeBrincat's scoring

(20:10) - Why have the Hawks been so good on the road?

(26:50) - Duncan Keith is still getting it done

(32:00) - Will the Hawks make the playoffs?

Should the Hawks be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline? Feb 04, 2020

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As the season hit's it's crucial stages, it's time for the Hawks to consider where they are in the standings and decide what will they do as the trade deadline approaches. Host Pat Boyle is joined by NBC Sports Blackhawks writers Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King as they discuss the crossroads the Hawks are in, they're impeccable road record, and the chance the Hawks have selected a theme song for this season.

(1:10) - Hawks are a playoff team on the road

(6:02) - Should Hawks be buyers or sellers

(12:30) - How should Hawks handle the goaltender situation

(16:56) - Finding consistent line-mates for Patrick Kane

(20:01) - Hawks need to fix the power play

(25:29) - Potential theme song for the Hawks this year

How can the Hawks make a playoff push after the bye week? Jan 31, 2020

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Filling in for host Pat Boyle, NBC Sports Hawks writer Scott King is joined by Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss the All-Star festivities, should the Hawks trade star goaltender Robin Lehner, and what the Hawks need to do to make a playoff push.

(1:48) - Hawks return to practice after a long bye week

(4:18) - Patrick Kane's All-Star appearance

(8:16) - What should the Hawks do before the trade deadline?

(11:00) - Could Robin Lehner be traded?

(15:31) - Will the Hawks pull off a trip to the playoffs?

(17:12) - Which Blackhawk deserve an award at the end of the season

Ride along with Patrick Sharp Jan 28, 2020

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Host Pat Boyle takes former Blackhawk Patrick Sharp on a ride around Chicago and they discuss Patrick making Chicago his home, the championship runs, how epic the celebrations were, and they reminisce about Patricks long successful career.

(0:56) - Chicago is home for me

(4:10) - When eh knew the Hawks were ready to compete for a championship

(6:50) - What getting a letter on his sweater meant to him

(10:50) - 2010 playoff run

(16:16) - Hockey was brought back to Chicago

(19:50) - How epic were the celebrations after the championships

(22:40) - Looking back at his career