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Most memorable anthem rendition in Hawks history Jan 24, 2020

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During a trying time in America's history the NHL All-Star game in 1991 was set to start. Singer Wayne Messmer delivered one of the most memorable renditions of the anthem Chicago has ever seen and showed a tradition at Blackhawks games that still goes on today. NBC Sports producer Slavko Bekovic is in for host Pat Boyle as he talks with Wayne Messmer about that night that.

(1:02) - Wayne Messmer's anthem rendition in 1991

(4:32) - When did Messmer start singing?

(8:50) - Hard to not let the emotions overtake you while your singing

(11:18) - Wayne's anthem was the introduction to the world about the Hawks tradition

(14:12) - Lead up to the All-Star game

(17:05) - After finishing Messmer got really emotional

(19:40) - The impact the anthem had on fans

(22:50) - Messmer will always love hockey

A sit down with Joel Quenneville Jan 21, 2020

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Former Blackhawks head coach and current Florida Panthers head coach Joel Quenneville sits down with NBC Sports Chicago Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis and as they discuss his transition to a new job, parallels he sees from his young Hawks team and his current young Panthers team, and his feelings about returning to Chicago. Pat Boyle, and Scott King also discuss their memories about Coach Q and his impact on not only the Hawks, but the sport as well.

(1:34:) - Thoughts and memories of Coach Q

(4:13) - Quenneville's impact on his players

(11:02) - Coach Quennville's sit down interview**

(24:02) - Reaction to the Quenneville interview

(25:56) - Calgary game still bothers Quenneville

(29:52) - How fans will react to Quenneville's return

Should Kane & Toews continue to be on the same line? Jan 17, 2020

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Host Pat Boyle is joined by Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis, and NBCS Chicago producer Slavko Bekovic as they debate the nuclear line of Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, have the Hawks found their identity as a team, predictions for the next few games as the Hawks head to the bye week.

(1:00) - Hawks forced to use Kane and Toews on the same line

(6:15) - Dominik Kubalik is doing well with Kane and Toews

(9:55) - Colliton doesn't have a healthy roster right now

(14:12) - What is the identity of this team?

(17:18) - Maybe the Hawks have a chance at a Wildcard spot

(20:24) - Kirby Dach is getting opportunities on the power play

(23:48) - How will the Hawks play vs the Panthers and Joel Quenneville?

(26:30) - Predictions on the next few games

Robin Lehner wants a long-term deal Jan 14, 2020

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Host Pat Boyle is joined by Blackhawks Insider Charlie Roumeliotis and sidelined reporter Nick Gismondi as they discuss injury issues the Blackhawks have dealt with this season, Robin Lehner making it known he wants a long-term deal, and the continued excellence of Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews.

(1:30) - Framing where the Blackhawks are right now

(4:40) - Injuries have hurt this team this season

(6:30) - Jeremy Colliton has changed things up

(12:25) - Robin Lehner wants a new contract

(18:14) - Jonathan Toews has still been consistent

(28:20) - Patrick Kane is still great

Hawks are missing opportunities Jan 10, 2020

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Filling in for host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, and Nick Gismondi discuss the missed chances to gain ground to making the playoffs by bad losses, how injuries has taken its toll on this team, and where do the Hawks go from here.

(1:20) - Can't play catch up all the time

(5:25) - Are the Hawks putting too much pressure on themselves?

(9:02) - Where are the leaders in these tough stretches

(11:35) - Are the Hawks relying too much on top guys

(14:10) - How much has injuries played a factor in the inconsistency?

(17:29) - Where do the Hawks go from here?

Kane is on the wrong line Jan 07, 2020

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Host Pat Boyle is joined by Nick Gismondi and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss their confidence in the Blackhawks making the playoffs, Dylan Sikura getting his 1st goal, an exclusive interview with Ryan Carpenter, and the crew's confusion on where Patrick Kane is playing.

(1:05) - Do they believe the Hawks can make the playoffs

(7:20) - Dylan Sikura gets his 1st goal

(9:49) - Kane is on the wrong line

(12:56) - Ryan Carpenter interview

(21:14) - What will, Hawks do without Robin Lehner

(28:55) - Injury issues on the Hawks

(31:56) - Young players getting opportunities

(40:13) - Upcoming home stretch of games

Are the Hawks contenders or pretenders midway through? Jan 03, 2020

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Through 41 games, Hawks are 18-17-6, 4 points out of final WC spot. They are 5 points out of last place in the west. So are they a playoff contender or pretender? Host Pat Boyle is joined by Jamal Mayers, and Slavko Bekovic to discuss.

(1:12) - What has changed for this team

(5:14) - Contender or pretender?

(9:38) - Is there something to the “simpler-game-on-the-road” theory for the Hawks?

(12:01) - Jamal's issues with the game today

(15:19) - Which rookies have impressed you the most?

(18:40) - Patrick Kane's 4 point effort

(23:24) - Kane will not take games off

(29:57) - What needs to go right for the Hawks to get into the playoffs

Ep. 194: Reliving the best decade in Blackhawks history Dec 31, 2019

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Host Pat Boyle is joined by Steve Konroyd, and Scott King to discuss the very best moments, characters, and memories from the best decade of hockey in Blackhawks history.

(1:13) - Most defining moment

(6:26) - Favorite rivalry

(11:11) - Biggest goal

(15:12) - Most memorable series

(19:27) - Most memorable performance

(23:49) - Most memorable game

(29:27) - Biggest character

(35:09) - Unsung performance

(39:33) - Favorite Stanley Cup celebration

Ep. 193: Why end Brent Seabrook’s season now? Dec 27, 2019

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Host Pat Boyle is joined by NBC Sports Chicago's Blackhawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis, and head of Blackhawks content for NBC Sports Chicago Slavko Bekovic as they discuss the details of what they think went into the decision to end Brent Seabrook and Calvin de Haan's seasons due to surgery. They also answer your questions in the mailbag segment which includes why Patrick Kane has been ranked so low on the NHL All-Decade list.

(1:49) - Why have Seabrook do season ending surgery now?

(5:56) - Losing Calvin de Haan

(9:00) - What do the Hawks do with the added cap space

(13:14) - Do the Hawks make significant trades now?

(17:17) - Which goalie do you trade if any?

(23:06) - What should Stan Bowman do?

(38:17) - Why didn't Kirby Dach and Adam Boqvist go to the World Junior Championships?

(42:55) - Why is Patrick Kane so low on the NHL All- Decade list?

Ep. 192: Blackhawks embarrassed heading into Christmas break Dec 24, 2019

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After an embarrassing 7-1 loss to the Devils on home ice, Jamal Mayers, Nick Gismondi and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss where the Blackhawks go from here. Jamal says it's time for some friction and confrontation within the Blackhawks dressing room while Nick says he was sure that the comeback win against the Avalanche would be a turning point in their season. Is this roster capable of turning things around or does major change need to happen within the organization?

0:42 - The Blackhawks need to mature after embarrassment vs Devils

5:17 - Will the Blackhawks ever win one for their goalie?

7:58 - It's time for Jeremy Colliton to start benching players

10:26 - Why the Blackhawks play a simpler game on the road

12:52 - What's going on inside the Blackhawks dressing room?

19:00 - Is the current roster good enough to turn things around?