Blackhawks Breakaway

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Ep. 181: Are the Blackhawks a playoff team? Nov 20, 2019

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Adam Burish and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the loss to the Hurricanes, possible changes to the power play, and how Charlie may be partially responsible for Erik Gustafsson's goal scoring streak.

01:30Looking at the loss to the Hurricanes

05:00On coming to Kane's defense after hard hit late in the game

06:30Lehner's assessment of the team

08:30Are the Blackhawks a playoff team?

11:00Should there be changes to the Blackhawks power play

13:30Gustafsson and other defensemen generating offense

19:00Is great goaltending masking some of the team's offensive problems

22:00Adam's favorite moments from his honeymoon's travels

24:30Charlie's gambling adventures in Las Vegas

Ep. 180: Kirby Dach on road to NHL, role with Blackhawks and rapid fire Q&A Nov 15, 2019

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis goes 1-on-1 with Kirby Dach to discuss what the past five months have been like since being drafted No. 3 overall (1:15), his reaction after finding out he would stay with the Blackhawks past the nine-game tryout (3:30) and what he's learned the most at the NHL level. (4:50)

They also play a fun game of rapid-fire Q&A, which includes his favorite cheat day meal, the last concert he attended, NHL players he looked up to as a kid and more (11:35).

Ep. 179: Blackhawks offense finally opens things up as Patrick Kane starts streaking Nov 12, 2019

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the changes made to the Hawks defensive zone coverage (1:50) and Patrick Kane’s current points streak (7:30). They also discuss how most of the players that have been scratched recently have had bounce-back efforts (11:20), as well as the improved play of Erik Gustafsson (18:12) and both special teams units (20:16). Plus, the debut of “Checkpoint Charlie," where Charlie gives us a taste of life on the road and his encounter with Chris Rock’s brother (29:00).

Ep. 178: Eddie Olczyk opens up about his career, beating cancer, and the current state of the Blackhawks Nov 08, 2019

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, current Blackhawks broadcaster Eddie Olczyk opens up about what compelled him to write his book, "Eddie Olczyk: Beating the Odds in Hockey and in Life" (2:40) and how he was able to overcome his battle with cancer (4:50). Plus, Edzo discusses how his playing career started and ended with the Blackhawks (7:25) and what he thinks of the current state of the franchise (1:00).

Ep. 177: One step forward, then two steps back as Blackhawks fizzle out on California road trip Nov 06, 2019

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Jamal Mayers discuss the Blackhawks' maddening inconsistency and evaluate where the team stands as they enter a daunting portion of their schedule. Are Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews embracing some of this Blackhawks youth movement and has Kane been energized by his new linemates? Plus, Jamal reminisces about his first NHL goal and share some stories from his time with the Blackhawks, comparing the goalie tandem of Robin Lehner and Corey Crawford to the tandem of Crawford and Ray Emery in 2013.

0:52 - The Blackhawks simply are not a puck possession team

2:03 - What was the "compete level" against San Jose?

3:11 - The power play has sapped the Hawks' momentum

4:45 - Finally some continuity on the penalty kill

5:50 - Do the Hawks miss Connor Murphy more than we thought?

8:26 - Importance of Boqvist and Dach fitting in with teammates

9:35 - Are Toews and Kane embracing a youth movement?

11:41 - Dach and Boqvist get their first NHL goals out of the way quick

13:14 - Jamal's memorable 1st NHL goal stories

15:40 - Is Kane energized by playing with DeBrincat and Strome?

17:24 - Remembering the Crawford/Emery tandem in net in 2013

18:34 - How Lehner has separated himself from Crawford so far

19:38 - Are the upcoming 7 games crucial for a playoff push?

Ep. 176: A dive inside the Blackhawks slow start with NHL Network’s Mike Kelly Nov 01, 2019

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Why has the Blackhawks power play struggled? What's behind Patrick Kane's lack of production? Can Robin Lehner keep up his great play? NHL Network's Mike Kelly joins Pat Boyle and Slavko Bekovic to take an analytical dive into the Blackhawks October numbers.

0:54 - The Blackhawks are giving up lots of rush chances but not generating them

2:22 - Should the Blackhawks dump-and-chase more?

4:47 - Poor d-zone coverage leading to less puck possession

6:53 - Can Robin Lehner sustain his hot start?

9:44 - What is causing Patrick Kane's lack of production?

11:32 - The numbers behind the Blackhawks' power play

14:57 - What Adam Boqvist brings to the Blackhawks

16:30 - Impressions of Kirby Dach through six games

17:35 - How Mike Kelly would orchestrate the Blackhawks lines

Ep. 175: Emergency Podcast - Adam Boqvist is here and Kirby Dach is here for good Oct 31, 2019

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The future of the Blackhawks is now, as the Blackhawks recalled Adam Boqvist and announced Kirby Dach will be staying in the NHL all season. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic discuss what Boqvist could bring to the table, how he may be used, and whether this is a message to Erik Gustafsson. Plus, could we see Boqvist and Dach on the power play soon?

1:03 - Is Adam Boqvist here for good or just for a few games?

2:35 - How the Blackhawks will incorporate Boqvist

4:28 - Is this a message being sent to Erik Gustafsson?

5:40 - Breaking down potential blue line partners for Boqvist

6:55 - The factors that went into keeping Kirby Dach

8:47 - Does Dach deserve a role on the power play?

9:57 - Clearing up the Brent Seabrook confusion

11:33 - Does Colliton deserve credit for making tough decisions?

Ep. 174: Robin Lehner stepping up as Brent Seabrook and Blackhawks hit pressure point Oct 30, 2019

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As the Blackhawks hit the skids in Nashville, Robin Lehner has broken out as not only the team's number-one goaltender, but one of the vocal leaders in the dressing room and on the ice. Pat Boyle and Steve Konroyd break down the ugly loss to the Predators and just how good Lehner has been in net. Plus, Patrick Sharp dives into what's happening between the Blackhawks and Brent Seabrook after he was a healthy scratch for the second straight game.

0:45 - Blackhawks never had a chance vs the Predators

1:58 - Are the Blackhawks thinking too much on the ice?

4:26 - So...the power play hasn't scored in 20 chances

6:33 - Should a shake-up come to the power play soon?

8:31 - Could we see DeBrincat/Strome/Kane together...finally?!

10:33 - How the Hawks have handled the Brent Seabrook situation

13:17 - Patrick Sharp on Seabrook's future

16:14 - Sharp impressed with the start to Kirby Dach's career

17:04 - What is Sharpy's optimal top-six for the Hawks?

18:14 - How difficult is Strome's transition from center to wing?

19:05 - Is Robin Lehner separating himself in the goalie race?

20:05 - Major injuries changing landscape of the Central Division?

21:14 - Sharpy talks about playing against Roman Josi

22:07 - How the power play can help the Hawks 5-on-5 game

Ep. 173: Colliton calls out Blackhawks work-ethic in stinker vs Flyers Oct 25, 2019

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After a poor showing against the Flyers, Blackhawks head coach Jeremy Colliton had a strong message to his team as they wrapped up their seven-game homestand. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down what went wrong and how the Blackhawks missed a big opportunity by starting the season on home ice.

Plus, could there be some roster movement soon with Kirby Dach staying and Brendan Perlini potentially leaving?

1:03 - Poor puck management to end the homestand

3:34 - Jeremy Colliton calls out his team's work ethic

4:32 - Is it time for Colliton to go to the line blender?

7:11 - Looking at Patrick Kane and the power play units

10:45 - Takeaways from the seven-game homestand

12:26 - Kirby Dach proving he belongs in the NHL now

15:15 - Brendan Perlini given opportunity to seek trade

16:22 - Blackhawks face a tough-test vs. Carolina

Ep. 172: How should Blackhawks handle Kirby Dach’s future? Oct 23, 2019

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Should Kirby Dach see more ice time? What should the Blackhawks do with Erik Gustafsson? Has Robin Lehner separated himself in the goalie tandem? Patrick Sharp and Charlie Roumeliotis join Pat Boyle to discuss that and much more on the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast. Plus, you'll hear Robin Lehner's postgame comments after the loss to the Golden Knights and why he thinks the Blackhawks are "really close" to putting it all together.

1:08 - Blackhawks come up with best defensive effort of the season

2:52 - Changes made to the power play units

4:14 - Evaluating Erik Gustafsson's play so far

6:04 - Who fills in after the Connor Murphy injury

7:49 - Patrick Sharp remembers Patrick Kane rookie season

9:08 - What does the future hold for Kirby Dach?

12:04 - Struggles of the Blackhawks' top-six

14:44 - Another strong performance by Robin Lehner

16:33 - Lehner's strong post-game comments after Vegas loss

20:07 - How to handle the goalie-split going forward

23:25 - Biggest thing the Blackhawks need to improve upon