Blackhawks Breakaway

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Ep. 171: Blackhawks scratch out a win and Kirby Dach recalled Oct 19, 2019

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Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis welcome Nick Gismondi into the fold before discussing Friday's win over Columbus. Robin Lehner played stellar and is forming quite a tandem in net with Corey Crawford (4:10), while the DeBrincat/Kane connection is alive and well (6:10), and the Blackhawks' struggles at even strength continued (12:10). Then, the guys react to the breaking news of Kirby Dach's recall from Rockford and discuss where he might fit into this lineup (15:10).

Ep. 170: Blackhawks show urgency vs. the undefeated Oct 15, 2019

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The Blackhawks finally got on the board for the season and did so in front of the 500th consecutive capacity crowd at the United Center. Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the impressive performance by the Blackhawks against the undefeated Edmonton Oilers and discuss how Jeremy Colliton’s message got through to Alex Nylander and the rest of the team. Plus, after an impressive performance in net, should Corey Crawford get the next game vs the Blue Jackets? And what does the future have in store for Kirby Dach? Jamal makes a bold prediction.

0:54 – Blackhawks finally show urgency in 2nd period

2:47 – Penalty kill starting to show some life

5:00 – Thoughts on the Shaw/Strome/Kane line

6:43 – Hawks eliminating some defensive breakdowns

9:23 – Big rebound performance from Corey Crawford

11:36 – Colliton’s message to Alex Nylander got through

15:21 – Brandon Saad has been a pleasant surprise early on

17:15 – Dominik Kubalik’s impressive performance

18:31 – Will Kirby Dach be with the Hawks all season?

22:42 – Does Crawford or Lehner start vs the Blue Jackets?

Ep. 169: Sitdown with Ed Belfour Oct 10, 2019

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On this edition of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast Pat Boyle sits down with Blackhawks legend, former goaltender Ed Belfour. Belfour talks about the Hawks current goalie tandem, his time in the NHL with Chicago and his Stanley Cup, his new line of spirits and much more.

0:00 - 1:35 - Belfour on Crawford/Lehner tandem

1:36 - Belfour on starter/backup relationship

2:32 - Belfour on relationship with his backups

3:55 - Belfour on getting traded by Hawks

4:16 - Belfour on winning Cup vs Dominik Hasek

5:14 - Belfour on relationship with goalies from his era

5:56 - Belfour on favorite Chicago moments

7:19 - Belfour on favorite teammate in Chicago

10:36 - Belfour on today's stars

11:19 - Belfour on his "One More Shift" honor

12:13 - Belfour on his new whisky business

Ep. 168: Who should starter home opener, Corey Crawford or Robin Lehner? Oct 08, 2019

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic put a bow on the Prague trip. What was the biggest on-ice takeaway from their season-opener vs. Philadelphia?

The guys also discuss what's the deal with Calvin de Haan, the plan for Kirby Dach and how comfortable they are with the top line of Alex Nylander, Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane. They wrap up the show by answering your mailbag questions, including whether Corey Crawford or Robin Lehner should start in the home opener on Thursday, what the future holds for Erik Gustafsson and what line combinations they'd like to see.

0:55 - Biggest takeaway on the ice from Prague

1:52 - Importance of Alex DeBrincat signing

2:40 - Atmosphere overseas

5:00 - Third pairing and update on Calvin de Haan's status

8:00 - What's the plan for Kirby Dach?

11:45 - How comfortable are we with Nylander-Toews-Kane line?

14:37 - Blackhawks give up too many scoring chances and high danger chances vs. Flyers

15:27 - Who will be the Blackhawks' first call-up this season?

16:45 - What does the future hold for Erik Gustafsson?

21:40 - Is David Kampf slotted too high as third-line center?

24:43 - If both goalies have strong play, could one be used as a trade piece?

25:40 - Will the return of de Haan and Murphy be enough to plug holes on defense?

28:37 - Who will start home opener: Crawford or Lehner?

34:16 - What line combinations would you like to see?

Ep. 167: Instant reaction to the Blackhawks loss in Prague with Eddie Olczyk Oct 04, 2019

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Eddie Olczyk joins the podcast along with David Kaplan to talk about the team's uneven performance in Prague against the Flyers. What did Edzo think about Corey Crawford's performance and what does he think the Hawks can hang their hat on? Plus, Pat Boyle and Slavko Bekovic discuss where the Blackhawks go from here. Could we see Patrick Kane join Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Strome and who will get the start between the pipes for the home opener back in Chicago.

0:32 - Are these the same old Blackhawks?

3:23 - Blackhawks lacking depth on the blue line

6:09 - What line should Patrick Kane be on?

8:20 - The Kane-DeBrincat connection

12:26 - Would Kirby Dach be on the fit on that 3rd line?

14:32 - Evaluating Corey Crawford's performance

16:45 - Who starts between the pipes for the home opener?

19:38 - Eddie Olczyk joins the podcast

20:05 - An uneven performance by the Blackhawks

21:39 - Flyers deserve credit for limiting Hawks' forwards

22:53 - How long will it take for the Hawks to mesh?

24:01 - Edzo on how he would handle the goalie workload

25:20 - The Blackhawks are never out of a game

26:36 - DeBrincat's ceiling and what Edzo sees as his contract

28:31 - Was Eddie Olczyk a selfish player - in a good way?

Ep. 166: Breaking down Alex DeBrincat’s extension plus 1-on-1 with Marian Hossa Oct 03, 2019

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis gets the chance to catch up with Marian Hossa 1-on-1 from Prague with an update on his health and his thoughts on potentially rejoining the Blackhawks organization one day. Charlie is also joined by Slavko Bekovic to break down Alex DeBrincat's three-year extension and preview the Blackhawks' season opener against the Flyers in the NHL Global Series.

1:09 – Initial reaction to Alex DeBrincat’s extension

2:21 – How the deal came together

3:16 – DeBrincat’s deal expires at the same time as Kane & Toews

4:18 – Surprised DeBrincat want a long-term deal?

5:00 – How DeBrincat’s extension impacts Dylan Strome

6:35 – Jeremy Colliton keeping roster close to the vest

7:36 – The “Czeching Line” with Saad, Kubalik and Kampf

9:46 – The health of the Blackhawks blue line

11:14 – Which goalie will start game one?

12:02 – What’s the status of Kirby Dach

13:20 – Marian Hossa joins the Blackhawks Talk Podcast

14:15 – Hossa updates us on his health

14:34 – How difficult was it for Hossa to walk away from the NHL?

15:03 – What does Hossa miss most about playing hockey?

15:32 – How much does Hossa follow the Blackhawks?

15:47 – Hossa’s memories of the 2010 Stanley Cup run

16:10 – Did Hossa envision three Cups when he signed in Chicago?

16:43 – What was Hossa feeling in the penalty box in Nashville in 2010?

17:29 – Can Hossa see himself back in the Hawks organization?

18:45 – How excited were the Hawks to see Hossa in Prague?

Ep. 165: 1-on-1 with Blackhawks President & CEO John McDonough Sep 30, 2019

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, President and CEO John McDonough sits down 1-on-1 with Pat Boyle to discuss his "realistic optimism" about the upcoming season. McDonough also discusses Marian Hossa's impact on the franchise and reflects on the three Stanley Cups the team won in the last decade.

0:51 - McDonough feeling optimistic about Blackhawks

2:00 - The passion of Blackhawks fans

3:17 - His thoughts on the Blackhawks offseason moves

4:31 - Excitement for trip to Europe

5:59 - Marian Hossa's impact on the organization

7:24 - The void Hossa left on the Blackhawks

8:37 - Has Hossa been offered a front office job?

9:16 - On a new era of sports in Chicago

10:24 - How McDonough savored the three Stanley Cups

Ep. 164: 1-on-1 with Blackhawks head coach Jeremy Colliton Sep 25, 2019

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Blackhawks Head Coach Jeremy Colliton sits down 1-on-1 with Pat Boyle before the team heads overseas to start the season. Colliton discusses how the Blackhawks have handled the preseason to Colliton's expectations for the team.

0:33 - Does this season feel different to Colliton?

1:18 - Was camp as competitive as he wanted?

2:28 - Players who exceeded expectations at camp

3:52 - Where Adam Boqvist fits with the team

4:57 - Are the Blackhawks tougher to play against?

6:11 - His conversation with Bulls coach Jim Boylen

7:08 - The message to the team

8:23 - How the veterans' work ethic rubs off on others

9:42 - Confidence in the PK and the d-zone systems

10:34 - Will Prague remind him of coaching in Sweden?

11:18 - Colliton's work/life balance

12:12 - Importance of the early home schedule

13:35 - Kirby Dach's status

14:40 - The Crawford/Lehner relationship

15:46 - Colliton's expectations for the season

Ep. 163: Which forwards are on the bubble for Blackhawks? Sep 23, 2019

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the roster being trimmed to 30 and the forwards that are on the bubble.

The guys weigh in on Kirby Dach’s situation and whether he will end up playing nine games with the big club. How does Calvin de Haan’s status impact Adam Boqvist’s chances of making the team and what did Duncan Keith think about Boqvist’s between the legs move last week?

Plus, they discuss Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane and Dylan Strome practicing on the same line.

1:30 - Forwards on the bubble

3:35 - Alex Nylander evaluation

6:15 - Kirby Dach chances of going to Europe

7:45 - Dylan Sikura sent to Rockford

11:18 - de Haan’s availability

14:15 - Will Boqvist make the team?

15:45 - Boqvist highlight reel play

19:25 - Third line appears to be set in stone

21:45 - Kane on different lines

Ep. 162: Takeaways from first three days of Blackhawks training camp Sep 15, 2019

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the first three days of training camp.

Which players have stood out so far and how will the injuries to Kirby Dach and Calvin de Haan impact the final roster?

The guys also discuss Jonathan Toews being motivated by an NHL Network snub and their feelings about the relationship between Corey Crawford and Robin Lehner.

0:45 - Fan support at Training Camp Festival

1:45 - Impressions of Wedin-Toews-Nylander line

2:35 - Olli Maatta getting offensive

4:00 - Aleksi Saarela impact

5:00 - Andrew Shaw at center

6:00 - Will Kris Versteeg get another spin with Blackhawks?

7:45 - Optimism at camp

10:15 - Kirby Dach injury

12:00 - What are Dach’s chances of making the team?

14:00 - Will Calvin de Haan be ready for season opener?

17:15 - Jeremy Colliton teaching D-zone

19:00 - Adam Boqvist chances of making the team?