Blackhawks Breakaway

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Ep. 131: Emergency reaction to Blackhawks landing No. 3 overall pick Apr 09, 2019

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They only had an 8.2% chance at a top 3 pick, but the lottery balls bounced the Blackhawks way and they landed the third overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic break down what this means for the franchise, what options they might have now in adding a top asset and what players might be available for the Blackhawks at the third overall pick. Plus, we’ll hear directly from GM Stan Bowman on whether he had any good luck charms with him and how this is changes the outlook of the Blackhawks going forward.

0:30 – Holy crap the Blackhawks got a top-3 pick!

2:45 – The Blackhawks now have a lot of options

6:30 – Stan Bowman addresses the media on the #3 pick

9:15 – This should add some “juice” to the organization

13:00 – Who are the top prospects in the draft?

17:00 – Importance of adding depth at center

19:20 – Could the Hawks trade up to #1 or #2?

28:45 – Was the draft lottery rigged?!?!

30:45 – Would you rather have the #3 pick or make the playoffs?

Ep. 130: The Blackhawks Exit Interview Apr 07, 2019

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On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast it’s all about the Blackhawks exit interviews on Sunday. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis give you their biggest takeaways from the interviews they had with Stan Bowman, Jeremy Colliton, Jonathan Toews & Patrick Kane. You will also hear from Bowman on how active he plans on being in free agency. Colliton shares how he plans to target Kane’s minutes better next season.

00:00 Exit interview podcast

01:00 Hawks active in free agency?

02:30 No excuse not to spend this summer

04:30 Is Gus part of long term core?

06:00 Will players ‘overachieve’ again?

07:00 Late 50 games, good enough to win division?

09:15 Crawford and Delia the future in net?

10:30 Recapping other players in the system

13:30 Colliton using Kane next season

17:30 How do Bowman and Colliton work together to form the head coach’s team?

19:15 Kane and Toews – together or apart?

21:00 Patrick Kane’s career season

23:30 Finding chemistry for the star players

26:00 Toews answering his critics

28:30 Gus saves his career?

30:00 Which Blackhawks heading to World Championships?

31:30 Quenneville to the Panthers?

33:00 NHL Draft lottery on Tuesday

Ep. 129: Were the Blackhawks ever a playoff team? Apr 02, 2019

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On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis debate whether this Blackhawks team ever had a playoff roster. The guys also wonder if fatigue became an issue, where the season really turned and what’s at stake in the final three games. They wrap up by summarizing the season, looking ahead to this summer in free agency and the NHL draft lottery.

1:00 - Were the Hawks a playoff roster?

4:20 - Simply put: the Hawks defense is awful

9:00 - Where could Hawks add Top-4 d-man?

15:45 - Did the Hawks overperform this year?

20:20 - Where did this season go wrong?

25:00 - Is there fatigue for the top players?

32:05 - Erik Gustafsson's breakout season

35:10 - Draft lottery around the corner

37:00 - Who will lead the Hawks in goals?

38:40 - What's at stake in the final three games?

40:15 - Kevin Hayes to the Hawks?!

46:20 - How do you sum up this season?

48:30 - Keith/Seabrook legacy

Ep. 128: Reliving the Scott Foster game on its 1 year anniversary Mar 29, 2019

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March 29th, 2018 is a day that most Blackhawks fans will never forget. The game marked the debuts of both Collin Delia and Dylan Sikura, and Brent Seabrook played in his 1000th NHL game. But Scott Foster, an accountant from Chicago, stole the show as the emergency goalie, giving the faithful at the United Center a new star to cheer for, even if it was only for a few minutes. Pat Boyle sits down 1-on-1 with Foster to relive the night that changed his entire life and made him one of the great stories in Blackhawks franchise history.

Ep. 127: Are you hoping for miraculous playoff push or more concerned with draft order? Mar 25, 2019

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On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss what the weekend vs. Colorado meant and whether fans are looking ahead to the NHL Draft or still holding out hope for a miraculous playoff push.

The guys also weigh in on the power play struggles, why John Hayden hasn't been able to crack the lineup, where Drake Caggiula could fit back in and which defensemen prospects could be in Chicago next season.

0:55 - What weekend against Colorado meant

3:23 - Looking at the remaining schedule for Blackhawks

6:33 - How did the Blackhawks get here?

8:50 - Power play struggles continue

11:42 - Are John Hayden's days in Chicago numbered?

13:50 - Thoughts on Dylan Sikura's recent play

16:44 - Where does Drake Caggiula fit back in?

18:07 - Brandon Saad's reemergence

22:48 - Are you hoping for a miraculous playoff push or more concerned about draft order?

25:43 - Which defensemen prospects could be in Chicago next season?

Ep. 126: What will it take for Blackhawks to make playoffs? Mar 19, 2019

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What will it take for the Chicago Blackhawks to earn a playoff spot with 10 games remaining? Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss where the Blackhawks stand after a rough 3-2 loss in overtime to the Vancouver Canucks. With Corey Crawford at the top of his game again, should the Blackhawks try to ride him into the playoffs? How have Jeremy Colliton’s line changes impacted Patrick Kane’s game? Plus, breakouts from Eric Gustafsson and Brendan Perlini have been huge for the Blackhawks during their recent streak of six straight games with a point.

0:45 - Missed opportunity for Blackhawks against Canucks

2:45 – Hawks changing up lines has slowed down Patrick Kane

5:45 – Should the Blackhawks ride Corey Crawford while he’s hot?

8:00 – Hawks will need 13-15 points in final 10 games to get playoff spot

10:30 – Brendan Perlini has finally figured it out for Hawks

12:35 – Erik Gustafsson’s breakout year has been vital to Hawks success

15:35 – Dylan Sikura still hasn’t scored, but he’s been all over the ice

18:50 – Prediction time…will the Hawks make the playoffs?

Ep. 125: The Blackhawks aren’t done yet! Mar 12, 2019

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After destroying the red-hot Arizona Coyotes, the Blackhawks find themselves five points out of a playoff spot with 13 games remaining. Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks playoff chances and discuss the team’s improved play over their last three games. And Jamal fills us in on his discussion with Head Coach Jeremy Colliton and explains the Blackhawks defensive systems. Plus – will Patrick Kane decide his own fate down the stretch when it comes to his ice time?

0:30 – Helpful night in the NHL means Blackhawks playoff hopes not dead yet

2:15 – The Blackhawks are finally playing some defense

3:50 – Jamal’s discussion with Jeremy Colliton breaking down Hawks defensive coverage

7:25 – Perlini breaks out in a big way against his former team

8:50 – Kampf’s return made the Hawks fourth line legit once again

10:00 – How do the Blackhawks handle Patrick Kane’s minutes down the stretch?

12:35 – Which Hawks goal total is most surprising? Alex DeBrincat or Erik Gustafsson?

16:35 – Thoughts on Dylan Sikura’s fit on Colliton’s new lines

20:30 – Any concern over the power play drought?

22:30 – Do the Blackhawks have a shot or are they just teasing us?

Ep. 124: Is it time for Blackhawks to look ahead to next season? Mar 05, 2019

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On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss whether the West Coast trip sealed their playoff fate. Is it time to look ahead to next season?

The guys also weigh in on whether their style of play is sustainable, their man-on-man defensive structure and Patrick Kane's dry spell. Is fatigue kicking in?

They wrap up by talking about Brandon Saad's emergence in a third-line role and the rule changes for next season.

0:45 - Hawks playoff chances plummet to under 2%

3:45 - Was the way the Hawks were playing sustainable?

6:30 - Hawks defense still struggling with systems

11:30 - Do the Hawks have the right personnel

16:00 - Time to look ahead to next year? Outlook for Jokiharju?

18:45 - Can Kane keep up in points race?

20:30 - Is fatigue kicking in for Kane?

22:40 - Looking at depth forwards down the stretch

24:00 - How do we evaluate Saad's season?

26:20 - Proposed rule changes and playoff format

Ep. 123: NHL Trade Deadline quietly passes for Blackhawks Feb 25, 2019

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The NHL Trade Deadline got crazy in the final minutes, but the Blackhawks stood pat as no deals came together. You’ll hear from GM Stan Bowman on why the Hawks didn’t make any moves and how they’ll attack improving the team this summer. Steve Konroyd and Pat Boyle break down the Hawks’ approach on deadline day, how the addition of Corey Crawford impacts the stretch run and take a look at some of the major trades that shook up the NHL on Monday.

0:45 – Surprised the Hawks stood pat at trade deadline?

2:00 – Did losses to Avalanche and Stars impact deadline moves?

3:45 – Stan Bowman addresses why the Blackhawks made no trades

5:45 – Hawks did business early with Strome and Caggiula

7:50 – Evaluating the Blackhawks crop of young defensemen

10:00 – What are the Hawks’ chances with 19 games left?

11:20 – Corey Crawford officially activated

13:20 – Vegas makes big splash landing Mark Stone

15:00 – Predators add Simmonds and Granlund

16:30 – Winnipeg aggressive in landing Hayes and other depth

18:30 – West Coast trip coming up for the Blackhawks

21:15 – Which Wild Card contenders in the West are for real?

Ep. 122: Patrick Kane streaking into wildcard weekend in Chicago Feb 20, 2019

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On the latest Hawks Talk podcast, Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Charlie Roumeliotis preview a wildcard weekend in Chicago, discuss Patrick Kane continuing his point streak, the latest on Corey Crawford, what Colin Delia needs to work on, and how the Hawks will approach the trade deadline.

1:00 - Hawks winning when not playing their best

1:45 - Kane extends point streak to 19 games

3:00 - Can Kane surpass his previous 26-game point streak?

8:33 - DeBrincat reaches 33 goals this season

10:30 - Hawks get ready to take on Avs and Stars

13:30 - Update on Corey Crawford status

16:00 - Crawford play before the trade deadline?

17:30 - Crawford being around affecting Colin Delia?

18:30 - What Delia needs to work on

21:00 - How the Hawks will approach Monday's trade deadline

14:00 - Is Gustav Forsling the only defenseman the team would move?

26:00 - Are Perlini and Sikura part of the long-term plan with the Hawks