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Ep. 121: Hawks Talk Podcast with special guest Mike Tirico Feb 18, 2019

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On this episode of Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle talks with Mike Tirico, who is doing play-by-play for the Blackhawks-Red Wings game on Wednesday night.

0:45 - Mike Tirico on how he got the call to call hockey

1:30 - Tirico's preparation for his first NHL play-by-play broadcast

4:15 - Patrick Kane continue's to impress as a veteran

6:20 - Can Tirico fit more NHL into his busy schedule?

8:20 - Will Tirico get nervous for his first NHL broadcast?

Ep. 120: How could Corey Crawford’s return impact Blackhawks playoff push? Feb 12, 2019

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On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Corey Crawford's return to practice and how he could impact the Blackhawks' playoff push.

They also weigh in on whether Patrick Kane's 15-game point streak is more impressive than his record-setting 26-game streak from the 2015-16 season, and what to make of the team's seven-game winning streak that ended on Tuesday in Boston.

The guys wrap up the segment by offering their bold predictions ahead of the Feb. 25 trade deadline and what would need to happen for the Blackhawks to become buyers.

0:45 – Corey Crawford participating in practice with Blackhawks

3:05 – How Crawford’s return would impact Cam Ward & Collin Delia

7:45 – What to make of the Hawks 7-game winning streak

11:40 – Patrick Kane’s point streak now up to 15

14:30 – Kane eats, breathes and lives hockey

17:30 – Are the Blackhawks still sellers at the trade deadline?

20:45 – Hawks gain more ground over next 6 games

22:30 – Bold prediction for the NHL trade deadline

24:45 – At what point would the Hawks officially become “buyers”

Ep. 119: Blackhawks are back in the playoff chase Feb 08, 2019

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On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Patrick Sharp and Adam Burish break down the Hawks 6 game win streak and their chances at making the playoffs.

01:00 - Hawks are just 2 points out of a playoff spot

03:30 - Has the win streak changed your opinion on the Blackhawks?

07:00 - The Hawks resurgent power play

13:45 - Is Kane an MVP candidate?

17:00 - Toews having a bounceback season

21:00 - Does the win streak change Corey Crawford's timeine for return?

Ep. 118: Brent Seabrook rumors and early Blackhawks trade deadline speculation Feb 04, 2019

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On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the rumors surrounding Brent Seabrook and his comments on whether or not he was asked to waive his no-movement clause. Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews are on pace to set a career high in several offensive categories, yet the Blackhawks are near the bottom of the NHL standings. What does that say about the current state of the Blackhawks? The guys also discuss the different ways Kane has evolved his game both on and off the ice, and wrap up by going through a list of players that could be moved before the Feb. 25 trade deadline.

0:45 – Trade rumors swirling around Seabrook and Keith

1:45 – Seabrook and Kane address trade rumors

4:30 – Reaction to Seabrook denying trade rumors

6:00 –Bowman’s conversations with Seabrook and Keith should stay in-house

8:00 – What is the market for Duncan Keith?

11:30 – Hawks need young defense prospects to “hit”

13:30 – Winning should not change Hawks plan to sell at deadline

15:00 – Kane and Toews on pace for career years

17:30 – Kane’s trying to mimic Tom Brady’s longevity

22:05 – Selling off parts at the deadline to try for higher pick

25:05 – Brandon Saad a potential trade candidate?

26:20 – Could Saad’s salary be used to lure back Artemi Panarin?

28:50 – Artem Anisimov a better trade chip this summer?

30:40 – Hawks should hold on to John Hayden

31:20 – What is Erik Gustafsson’s trade value?

33:40 – Would you rather keep Gustafsson or Forsling?

Ep. 117: How are Blackhawks prospects developing in Rockford? Feb 02, 2019

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On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss their trip to Rockford, where they caught up with several Blackhawks prospects.

What is Dylan Sikura’s mindset after getting sent down a second time? How is Anton Forsberg handling his situation? Is he still part of the Blackhawks’ plans going forward?

The guys also weigh in on the state of the IceHogs, Derek King’s transition from assistant coach to interim head coach and the biggest surprise.

0:45 – Recapping a visit with the IceHogs

3:10 – Is Derek King the perfect coach for the Hawks AHL team?

4:15 – Dylan Sikura has positive mindset after being sent down

7:45 – Sikura trying to find his identity

8:45 – Anton Forsberg handling tough situation well

14:20 – Victor Ejdsell adjusting to speed of the game

15:45 – Ejdsell learning about tough schedules

19:00 – Darren Raddysh hoping to join DeBrincat, Strome in Chicago

24:10 – What we learned about Derek King

26:45 – The IceHogs spend A LOT of time on the ice

27:30 – Lucas Carlsson the biggest Rockford surprise

28:30 – Rockford’s other big character: Joni Tuulola

29:30 – King explains why Carl Dahlstrom’s game translates to NHL

31:00 – How NHL trends are helping Anthony Louis

Ep. 116: USA gold medalist Kendall Coyne recaps historic week Jan 31, 2019

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In the latest edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast, USA gold medalist Kendall Coyne joins the show to discuss her historic week of becoming the first woman to participate in the NHL Skills Competition, the growth of women's hockey and her national television debut on NBCSN.

Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis also weigh in on the Blackhawks' decision to send Henri Jokiharju to Rockford and what's going on with his development.

Plus, the guys discuss what the team's plan should be and what they think it will be going into the Feb. 25 trade deadline. Will a big piece be moved? Plus,

1:16 – Surprised the Blackhawks sent Jokiharju to Rockford?

2:20 – Why hasn't Jokiharju's return from World Juniors been smooth?

5:20 – How do the defensemen pairings look going forward?

7:20 – Do you see the Blackhawks trading a defenseman by the Feb. 25 trade deadline?

9:50 – What do you think the Blackhawks' plan is?

11:10 – Where does John Hayden fit into the plans?

13:45 – Pat's thoughts on the Blackhawks plan

17:06 – How far away are the Blackhawks from competing again?

18:42 – What should the plan be?

27:33 – Can the Blackhawks financially afford a big fish like Artemi Panarin?

30:51 – Kendall Coyne on how it came about that she would participate in fastest skater competition

31:37 – How nerve-wracking was it?

32:23 – What did your husband Michael Schofield say about it?

33:53 – What's going through your mind seconds before the skate?

34:23 – Coyne's reaction to viral coverage

35:23 – Patrick Kane's positive feedback to Coyne after the race

36:44 – Did you look at it as a big deal participating with men?

38:12 – Coyne's emotions after seeing video of 5-year-old wanting to skate because of her

39:07 – Coyne on the state of women's hockey

40:05 – Who gets more nervous watching the other play a game: Coyne or Schofield?

40:33 – Coyne on upcoming USA-Canada rivalry series

41:24 – Coyne on broadcasting future and work with the Blackhawks

Ep. 115: All Star Edition of Hawks Talk Podcast with Jeremy Roenick and Patrick Sharp Jan 25, 2019

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On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, it’s all about the NHL All-Star game with Blackhawks greats, Patrick Sharp and Jeremy Roenick. Pat Boyle talks to Sharp about his lone All-Star appearance in 2011. Sharp explains how he was nervous during the draft and why he thinks he won the MVP voting. Roenick shares his memories from the 1991 All Star Game in Chicago. JR tells us the hockey idol that had the locker next to him and how he still thinks about the anthem, which he says is the greatest sign of patriotism he has ever seen in sports.

0:30 - Sharp on the 3 on 3 format

3:15 - Sharp on Ovechkin skipping ASG

4:15 - Kane going to ASG and the honor Sharp has over Kane

7:15 - Sharp’s memories of 2011 ASG

10:15 - MVP and who got the truck

15:15 - How would he tweak AS weekend?

18:50 - Where does JR rank Kane's season compared to others by #88?

19:05 - Does Roenick like the current format in the All-Star Game?

20:35 - Roenick looks back at the 1991 All-Star game in Chicago

21:10 - Roenick on being on the All-Star team with Wayne Gretzky in '91

22:40 - How Roenick almost won the MVP of the 1991 All-Star Game

24:25 - Roenick's encounter with Gordie Howe at an All-Star Game

Ep. 114: Bold predictions about the Hawks’ post All-Star schedule Jan 23, 2019

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On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Jamal Mayers and Pat Boyle discuss whether the Blackhawks can get back in the Wild Card race. They tell us which Blackhawks player has been the biggest surprise so far and have they figured out their defensive zone issues?

Jammer weighs in on what he would like to see from this team after the All-Star break, how they can improve their penalty kill and will they be a buyer or seller at the NHL trade deadline?

The guys close out the podcast with their bold predictions for the final 31 games of the regular season.

0:15 Teasing us or can they get into WC race?

2:00 Why is the power play clicking?

3:45 Biggest surprise between Kane, Toews and DeBrincat

6:00 Toews finds confidence

7:30 Biggest surprise from players not named Toews, Kane and DeBrincat

10:00 Strome factor

11:30 Have Blackhawks figured out defensive zone issues?

13:30 Jokiharju after the World Juniors

16:00 What would you like to see post All-Star break?

17:00 How do they improve penalty kill?

19:00 Buyer or seller at trade deadline?

21:00 Bold Predictions

Ep. 113: The “Patrick Kane is Really Good” Podcast Jan 14, 2019

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Despite an ugly loss to the New Jersey Devils, Patrick Kane once again stood out and proved he is still one of the game’s best players. Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd and Charlie Roumeliotis debate whether Kane is having a better season than he did in 2016 when he won the Hart trophy as the league’s MVP and break down the Blackhawks’ much-improved power play – which Kane has dominated.

Plus, would Duncan Keith or Brent Seabrook be willing to waive their no-movement clauses and accept a trade outside of Chicago?

0:30 – Is Patrick Kane having a better season than his Hart campaign in 2016?

4:00 – Kane has single-handedly transformed the Blackhawks power play

7:00 – Kane gets it done no matter who is on his line or what the team’s circumstances are

9:15 – Why Kane could explode in next two games vs Rangers and Capitals

11:50 – Blackhawks power play scoring in six straight games

14:30 – No more Duncan Keith or Brent Seabrook on the power play?

17:30 – More concerned with depth scoring or lack of foot-speed by Hawks defense?

18:45 – Hawks can patch up some of those concerns in free agency

21:00 – What does this defense core look like next season?

24:00 – Would Keith or Seabrook be willing to accept a trade?

27:30 – Is it time to start using the word “tank” if it nets you Jack Hughes?

Ep. 112: Are the Blackhawks looking ahead to next season? Jan 08, 2019

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On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about the current state of the Blackhawks. With playoffs a long shot, has management started to look ahead to the 2019-20 season?

The guys also discuss Collin Delia’s consistent play, the power play trending upwards and how the defense may play out when Henri Jokiharju returns.

0:50 — The current state of the Hawks

2:50 — Delia facing high volume of shots

5:00 — Penalties killing momentum

8:30 — Alex DeBrincat’s second straight 20-goal season

11:20 — Power play continues to improve

14:12 — Looking ahead at light January schedule

17:50 — How will blue line shake out when Jokiharju returns?

21:02 — Are the Hawks looking ahead to free agency and NHL Draft?