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Ep. 51: How do the Blackhawks fix their broken power play? Dec 04, 2017

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A disappointing week for the Blackhawks and a disappointing power play, to boot.

On the latest edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Brian Campbell share their solutions for the struggling power play.

Plus, who should replace Richard Panik on the top line alongside Jonathan Toews? And the guys make bold predictions for the remainder of 2017.

Ep. 50: Cat and his Hat-trick Nov 28, 2017

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On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Jamal Mayers, Adam Burish & Pat Boyle discuss Alex DeBrincat’s first career hat trick, as the Blackhawks cruised to a 7-3 win over Anaheim.

The guys share the biggest reason why they think the Hawks have gone 5-1-1 in their last 7 games. The former Stanley Cup champs also discuss the recently improved power play and how Coach Q might handle his lineup with five games in seven nights.

They also look back at Hockey Fights Cancer Night and Eddie Olczyk’s involvement in Monday’s pregame ceremony.

Ep. 49: Jammer says Hawks needed to send a message after Malkin kneed Crawford in the head Nov 20, 2017

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On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Tracey Myers and Jamal Mayers join Pat Boyle to discuss the team's wins over the Rangers and Penguins. Have they figured some things out? What is the identity of this team after 20 games?

Jammer weighs in on Artem Anisimov’s big week and are there enough Hawks committed to net front presence? They also discuss the surging play of the blue liners. Plus, Jammer thinks the Hawks failed to send a message to Evgeni Malkin after he kneed Corey Crawford in the head.

Ep. 48: Should DeBrincat join Kane’s line? Nov 13, 2017

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In the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Jamal Mayers and Brian Campbell join Pat Boyle to discuss the past weekend’s action. Both were impressed with Alex DeBrincat and Nick Schmaltz’s play and predict which line DeBrincat may end up on. The two Stanley Cup champs discuss the overall inconsistent play of the Blackhawks and how they can improve in this area. They are also asked whether it’s time to call Rockford and bring up Vinnie Hinostroza and whether Anton Forsberg is the long term answer as Corey Crawford’s backup.

Ep. 47: The Blackhawks really miss Marian Hossa Nov 05, 2017

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This edition of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast features Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Tracey Myers. The crew discusses the one topic everyone's been talking about for the past few weeks -- the Hawks continued struggles on offense. Obviously Marian Hossa was a force on the ice, but do the Blackhawks miss him beyond his offensive contributions?

Ep. 46: Is it time for the Blackhawks to call up players from Rockford? Oct 30, 2017

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On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Tracey Myers discuss the Hawks 1-4-1 stretch and why they’ve struggled to score. Is DeBrincat close to being sent to Rockford and how is Patrick Sharp dealing with his role in his second stint with the Hawks?

They also dive into the power play issues and the revamped defensive pairings. Plus, with Halloween here they discuss their favorite costumes and candy.

Ep. 45: Blackhawks find “Energy Line” before they hit the Vegas strip Oct 23, 2017

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On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Pat Boyle and Tracey Myers discuss the Energy Line of Bouma, Wingels and Hayden.

The also look at how video replay hasn’t gone the Hawks way this season and the dangerous hit that Ryan Hartman received from Zack Kassian.

They also preview the match-up with the surprise of the NHL, The Vegas Golden Knights and the issues the expansion team has in net.

Ep. 44: Nick Schmaltz isn’t the only one returning to work in St Louis...guess who is back in the booth?! Oct 16, 2017

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Tracey Myers and Pat Boyle discuss Nick Schmaltz returning to the Hawks lineup on Wednesday night and which player is looking forward most to his return.

Then they weigh in on Corey Crawford’s incredible start to the season and why he’s the major reason why the Hawks begin the week in first place in the Central. Plus, who is the biggest Hawks rival right now, which new defenseman has impressed the most and how is Connor Murphy dealing with being a healthy scratch at times this season?

Finally, someone other than Nick Schmaltz is returning to work on Wednesday night!

Ep. 43: Jamal Mayers’ biggest concerns for the Hawks this season Oct 04, 2017

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In the latest episode of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Jamal Mayers talk about the Blackhawks’ biggest concern on the team’s blue line heading into the 2017-18 campaign.

Also, the crew discusses Joel Quenneville’s decision to start top prospect Alex DeBrincat on the third line, Jonathan Toews’ quest to contribute more on offense and Patrick Sharp not looking like a 35-year-old who is just happy to be back in Chicago.

Ep. 42: Can Alex DeBrincat make the jump from the OHL to the NHL, like Patrick Kane did? Oct 03, 2017

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On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Pat Boyle and Tracey Myers discuss the Blackhawks opening night roster and the biggest surprise, Alex DeBrincat.

The Hawks sent DeBrincat to Rockford on Tuesday as a salary cap related issue, but he will be on the roster for the opener vs Pittsburgh. Can Alex make the transition from the OHL to the NHL as seamlessly as Kane did?

They also talk about the rivalry between the Penguins and Hawks for NHL team of the decade. Both weigh in on the difficulty of the Hawks early season schedule. Then, Boyle and Myers make their prediction on where the Hawks will finish in the division and their biggest concern for the team as the season gets underway.

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