Blackhawks Breakaway

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' impressive 5-2 win over Colorado to end a four-game losing streak. They discuss Alex Vlasic's growth as a player, Jason Dickinson evolving into one of the top defensive forwards in the NHL, Philipp Kurashev being reunited with Connor Bedard, and much more. Plus, Pat goes 1-on-1 with Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno, who has been a crucial member of the rebuild.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dive into the Blackhawks' slow start trend and the adjustments they made in practice to address it. They also break down Luke Richardson’s surprising decision to make Philipp Kurashev a healthy scratch and explore the reasoning behind it. Plus, Pat and Charlie discuss the controversial offside review in Tuesday’s game against Vancouver. Did the officials get it right? They wrap up the podcast by talking about the 3-on-3 competitions Connor Bedard is a part of in the summers with other NHL players.

On the latest Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the biggest takeaways from Thursday’s home-opener win against San Jose. Has Chicago moved up to the next tier? They dive into the team's red-hot power play and highlight Seth Jones' key role in that success. The duo also discuss how Teuvo Teravainen has transformed the top line, and weigh in on Lukas Reichel’s future with the Blackhawks.

On the latest Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the Blackhawks' 1-1-1 start to their season-opening road trip, emphasizing the importance of their bounce-back win over Edmonton for the team's confidence. They dive into the growing chemistry between Connor Bedard and Teuvo Teravainen, debate Nick Foligno’s fit on the top-line wing, and break down the power-play surge in Edmonton. They also spotlight Philipp Kurashev’s strong performance as the second-line center and discuss Tyler Bertuzzi’s quiet start to the season. Finally, Pat and Charlie examine the evolving identity of the fourth line, featuring Ryan Donato and Pat Maroon.

Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are back together and get you ready for another Blackhawks season. After a rocky preseason, Seth Jones tells us what the team needs to accomplish in order to flip the switch. Connor Bedard enters his second year and is showing the fight to take the next step. Coach Richardson addresses the expectations for Lukas Reichel. The latest roster moves as the team is finalized. The new season has arrived and the Blackhawks Breakaway has you covered.

As you may know, NBC Sports Chicago’s 20-year run serving Chicago’s passionate fans, its partners, and community is coming to a close on Monday, Sept. 30. This is our final episode of The Blackhawks Talk Podcast. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the many memories and moments the show has brought to them and fans. We thank our viewers, readers, listeners, and followers for their incredible support over the last two decades. If you are a subscriber of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast, you will automatically receive podcast episodes from the new Chicago Sports Network.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to a flurry of signings on Day 1 of NHL free agency for the Blackhawks. The guys talk about how much better the Blackhawks got and project where Tyler Bertuzzi and Teuvo Teravainen could slot into the lineup. Plus, they discuss Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson attempting to acquire the No. 4 overall pick from Columbus to presumably select Ivan Demidov. They also offer their takeaways from Blackhawks play-by-play announcer Rick Ball's first media availability.

Join Pat Boyle, Caley Chelios, and Tony Granato for our draft night special! The trio will recap and react to the draft and the Blackhawks' selection of Artyom Levshunov with the second pick in the draft.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your mailbag questions. Will the Blackhawks trade up from No. 18 overall? With rumors about Jake Guentzel and Martin Necas, which offseason additions could the Blackhawks make this summer? Why aren't the Blackhawks considering bringing back Patrick Kane? What's the latest on Jonathan Toews' potential return to hockey? Early predictions for training-camp standouts? How many points would be considered a successful season in 2024-25? When will the Blackhawks' rebuild be complete? And a decade from now, what will we look at as the turning point of the Blackhawks' franchise in the new era?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis reflect on NBC Sports Chicago's 20-year run after it was announced that Chicago Sports Network will be the new home for the Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox starting in October. The guys also talk about the Blackhawks' trade from No. 20 to No. 18 overall, what to watch for at the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo, and predict the Stanley Cup Final between Edmonton and Florida.