Blackhawks Breakaway

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap Wednesday’s preseason opener against the Detroit Red Wings. How did Jonathan Toews look? Could Adam Gaudette be this season’s breakout player? When will Lukas Reichel be a full-time player? The guys weigh in on all that and more.

2:00 - Thoughts on Toews' return to action

5:15 - Could Gaudette be a potential breakout player?

7:10 - How did Reichel look in his preseason debut?

11:30 - Is Caleb Jones better than we thought?

14:20 - Blackhawks' power play showing much more movement

21:20 - Could Alex DeBrincat, Tyler Johnson and Patrick Kane line stick long-term?

23:45 - How Seth Jones and Jake McCabe complement each other

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the first day of training camp. The guys weigh in on how Jonathan Toews looked after missing all of last season with an illness, Patrick Kane's nagging injury that isn't completely healed yet, and the interesting line combinations that involved Tyler Johnson centering the top line.

1:30 - Biggest takeaway from Day 1 of training camp

4:45 - Jonathan Toews is back

6:50 - Toews opens up about illness that caused him to miss 2020-21 season

12:50 - Should the Blackhawks be concerned about Patrick Kane's nagging injury?

16:35 - Thoughts on potential load management

19:15 - Early look at Blackhawks' lines and pairings

20:55 - Kane on the offseason moves

24:25 - Seth Jones' skills on display early on

28:20 - The makeup of the training camp groups

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your mailbag questions. Who could be the surprise breakout player at training camp? How do the Blackhawks stack up against their Central Division opponents? Will Chicago be a playoff team? The guys hit on all that and more.

3:00 - Previewing rookie showcase games vs. Minnesota

5:10 - Which rookie are you most excited to see play?

9:20 - Who could be the surprise breakout player at training camp?

12:00 - Who's an under-the-radar player who could make a significant impact this season?

15:35 - How do the Blackhawks stack up in the Central Division?

21:00 - What are your expectations for the Blackhawks this season?

26:25 - Will the Blackhawks carry three goaltenders on Opening Night?

Blackhawks defenseman Jake McCabe is happy in Chicago and ready to help produce wins for the city. Jake joins Pat Boyle as they discuss how Jake is returning from injury, his connection to Connor Murphy, his thoughts on how good the defensive core can be, and a lot more.

(1:21) - Jake on coming back from his knee injury and getting ready for the upcoming season

(6:10) - Being a Cubs fan and embracing Chicago

(12:00) - Playing in a new D-zone coverage and how good the defensive group can be

(17:06) - How can players help grow the game?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by former NHL player Colby Cohen, who was hired by the organization to be a content analyst. Cohen discusses what his role will be with the team and NBC Sports Chicago, dives into his hockey background and what it was like playing with Patrick Kane growing up. The guys also weigh in on the Blackhawks’ offseason moves and the excitement level for training camp.

0:20 - Cohen opens up about his new role with Blackhawks, NBC Sports Chicago

4:30 - Transitioning from player to media

5:55 - Cohen dives into his hockey background

9:10 - Cohen on scoring overtime winner to win national title for Boston University

15:45 - Cohen on being in the same draft class as Patrick Kane

19:00 - Cohen on what it was like to be a black ace during 2011 Boston Bruins Stanley Cup run

27:45 - Cohen on playing against Jeremy Colliton in the AHL

32:00 - Cohen's relationship with former Blackhawks winger Jimmy Hayes, who passed away suddenly at the age of 31

38:30 - Cohen on Blackhawks' offseason moves

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, head coach Jeremy Colliton joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss the team's offseason moves, highlighted by the acquisitions of Marc-Andre Fleury and Seth Jones. Colliton also weighs in on the overall expectations of the group moving forward, Jonathan Toews' status, areas for improvement and much more.

2:00 - Colliton on making the drive from Calgary to Chicago with his family

4:00 - Colliton on the Seth Jones acquisition

6:50 - How Jake McCabe and Jones change outlook of Blackhawks' defensemen core

10:10 - Colliton on what Fleury brings to the table

13:30 - Colliton's confidence level on whether or not Jonathan Toews will be ready for camp

17:05 - The process of picking alternate captains

20:00 - Have the expectations been raised for the Blackhawks?

26:50 - What's on the to-do list for Colliton between now and the start of camp?

31:20 - Are there similarities between Colliton and Ted Lasso?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis chat with forward Brandon Hagel, who recently signed a three-year contract extension with the team. The guys ask Hagel about getting the deal done early, who embarrassed themselves the most at Alex DeBrincat’s wedding, his personal goals for next season and much more.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the news that Marc-Andre Fleury will indeed play for Chicago in 2021-22. President/GM Stan Bowman and Fleury recently spoke with the media to discuss the situation, and how the trade caught the Vezina Trophy winner off guard. The guys also weigh in on how Fleury changes the dynamic of this Blackhawks group.

2:00 - Takeaways from Fleury's media availability

7:15 - Fleury on what was attractive about the Blackhawks

14:00 - Bowman explains process of acquiring Fleury

19:15 - Do the Blackhawks have to make more moves?

24:30 - Bowman on the confidence he has in this season's Blackhawks team

29:00 - Why Blackhawks didn't re-sign Vinnie Hinostroza, David Kampf and Pius Suter

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on the acquisition of Vezina Trophy winner Marc-Andre Fleury, trading Brent Seabrook's contract for versatile forward Tyler Johnson and signing top-four defenseman Jake McCabe. The guys also discuss what could be next as Fleury evaluates his NHL future and whether more moves could be coming.

1:30 - Blackhawks acquire Marc-Andre Fleury; will he report to Chicago?

10:00 - How do the Blackhawks move forward if Fleury doesn't want to play in Chicago?

13:45 - Blackhawks trade Brent Seabrook's contract to Tampa Bay for Tyler Johnson, draft pick

19:45 - Blackhawks sign top-four defenseman Jake McCabe

22:00 - Are the Blackhawks trying to move Calvin de Haan?

24:45 - Could more moves be coming for the Blackhawks?

29:30 - Who will be the Blackhawks' alternate captains?

30:40 - Brandon Saad signs five-year deal with St. Louis Blues

31:30 - Blackhawks trade Nikita Zadorov's rights to Calgary

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the Seth Jones acquisition and the price Chicago paid to get him. Did the Blackhawks give up on Adam Boqvist too soon? Plus, the guys weigh in on the Blackhawks' 2021 draft class, which includes first-round pick Nolan Allan and second-round selection Colton Dach, who's Kirby's younger brother.

2:00 - Thoughts on the Seth Jones trade

9:10 - Stan Bowman on what Jones brings to the table

21:30 - Is the analytics community being too hard on Jones?

27:45 - Will the Blackhawks regret letting Adam Boqvist go?

37:30 - Blackhawks draft Colton Dach, Kirby's younger brother, at No. 62 overall

43:00 - Blackhawks prioritize size in the 2021 NHL Draft