Blackhawks Breakaway

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are off and running and proving to the sports world that playoff hockey is second to none. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis provide their early takeaways from the first round and which team has surprised the most. The crew also goes over the IIHF World Championships in Latvia and discuss the strong play of Blackhawks first-round pick Lukas Reichel. Is there a chance Reichel can be a full-time player on the Blackhawks next season?

(3:04) - Biggest takeaways from the first round of the playoffs

(11:20) - What are the Blackhawks up against in the Central Division next year?

(22:15) - Analyzing Blackhawks prospect Lukas Reichel's play in the World Championships in Latvia

(27:00) - Breaking down the Blackhawks roster next season

(32:05) - Wayne Gretzky joins TNT as a national broadcaster

Pat Boyle is joined by NBC Sports' Eddie Olczyk and get his thoughts on the Blackhawks' 2021 season. Edzo outlines what the Hawks need to do to make the playoffs next season. And since Edzo is calling the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, we get his thoughts on the hot start to the tournament for the greatest trophy in professional sports.

(0:57) - Edzo's biggest takeaway from the 2021 season

(5:45) - What the Hawks need to do to make the 2022 playoffs

(9:00) - How do you project how players will fare in the playoffs

(12:25) - Examining the Stanley Cup Playoffs' hot, intense start

(22:04) - NHL broadcast update

The Blackhawks Talk Podcast is giving out awards at the end of the season. Some you are familiar with, some we made up, but it’s time to dish out some hardware to this year's Blackhawks team. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on which player is the team’s MVP, most improved, top rookie, goal of the year, and much more.

(1:30) - Most improved player

(5:14) - Rookie of the Year

(12:35) - Up and Down Player aka Headscratcher of the season

(25:10) - Which Blackhawks prospect will make the biggest impact next season?

(32:54) - Surprise player of the year

(40:00) - Goal of the year

(42:40) - Team MVP

The 2020-21 season has officially come to an end, which means it’s time to reflect on the highs and lows. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to clips from Stan Bowman, Jeremy Colliton and Patrick Kane during their exit interviews to discuss what went right and what areas need to improve. Pat and Charlie discuss Bowman's reaction to missing the playoffs, Kane's thoughts on not having Jonathan Toews all season and how that impacted the team, and Colliton weighs in on how the Blackhawks can take the next step to compete with teams like Carolina and Tampa.

(3:40) - Stan Bowman on what needs to be addressed for the team to take the next step

(7:40) - Jeremy Colliton on being a better overall team and harder to play against

(17:00) - Dylan Strome on getting scratched multiple times this season

(33:10) - Patrick Kane on missing the playoffs again

(41:50) - Kane on the absence of Toews and how much he was missed

(46:35) - Colliton on what Toews means to the organization

The Blackhawks season is over and it's time to review the first year of the rebuild. Was it a success? What should fans be expecting headed into the offseason? The Blackhawks Talk team of Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd, and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the season, including whether Kevin Lankinen solidified himself as a potential starting goaltender, what needs to happen for the Blackhawks to return to postseason contention, and who were the team's MVP, Rookie of the Year, and biggest surprise?

(1:20) - How would you sum up the season for the Blackhawks?

(7:05) - Is Kevin Lankinen a No. 1 goaltender or a really good backup?

(17:00) - Which trade deadline acquisition will have the most impact going forward?

(24:00) - How different would the season have turned out if Jonathan Toews played this year?

(32:00) - Surprise player of the year for the Blackhawks

(36:25) - Rookie of the Year

(44:40) - What do the Blackhawks need to address to get back into playoff contention?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers, and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Collin Delia’s performance against Carolina, Alex DeBrincat’s five-game goal streak, young defensemen stepping up for the team, and what is Dylan Strome’s future in Chicago?

1:30: Delia comes up big against the Hurricanes after a long layoff

6:45: Alex DeBrincat scores in five straight games

10:30: Young defensemen step up after an injury to Duncan Keith

13:00: Riley Stillman becomes eighth Blackhawk to score first NHL goal this season

17:00: Young players getting important NHL minutes this season

20:00: The boost the Blackhawks will get from having fans at the UC the final two games of the season

24:00: Dylan Strome’s future with the Blackhawks after being scratched for the third time in eight games

31:30: Which goalies will play in the final two games of the season for the Blackhawks?

34:00: Pat and Charlie’s rookie of the year

The Blackhawks lost their fifth straight game on Monday and have been knocked out of playoff contention but there are still some things to learn from this team before the season ends. Pat Boyle is joined by Jamal Mayers to discuss what they need to see from the young players, what they need to improve on to have a better season next year, and what the next stage of this rebuild looks like. Later in the podcast, Pat Boyle is joined by numbers expert and Steve Kornacki from NBC News as they break down the Central Division standings.

(1:30) - Blackhawks effort level in the final game of playoff contention

(5:20) - What can the first-year players learn about this season that they can take into the next?

(9:32) - Alex DeBrincat's play this season and how he can become an even better player next year

(12:00) - What should fans be looking for in the last four games?

(15:35) - NBC News numbers expert Steve Kornacki joins Pat Boyle to discuss the Central Division playoff race

The Blackhawks tied the game late in the third period but lost in overtime to the Stanley Cup contending Florida Panthers on Thursday. Is there something to build on for the future? Pat Boyle is joined by Stanley Cup champion and former Blackhawk Jamal Mayers to discuss their takeaways from the loss, the performance of Vinnie Hinostroza in his second tour with the Blackhawks, Adam Boqvist being out for the rest of the season, and Jamal discusses his favorite memories of Andrew Shaw.

(1:30) - Blackhawks tie game late before falling to Panthers in OT

(5:00) - Vinnie Hinostroza has 10 points in 10 games for Chicago; why is he playing so well?

(10:00) - Adam Boqvist is out for the season with a broken right wrist. How was he developing before the injury?

(17:30) - What did Andrew Shaw mean to the Blackhawks, specifically the 2013 team?

(24:10) - Breaking down the Blackhawks' remaining schedule. Who will take the Central Division?

Andrew Shaw's story is one of an underdog. He was passed up in the draft twice before being taken in the fifth round of the 2011 NHL Draft by Chicago, where he won two Stanley Cups. On Monday, Shaw announced his retirement due to concussion concerns but notes he has no regrets. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Shaw's retirement, highlight his career moments and weigh in on his legacy.

(1:50) - Andrew Shaw announces his retirement in a special tribute video

(6:20) - Pat and Charlie react to Shaw's retirement

(12:14) - Shaw speaks to the media about always being an underdog and embracing that role

(17:55) - Stan Bowman on his thoughts after first seeing Andrew Shaw

(24:20) - Shaw speaks on which current players remind him of his game

(32:10) - Shaw reacts to all the love he's received from fans since announcing his retirement

The Blackhawks rallied back from a third-goal deficit in the final 10 minute of regulation to beat the Predators 5-4 in overtime. Is this the win they needed to propel them into the final stretch? Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the big win and what it could mean going forward. The guys also dive into the power play, Malcolm Subban’s performance, and a Jonathan Toews health update.

(1:51) - How crazy of an emotional ride was the 5-4 win vs. the Predators?

(11:25) - Pat and Charlie break down Vinnie Hinostroza’s contributions

(18:08) - What is going on with Connor Murphy's helmet?

(25:00) - Should Subban get the start in Friday’s series finale vs. Nashville?

(35:00) - The latest update on Jonathan Toews