Blackhawks Breakaway

The Blackhawks are playing better than expected and have picked up at least one point in nine of their last 10 games going into the quarter mark of the season. President of Hockey Ops and GM Stan Bowman joined Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis on the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast to discuss the strong start, the play of Kevin Lankinen, the return of Adam Boqvist off the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list, and how the veterans like Patrick Kane are buying into the vision.

(1:32) - The Blackhawks’ strategy of integrating young players into the lineup

(5:28) - The hot start by Kevin Lankinen

(9:10) -Adam Boqvist removed from NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list

(17:42) - The growth of Ian Mitchell in his rookie season

(23:26) - Kirby Dach injury update

(27:45) - Has Jeremy Colliton gotten more comfortable as the head coach?

(31:50) - How emotional is Stan Bowman when watching Blackhawk games

The Blackhawks improve to 4-4-4 as the red-hot power play takes control in the win over the Carolina Hurricanes. Can the young players keep contributing and growing? Host Pat Boyle is joined by Steve Konroyd as they discuss the play of the young roster and how they are learning and competing. Later in the podcast, Pat is joined by Blackhawks defensemen Calvin de Haan, as they discuss his mentorship of Ian Mitchell, his season so far in the early parts of the season, and how has the pandemic impacted his restaurant and craft beer business in Canada.

(1:40) - Takeaways from the two-game series with the Hurricanes

(5:20) - The Hawks' red hot power play this season

(10:50) - Calder trophy odds for the Blackhawks

(13:35) - Did we misdiagnose the Blackhawks goalie situation?

(18:20) - Calvin de Haan joins the podcast discusses his season so far

(20:15) - Mentoring Ian Mitchell

(22:50) - How has de Haan's business been impacted by the pandemic?

The Blackhawks have been decimated with injuries and COVID-19-related absences but continue to pick up points. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss how the Blackhawks have been able to stay competitive, the emergence of Kevin Lankinen and which rookie could be a Calder Trophy candidate. Later in the podcast, Pat is joined by Dylan Strome to discuss how the Blackhawks are coming together with so many guys out, his improvement at the faceoff circle, and his life outside of hockey as he prepares to welcome a new member to the Strome family.

(1:25) - Despite key guys being out, Blackhawks keep fighting

(5:30) - How young players are handling the extra playing time

(12:20) - Making Lankinen’s early case for Calder Trophy

(22:36) - Pat Boyle goes 1-on-1 with Dylan Strome

(25:42) - Strome on whether he considered opting out of the playoff bubble when he found out he was having a child

The Blackhawks have picked up at least a point in five straight games and are still working through injuries and players on the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list. After Tuesday's loss to the Nashville Predators, head coach Jeremy Colliton called out the team’s effort and the Blackhawks responded with a better performance on Wednesday. Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd, and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the Blackhawks’ recent play and what they must do to get back in the win column. The crew also weighs in on which player has been the biggest surprise and whether or not the Blackhawks can compete for a playoff spot.

(1:12) - Blackhawks have earned at least one point in five straight games

(4:25) - Jeremy Colliton calls out Blackhawks’ effort on Tuesday against the Predators

(9:00) - Miscommunication between Kane and Strome on Predators’ overtime goal

(15:50) - Blackhawks searching for offense with absences to Boqvist, DeBrincat

(23:30) - Surprises on the Blackhawks so far

(30:00) - Is there a path to the playoffs for the Blackhawks?

In breaking news on Monday evening, the NHL announced that Blackhawks defenseman Adam Boqvist and forward Alex DeBrincat were to the league’s COVID-19 protocol list. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the news and how the Blackhawks will try to compensate for their absence. Later in the podcast, Pat and Charlie discuss the Blackhawks' dominance over the Detroit Red Wings and whether goaltender Kevin Lankinen has taken the starting job.

(1:28) - What does being on the NHL's protocol list mean?

(4:00) - Rules for players on the COVID-19 list

(6:30) - Blackhawks dominance over the Red Wings and how they can continue that play

(15:18) - Pius Suter has a career day

(22:00) - Which newcomer will have the most points for the Blackhawks?

(24:52) - Has Kevin Lankinen won the starting goaltending job?

The Blackhawks are still grinding for their first win of the season as they try to stable the ship until players return. One of those players, Carl Söderberg, made his return to practice as Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis provides updates. Later in the podcast, the guys discuss the goalie competition and how head coach Jeremy Colliton is handling it, the heated rivalry between the Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings, and Charlie drops a lineup prediction.

(1:25) - Carl Söderberg makes his return to the team

(6:29) - Charlie drops a prediction

(13:40) - Blackhawks make room for Carl Söderberg on the roster

(15:55) - How has Jeremy Colliton handled the goalie competition?

(22:33) - History of the Blackhawks vs the Red Wings and how one dynasty started the next

(34:04) - An ode to a friend

In a 2-part discussion, the Blackhawks coverage team reacts to and breaks down the start of the season so far for the Hawks and how the development plan is going for the younger players. In the first part of the podcast, Pat Boyle and Blackhawks Stanley Cup champ Jamal Mayers break down the loss to the Florida Panthers and what they think could be potential issues for the Hawks if not corrected. In the second part of the podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King discuss the development of Adam Boqvist and how the goalie competition is shaping up in the early parts of the season.

(1:40) - Blackhawks need to get going early in games

(4:20) - Inconsistent goaltending so far

(7:50) - Can Adam Boqvist get better defensively?

(12:00) - How the Blackhawks are trying to score goals

(17:55) - Charlie and Scott break down the start of the season

(24:30) - What fans should be paying attention to so far this season

(31:15) - Goaltending competition will be open and fair

The Blackhawks opened up the season with a tough matchup against the Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning and lost 5-1, but there are lessons to be learned from this game for a rebuilding Blackhawks team. Host Pat Boyle is joined by NBCS Chicago analyst Steve Konroyd to discuss the game and what the Blackhawks can build on. Later in the podcast, Pat is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis as they break down the play of goalie Malcolm Subban, what they expect from the goalie competition, and some mistakes that the Hawks need to grow from to be better.

(1:15) - Steve Konroyd's biggest takeaways from the first game of the season

(4:20) - Malcolm Subban's 1st start as a Blackhawk

(7:25) - Konroyd likes what he sees from Ian Mitchell

(10:45) - Expectations for the 2nd game vs the Lightning

(12:53) - Charlie Roumeliotis joins Pat Boyle

(17:04) - The play of the line pairings in the first game

(20:26) - Special teams need to be better for the Hawks

Headstrong is a series about men's health told through powerful stories involving the athletes we love. In this episode, former Blackhawk Bryan Bickell, after having to retire due to an illness, makes his way back to ice but not with hockey, but figure skating. Bryan discusses his road to retirement and how his mental health became a priority in retirement.

Blackhawks head coach Jeremy Colliton talks with Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss his new contract extension and his vision for the future of the Hawks. Colliton talks the rebuild, growing the young talent on the team, the goalie battle in training camp, and a lot more.

(1:30) - Colliton on being excited about getting his extension done before the start of the season

(7:48) - How has training camp gone so far?

(12:53) - Who is winning the goalie battle?

(17:50) - Colliton describes the defensive line pairings

(24:50) - Working in the young players at camp

(31:46) - Colliton getting advice from other coaches