Blackhawks Breakaway

The biggest bromance in the NHL joins the Blackhawks Talk Podcast live from the Blackhawks Convention. Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Strome join Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to break down their long-time friendship, share stories of their time playing with Connor McDavid and look ahead to the upcoming Blackhawks season.

0:47 – Dylan Strome on his first convention

1:11 – Alex DeBrincat on another convention experience

1:30 – On staying in Chicago to train

3:20 – Strome on using a shorter stick than usual

4:27 – How much did they pay attention to the Hawks roster changes?

5:04 – On Andrew Shaw playing on Strome/DeBrincat line

6:13 – How Connor McDavid was there before the Strome/DeBrincat bromance

8:09 – On playing with Connor McDavid with Erie

9:00 – DeBrincat’s feistiness on the ice getting Strome and McDavid in trouble

10:00 – Biggest pet peeves in their friendship

10:45 – Who keeps who in order in the friendship?

11:30 – Friendship put aside during the World Championships this spring

12:19 – On the Canada/USA rivalry

13:05 – How much of the playoffs did they watch?

14:08 – On the Blues winning the Stanley Cup

15:20 – Early impressions of Kirby Dach, Adam Boqvist and other prospects

16:23 – Advice to prospects trying to break the team after camp

17:42 – Strome on why he only would have wanted to get traded to Chicago

19:18 – DeBrincat on the goal scoring lead wager with Patrick Kane

20:36 – How Patrick Kane continues to get better over time

22:27 – Strome’s competition with his brothers

24:04 – Who they would dream to play in a line with

25:05 – How they chose their sweater numbers

26:13 – DeBrincat on his pregame doughnuts tradition

26:55 – On Strome’s Blackhawks debut

27:45 – Favorite non-hockey memories from their time in Erie

29:10 – Best (and worst) parts of playing together

30:10 – The scoop on Ralph DeBrindog!

31:00 – First tourist things they did in Chicago

31:45 – Best nicknames on the Blackhawks

32:50 – Favorite players growing up

33:30 – Their mental preparation before games

34:23 – The Blackhawks Lightning Round

37:49 – Who is the better dancer between Strome and DeBrincat?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the trade of Artem Anisimov to the Senators for Zack Smith. The guys discuss the role Smith could have with the Hawks and the areas where he has an edge over Anisimov. They also discuss the first couple days of Development Camp and how this year’s top two draft picks - Kirby Dach and Alex Vlasic - have looked so far. Plus, a breakdown of the other top blue-liners and how Adam Boqvist, Nicolas Beaudin and Chad Krys have progressed and why they agree with Ian Mitchell’s decision to return to Denver for his junior year.

0:35 – Initial reaction to Anisimov/Smith trade

2:02 – Smith adds faceoff and penalty kill abilities

3:38 – Candidates for bottom-six center spots

4:57 – Edge a common theme among new Blackhawks

6:08 – Alex Nylander’s presence at Development Camp

8:20 – Kirby Dach has an open door to a roster spot

10:38 – Alex Vlasic holding his own against Dach

11:46 – Adam Boqvist wants to play in the NHL now

13:23 – Were Blackhawks recent moves scripted before NHL Draft?

15:28 – Ian Mitchell’s decision to return to college

18:57 – Young defenseman make decisions tough down the road

20:21 – Keeping an eye on Philipp Kurashev at camp

21:20 – Is Stan Bowman done making moves?

22:34 – Salary cap outlook with DeBrincat/Strome extensions coming

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Robin Lehner joins the show to talk about mental health, the goaltending competition with Corey Crawford, his potential workload with the Blackhawks and much more.

Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis then react to the Lehner interview, discuss how the starts could be divided between Crawford and Lehner, react to the Henri Jokiharju-Alex Nylander trade and project the defensemen pairings.

0:40 - Robin Lehner joins the show

0:55 - Lehner in Chicago, what has the last week been like?

2:00 - Did going through treatment help Robin deal with uncertainty of free agency?

4:30 - Did Lehner discuss with Blackhawks their medical staff and support system for Robin to use going forward?

7:00 - Changing the stigma of bipolar disorder

10:15 - Has he talked to Corey Crawford?

10:40 - Summer training regimen

11:15 - How are you approaching your role this season?

12:55 - Did you discuss workload with Colliton?

14:30 - New mask design

16:00 - React to Lehner interview

17:25 - Sharing Lehner's story

19:35 - Goalie workload

22:00 - Does top goalie performer get extension?

23:30 - Will Crawford play beyond this season?

24:53 - Reaction to Jokiharju trade

27:00 - Scouting Nylander

34:00 - Projected defensemen pairings

36:18 - Blackhawks sign Kirby Dach

38:20 - Blackhawks biggest boom or bust team?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about the Blackhawks' surprise free-agency splash with Vezina Trophy finalist Robin Lehner. What was the reasoning behind it?

The guys also discuss the trade for Andrew Shaw, a busy day in the Central Division and what could be next for Stan Bowman and the Blackhawks this summer.

0:55 – Robin Lehner a surprise splash in free agency

5:35 – Lehner’s messy situation with Islanders

8:21 – Is Lehner product of Isles’ great defense?

11:13 – Stan Bowman on the Blackhawks cap situation

12:23 – Great 1-2 punch with Crawford & Lehner

15:39 – Andrew Shaw back with Blackhawks

18:31 – Shaw can help Hawks in many ways

20:58 – Bowman addressing Hawks’ biggest problems

25:53 – Busy day for the Central Division

30:48 – Finally…an offer sheet!

32:53 – Biggest move the Hawks have made so far

37:04 – What move is next for Bowman?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis offer their thoughts on the Calvin de Haan trade and what it could mean for the future of the Blackhawks defense. Is Stan Bowman finished exploring the trade market?

The guys also talk about the Blackhawks' restricted free agents, potential free agent targets, competition for the bottom-six spots and the prospects on display at development camp.

0:53 – Thoughts on the Calvin de Haan trade

2:46 – NHL trades have been salary cap driven

6:00 – How does Hawks blue line shake out?

9:07 – What to do with Erik Gustafsson

11:59 – Hawks have depth on the blue line

14:20 – Potential free agent targets for the Hawks

18:44 – Will Artem Anisimov get traded?

21:17 – Can Kirby Dach make the NHL right away?

23:44 – RFA’s that got qualifying offers

25:21 – Competition for bottom six spots

26:52 – Is Dylan Sikura a lock to make the Hawks?

27:36 – A wild week for Ryan Hartman

30:30 – Prospects on display at development camp in two weeks

32:20 – Michal Teply headed to the CHL

35:12 – Will we finally see an offer sheet signed?

After being introduced to the media, Blackhawks third-overall pick Kirby Dach sits down with Charlie Roumeliotis to talk about what it's like to join the historic Original Six franchise, why he wears the number 77 and how he plans on breaking camp in the NHL this fall.

0:35 – Kirby Dach joins the podcast

0:55 – Dach on the history of the Blackhawks

1:25 – His conversations with Kane and Toews

1:40 – The whirlwind after the draft process

2:10 – His meetings with the Blackhawks at the combine

2:50 – What draft day was like

3:23 – On his competitive nature

3:40 – How much hockey does he watch?

4:20 – How his game translates to playoff hockey

4:50 – Why he wears #77

5:10 – Will he wear 77 in the NHL?

5:30 – His offseason plans

6:10 – His goal of making the NHL right away

6:25 – Winning the Cup would be…

Day 2 of the NHL Draft kicked off with a bang as PK Subban was traded out of the Central Division and Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap a busy weekend in Vancouver. The guys break down how Wilmette native Alex Vlasic could be a steal in the 2nd round and Pat catches up with the newest Hawks’ defenseman prospect. Plus - why their trade with the Devils bringing back a Quenneville to Chicago could be a good change-of-scenery for both sides and GM Stan Bowman looks ahead to the next 10 days where there could be a lot of movement with trades and in free agency.

0:30 – Morning trades shook up day 2 of NHL Draft

1:57 – John Hayden traded for John Quenneville

3:36 – Thoughts on Blackhawks drafting Alex Vlasic

5:29 – Interview with Alex Vlasic

7:48 – Vlasic’s NHL projections

9:11 – Hawks prioritize adding size in draft

10:41 – Will Bowman be active in trade market?

12:16 – Stan Bowman on the next moves for Hawks

14:26 – How Hawks will fill out roster in next 10 days

15:22 – Does Corey Perry fit with Hawks next season?

17:30 – Blackhawks interested in Christian Dvorak?

18:57 – Dach’s chances of making NHL immediately

Kirby Dach is the newest Chicago Blackhawk! On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the Blackhawks selecting Dach with the third overall pick in the NHL Draft. Pat catches up with Dach 1-on-1 just moments after the pick was made, and you’ll hear from Stan Bowman on why it was an “easy decision” to pick the 6’4 center. Plus, how much of this pick was based on organizational need and what did the guys think of some of the other first round surprises?

0:35 – Was there surprise by the Kirby Dach selection?

1:30 – Dach checks boxes for regular season and playoffs

2:49 – 1-on-1 with Kirby Dach

5:04 – How Dach projects in the NHL

8:01 – Dach’s impact on Artem Anisimov’s role?

9:42 – Stan Bowman’s thoughts on Kirby Dach

12:10 – When the Hawks made up their mind on Dach

14:52 – Concerns about Dach’s skating?

15:28 – What are the chances he plays in NHL right away?

17:15 – Awkward moments with Bowen Byram backstage

18:14 – Other surprises in the first round of the draft

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the Olli Maatta trade and how this impacts the Blackhawks' defensive group. Is this the first of more moves to come?

The guys then break down their top-three candidates for the Blackhawks at No. 3 overall and predict who the pick will be on Friday. They also discuss how the Blackhawks' selection may impact the offseason and the big picture going forward.

0:40 – Initial reaction to the Olli Maatta trade

3:45 – How Maatta fits with the Blackhawks

7:45 – Filling Dominik Kahun’s spot

10:00 – Maatta’s contract situation

11:00 – Our top-3 draft predictions

18:30 – Official predictions on who the Blackhawks will pick

24:30 – Is there a wrong pick in the top 10?

27:30 – If the Blackhawks don’t pick D, the forward is…?

29:30 – How the Blackhawks selections shape the offseason

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, TSN's Craig Button joins the show to explain his final NHL Draft rankings, why there was fluctuation in his list and who the Blackhawks should take at No. 3 overall.

Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis then offer their biggest takeaways from the Button interview and how much the latest rankings have changed their view of who the Blackhawks may select.

0:35 – Craig Button describes his ranking methodology

3:35 – Bowen Byram still a lock to be a No. 1 defenseman

5:30 – How adding Byram to Blackhawks prospect group would look

8:00 – Is there any debate Byram is the third-ranked prospect?

8:50 – Cole Caufield checking all the pre-draft boxes

12:05 – Is there an edge to Caufield’s game?

13:30 – Could Caufield fit in the Blackhawks top-6?

17:00 – Why Craig is so high on Matthew Boldy

19:20 – Does Trevor Zegras have any downside?

20:50 – Why Vasili Podkolzin’s stock is dropping

22:25 – Concerns about Alex Turcotte’s ceiling

23:45 – Concerns about Dylan Cozens’ NHL position

25:10 – The Blackhawks will select...

27:05 – Why the Blackhawks can’t go wrong with the third pick

29:45 – Bowen Byram’s fit with the Blackhawks

32:15 – Question marks about some of the top other prospects?