Chicago Blackhawks

Charlie Roumeliotis, studio host for Blackhawks games on WGN Radio, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) and Andy Masur to preview the Blackhawks home opener against the St. Louis Blues. In addition to greeting some of the new players, the fanbase is really looking forward to Patrick Kane returning to the United Center ice after spending parts of the last few season with the Detroit Red Wings, and New York Rangers. Charlie also previews the extended pregame show taking place tonight at The Barn Hockey Bar starting at 5pm.

The Barn Hockey Bar is located at 1659 West Ogden Avenue, and is just a 10-minute walk from the United Center. Come hang out with the crew, grab a cold drink, and enter a raffle for your chance to take home an authentic stick signed by Connor Bedard, courtesy of Sherwood Hockey!

On the first Blackhawks Live of the season, WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down the Blackhawks’ 0-3-0 start to the season-opening road trip, explaining why it’s too early to panic but also why there’s an urgency to turn things around.

Charlie and Jack discuss the latest developments from practice, the new defense pairings, Bowen Byram’s return after his wife gave birth to twin girls, and the latest on Connor Bedard.

They wrap up the show by looking ahead to Patrick Kane’s highly anticipated return to the United Center on Tuesday for the Blackhawks’ home opener.

Chicago Blackhawks at Buffalo Sabres – October 3rd, 2026

WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis breaks down the Blackhawks’ 4-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Steve Konroyd joins the discussion from KeyBank Center to recap the performance and road trip as a whole. He also talks about the Blackhawks’ defensive game without Bowen Byram, who did not play because of personal reasons as he tends to a family matter.

Later, we hear from Anton Frondell, Alex Vlasic, and head coach Jeff Blashill. Plus, Charlie shares his thoughts on the blown leads from last season and why it’s important that doesn’t carry over into this season too.

Charlie wraps up the show by previewing Chicago’s next matchup against their Central Division rival St. Louis Blues on Tuesday for their home opener, which will be Patrick Kane’s official United Center re-debut with the Blackhawks.

WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis breaks down the Blackhawks’ 6-0 loss to the Utah Mammoth. Steve Konroyd joins the discussion from Delta Center to analyze another sloppy start, poor puck management, and how Chicago can turn things around while battling fragile confidence.

Later, we hear from Ian Cole, Frank Nazar, and head coach Jeff Blashill. Plus, Charlie shares his thoughts on why the Blackhawks’ young leaders will need to step up after the team lost several key voices from last season’s leadership group.

Charlie wraps up the show by previewing Chicago’s next matchup against former Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier and the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday to wrap up their season-opening three-game road trip.

Chicago Blackhawks at Utah Mammoth – October 1st, 2026

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Host for the Blackhawks Pre- and Post-Game shows on WGN Radio Charlie Roumeliotis joins Lisa Dent to give his analysis on the team as they prepare to go up against the Utah Mammoth, Thursday evening at 8:30pm CT.

WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis breaks down the Blackhawks’ 5-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights to open the 2026-27 season. Steve Konroyd joins the discussion from T-Mobile Arena to talk about a slow start, Patrick Kane scoring in his first official game back with the Blackhawks, and more.

Later, we hear from Kane, Bowen Byram, and head coach Jeff Blashill. Charlie wraps up the show by previewing Chicago’s next matchup against the Utah Mammoth on Thursday to continue their three-game road trip.

Chicago Blackhawks at Vegas Golden Knights – September 29th, 2026

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On the first Blackhawks Live of the season, WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich share their reasons for optimism heading into the 2026-27 season. They discuss the reunion with Patrick Kane, the addition of potential No. 1 defenseman Bowen Byram, full seasons from potential Calder Trophy candidates Anton Frondell and Roman Kantserov, and more.

Charlie and Jack also break down the Opening Night roster and the intriguing line changes made by head coach Jeff Blashill on the eve of the season opener. Plus, they dive into why the Blackhawks’ offense could be a strength this season and outline a possible path towards playoffs.

Charlie and Jack wrap up the show with an injury update on Connor Bedard, including a prediction for when he could make his season debut.