Chicago Blackhawks

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.

WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis breaks down the Blackhawks’ 3-2 win over the St. Louis Blues in their preseason finale at the United Center. Steve Konroyd joins the discussion to talk about the performances from rookies Anton Frondell and Roman Kantserov, their chances of competing for the Calder Trophy, reasons to be optimistic about the Blackhawks this season, and more.

Later, we hear postgame audio from Kantserov and Frondell. Charlie wraps up the show by previewing Chicago’s season opener against the reigning Western Conference champion Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday to kick off a three-game road trip.

Preseason – Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis Blues – September 26th, 2026

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Preseason – Chicago Blackhawks at St. Louis Blues – September 24th, 2026

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WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis breaks down the Blackhawks’ 1-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues in Game 3 of the preseason.

Charlie shares his thoughts on Arvid Soderblom’s terrific performance, the penalty kill, and Patrick Kane’s preseason debut in his second go-around with the Blackhawks. He also talks about the struggles offensively at even strength, Oliver Moore’s five-year extension, and more.

Charlie wraps up the show by previewing Chicago’s preseason finale against St. Louis on Saturday at the United Center.

WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis breaks down the Blackhawks’ 4-3 overtime win against the Minnesota Wild. Steve Konroyd joins the discussion to recap the second preseason game, Bowen Byram’s hat trick, which occurred in overtime, and the Hawks recent stretch of tight finishes with the Wild.

Charlie wraps up the show by talking about Nick Lardis getting more minutes this season, Artyom Levshunov and Anton Frondell’s performances tonight, and by previewing Chicago’s next matchup against the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center on Thursday.

Preseason – Chicago Blackhawks vs. Minnesota Wild – September 21st, 2026

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Lisa Dent and Kevin Powell talk with Blackhawks host Charlie Roumeliotis about Connor Bedard being named the franchise’s 37th captain. He becomes the team’s second-youngest captain. Charlie talks about the Players’ Tribune piece that Connor wrote, plus the new era of Chicago sports.