On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by longtime coach Tony Granato, who will be joining NBC Sports Chicago's studio team for the 2023-24 season as a Blackhawks analyst. Granato shares his background on coaching, growing up a Blackhawks fan as a Chicago-area native, his thoughts on Connor Bedard, the future of the Blackhawks, and much more.

1:33 - Granato on his background and decision to join NBC Sports Chicago

2:52 - Granato on trying to recruit Connor Bedard in college

7:38 - Granato on Bedard's maturity and when he knew he would be a special NHL player

12:30 - Granato on Lukas Reichel, the future of the Blackhawks and more

27:00 - Granato on coaching Team USA at the Olympics