Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson joins Pat Boyle, Caley Chelios, and Tony Granato on Blackhawks Countdown Live after the NHL trade deadline to talk about keeping Ryan Donato while sending away Petr Mrazek and Craig Smith. He also speaks to the possibility of leveraging draft capital to bring in impactful players. Ryan Danato talks to Darren Pang from the ice about his thoughts on staying with the team. Then, Frank Seravalli joins Pat Boyle for his takeaways from a busy trade deadline for the Blackhawks and the rest of the NHL.

The podcast dives into the major trade that sent Seth Jones to the Florida Panthers and its impacts on the Blackhawks. They analyze the potential future of goaltender Spencer Knight in Chicago and discuss the pressing trade dynamics as the deadline approaches. An engaging interview with GM Kyle Davidson offers insider insights. Plus, the hosts consider the fate of veteran Ryan Donato and the strategic use of the first-round pick from Florida. A fascinating mix of trade discussions and team strategy!

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle break down Chicago’s recent games against Columbus and Toronto coming out of the 4 Nations break. They discuss the recent controversial challenges, including Connor Bedard’s overturned goal in Columbus and the unsuccessful offside challenge against Toronto — explaining why, by definition, it was the right call. They also dive into Lukas Reichel’s benching and analyze Seth Jones’ public trade request, exploring potential landing spots and his chances of being moved before the March 7 deadline. Finally, they talk about Alex Ovechkin's quest for Wayne Gretzky's goals record and pay tribute to Frank Pellico, whose legendary 33-year run as the Blackhawks’ organist came to an end on Sunday.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle dive into the thrilling 4 Nations Face-Off and how it has surpassed expectations. They break down Saturday's unforgettable USA-Canada showdown and preview Thursday's championship rematch.    Plus, they look ahead to the final two months of the Blackhawks' season and discuss whether Chicago can take lessons from the high-caliber hockey on display at the tournament. Charlie and Pat also react to the report that Blackhawks legend Bobby Hull had Stage 2 CTE at the time of his passing. Has the NHL done enough to address concussions? Finally, they wrap up with an important conversation about Blackhawks assistant coach Kevin Dean's prostate cancer surgery — serving as a crucial reminder to get checked.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis goes solo to wrap up where things stand for the Blackhawks heading into their week-long break after picking up points in eight of their last 11 games. Charlie then previews the 4 Nations Tournament featuring USA, Canada, Sweden, and Finland, where Teuvo Teravainen is the lone Blackhawks representative. Will the competition live up to expectations? He also discusses how Quinn Hughes’ injury could impact Team USA, whether Connor Bedard will play his way onto Canada’s 2026 Olympic roster, and more. Finally, Charlie looks ahead to the March 7 trade deadline and wonders if any moves could happen during the 4 Nations break.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the recent scrutiny surrounding Connor Bedard from national TV analysts. Is the criticism fair or overblown? Plus, they discuss Landon Slaggert’s promotion to the top line, Ryan Donato’s rising trade value, and the impact of Jason Dickinson’s high ankle sprain on the lineup. Finally, Pat and Charlie wrap up with some 4 Nations talk. How excited are you for the international tournament? A bonus discussion: Pat and Charlie predict the winner of Super Bowl LIX between Kansas City and Philadelphia.

Landon Slaggert's impressive debut goal shines as a highlight for the Blackhawks. The hosts dissect his promising future and the team's young talent. There's buzz around Seth Jones potentially being traded as the deadline approaches. They also touch on the dynamics of player camaraderie and how that enhances team spirit. Plus, a thrilling preview of Bedard vs. McDavid adds excitement to the upcoming matches. Finally, strategic discussions around salary cap management and recent all-star call-ups contribute to a comprehensive hockey insight.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks’ two-game stretch against Tampa Bay and Carolina, highlighting strong performances from Connor Bedard, Landon Slaggert, and Seth Jones, who’s riding an unofficial seven-game point streak. They also discuss the NHL’s projected $25.5 million salary cap increase over the next three years and its potential impact on the Blackhawks — could they pursue a marquee free agent? Plus, a look at Ryan Donato’s future: should the Blackhawks extend him or explore a trade? The episode wraps up with thoughts on Taylor Hall’s comments about being traded from Chicago and Connor Murphy’s impending return on Saturday.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dive into the blockbuster three-way trade involving Colorado, Carolina, and Chicago that featured superstar Mikko Rantanen being moved to the Hurricanes. They break down the Blackhawks’ role as third-party brokers, the return for Taylor Hall, and key takeaways from GM Kyle Davidson's midseason update, including the rebuild's progress and when the team might pursue big-name talent. The episode concludes with heartfelt reflections on Hockey Fights Cancer Night.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Bob McKenzie’s midseason draft rankings for the 2025 class, headlined by unanimous No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer. If the Blackhawks win the draft lottery, is Schaefer the obvious choice? Plus, should Chicago consider drafting a goaltender? Pat also goes 1-on-1 with Tyler Bertuzzi after practice, and the guys discuss Ethan Del Mastro’s call-up to the Blackhawks. They close the episode with a heartwarming story about 13-year-old cancer survivor Stephen Foltin, who visited the team during Thursday’s practice.