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Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis bring you the latest news, updates, and interviews from inside the locker room with the Chicago Blackhawks. Follow along all season as they Blackhawks take their next step on their quest for greatness. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
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Aug 22, 2023 • 26min
Interview with Connor Bedard’s longtime skills coach Jon Calvano
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis interview Connor Bedard's longtime skills coach Jon Calvano, who talks about when he realized Bedard was special, how he and his family handled the pressure growing up, and more. Plus, Calvano shares a personal story that shows what kind of person Bedard is.
1:50 - Jon Calvano on when he realized Connor Bedard was special
6:30 - Calvano on Bedard's confidence within himself
12:30 - Calvano on Bedard's wrist injury at age 12, and his lethal shot
15:06 - Calvano on how Bedard and his family handled the pressure growing up
17:28 - Calvano shares a personal story that shows what kind of person Bedard is
22:57 - Calvano on the advice he's given Bedard as he prepares for life in the NHL

Aug 16, 2023 • 25min
Marian Hossa’s Goodbye Game, Jonathan Toews’ future, and more
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about Marian Hossa's Goodbye Game, which will take place in Trencin, Slovakia on Friday. The guys also discuss Jonathan Toews' potential future, notable moves around the NHL this offseason, the QMJHL banning fighting, and more.
3:09 - Marian Hossa's Goodbye Game
6:38 - Jonathan Toews' potential future
11:17 - Notable moves around the NHL this offseason
20:12 - Thoughts on the QMJHL banning fighting

Aug 9, 2023 • 51min
Blackhawks honor chairman Rocky Wirtz with public memorial service
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau share their thoughts on the memorial service for late Blackhawks chairman Rocky Wirtz and the impact he made on hockey in Chicago. You'll also hear personal stories from Darren Pang, Pat Foley, Chris Chelios and Brent Seabrook on how Wirtz prioritized a family environment.
1:17 - Boyle on Tuesday's private memorial service
16:43 - Pang, Foley, Chelios and Seabrook on how Wirtz prioritized a family environment
32:47 - Wirtz's legacy with the Blackhawks and on hockey in Chicago
45:40 - Podcast announcement

Aug 1, 2023 • 38min
Mailbag Part 2: How many points will Connor Bedard record in 2023-24?
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your questions in Part 2 of the mailbag edition. How many points will Connor Bedard score in 2023-24? When will Frank Nazar sign with the Blackhawks? What NHL team can fans look to for an idea of what the end result of the Blackhawks might look like? What excites you most about the future? The guys answer all that and more.
2:40 - What are your point projections for Connor Bedard, Taylor Hall and Lukas Reichel?
12:00 - Will off-ice development camp become a common thing with other NHL teams?
16:40 - When will Frank Nazar sign with the Blackhawks?
19:50 - What's a team comparable for how the Blackhawks are trying to build their roster?
21:45 - How long until the Blackhawks are back to playoff contenders? And what moves will be made to get there?
31:00 - What excites you most about the future of the Blackhawks?

Jul 26, 2023 • 24min
Remembering Rocky: Reflecting on the life of Chicago Blackhawks chairman Rocky Wirtz
Rocky Wirtz, the chairman of the Chicago Blackhawks, has passed away after a brief illness, the team officially confirmed on Tuesday evening. He was 70. Pat Foley and Eddie Olczyk join Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to look back at Rocky Wirtz's tenure with the Blackhawks.

Jul 25, 2023 • 37min
Mailbag Part 1: Will Connor Bedard be next Blackhawks captain? And if so, when?
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your questions in Part 1 of the mailbag edition. Why was there a delay in the Philipp Kurashev arbitration announcement? Who will be the next captain of the Blackhawks? Is GM Kyle Davidson done making moves? Where will the Blackhawks finish next season? The guys answer all that and more.
1:30 - Why was there a delay in the releasing of the Philipp Kurashev arbitration award?
9:00 - Who will be the next captain of the Blackhawks?
11:40 - Who will Connor Bedard live with?
17:00 - Are the Blackhawks done making moves?
18:11 - What's the goaltending plan moving forward?
22:30 - Can Sam Savoie be the next Andrew Shaw?
28:30 - Why didn't Patrick Kane have hip surgery sooner?
32:45 - Where will the Blackhawks finish in 2023-24?

Jul 18, 2023 • 14min
Corey Perry on signing with Chicago, heated 2015 playoff series between Blackhawks-Ducks, and more
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis interviews Corey Perry to discuss his decision to sign with the Blackhawks after his rights were traded from Tampa Bay. Perry also talks about Connor Bedard, reuniting with Luke Richardson, what he remembers from the heated 2015 Western Conference Final between Chicago and Anaheim, and much more.
1:30 - Perry on his initial reaction when the Blackhawks acquired his rights
3:12 - Perry on reuniting with Luke Richardson
5:26 - Perry on his mindset going into the season and whether he's expecting to be flipped at the trade deadline
6:21 - Perry recalls the heated 2015 Western Conference Final between Chicago and Anaheim
8:45 - Perry on Connor Bedard
13:25 - Perry on the excitement of experiencing National Anthem in Chicago as member of home side

Jul 13, 2023 • 49min
Jonathan Toews’ future and projecting Blackhawks’ 2023-24 Opening Night roster
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau project what the Blackhawks' 2023-24 Opening Night roster could look like. Plus, the guys talk about Jonathan Toews' potential future and when Patrick Kane could sign with a team. They wrap up by revisiting the Alex DeBrincat trade more than one year later. Did the Blackhawks win that deal?
2:18 - Chicago fans are already buzzing about the Blackhawks
6:14 - The latest on Jonathan Toews
13:29 - Patrick Kane not expected to sign with team until 2023-24 season starts, agent tells ESPN
19:30 - Projecting Blackhawks' 2023-24 Opening Night roster
43:05 - Thoughts on the Alex DeBrincat trade to Detroit

Jul 6, 2023 • 48min
Exclusive Connor Bedard interview and development camp thoughts
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis share their thoughts on development camp, which was off-ice only. They also discuss their takeaways from GM Kyle Davidson's final press conference of the season and where Kevin Korchinski could play in 2023-24. Plus, Pat goes 1-on-1 with Bedard to talk about where his work ethic came from, his United Center visit as a kid, getting a shoutout from Drake on his Instagram story, and much more.
1:22 - Thoughts on off-ice development camp
8:11 - Takeaways from Connor Bedard and his maturity
15:32 - Where will Kevin Korchinski play in 2023-24: NHL or WHL?
24:30 - Pat's 1-on-1 interview with Bedard

Jun 29, 2023 • 31min
Blackhawks’ 2023 NHL Draft and trades recap
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis put a bow on the 2023 NHL Draft for the Blackhawks, who made 11 picks in total. Plus, Pat and Charlie discuss the Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno trade, why Josh Bailey was bought out, the potential acquisition of Corey Perry, and more.
0:00 - More thoughts on Connor Bedard
4:00 - Day 2 recap of Blackhawks' draft
12:40 - Why the Blackhawks adding veterans is different from keeping Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews
24:00 - Corey Perry to the Blackhawks?!