
Blackhawks Breakaway
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.
Latest episodes

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?!

Jun 29, 2023 • 46min
Blackhawks select Connor Bedard, Oliver Moore on Day 1 of 2023 NHL Draft
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about the Blackhawks finally taking Connor Bedard with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft and landing Oliver Moore at No. 19 overall. Plus, an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with Bedard.
0:00 - Connor Bedard is officially a Blackhawk
7:40 - Charlie's 1-on-1 interview with Bedard
14:40 - Oliver Moore falls to Blackhawks at No. 19 overall
40:00 - Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson on his viral street interview in Nashville

Jun 26, 2023 • 37min
Blackhawks 2023 NHL Draft guide and preview
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau preview the 2023 NHL Draft for the Blackhawks. Will they be able to trade up from No. 19 overall? What are the odds they acquire a third first-round pick? Is this the year the Blackhawks will draft a goaltender? The guys discuss all that and more.
1:00 - It's Connor Bedard Week
2:30 - What are the chances the Blackhawks acquire a third first-round pick?
9:05 - Who could the Blackhawks target at No. 19 overall?
19:10 - Will the Blackhawks draft a goaltender this year?
24:45 - Where will Matvei Michkov be drafted?
30:15 - Patrick Kane looks to be ahead of schedule after undergoing hip surgery three weeks ago

Jun 23, 2023 • 29min
Dave Bolland reminisces on 17 Seconds, 10-year anniversary of 2013 Stanley Cup
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau catch up with Dave Bolland to discuss the 10-year anniversary of the 2013 Stanley Cup clinching game. Bolland talks about the 24-game point streak to open the season, the injuries he dealt with during the season, overcoming a 3-1 series deficit to Detroit, 17 Seconds against Boston, and much more.
3:00 - Bolland on the 2012-13 lockout and fearing the season would be canceled
6:37 - Bolland on starting the season with a 21-0-3 record
8:39 - Bolland on battling multiple injuries during the season
10:51 - Bolland on overcoming a 3-1 series deficit to Detroit and the Jonathan Toews-Brent Seabrook penalty box moment
14:49 - Bolland on his hit that helped set up the Seabrook overtime winner in Game 7 vs. Detroit
18:26 - Bolland on 17 Seconds, what he remembers most about it
20:50 - Bolland on what happened to the 2013 Stanley Cup game-winning puck
25:03 - Bolland on the differences between the 2010 Stanley Cup team and 2013

Jun 20, 2023 • 47min
Potential trade-up options for Blackhawks in 2023 NHL Draft
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau break down four potential trade-up scenarios for the Blackhawks going into the 2023 NHL Draft. How should the Blackhawks use their draft capital? Could they move up from No. 19? How about the possibility of adding a third first-round pick? The guys dissect.
2:30 - There's no doubt the Blackhawks are taking Connor Bedard, right? (Right!)
6:15 - Trade proposal 1: A potential Chicago-Pittsburgh trade scenario involving Mikael Granlund
15:25 - Trade proposal 2: A potential Chicago-Vancouver trade scenario involving Conor Garland
27:40 - Trade proposal 3: A potential Chicago-Toronto trade scenario involving the Blackhawks receiving a third first-round pick
30:10 - Trade proposal 4: A potential Chicago-Washington trade scenario involving Anthony Mantha
37:40 - Bonus trade proposal: Could Chicago help the N.Y. Islanders take Josh Bailey's contract off the books?

Jun 13, 2023 • 42min
Takeaways from NHL Scouting Combine, Connor Bedard
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau recap the NHL Scouting Combine and talk about Connor Bedard. The guys also provide their takeaways from GM Kyle Davidson's media availability in Buffalo, the Blackhawks re-signing Andreas Athanasiou, Patrick Sharp joining the Philadelphia Flyers front office, and much more.
1:30 - Takeaways from NHL Scouting Combine, Connor Bedard
7:20 - Bedard on his interview with the Blackhawks
18:00 - Adam Fantilli has high praise for Blackhawks prospect Frank Nazar
22:30 - Thoughts from GM Kyle Davidson's media availability in Buffalo
35:45 - Patrick Sharp joins Philadelphia Flyers' front office

Jun 8, 2023 • 22min
Interview with new Blackhawks TV analyst Darren Pang
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis interview Darren Pang, who will join the Blackhawks' broadcast booth on NBC Sports Chicago for the 2023-24 season. Pang talks about his emotional return to Chicago, the conversations he had with Troy Murray and Eddie Olczyk about accepting the position, developing chemistry with Chris Vosters, and much more.
1:00 - Pang on joining the Blackhawks' broadcast booth as TV analyst
5:40 - Pang on the conversations he had with Troy Murray and Eddie Olczyk about accepting the position
9:45 - Pang on developing chemistry with Chris Vosters
13:20 - Pang on why he still loves doing local broadcasts
15:40 - Pang on being a voice to help usher Blackhawks fans through rebuild
19:30 - Quick NHL Scouting Combine update

Jun 6, 2023 • 42min
Connor Bedard would be ’honored’ if Blackhawks took him at No. 1
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about the Stanley Cup Final between Florida and Vegas, Connor Bedard's interview with the NHL on TNT panel, Patrick Kane having hip surgery that will sideline him for 4-6 months, and more.
1:00 - Vegas takes 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final; does Florida have a chance to come back?
13:20 - Connor Bedard says on TNT that he'd be "incredibly honored" if he went No. 1 to Chicago
22:10 - Patrick Kane out 4-6 months after undergoing hip surgery; what does his future hold?
35:25 - Why a Kane, Blackhawks reunion is unlikely