

Blackhawks Breakaway
Chicago Sports Network
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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Oct 22, 2023 • 30min
Connor Bedard brings excitement back to United Center
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about Connor Bedard bringing the excitement back to the United Center (1:00) and scoring a goal 90 seconds into the home opener (2:10). Later, an interview with Blackhawks chairman and CEO Danny Wirtz from Saturday’s pregame show (10:50). They also discuss the Rocky Wirtz pregame video tribute (18:33), how the Blackhawks forward group could start to get crowded again (22:40), and the grueling schedule continues (25:10).

Oct 20, 2023 • 47min
What power-play adjustments should the Blackhawks make?
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis offer their takeaways from the season-opening five-game road trip. They discuss whether the grueling trip caught up to them in Colorado (1:13), the power play struggles and what adjustments to make (4:48), Connor Bedard's performance so far (12:38), the goaltending of Petr Mrazek and Arvid Söderblom being a bright spot (26:30), why the Blackhawks have been so successful on challenges under head coach Luke Richardson (30:25), and more.

Oct 17, 2023 • 24min
Alex Vlasic’s growth, veterans’ impact on rookies, Connor Bedard’s start to season with Tony Granto
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle is joined by NBC Sports Chicago analyst Tony Granto to recap the 2-2 start to the season. They talk about how Luke Richardson is holding fewer morning skates and how it can help the team in the long run (3:00). They also discuss the impact the veterans are making on the rookies (5:40). Plus, they break down Alex Vlasic's stretch-pass assist on Corey Perry’s goal in Toronto and how the Blackhawks have handled his development (12:08). Finally, they assess Connor Bedard’s start to the season and talk about possible adjustments (17:30).

Oct 12, 2023 • 34min
Connor Bedard mania in full swing as NHL career with Blackhawks begins
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about Connor Bedard mania being in full swing as his NHL career with the Blackhawks begins. They also discuss other takeaways from the opening two games of the season, power-play and line adjustments with Taylor Hall out of the lineup, and much more. Plus, what really happened with Bedard's stick before warmups on Opening Night? Charlie shares what he knows.

Oct 10, 2023 • 19min
Blackhawks 2023-24 season preview show and Connor Bedard points prediction
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Caley Chelios provide a preview ahead of the 2023-24 season. Plus, Insider Charlie Roumeliotis joins the show to talk about the Opening Night roster, expectations for Connor Bedard in his rookie NHL season, the potential plan for Kevin Korchinski, and more.

Oct 6, 2023 • 19min
John Scott predicts BIG things for Connor Bedard’s rookie season
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast Pat Boyle talks with former Blackhawk and new studio analyst for NBC Sports Chicago, John Scott. Scott talks about joining the "dark side" of the media world and how hosting "Dropping The Gloves" podcast has prepared him for this new venture. Scott weighs in on Connor Bedard's start to his NHL career, how veterans like Nick Foligno will help Bedard's transition and he makes a bold prediction about 98's rookie season. Scott also gives an update on the movie that's in the works about his incredible story of becoming the 2016 NHL All-Star MVP.

Oct 2, 2023 • 32min
Breaking down final roster battles of Blackhawks training camp
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the final roster battles with a week left in training camp. The guys also discuss their takeaways from the two weekend preseason games, Connor Bedard's performance, Kevin Korchinski's future, and more. Plus, an injury update on Sam Savoie, who underwent successful surgery on his right femur.
1:55 - Sam Savoie undergoes successful surgery on right femur
4:30 - Takeaways from preseason action over the weekend
12:25 - Breaking down the training camp battles on defense
22:45 - Breaking down the training camp battles up front

Sep 29, 2023 • 24min
Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard wows the crowd in NHL preseason debut
Discussion about Connor Bedard's impressive NHL preseason debut and his potential in the league. Highlighting his skills, dedication, and mindset as a young hockey player. Also, emphasizing the importance of offensive contribution from defensemen and the standout performance of Wyatt Kaiser.

Sep 26, 2023 • 31min
Tony Granato on joining NBC Sports Chicago, trying to recruit Connor Bedard, and more
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

Sep 21, 2023 • 50min
Jeff Greenberg departs, early line combos, and more from Day 1 of training camp
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis offer their takeaways from Day 1 of training camp. The guys discuss associate GM Jeff Greenberg's departure as he returns to baseball, Connor Bedard's linemates, how different camp felt with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, and more.
1:09 - A packed Fifth Third Arena for Day 1 of camp
3:16 - Injury updates, including on Taylor Hall
4:24 - Connor Bedard's linemates
10:52 - Why Seth Jones changed flex on stick
21:32 - Training camp feels "different" without Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews
32:45 - Jeff Greenberg leaves Blackhawks, hired by Detroit Tigers as GM
42:55 - NBC Sports Chicago's new studio team


