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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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Mar 21, 2023 • 46min
Is the end of the road nearing for Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews?
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about whether the end of the road is nearing for Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews. Plus, the guys discuss what the future might hold for Ian Mitchell, the seven Blackhawks prospects participating in the NCAA men's hockey tournament, the NHL's 10-year deal with Fanatics as the new uniform partner, and more.
2:00 - Is the end of the road nearing for Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews?
16:20 - The Blackhawks' power play is really struggling
17:45 - What does the future hold for Ian Mitchell?
23:45 - Surprised Lukas Reichel isn't getting a look at center?
30:35 - Seven Blackhawks prospects participating in the NCAA men's hockey tournament
38:25 - Fanatics signs 10-year deal to become NHL's new uniform partner

Mar 17, 2023 • 37min
Are the Blackhawks going to play themselves out of a Top 3 pick?
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on the fear of the Blackhawks potentially playing themselves out of a Top 3 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. Plus, is the new-look fourth line of Joey Anderson, Boris Katchouk and Jujhar Khaira the best line for the Blackhawks right now? And would Taylor Raddysh and Alex Stalock have drawn more interest if this hot stretch came two weeks ago?
1:00 - Are the Blackhawks going to play themselves out of a potential Top 3 pick?
9:15 - Mind-boggling numbers on the new-look fourth line of Joey Anderson, Boris Katchouk and Jujhar Khaira
19:20 - Alex Stalock goes from fighting for NHL job to one of most productive goaltenders
26:05 - Would Taylor Raddysh and Alex Stalock have drawn more interest at the trade deadline if this hot stretch came two weeks ago?
34:30 - Thoughts on Marc-Andre Fleury being denied of an opportunity to fight Jordan Binnington

Mar 13, 2023 • 40min
Is Luke Richardson getting enough credit for Blackhawks’ competitiveness?
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about the team's decision to shut down Cole Guttman for the rest of the season because of a shoulder injury. Plus, an update on Jonathan Toews, the latest lines from practice, whether Luke Richardson is getting enough credit for keeping the Blackhawks competitive, and much more.
2:00 - Blackhawks shut down Cole Guttman for rest of season with shoulder injury
6:05 - Injury updates on Colin Blackwell, Reese Johnson, Andreas Englund, Anders Bjork and Austin Wagner
7:00 - Petr Mrazek takes puck to neck area at practice
10:00 - Jonathan Toews still isn't skating. Is it starting to feel like he won't play again this season?
18:25 - The Blackhawks' lines look like a tank roster
21:40 - Who could be the next Blackhawks captain?
25:00 - Blackhawks sign prospect Ryder Rolston to entry-level contract
28:30 - Is head coach Luke Richardson getting enough credit for the Blackhawks' competitiveness?

Mar 10, 2023 • 33min
Pipeline update: How are Blackhawks’ prospects outside of AHL progressing?
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau provide an update on Chicago's prospects outside of the AHL. How is Kevin Korchinski progressing? Could Sam Rinzel be the X-factor of the pipeline? Plus, Ethan Del Mastro, Gavin Hayes and Sam Savoie continue to turn heads.
0:00 - Kevin Korchinski has been one of the best defensemen in the WHL
9:05 - Gavin Hayes could be a hidden gem from the Kirby Dach trade
13:50 - Sam Savoie is having an offensive breakout season
17:15 - Could Sam Rinzel be the X-factor of the Blackhawks' prospects?
20:16 - Ethan Del Mastro is turning heads
22:53 - Wyatt Kaiser continues to elevate his game
26:04 - Drew Commesso is starting to get on a roll

Mar 7, 2023 • 34min
What to watch for in final month of Blackhawks’ season
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau weigh in on what they're watching the rest of the season post-trade deadline. Plus, the guys talk about Alex Stalock's season, Anders Bjork's strong early impression, Lukas Reichel is finally on the top power-play unit and much more.
1:30 - Alex Stalock continues to shine when healthy
5:40 - Anders Bjork making a strong early impression
7:12 - Lukas Reichel is finally on the top power-play unit
11:19 - Injury updates on Andreas Englund, Jonathan Toews and Austin Wagner
15:30 - What we're watching the rest of the season post-trade deadline
28:51 - Will Philipp Kurashev be part of the Blackhawks' future when they're contenders again?

Mar 3, 2023 • 39min
What grade would you give Blackhawks for trade deadline moves?
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about Patrick Kane's debut with the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden and how weird it was to see him in blue. Plus, they hand out a letter grade to Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson for his trade deadline moves and share their thoughts on a crazy deadline around the NHL, and which teams made the best deals.
0:30 - Thoughts on Patrick Kane's debut with the Rangers
12:10 - What grade would you give Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson for his trade deadline moves?
27:00 - A crazy trade deadline around the NHL, and which teams made the best deals

Mar 1, 2023 • 48min
Reminiscing about Patrick Kane and his legacy with Blackhawks
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on Patrick Kane's legacy with the Blackhawks and what they thought about the trade to the New York Rangers as a whole. Plus, an interview with GM Kyle Davidson on how the Kane trade went down, a montage of Kane's top moments with the Blackhawks, favorite memories of Kane, and much more.
0:00 - Thoughts on the Patrick Kane trade to Rangers that's finally official
13:00 - Interview with GM Kyle Davidson on how the Kane trade went down
21:00 - Montage of Kane's top moments with the Blackhawks
27:21 - Favorite memories of Kane

Feb 27, 2023 • 38min
Sam Lafferty, Jake McCabe traded and what’s holding up a Patrick Kane deal
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to Sam Lafferty and Jake McCabe being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Did the Blackhawks get the best possible return? Plus, the guys discuss what the holdup is on a Patrick Kane trade to the New York Rangers, Jack Johnson traded to Colorado, the David Gust story reaches storybook levels, and more.
0:30 - Instant reaction on Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty trade to Toronto
7:20 - What's the holdup on a Patrick Kane trade between Blackhawks, Rangers?
26:20 - Jack Johnson traded back to Colorado
28:21 - David Gust's story gets better after scoring his first goal in his first NHL game

Feb 24, 2023 • 24min
The latest on Patrick Kane as rumors about potential trade with Rangers swirl
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau weigh in on the latest trade rumors surrounding Patrick Kane and the New York Rangers. Plus, the guys talk about the Nikita Zaitsev trade, David Gust's journey after earning an NHL contract at age 29 and more.
0:30 - The latest on Patrick Kane trade rumors
7:55 - What would a potential return package look like for the Blackhawks in a Kane trade with Rangers?
12:00 - Thoughts on the Nikita Zaitsev acquisition for Chicago
15:30 - David Gust's journey from nearly retiring to signing NHL contract with hometown Blackhawks

Feb 20, 2023 • 41min
Jonathan Toews won’t be traded, and vintage Patrick Kane puts on show
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about Jonathan Toews taking a step back from the team for health reasons and why he's not expected to be traded ahead of the March 3 trade deadline. Plus, vintage Patrick Kane puts on a show in what could be one of his final games at the United Center with the Blackhawks and why it was a message to teams across the league that he's still a game-breaker. The guys also talk about Alex Stalock's return to practice, Jaxson Stauber's hot start, and Cole Guttman scoring his first career NHL goal.
1:25 - Jonathan Toews takes a step back from the team for health reasons
9:20 - Vintage Patrick Kane puts on show in what could be one of his final games with Blackhawks at United Center
18:40 - Next steps for Kane
32:35 - Tankathon update
34:15 - Alex Stalock finally practicing, and what to make of Jaxson Stauber's run
37:45 - Cole Guttman scores memorable first career NHL goal


