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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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Feb 17, 2023 • 44min
Are the trade deadline rumors affecting Patrick Kane, Blackhawks?
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau discuss whether the trade deadline rumors are affecting Patrick Kane and the Blackhawks. Plus, when do you expect to see the Blackhawks make their first trade? Will most of their moves happen on deadline day? Also, the guys talk about the Blackhawks facing Alex DeBrincat for the first time since the offseason trade and Brandon Hagel's dad's comments about the trade out of Chicago.
0:30 - Are the trade deadline rumors affecting Patrick Kane and the Blackhawks?
12:25 - Alex DeBrincat and Kane miss playing with each other
18:00 - When will the Blackhawks make their first move?
36:15 - Reaction to Brandon Hagel's dad calling the Blackhawks "a dumpster fire"

Feb 13, 2023 • 44min
Thoughts on Patrick Kane’s candid comments on Tarasenko trade to Rangers
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau share their thoughts on Patrick Kane's candid comments on the Vladimir Tarasenko trade to Rangers and why Kane feels his nagging hip injury is overblown. Plus, the guys offer their takeaways from Pat's radio interview with Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, how the eventual Jakob Chychrun trade could impact the market for Jake McCabe, and a shoutout to the Blackhawks' 2022 draft class, which is thriving early on.
2:37 - Thoughts on Patrick Kane's candid comments on Vladimir Tarasenko trade to Rangers
21:27 - Takeaways from Pat's radio interview with Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman
32:20 - How eventual Jakob Chychrun trade could impact Jake McCabe, Blackhawks
38:08 - Blackhawks 2022 draft class is thriving

Feb 9, 2023 • 50min
What now for Patrick Kane, Blackhawks after Rangers acquire Vladimir Tarasenko?
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau weigh in on how the Vladimir Tarasenko blockbuster trade to the New York Rangers impacts Patrick Kane and the Blackhawks. Could Kane stay in Chicago beyond the March 3 trade deadline? If the Rangers are out of the running, what options does Kane have? Plus, an update on Jonathan Toews, whether the NHL will ever get close to the NBA when it comes to player movement and much more.
0:37 - Update on Jonathan Toews
6:05 - How Vladimir Tarasenko trade to Rangers impacts Patrick Kane, Blackhawks
30:22 - Will the NHL ever get close to the NBA when it comes to player movement?
46:37 - Jarred Tinordi is a warrior

Feb 7, 2023 • 35min
How Blackhawks are preparing for possibility of life without Kane, Toews
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about the potential intriguing possibilities for Patrick Kane with the trade deadline less than a month away. The guys also talk about the most notable items from Blackhawks CEO Danny Wirtz and president of business operations Jaime Faulkner's media briefing, and how the organization is preparing for the possibility of life without Kane and Jonathan Toews.
0:00 - Injury updates
6:50 - Patrick Kane intrigued by potential opportunities ahead of trade deadline
16:50 - Takeaways from media briefing with Jaime Faulkner and Danny Wirtz
32:34 - February is a big month for The Tank

Feb 3, 2023 • 55min
Mailbag: How many Blackhawks will be traded before the deadline?
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau answer your mailbag questions. How many players will get moved before the trade deadline? What's a realistic timeline of the Blackhawks playing competitive hockey? Any chance Alex DeBrincat returns to Chicago? What's the potential market for Patrick Kane after the Bo Horvat trade? The guys answer all that and much more.
0:00 - Who are some names to keep an eye on in the late first round/early second round in 2023?
7:30 - How many Blackhawks will get moved before the deadline?
11:27 - What's the potential trade market for Patrick Kane?
18:34 - If the Blackhawks get Connor Bedard, what's a realistic timeline of the Blackhawks playing competitive hockey again?
28:28 - Is there a chance Auston Matthews to the Blackhawks in 2024 can actually happen?
40:00 - Other than Kevin Korchinski, which Blackhawks defenseman prospect has the highest ceiling at the NHL level?
43:23 - Could the Blackhawks look to keep Max Domi around?
48:08 - NHL Skills Competition talk

Jan 30, 2023 • 30min
The complicated legacy of Bobby Hull, who dies at 84
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about the passing of Bobby Hull, who's the all-time leading goal scorer in franchise history. The guys weigh in on his complicated legacy.

Jan 27, 2023 • 41min
Which Blackhawks outside of Kane and Toews could garner trade interest?
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau on the Blackhawks winning seven of their last 10 games and whether there's no tanking in the NHL. The guys also talk about Jaxson Stauber's first two NHL starts and where he fits into the depth chart moving forward. Plus, the latest update on Alex Stalock and which Blackhawks outside of Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews could garner trade interest?
0:00 - No tanking? Blackhawks win 7 of 10 games
2:22 - Patrick Kane was flying against Calgary
5:00 - Thoughts on Jaxson Stauber and where he might fit into the depth chart moving forward
12:25 - The latest on Blackhawks goaltender Alex Stalock
17:43 - Outside of Kane and Toews, which other Blackhawks could garner trade interest?

Jan 24, 2023 • 46min
Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson joins the pregame show for interview
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau break down Sunday's snoozefest against Los Angeles. The guys also talk about Patrick Kane going back-to-back games without a shot on goal, the Tyler Johnson injury and why the Blackhawks haven't gotten many power plays lately. Plus, the full interview with Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson from the pregame show and reacting to his comments.
00:00 - Breaking down Sunday's snoozefest
3:52 - Why aren't the Blackhawks getting power plays?
8:40 - Tyler Johnson reaggravates ankle injury
18:20 - Full interview with Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson on pregame show
27:20 - Reacting to Davidson's comments
38:21 - What the heck is going on in Vancouver?

Jan 20, 2023 • 55min
Are the Blackhawks ruining the tank?
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about whether the Blackhawks are screwing up the tank after winning five of six games. They also discuss Seth Jones turning a corner, the decision to reassign Lukas Reichel to Rockford and why the NHL should move away from a hard salary cap. Plus, the guys react to the Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews sit-down interviews and what the market could be for them at the trade deadline.
0:00 - Are the Blackhawks ruining the tank?
6:06 - Seth Jones is turning a corner
13:43 - Reaction to Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews sit-down interviews
30:24 - What could the market be for Toews?
37:40 - Why the NHL should move away from a hard salary cap
46:14 - Agree or disagree with the decision to send Lukas Reichel back to Rockford?

Jan 16, 2023 • 12min
1-on-1 exclusive: Jonathan Toews trying to enjoy being Blackhawk for ’as long as I can’
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis goes 1-on-1 with Jonathan Toews to discuss his potential future ahead of the March 3 trade deadline, why he's trying to soak in being a Blackhawk for as long as he can, how much he talks to Patrick Kane about the future, whether he thinks Luke Richardson is the right head coach for Chicago's rebuild and much more.
00:00 - Toews on the morale after stringing together consecutive wins
1:49 - Toews on how mentally challenging this season has been for him
3:49 - Toews on what his conversations with GM Kyle Davidson will be like
5:00 - Toews on whether Patrick Kane's decision about the future could affect his
6:50 - Toews on how he's embraced mentorship role as captain
9:14 - Toews on the job Luke Richardson has done and whether he's the right coach for the rebuild
11:09 - Toews on whether he's enjoying the process of soaking in every moment this season


