
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

Jan 27, 2025 • 44min
Takeaways from Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson's midseason check-in
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dive into the blockbuster three-way trade involving Colorado, Carolina, and Chicago that featured superstar Mikko Rantanen being moved to the Hurricanes. They break down the Blackhawks’ role as third-party brokers, the return for Taylor Hall, and key takeaways from GM Kyle Davidson's midseason update, including the rebuild's progress and when the team might pursue big-name talent. The episode concludes with heartfelt reflections on Hockey Fights Cancer Night.

Jan 23, 2025 • 45min
Should the Blackhawks draft Matthew Schaefer if they land No. 1 pick?
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Bob McKenzie’s midseason draft rankings for the 2025 class, headlined by unanimous No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer. If the Blackhawks win the draft lottery, is Schaefer the obvious choice? Plus, should Chicago consider drafting a goaltender? Pat also goes 1-on-1 with Tyler Bertuzzi after practice, and the guys discuss Ethan Del Mastro’s call-up to the Blackhawks. They close the episode with a heartwarming story about 13-year-old cancer survivor Stephen Foltin, who visited the team during Thursday’s practice.

Jan 21, 2025 • 46min
Seth Jones' bounce-back, Frank Nazar's elite speed, trade rumors, and more
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the Blackhawks' 1-0-2 weekend, highlighting Seth Jones' impressive bounce-back performance and Philipp Kurashev's multi-point outing after being a healthy scratch. They also dive into the chemistry developing between Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar, the futures of Taylor Hall and Lukas Reichel with the trade deadline looming, and much more. Plus, the Blackhawks have named Chris O'Hearn as vice president of hockey operations to oversee salary cap management and contract negotiations.

Jan 17, 2025 • 32min
A glimpse of the future is here as Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar unite on a line
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' 3-2 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators on Thursday. Arvid Söderblom was terrific, but does he have the shootout yips? Plus, the guys discuss the new-look first line of Connor Bedard, Tyler Bertuzzi and Frank Nazar, who turned in maybe his best game as a Blackhawk days after he was oddly left off The Athletic's Under-23 rankings. They also talk about Seth Jones' bounce-back performance and look ahead to the Vegas game on Saturday to wrap up the Dad's trip.

Jan 14, 2025 • 38min
Seth Jones' struggles, Connor Bedard hits 100 career points, and more!
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis analyze the Blackhawks' 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames, marking their third straight defeat. They also discuss Connor Bedard reaching the 100-point milestone in his NHL career and explore how the Blackhawks can build a stronger supporting cast around him. The episode features passionate postgame comments from Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno, who addressed the team’s ongoing struggles. Additionally, Pat and Charlie break down Seth Jones' inconsistent play since his return from a foot injury and discuss Artyom Levshunov's recent healthy scratch in Rockford after being late to a team meeting.

Jan 10, 2025 • 39min
Handing out midseason Blackhawks grades
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday. They highlight a glimpse of the future as Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar each found the back of the net in the same game for the first time. Pat and Charlie also hand out midseason grades for the forwards, defensemen, goaltenders, coaching staff, and special teams. They wrap up the episode by talking about Patrick Kane's red-hot Detroit Red Wings under new head coach Todd McClellan.

Jan 6, 2025 • 28min
Breaking down Blackhawks' inconsistent play and recent goaltending woes
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dissect the Blackhawks' lackluster response in Sunday’s 6-2 loss against the New York Rangers, just days after snapping a five-game losing streak with a win over the Montreal Canadiens. They also dive into the team’s recent goaltending struggles, Colton Dach’s NHL debut, and whether the Blackhawks should look to Rockford for more reinforcements to inject more youth into the lineup.

Jan 2, 2025 • 44min
How do Blackhawks move forward after Winter Classic debacle?
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' "embarrassing" Winter Classic loss to the St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field and react to Nick Foligno's candid postgame comments. They also discuss Jason Dickinson’s frustration after practice as he admits he’s run out of answers for the team’s struggles. Plus, Pat and Charlie dive into the Colton Dach call-up and his potential impact, Lukas Reichel trending toward a healthy scratch, and more.

Dec 30, 2024 • 34min
Tyler Bertuzzi's ejection, Jonathan Toews' candid GQ interview, and more
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' recent struggles during a four-game losing streak. They discuss Tyler Bertuzzi's controversial ejection, the team's cooling goaltending, and evaluate Kevin Korchinski's nine-game stint with Chicago. Plus, they preview the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field between the Blackhawks and Blues, including potential weather concerns. To wrap up, Pat and Charlie react to Jonathan Toews' candid interview with GQ, where he opens up about his healing journey and hints at a possible NHL return.

Dec 26, 2024 • 38min
What Christmas gift would you give the Blackhawks?
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer what gift they would give the Blackhawks for Christmas. Plus, they talk about an old habit resurfacing in allowing goals within minutes of each other, Seth Jones looking a little rusty in his return to the lineup (and explain why that might be), and provide a 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship preview for the Blackhawks' prospects. Plus, if the Blackhawks land the No. 1 overall pick in 2025, who should they take? Pat and Charlie wrap up the show by sharing their biggest surprises and disappointments in the NHL coming out of the holiday break.
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