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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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Jan 12, 2023 • 15min
1-on-1 exclusive: Patrick Kane expects to meet with GM Kyle Davidson soon about future
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle goes 1-on-1 with Patrick Kane to discuss his injury status, future as the March 3 trade deadline approaches, how good Connor Bedard is, how much he talks to Jonathan Toews about the future and much more.
00:00 - Kane on Lukas Reichel looking like a different player
4:20 - Kane on his lower-body injury
5:30 - Kane on just how good Connor Bedard is
8:30 - Kane on how he's handled the mental challenge of losing
9:30 - Kane on trying to stay in the moment, conversations with agent and GM Kyle Davidson
11:14 - Kane on whether he talks to Toews about the future
14:17 - Kane on the support Amanda has given him as he prepares to make decision about future

Jan 11, 2023 • 28min
Patrick Kane injury update and Lukas Reichel is starting to pop
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis provide an injury update on Patrick Kane and weigh in on Lukas Reichel's impressive weekend. Plus, Alex Stalock continues to shine, emergency goaltender Scott Foster makes an appearance at practice and legendary goalkeeper Petr Cech shows off his skills in net.
0:40 - Patrick Kane injury update
6:15 - Lukas Reichel's impressive weekend
16:25 - Could Alex Stalock generate trade interest at the deadline?
18:50 - Tankathon Talk
22:00 - Scott Foster makes a return

Jan 6, 2023 • 37min
Interview with Rockford GM Mark Bernard on state of IceHogs
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau interview Rockford IceHogs president and general manager Mark Bernard. What does it mean to him to be inducted into the ECHL Hall of Fame? Why is Rockford having so much success this season? How is Lukas Reichel's development going? How important has it been to surround the younger players with veterans? Is Arvid Soderblom the real deal? How different is the pipeline today compared to a year ago? Bernard answers all that and more.00:00 - Bernard on his upcoming induction into the ECHL Hall of Fame
3:40 - What's been working so well for Rockford this season?
5:49 - Bernard on the importance of surrounding younger players with veterans
11:46 - The biggest transition from AHL to NHL
16:00 - The story of Bernard signing himself to a PTO with Rockford
20:00 - Why Bernard believes Arvid Soderblom is the real deal
24:30 - How is Lukas Reichel's development going?
28:07 - Bernard on how different the pipeline is today compared to a year ago

Jan 3, 2023 • 45min
Does Ian Mitchell have a future with the Blackhawks?
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about the losing taking a mental toll on the Blackhawks and whether Ian Mitchell has a future with the Blackhawks. Plus, the guys discuss Hockey Night in Canada's report about Max Domi really liking it in Chicago and his potential future, the Edmonton Oilers reportedly being interested in Jake McCabe, an injury update on Blackhawks prospect Colton Dach, an explanation of the NHL's lottery odds system and more.
1:33 - How the Blackhawks are trying to stay positive as losses continue to pile up
10:41 - Does Ian Mitchell have a future with the Blackhawks?
17:40 - Does Max Domi want to be in Chicago long-term?
23:26 - Edmonton Oilers reportedly interested in Jake McCabe
27:00 - Injury update on Blackhawks prospect Colton Dach
30:18 - What did you think of Blackhawks fans starting the wave at the United Center?
33:30 - Connor Bedard is the slam dunk No. 1 overall pick, right?
36:55 - An explanation of the NHL's lottery odds system

Dec 30, 2022 • 40min
Blackhawks’ best and worst moments from 2022, and favorite outdoor game
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat, Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about the best and worst Blackhawks moments from 2022. The guys also debate which of the six Blackhawks outdoor games is their favorite and weigh in on their top moment from the podcast to close out the year.
1:12 - Best Blackhawks moments from 2022
12:17 - Worst Blackhawks moments from 2022
21:20 - Favorite Blackhawks outdoor game
35:27 - Favorite moment from the podcast

Dec 27, 2022 • 33min
Alex Stalock’s value to Blackhawks, World Juniors talk and more
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat, Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about how valuable Alex Stalock is to the locker room. They also get into Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews putting on a show together at the United Center, their thoughts on the opening slate of games at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship, how good Connor Bedard is and much more.
2:25 - Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews put on a show together at the United Center
5:50 - The return of Alex Stalock and his value to the Blackhawks
12:00 - Blackhawks' brutal travel schedule
15:50 - World Junior tournament is in full swing, and Connor Bedard is as good as advertised
29:20 - It's unfortunate Frank Nazar isn't representing Team USA because of an injury

Dec 23, 2022 • 16min
Where do Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews rank among Chicago sports duos?
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau debate where Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews rank among the best duos in Chicago sports history. They also get into who the best duo is in the NHL right now.

Dec 21, 2022 • 36min
When will the Blackhawks be playoff contenders again?
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau debate when the Blackhawks will be playoff contenders again. If they land Connor Bedard or Adam Fantilli, does that speed up the rebuild? Are the Blackhawks better positioned than Anaheim to finish last? The guys also discuss why Alex Stalock's return is coming at a great time, Jarred Tinordi heading back to the injured reserve list with a facial fracture, what to expect from Isaak Phillips and more.
01:30 - Why Alex Stalock's return is coming at a great time
06:30 - Jarred Tinordi suffers facial fracture, and whether he could garner interest at the trade deadline
11:30 - Thoughts on Ottawa reportedly inquiring on Seth Jones
13:20 - What to expect from Isaak Phillips
18:08 - Are the Blackhawks better positioned than Anaheim to finish last?
31:44 - When will the Blackhawks be playoff contenders again?

Dec 16, 2022 • 47min
Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews approaching 1,000 NHL games together
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau reflect on Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews approaching 1,000 career NHL games together. The guys also share their thoughts on the five-forward power-play unit, Alex Ovechkin's historic night at the United Center, four Blackhawks prospects named to Team Canada's World Juniors roster and which Chicago celebrity they'd want to be part of the Blackhawks' ownership group.
0:30 - The Blackhawks are trying to stay positive
5:40 - Thoughts on the five-forward power-play unit
15:47 - Reflecting on Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews approaching 1,000 NHL games together
26:55 - Alex Ovechkin's historic night at the United Center
35:35 - Four Blackhawks prospects named to Team Canada's World Juniors roster
39:09 - Which Chicago celebrity would you want to be part of the Blackhawks' ownership group?

Dec 13, 2022 • 15min
Luke Richardson assesses state of Blackhawks after first 2 months
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle goes 1-on-1 with head coach Luke Richardson. Richardson shares his thoughts on the defensive zone play through the first two months, what his message to the team will be as the trade deadline approaches, his line of communication with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, the progression of goaltender Arvid Soderblom and much more.00:00 - Richardson on the Blackhawks not being ready for Winnipeg
(2:43) - Richardson's thoughts on the defensive play through two months
(3:50) - How can the Blackhawks improve in the puck possession department?
(5:17) - What Richardson's message to the team will be going into the trade deadline
(6:37) - Richardson's line of communication with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews as the deadline approaches
(7:50) - Blackhawks are finally starting to get healthy
(9:36) - Arvid Soderblom's progression
(11:13) - How Richardson's coaching journey started
(12:30) - Did Richardson know he'd be a coach during his last year in Ottawa?
(13:49) - How Richardson's wife Stephanie has been key to his success


