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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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Aug 9, 2022 • 26min
Blackhawks’ most unheralded moves of Stanley Cup dynasty era
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau break down the Blackhawks' most unheralded moves of the Stanley Cup dynasty era. The guys talk about the importance of the Brian Campbell signing in 2008, Chicago's decision to keep Niklas Hjalmarsson over Antti Niemi in the summer of 2010, the Johnny Oduya acquisition in 2012, and much more.

Aug 5, 2022 • 31min
Blackhawks starting lineup snake draft from 2010, 2013, 2015 Stanley Cup teams
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau conduct a starting-lineup snake draft from the three Stanley Cup-winning teams in 2010, 2013 and 2015. The guys each drafted three forwards (LW, C, RW), two defensemen and one goaltender. Who won the draft: Pat, Charlie or James?

Aug 2, 2022 • 19min
Blackhawks asst. Derek King reflects on time as interim head coach
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Pat Boyle and James Neveau interview former interim head coach now an assistant coach for the Blackhawks Derek King. Derek discusses his time as head coach, things he learned from the experience and things he thought he could have done better. King also gets into his new role with the team as an assistant coach and his relationship with current head coach Luke Richardson.

Jul 28, 2022 • 34min
Jonathan Toews speaks about Blackhawks rebuild and an interview with Max Domi
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Jonathan Toews' comments to The Athletic about Chicago's five-year rebuild plan and his potential future. Will the Blackhawks captain stick around for it? Plus, the guys have a sit-down interview with newly-signed forward Max Domi to discuss why he signed with a rebuilding team, why he loves playing for Luke Richardson, his family's unique relationship with Tom Brady, and much more.
1:40 - Biggest takeaways from Jonathan Toews' comments about the rebuild and his future
15:35 - Sit-down interview with Max Domi
16:45 - Domi on why Luke Richardson was a big reason he signed in Chicago
21:20 - Domi on his friendship with Connor Murphy, and their on-ice incident in April 2021
27:40 - Domi on his family's relationship with Tom Brady

Jul 26, 2022 • 29min
How the Matthew Tkachuk return stacks up to Alex DeBrincat trade
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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about how the NHL is having an NBA-like offseason with all the blockbuster moves. The guys also break down the Matthew Tkachuk trade and how it compares to the Alex DeBrincat return, discuss their takeaways from Charlie’s 1-on-1 interview with Dylan Strome, and more.
0:12 - NBC Sports Chicago debuts new podcast studio! (Catch us on YouTube)
1:10 - The NHL is having an NBA-like offseason
6:05 - Breaking down the Matthew Tkachuk to Florida trade and how it compares to the Alex DeBrincat return
16:05 - Takeaways from Dylan Strome interview
26:00 - Chicago Bears sign Michael Schofield, the husband of Kendall Coyne

Jul 19, 2022 • 48min
Why did Eddie Olczyk leave the Blackhawks?
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about Eddie Olczyk’s departure from the organization after 16 seasons as the team’s TV color analyst. Why did Edzo leave? He goes 1-on-1 with Pat on Unfiltered to discuss his decision. The guys also talk about potential replacements to be Chris Voster’s partner in the booth and more.
2:00 - Initial thoughts on Eddie Olczyk's decision to leave Blackhawks
7:10 - Pat goes 1-on-1 with Edzo on Unfiltered
20:40 - What really happened during negotiations between Olczyk, Blackhawks?
33:40 - Who could be Olczyk's replacement in the broadcast booth?

Jul 15, 2022 • 40min
Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson has meeting with Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau talk about GM Kyle Davidson's meeting with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. Will the two franchise icons finish their careers in Chicago or be playing elsewhere next season? The guys also discuss their takeaways from development camp and the winners and losers of free agency.
1:30 - Takeaways from Kyle Davidson's meeting with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews
20:25 - Blackhawks make seven free-agent signings, including Andreas Athanasiou and Max Domi
28:20 - Thoughts from Blackhawks development camp
31:45 - Winners and losers from Day 1 of NHL free agency

Jul 11, 2022 • 49min
Why Blackhawks are moving on from Dominik Kubalik, Dylan Strome
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about why Dominik Kubalik and Dylan Strome were not tendered qualifying offers by the Blackhawks. The guys also discuss Henrik Borgstrom and Brett Connolly being bought out, Duncan Keith reportedly retiring, and Derek King being brought back as an assistant on head coach Luke Richardson's staff.
2:00 - Thoughts on Blackhawks moving on from Dominik Kubalik and Dylan Strome
10:20 - What could Strome's next contract look like?
19:10 - Why the Blackhawks bought out the contracts of Borgstrom and Connolly
24:25 - Duncan Keith is reportedly retiring, and why he's the greatest defenseman in franchise history
39:30 - Former interim head coach Derek King will be back as an assistant

Jul 8, 2022 • 47min
The rebuild is on after Blackhawks trade Kirby Dach, Alex DeBrincat
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and James Neveau recap a busy day on Day 1 of the NHL Draft that saw Chicago trade Kirby Dach and Alex DeBrincat and acquire three first-round picks. Plus, Charlie Roumeliotis joins the show from Montreal to offer his takeaways from GM Kyle Davidson's media availability and explain why the moves were made.

Jul 5, 2022 • 34min
Will Alex DeBrincat be traded ahead of the 2022 NHL Draft?
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau weigh in on whether Alex DeBrincat will be traded ahead of the 2022 NHL Draft. The guys also discuss the futures of Kirby Dach, Dominik Kubalik, and Dylan Strome, and what else could happen between now and Thursday.
1:00 - Will Alex DeBrincat be traded before Thursday's draft?
16:00 - Will Dominik Kubalik and Dylan Strome be back with the Blackhawks?
20:50 - What other trades could happen this week?
23:10 - Could Kirby Dach be moved?


