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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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Apr 8, 2022 • 48min
Which Blackhawks should have their numbers retired after Marian Hossa?
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau discuss which Blackhawks should have their numbers retired after Marian Hossa. Plus, will the first year of Lukas Reichel's entry-level contract be burned? And is Hossa the greatest free-agent signing in Chicago sports history?
1:45 - Why Reichel burning first year of entry-level contract wouldn't necessarily be a negative
13:55 - Which current and former Blackhawks are worthy of having their numbers retired?
32:50 - Is Hossa the greatest free-agent signing in Chicago sports history?

Apr 3, 2022 • 28min
Interview with Chris Vosters, the new play-by-play voice for Blackhawks
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis goes 1-on-1 with Chris Vosters, the new official play-by-play voice of the Chicago Blackhawks. Vosters discusses his broadcasting background, what the season-long audition was like, replacing a legend and Hall of Famer in Pat Foley, what it will be like to work with Eddie Olczyk full-time and much more.
0:45 - Vosters on being named the new play-by-play voice of the Blackhawks
3:25 - What the audition process was like
9:55 - How Vosters found out he got the job
14:10 - Vosters dives into his broadcasting background
16:45 - Vosters on his broadcasting idols growing up
21:40 - Vosters on getting to work with Eddie Olczyk full-time
24:40 - Vosters on showing his personality through social media

Mar 31, 2022 • 15min
1-on-1 with Jonathan Toews ahead of 1,000th career NHL game
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis goes 1-on-1 with Jonathan Toews ahead of his 1,000th NHL game. What does the milestone mean to him and did he ever doubt he'd get there after missing last season with an illness? Plus, we dive into some of his career highlights, who gave him the Captain Serious nickname, how long he wants to keep playing for and much more.
1:00 - Toews on what he remembers about his first NHL game
2:15 - What hitting the 1,000-game mark means to Toews
5:15 - Reflecting on Toews' accomplishments
7:35 - Who gave Toews the 'Captain Serious' nickname?
9:05 - The story behind Toews tearing his MCL in Game 6 against Philadelphia in 2010
10:30 - What it felt like to hoist the Stanley Cup for the first time
11:15 - The proudest moment of Toews' career
13:10 - How long does Toews hope to keep playing for?

Mar 29, 2022 • 57min
Blackhawks collapse in back-to-back games and a 1-on-1 with Dylan Strome
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau recap the two meltdowns against Vegas and Buffalo. Can the Blackhawks establish an identity in the final 15 games of the season? Plus, Kyle Davidson addresses the leaked report accusation at the NHL GMs meetings and Pat goes 1-on-1 with Dylan Strome.
1:15 - Blackhawks collapse in back-to-back games
9:35 - Sam Lafferty and Taylor Raddysh continue to impress
18:40 - Kyle Davidson clears the air with Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas
28:00 - 1-on-1 with Dylan Strome
45:50 - Will Strome be with the Blackhawks next season?
49:50 - Teasing a Jonathan Toews sit-down interview for the next episode

Mar 25, 2022 • 43min
Will Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews stick around for rebuild?
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau recap the last two road wins that included a special night for Collin Delia in his home arena of California with family in attendance. The guys also weigh in Jonathan Toews' comments about his future and whether he and Patrick Kane will stick around for the rebuild.

Mar 21, 2022 • 39min
Takeaways from Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson’s first NHL trade deadline
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis introduce a new voice by adding James Neveau to the family. The three of them recap Kyle Davidson's first trade deadline as an NHL general manager, the return he got for Marc-Andre Fleury, Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas' comments about a leaked report, and much more.
2:05 - Blackhawks Talk Podcast makes an acquisition
3:25 - Recapping GM Kyle Davidson's first trade deadline
7:45 - Thoughts on Marc-Andre Fleury trade to Minnesota
13:15 - What did you make of Kyle Dubas' comments about the leaked report?
22:20 - Blackhawks trade Ryan Carpenter to Calgary
27:10 - Wheres does Dylan Strome fit into the long-term plans?
31:50 - What grade would you give Davidson for his deadline moves?

Mar 18, 2022 • 48min
Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson begins rebuild by trading Brandon Hagel
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis record a live emergency podcast to discuss the Brandon Hagel blockbuster deal with Tampa Bay. The Blackhawks received two conditional first-round picks and two forward prospects as GM Kyle Davidson kickstarts the rebuild. Plus, what does this trade mean for franchise cornerstones Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews and their futures?

Mar 16, 2022 • 42min
Blackhawks trade deadline preview with ESPN’s Emily Kaplan
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis goes 1-on-1 with ESPN's Emily Kaplan to preview Chicago's trade deadline. What's the latest on Marc-Andre Fleury? Could Brandon Hagel be moved? Who else might be on the table? Afterward, Pat Boyle joins Charlie to share their thoughts on what the Blackhawks may do ahead of Monday's deadline, and potential fits for Fleury.
2:00 - ESPN's Emily Kaplan joins the show
3:45 - What's the latest on Marc-Andre Fleury?
8:50 - What package would it take for the Blackhawks to consider moving Brandon Hagel?
11:30 - Is there a chance Dylan Strome is traded before Monday's deadline?
16:50 - Takeaways from interview with Emily
20:30 - Fleury's performance against Boston was a treat to watch
25:40 - Which teams would be potential fits for Fleury?
35:35 - Is the asking price for Strome increasing?

Mar 11, 2022 • 22min
GM Kyle Davidson on his mindset going into NHL trade deadline
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis interview GM Kyle Davidson before Thursday’s game and offer their takeaways from it. What will his mindset be going into the March 21 trade deadline? They also discuss Marc-Andre Fleury’s future and which contenders could use a goaltender if he were to move.

Mar 7, 2022 • 44min
Kyle Davidson makes front-office changes, Dylan Strome’s emergence and more
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the weekend losses to Philadelphia and Tampa Bay. Plus, they discuss GM Kyle Davidson making major changes to the front office, Dylan Strome being the most effective offensive center on Chicago's roster, why Tyler Johnson followed Jack Eichel's footsteps by undergoing artificial disc replacement surgery, and whether Jonathan Toews wants to be part of the Blackhawks' rebuild.
1:40 - What the heck happened in the Philly game?
8:50 - Recapping Sunday's loss to Andrei Vasilevskiy, Lightning
13:55 - Is Dylan Strome the Blackhawks' most effective offensive center?
24:10 - Kyle Davidson makes major front-office changes
31:55 - Why Tyler Johnson had ADR surgery over the fusion
35:00 - Will Jonathan Toews be around for Chicago's rebuild?


