Blackhawks Breakaway

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis address the sexual assault allegations against former video coach Brad Aldrich and the team launching an internal investigation from the incident in 2010. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly also discussed the situation during their Stanley Cup Final media availability.

ESPN's John Buccigross joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to break down the Stanley Cup Playoffs and which team will be the last one standing. The crew also discuss the Blackhawks rebuild, the origin of the Bucci Overtime Challenge, the NHL’s return on ESPN, and much more. (1:50) - Breaking down the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and who has the best chance to come out on top this year (7:25) - How is the Blackhawks rebuild going and are they on their way to playoff contention? (11:55) - Origins of the Bucci Overtime Challenge (17:10) - Buccigross discusses how important golf has become in his life (24:20) - NHL goes back to ESPN

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dive into the mailbag and answer fans’ questions. Will the Blackhawks add a veteran goaltender to push Kevin Lankinen? Could the Blackhawks be in the Jack Eichel sweepstakes? Should the Blackhawks draft a goaltender with the No. 12 overall pick? They discuss all that and more. (1:30) - Will the Blackhawks add a veteran goaltender to push Kevin Lankinen? (10:24) - Will the Blackhawks add an outside defenseman this offseason? (18:30) - Which teams have the best odds to win the Stanley Cup (23:40) - Should the Blackhawks draft a goalie with their first-round pick? (36:45) - Best press box food at the United Center

The Chicago Steel have become a powerhouse at the USHL level and that talent is about to be put on display in the 2021 NHL draft. NBCS Chicago Blackhawks Insider Charlie Roumeliotis is joined by Steel GM Ryan Hardy to discuss their recent championship run, the team’s nine draft eligible prospects, and Owen Power, who’s a Steel alum that’s projected to go No. 1 overall. (1:56) - Hardy discusses Steel’s playoff runs over the last three years (9:10) - Hardy discusses the Steel’s nine draft eligible prospects (14:25) - Matthew Coronato is being compared to Alex DeBrincat and could be drafted by the Blackhawks (24:40) - Steel could have a run of top tier talent being drafted in the NHL for the next few years

The first half of the 2021 NHL Draft has officially been set and the Blackhawks will pick No. 11 overall. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the lottery results and characterize the upcoming draft. The guys also discuss the possibility of Columbus Blue Jacket star defenseman Seth Jones being available via trade, other potential options in free agency that could make them a playoff contender, and their thoughts on Mark Scheifele's hit on Jake Evans.(1:45) - The Blackhawks will select 11th overall; how would you characterize the draft? (7:00) - Columbus Blue Jackets star Seth Jones intends to test free agency. Is he the game-changing defenseman the Blackhawks need to contend? (13:30) - What would a trade package for Seth Jones look like? (23:56) - World Championships update; which Blackhawks are showing out on the national stage? (32:50) - Pat and Charlie's thoughts on Mark Scheifele's hit on Jake Evans

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are off and running and proving to the sports world that playoff hockey is second to none. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis provide their early takeaways from the first round and which team has surprised the most. The crew also goes over the IIHF World Championships in Latvia and discuss the strong play of Blackhawks first-round pick Lukas Reichel. Is there a chance Reichel can be a full-time player on the Blackhawks next season? (3:04) - Biggest takeaways from the first round of the playoffs (11:20) - What are the Blackhawks up against in the Central Division next year? (22:15) - Analyzing Blackhawks prospect Lukas Reichel's play in the World Championships in Latvia (27:00) - Breaking down the Blackhawks roster next season (32:05) - Wayne Gretzky joins TNT as a national broadcaster

Pat Boyle is joined by NBC Sports' Eddie Olczyk and get his thoughts on the Blackhawks' 2021 season. Edzo outlines what the Hawks need to do to make the playoffs next season. And since Edzo is calling the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, we get his thoughts on the hot start to the tournament for the greatest trophy in professional sports. (0:57) - Edzo's biggest takeaway from the 2021 season (5:45) - What the Hawks need to do to make the 2022 playoffs (9:00) - How do you project how players will fare in the playoffs (12:25) - Examining the Stanley Cup Playoffs' hot, intense start (22:04) - NHL broadcast update

The Blackhawks Talk Podcast is giving out awards at the end of the season. Some you are familiar with, some we made up, but it’s time to dish out some hardware to this year's Blackhawks team. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on which player is the team’s MVP, most improved, top rookie, goal of the year, and much more. (1:30) - Most improved player (5:14) - Rookie of the Year (12:35) - Up and Down Player aka Headscratcher of the season (25:10) - Which Blackhawks prospect will make the biggest impact next season? (32:54) - Surprise player of the year (40:00) - Goal of the year (42:40) - Team MVP

The 2020-21 season has officially come to an end, which means it’s time to reflect on the highs and lows. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to clips from Stan Bowman, Jeremy Colliton and Patrick Kane during their exit interviews to discuss what went right and what areas need to improve. Pat and Charlie discuss Bowman's reaction to missing the playoffs, Kane's thoughts on not having Jonathan Toews all season and how that impacted the team, and Colliton weighs in on how the Blackhawks can take the next step to compete with teams like Carolina and Tampa. (3:40) - Stan Bowman on what needs to be addressed for the team to take the next step (7:40) - Jeremy Colliton on being a better overall team and harder to play against (17:00) - Dylan Strome on getting scratched multiple times this season (33:10) - Patrick Kane on missing the playoffs again (41:50) - Kane on the absence of Toews and how much he was missed (46:35) - Colliton on what Toews means to the organization

The Blackhawks season is over and it's time to review the first year of the rebuild. Was it a success? What should fans be expecting headed into the offseason? The Blackhawks Talk team of Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd, and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the season, including whether Kevin Lankinen solidified himself as a potential starting goaltender, what needs to happen for the Blackhawks to return to postseason contention, and who were the team's MVP, Rookie of the Year, and biggest surprise? (1:20) - How would you sum up the season for the Blackhawks? (7:05) - Is Kevin Lankinen a No. 1 goaltender or a really good backup? (17:00) - Which trade deadline acquisition will have the most impact going forward? (24:00) - How different would the season have turned out if Jonathan Toews played this year? (32:00) - Surprise player of the year for the Blackhawks (36:25) - Rookie of the Year (44:40) - What do the Blackhawks need to address to get back into playoff contention?