Blackhawks Breakaway

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers, and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Collin Delia’s performance against Carolina, Alex DeBrincat’s five-game goal streak, young defensemen stepping up for the team, and what is Dylan Strome’s future in Chicago? 1:30: Delia comes up big against the Hurricanes after a long layoff 6:45: Alex DeBrincat scores in five straight games 10:30: Young defensemen step up after an injury to Duncan Keith 13:00: Riley Stillman becomes eighth Blackhawk to score first NHL goal this season 17:00: Young players getting important NHL minutes this season 20:00: The boost the Blackhawks will get from having fans at the UC the final two games of the season 24:00: Dylan Strome’s future with the Blackhawks after being scratched for the third time in eight games 31:30: Which goalies will play in the final two games of the season for the Blackhawks? 34:00: Pat and Charlie’s rookie of the year

The Blackhawks lost their fifth straight game on Monday and have been knocked out of playoff contention but there are still some things to learn from this team before the season ends. Pat Boyle is joined by Jamal Mayers to discuss what they need to see from the young players, what they need to improve on to have a better season next year, and what the next stage of this rebuild looks like. Later in the podcast, Pat Boyle is joined by numbers expert and Steve Kornacki from NBC News as they break down the Central Division standings. (1:30) - Blackhawks effort level in the final game of playoff contention (5:20) - What can the first-year players learn about this season that they can take into the next? (9:32) - Alex DeBrincat's play this season and how he can become an even better player next year (12:00) - What should fans be looking for in the last four games? (15:35) - NBC News numbers expert Steve Kornacki joins Pat Boyle to discuss the Central Division playoff race

The Blackhawks tied the game late in the third period but lost in overtime to the Stanley Cup contending Florida Panthers on Thursday. Is there something to build on for the future? Pat Boyle is joined by Stanley Cup champion and former Blackhawk Jamal Mayers to discuss their takeaways from the loss, the performance of Vinnie Hinostroza in his second tour with the Blackhawks, Adam Boqvist being out for the rest of the season, and Jamal discusses his favorite memories of Andrew Shaw. (1:30) - Blackhawks tie game late before falling to Panthers in OT (5:00) - Vinnie Hinostroza has 10 points in 10 games for Chicago; why is he playing so well? (10:00) - Adam Boqvist is out for the season with a broken right wrist. How was he developing before the injury? (17:30) - What did Andrew Shaw mean to the Blackhawks, specifically the 2013 team? (24:10) - Breaking down the Blackhawks' remaining schedule. Who will take the Central Division?

Andrew Shaw's story is one of an underdog. He was passed up in the draft twice before being taken in the fifth round of the 2011 NHL Draft by Chicago, where he won two Stanley Cups. On Monday, Shaw announced his retirement due to concussion concerns but notes he has no regrets. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Shaw's retirement, highlight his career moments and weigh in on his legacy. (1:50) - Andrew Shaw announces his retirement in a special tribute video (6:20) - Pat and Charlie react to Shaw's retirement (12:14) - Shaw speaks to the media about always being an underdog and embracing that role (17:55) - Stan Bowman on his thoughts after first seeing Andrew Shaw (24:20) - Shaw speaks on which current players remind him of his game (32:10) - Shaw reacts to all the love he's received from fans since announcing his retirement

The Blackhawks rallied back from a third-goal deficit in the final 10 minute of regulation to beat the Predators 5-4 in overtime. Is this the win they needed to propel them into the final stretch? Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the big win and what it could mean going forward. The guys also dive into the power play, Malcolm Subban’s performance, and a Jonathan Toews health update. (1:51) - How crazy of an emotional ride was the 5-4 win vs. the Predators? (11:25) - Pat and Charlie break down Vinnie Hinostroza’s contributions (18:08) - What is going on with Connor Murphy's helmet? (25:00) - Should Subban get the start in Friday’s series finale vs. Nashville? (35:00) - The latest update on Jonathan Toews

In order to make the playoffs, the Blackhawks need to make adjustments after taking a step back following their sixth loss of the season to the Nashville Predators. Pat Boyle is joined by Jamal Mayers to break down what went wrong in the series opener and who should start in goal on Wednesday. Later in the podcast, Pat is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss Nikita Zadorov's future with the Blackhawks and how the Dallas Stars have moved in front of the Blackhawks in the Central Division race. (1:20) - Pat and Jamal break down Game 1 loss to the Predators (8:00) - The fourth line is coming through (11:10) - Who should get the start in Game 2: Lankinen or Subban? (12:50) - Charlie joins Pat to discuss the Blackhawks' playoff chances (17:50) - What does the future look like for Nikita Zadorov? (24:30) - In key games, should the Blackhawks go with Lankinen or Subban? (29:00) - What adjustments should the Blackhawks make?

The Blackhawks dropped to 20-19-5 after a 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in the series opener. What can they do to bounce back? What is wrong with the power play? Pat Boyle and Steve Konroyd break down the loss and discuss whether the Blackhawks can fix things before their next matchup with Detroit. Later in the podcast, Pat has a 1-on-1 with new Blackhawks winger Brett Connolly as they discuss the trade, his story of driving from Carolina to Columbus to make his debut with the Blackhawks, and more. (2:00) - Did the Blackhawks let down their guard playing against a lesser team? (6:20) - Breaking down the five-forward power-play approach (12:00) - Blocked shot numbers vs Detroit; how can the Blackhawks get more shots through? (16:40) - Tight race in the Central Division (19:50) - Brett Connolly joins Pat Boyle (29:30) - The mindset after being traded to a new team

What the Blackhawks brought in at the trade deadline: Brett Connolly, Josh Dickinson, Adam Gaudette, Vinnie Hinostroza, Riley Stillman, rights to Henrik Borgstrom, rights to Ryder Rolston, second-round pick in 2021, fourth-round pick in 2021, seventh-round pick in 2021, third-round pick in 2022 What the Blackhawks sent out: Madison Bowey, Lucas Carlsson, Matthew Highmore, Mattias Janmark, Brad Morrison, Carl Soderberg, Lucas Wallmark, fifth-round pick in 2021, fifth-round pick in 2022 Stan Bowman was a busy executive this year at the trade deadline and recouped a decent haul. To go over all the moves, the entire Blackhawks Talk team was assembled. In the first part of the podcast, Pat Boyle is joined by Jamal Mayers and Steve Konroyd to get their reactions to the trades. Then later in the pod, Pat is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss if the Blackhawks were winners at the deadline, and the big win vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Blackhawks president of hockey operations and GM Stan Bowman has been busy. The Blackhawks, on Thursday, traded for veteran forward Brett Connolly, defenseman Riley Stillman, and prospect Henrik Borgstrom, along with a 2021 seventh-round pick from the Florida Panthers for forward Lucas Wallmark and defenseman Lucas Carlsson. Bowman talks about his recent trade with Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis and why he thinks the moves improves the Blackhawks. Later in the pod, Pat is joined by Steve Konroyd as they break down the trade. (1:10) - Bowman discusses what he thinks is the most intriguing part of the deal (5:30) - What will Brett Connolly's role be? (7:40) - Bowman breaks down adding more forwards to the roster (12:10) - Bowman discusses whether the Blackhawks are looking to make more moves before Monday's deadline (14:08) - Steve Konroyd joins Pat Boyle to break down the Blackhawks trade (19:28) - Are the Blackhawks making moves for the playoffs or the future? (23:20) - Can the Blackhawks make a strong playoff push with the remaining games?

The Blackhawks are still fighting for a playoff spot and have played better overall but are being let down on the power play and penalty kill. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the special teams issues and it can be fixed. The guys also discuss newcomer Vinnie Hinostroza, the lack of confidence Kirby Dach is having due to his wrist injury, and they answer your questions submitted to the podcast via Twitter and our voicemail line, including when they think Alex DeBrincat will take the lead as the best player on the Blackhawks. (2:00) - Blackhawks did everything right vs. the Predators but were let down by special teams (7:40) - Blackhawks’ chances to win the division (15:50) - Kirby Dach reflects on his first five games back and regaining confidence in his wrist (23:40) - Answering fan questions and concerns about the Blackhawks (30:20) - Reasons why the Blackhawks’ power play is struggling (41:20) - When will Alex DeBrincat be the best player on the Blackhawks?