Blackhawks Breakaway

The Blackhawks opened up the season with a tough matchup against the Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning and lost 5-1, but there are lessons to be learned from this game for a rebuilding Blackhawks team. Host Pat Boyle is joined by NBCS Chicago analyst Steve Konroyd to discuss the game and what the Blackhawks can build on. Later in the podcast, Pat is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis as they break down the play of goalie Malcolm Subban, what they expect from the goalie competition, and some mistakes that the Hawks need to grow from to be better. (1:15) - Steve Konroyd's biggest takeaways from the first game of the season (4:20) - Malcolm Subban's 1st start as a Blackhawk (7:25) - Konroyd likes what he sees from Ian Mitchell (10:45) - Expectations for the 2nd game vs the Lightning (12:53) - Charlie Roumeliotis joins Pat Boyle (17:04) - The play of the line pairings in the first game (20:26) - Special teams need to be better for the Hawks

Headstrong is a series about men's health told through powerful stories involving the athletes we love. In this episode, former Blackhawk Bryan Bickell, after having to retire due to an illness, makes his way back to ice but not with hockey, but figure skating. Bryan discusses his road to retirement and how his mental health became a priority in retirement.

Blackhawks head coach Jeremy Colliton talks with Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss his new contract extension and his vision for the future of the Hawks. Colliton talks the rebuild, growing the young talent on the team, the goalie battle in training camp, and a lot more. (1:30) - Colliton on being excited about getting his extension done before the start of the season (7:48) - How has training camp gone so far? (12:53) - Who is winning the goalie battle? (17:50) - Colliton describes the defensive line pairings (24:50) - Working in the young players at camp (31:46) - Colliton getting advice from other coaches

On Saturday, Corey Crawford announced his retirement from the NHL. Crawford, who signed a 2-year deal with the New Jersey Devils after the Blackhawks moved on from the two-time Stanley Cup champ, said goodbye with a heartfelt announcement thanking the Devils organization for understanding his decision and thanking Chicago and the Blackhawks for all the years he spent there. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss Crawford's retirement, his career, if he’s a Hall of Famer, and his contributions to the championship dynasty. Thank You, Corey Crawford. (1:30) - Corey Crawford announces his retirement from the NHL (4:49) - Why retire now? (7:10) - Duncan Keith and Patrick Kane speak on their teammate Corey Crawford (13:00) - Crawford's final years as a Blackhawk (19:20) - Will Corey Crawford be one of the most under-appreciated athletes in Chicago sports history? (28:40) - Is Corey Crawford a Hall of Famer?

The Blackhawks are trying new things with their lineup as they get prepared for the season and are still missing key players at camp. Host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the sights and sounds from the first few days of camp including the lines they have seen, who's standing out so far, and how the new blueliners look. Later in the podcast, the crew discusses the roles of the veterans in the rebuild and provides an update on the goalie competition and who is leading the pack. (1:22) - The review of camp so far (5:50) - Defensive pairings the Hawks are trying out (11:10) - The absence of Carl Soderberg from camp (16:10) - Is Keith becoming more of a teacher with Seabrook out? (20:30) - Andrew Shaw’s return from a concussion (26:20) - How Shaw is changing his game after his return (31:34) - Latest on the goalie battle

In a special bonus episode of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast for “Goalie Week”, Scott King goes 1-on-1 with Hall of Fame goalie Ed Belfour as they discuss his career, his time with the Blackhawks, his life after hockey, and his thoughts on the Blackhawks goalie competition. Ed also tells the origin story of his now famed nickname “The Eagle”. All of that and more on the Blackhawks Talk Podcast. (1:20) - Navigating a business through Covid (3:30) - Belfour's unlikely journey to the NHL (6:30) - Ed on his approach to the game when he played (13:25) - How did Belfour get the nickname, “The Eagle”? (17:12) - Being considered one of the greatest Blackhawks goalies of all time (20:45) - Belfour's “One More Shift” in 2017 with the Hawks (22:54) - Winning the Stanley Cup

The NHL is back, meaning coincidentally, the Blackhawks are back. The Blackhawks Talk crew of Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the Hawks and what they saw from the very first day of training camp. The crew also breaks down Dylan Strome's new contract and what he will bring to the team. Later in the pod, they also discuss what practice was like without Jonathan Toews, Brent Seabrook, Kirby Dach, and other Hawks. Indulge as the BT crew gets you hyped and prepared for the incoming season. Let's DO THAT HOCKEY! (1:30) - Dylan Strome gets a 2-year extension (7:40) - Brent Seabrook’s journey in the past year (16:48) - Blackhawks plan to get young players in the lineup this year (23:50) - Sights and sounds from Blackhawks’ Day 1 of camp (29:20) - Patrick Kane speaks on missing Kirby Dach (34:20) - Kane on Corey Crawford not returning to the Hawks (38:40) - Most intriguing storylines from camp

The Blackhawks suffered some major setbacks this offseason with young star Kirby Dach being out for 4-5 months after needing wrist surgery, franchise staple Jonathan Toews being sidelined indefinitely with an illness, and forward Alex Nylander being out 4-6 months after knee surgery. In an exclusive interview with Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis, the President of Hockey Operations and General Manager for the Blackhawks Stan Bowman joins the podcast to provide updates on Toews, Dach, and Nylander and also to discuss the state of the Hawks and how the organization plans to move forward without the 3 forwards. Later in the podcast, Stan discusses Dylan Strome’s negotiations, the signing of Carl Soderberg, and Stan has a message for all Blackhawks fans. (1:20) - Latest on Jonathan Toews and his undisclosed illness (6:20) - How significant is losing Toews? (8:00) - Kirby Dachs injury and the decision to let him play in the World Juniors (15:20) - Alex Nylander's injury (19:05) - Updates on Dylan Strome negotiations (22:20) - Why the Hawks signed Carl Soderberg? (25:00) - Have expectations changed in the building after suffering so many injuries? (28:40) - Which young players Hawks fans should keep an eye on this season (35:25) - How will the Hawks work in their 3 young goalies? (42:20) - Excitement about new division and schedule (46:20) - Message to Blackhawks fans

Blackhawks up and coming star forward Kirby Dach suffered a wrist injury while playing for Team Canada in the world juniors tournament. After a successful surgery, Dach will now be sidelined for 4-5 months. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the news of Dach's projected timeline and discuss how the Hawks will move forward without the forward when the season starts on January 13th. Later in the podcast, Pat and Charlie are joined by Scott King to discuss the pickups made by the Hawks and if the Dach injury impacts negotiations with Dylan Strome. (1:15) - Devastating news for the Blackhawks (5:00) - When Dach could get back into the fold (8:21) - Should the Hawks have allowed Dach to play for Team Canada? (16:23) - The Blackhawks sign Carl Söderberg (22:20) - NHL free agency (31:50) - How will Jeremy Colliton operate during the season?

CM Punk is a Chicagoan and a Chicago sports lifer, and man does he love his Blackhawks hockey. CM Punk joins Pat Boyle and Scott King to discuss how he became a Blackhawks fan, how important the Hawks and Chicago mean to him, his career in the UFC, and shares why fighting at the United Center was one of the most important things he's done professionally. This is an interview you are not going to want to miss. (1:30) - CM describes how he's gotten through the last 9 months of the pandemic (5:00) - Breaking down the NHL Western Conference (8:30) - Keeping up with Hawks players and his relationship with Hawks players (12:22) - The importance of fighting in Chicago at the United Center (16:34) - CM explains why he went through with the fight instead of postponing (20:46) - Writing a Marvel comic book (24:10) - CM Punk defends Brent Seabrook (28:00) - CM gives his opinion on the rebuilding Hawks