Blackhawks Breakaway

The Blackhawks are still grinding for their first win of the season as they try to stable the ship until players return. One of those players, Carl Söderberg, made his return to practice as Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis provides updates. Later in the podcast, the guys discuss the goalie competition and how head coach Jeremy Colliton is handling it, the heated rivalry between the Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings, and Charlie drops a lineup prediction. (1:25) - Carl Söderberg makes his return to the team (6:29) - Charlie drops a prediction (13:40) - Blackhawks make room for Carl Söderberg on the roster (15:55) - How has Jeremy Colliton handled the goalie competition? (22:33) - History of the Blackhawks vs the Red Wings and how one dynasty started the next (34:04) - An ode to a friend

In a 2-part discussion, the Blackhawks coverage team reacts to and breaks down the start of the season so far for the Hawks and how the development plan is going for the younger players. In the first part of the podcast, Pat Boyle and Blackhawks Stanley Cup champ Jamal Mayers break down the loss to the Florida Panthers and what they think could be potential issues for the Hawks if not corrected. In the second part of the podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King discuss the development of Adam Boqvist and how the goalie competition is shaping up in the early parts of the season. (1:40) - Blackhawks need to get going early in games (4:20) - Inconsistent goaltending so far (7:50) - Can Adam Boqvist get better defensively? (12:00) - How the Blackhawks are trying to score goals (17:55) - Charlie and Scott break down the start of the season (24:30) - What fans should be paying attention to so far this season (31:15) - Goaltending competition will be open and fair

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