Blackhawks Breakaway

The NHL is narrowing down host cities to restart the season and there's a good chance Chicago could be one of them. The NBCS Chicago Blackhawks content team of Slavko Bekovic, Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, and Nick Gismondi, discuss the benefits and drawbacks of Chicago hosting the NHL, the other cities that will host, and as it enters day 100 of no hockey, what does the crew remember about the last day of hockey. (2:48) - The chances Chicago can be a hub city for the NHL (10:26) - The COVID-19 case count is a factor when selecting a host city (14:20) - Blackhawks veteran leadership could benefit them when the season returns (23:37) - 100 days of no hockey

It's a cross-sport edition of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast as a pair of former Chicago baseball All-Stars join to talk about their love of hockey and their perspective of the Blackhawks dynasty during their time playing in Chicago. First, Ryan Dempster shares stories of his wild night partying with the Stanley Cup in 2010 and his incredible feat on the diamond the next day. Then, Konerko discusses a pair of drought-ending championships in Chicago, comparing his 2005 White Sox title to the 2010 Blackhawks. (1:42) - Dempster's stories of hanging out with the Stanley Cup (9:05) - Dempster's love for the game of hockey and the Blackhawks (17:31) - Konerko's upbringing playing hockey as a kid (19:57) - Konerko's memories of the Blackhawks renaissance (26:25) - The time the Stanley Cup came to Crosstown at Wrigley

After the NHL announced formal training camps would begin on July 10th as part of Phase 3 of the Return To Play protocol, Patrick Kane told the media to be cautious of dates being thrown around and that there was still plenty to be agreed upon between the league and the players. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King and Nick Gismondi break down Kane's comments and discuss the hurdles the NHL still faces before resuming play. Plus, the Blackhawks made Stan Bowman, Jeremy Colliton, Alex DeBrincat and Connor Murphy available as well and the panel discusses their biggest takeaways from two hours worth of Blackhawks conference calls. 1:15 - Kane wants hockey, but cautions that nothing has been agreed to 12:00 - The franchise is excited about potential playoff hockey 17:20 - John McDonough's impact on Kane and Bowman 23:11 - Bowman provides health updates on injured Blackhawks 26:47 - What Phase 2 looks like for the Blackhawks 32:07 - Optimism levels about hockey actually having games

It’s been 10 years since Patrick Kane and the Blackhawks ended their 49-year Stanley Cup drought in the 2010 Stanley Cup Final. NBC Sports’ Doc Emrick and Eddie Olczyk join host Pat Boyle to discuss the magnitude of the series, the intensity of the series both on and off the ice, and ask where exactly the Cup-clinching puck went? Plus, Doc and Edzo recall what they saw (or didn’t see) as Kane slipped the game-winner past Michael Leighton and the mass confusion that happened after the goal. 1:37 – Everyone was sure the 2010 Stanley Cup Final would go to a Game 7 5:49 – The intensity on and off the ice during the SCF 11:28 – Blackhawks players that stood out in 2010 Playoffs 16:11 – What the heck happened during Patrick Kane’s Cup-clinching goal? 24:15 – Comparing 2010, 2013 and 2015 playoff moments 26:33 – Where is the 2010 Cup-clinching goal puck?

Host Pat Boyle and Blackhawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by NBCS Hawks analyst and former player Jamal Mayers as they discuss the racial and systemic issues the plague America and how that has infiltrated hockey. They also discuss ways to promote change so that not only hockey grows and becomes more accepting, but America as well. (1:30) - Processing the last week in America (9:28) - The NHL is a mirror of the racial issues in America (22:20) - Can the culture change in the NHL (32:00) - People are not afraid to use their platform anymore (38:00) - People are in pain right now

Host Pat Boyle is joined by the entire Blackhawks coverage team of Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, Nick Gismondi, Slavko Bekovic, and podcast producer Tony Gill to discuss the George Floyd murder, the protests around the country, and how to be an active participant in the change for equality for all.

With the Hawks getting a chance to extend their season with the new playoff format, they will lineup against the Edmonton Oilers. Do they have a shot at the Cup? Host Pat Boyle is joined by NBCS Chicago hockey experts of Patrick Sharp, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Eddie Olczyk to discuss. Later on, on the pod, Mark Spector of Sportsnet Canada, to discuss the Edmonton Oilers side of the series. (1:30) - Thoughts on the new playoff format and plan to return to play (10:10) - Will Chicago be one of the Hub cities for the playoffs? (13:50) - Thoughts on the matchup of the Hawks and Oilers (15:08) - Mark Spector on the Hawks vs Oilers (20:56) - Mark Spector discusses Hawks rookie Kirby Dach

Host Pat Boyle is joined by the NBCS Blackhawks content team of Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, and Nick Gismondi, as they discuss in this emergency edition of the podcast, the new 24 team playoff that the Hawks are in on. The crew discusses what does this mean for a team with experienced veterans, the details of potential host cities, and the new rules for the NHL Draft. (2:00) - The NHL is leading the way to a return to play for sports (7:20) - 24 team playoff format (12:30) - Chicago as a potential host city (19:40) - Potential timeline for players to return (26:00) - How will the Hawks perform when they do come back

A return to play for the NHL is coming into form with the release of a potential format that woulg greatly benefit the Blackhawks. Host Pat Boyle, Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis, and Hawks writer Scott King discuss the new format, what it would look like, and why it gives the Hawks their best chance for another potential Stanley Cup run. (1:10) - Details on the 24 team return to play format (6:00) - The new format is a Godsend for the Hawks (11:40) - Which teams or players have an advantage with the new format? (19:00) - The target date for phase 2 of return to play is early June (26:45) - Kane and Toews could thrive in the new format (33:15) - The Hawks have a real chance at a Cup

The 2013 Stanley Cup run by the Hawks was a special season and to discuss with Charlie Roumeliotis is Brandon Bollig. Brandon discusses being compared to the LeBron James Heat teams as the Hawks started the season on a 24 game point streak, the dominance of the Hawks, and tells inside stories about that fantastic season. (2:24) - Starting the season on a 24 game point streak (8:30) - The start of the 2013 playoff run (16:30) - Bollig describes coming back to win with 17 seconds left in the Stanley Cup Final (24:30) - Career post playing hockey (34:44) - Building a fitness business during the pandemic