Blackhawks Breakaway

The Blackhawks played their one and only exhibition game before taking on the Edmonton Oilers and won 4-0. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Blackhawks analyst Steve Konroyd to recap the game, what did the veteran Corey Crawford look like in his first game action, and are the Hawks prepared to take on the Oilers starting this Saturday. (1:20) - Surprised Corey Crawford looked good without any practice? (5:45) - Lineup changes that were different from training camp (10:00) - Hawks performance on the power play (17:30) - Blue line play (21:40) - How do the Hawks matchup with the Oilers

Host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King to discuss the long awaited return of Hawks goalie Corey Crawford and debate if he is physically ready to play hockey again after a long lay-off. Later on in the podcast they report updates as the Hawks are in Edmonton getting prepared to face the Oilers. The crew also dives into the Hub city setup and a look into how the Hawks matchup vs the Oilers. (1:03) - Corey Crawford returns to the Hawks after dealing with Covid-19 (7:00) - What is the plan to get Crawford ready to play? (13:00) - NHL's phase 3 testing, no positive tests, can they finish the season? (18:00) - Edmonton Oilers haven't named their goalie yet (22:00) - Matching up the Oilers and Hawks

As the at home practices wrap up for the week, Hawks go-to goalie Corey Crawford is still a no show. Pat Boyle, Scott King, and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss what they think is happening and will he even be ready to go if he does travel with the team. The crew also goes over Jeremy Colliton's decision to leave Stanley Cup champion Brent Seabrook off the playoff roster and what does it mean for his future with the Hawks. (1:50) - Still no Corey Crawford and Game 1 is next Saturday (6:50) - Will Crawford have enough time to practice before Game 1? (13:30) - No Brent Seabrook for the playoff roster (17:20) - Seabrook reacts to not being on the return to play roster and his relationship with the Hawks (24:20) - Injury updates for the rest of the Hawks roster (36:10) - Thoughts on the Seattle Kraken

Pat Boyle is joined by Scott King and Charlie Roumeliotis, to discuss the comments from Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman on how the team is dealing with Corey Crawford while he is labeled as unfit to play at this time and the chances he joins the team before they head to Edmonton. The crew also discusses how Jonathan Toews is adjusting to coming back to play and the part he played in helping the return to play negotiations. (1:10) - Stan Bowman speaks to the media on Corey Crawford (10:30) - Jonathan Toews injury update (14:36) - Difficulties determining who's out with the "unfit to play" label (18:00) - Jonathan Toews was one of the most vocal players in negotiations (27:30) - Kane on playing in the Olympics (35:40) - Will Corey Crawford play vs Edmonton

With the matchup vs the Edmonton Oilers getting closer, will Corey Crawford, after being deemed unfit to play, be ready for a high intensity playoff matchup? The Blackhawks Talk crew of Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss and give updates into a possible timetable for Crawford. The guys also talk about Kirby Dach, who has taken advantage of the long layoff and has looked great in practice, and the Calder Cup finalist Dominik Kubalik and his chances of winning the Cup. (1:09) - Latest status of Corey Crawford (6:51) - Could the backup goalies hold their own in a playoff scenario (10:32) - The growth of Kirby Dach (16:40) - Dominik Kubalik being named a Calder Cup finalist (21:48) - Hawks potentially changing their power play

Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford was not in practice as the Hawks prepare to play the Edmonton Oilers and was deemed "unfit to play" according to the Blackhawks coach Jeremy Colliton and GM Stan Bowman. Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss what does the new term in the NHL "unfit to play" means and will Crawford be able to get ready before the matchup vs the Oilers. Later on, the crew gives their thoughts on what they saw from Hawks practice and what Brent Seabrook looked like on the ice after being out with injuries. (1:30) - Jeremy Colliton and Stan Bowman on Corey Crawford being unfit to play (6:38) - Who can replace Corey Crawford if he isn't available to play (12:00) - How did Brent Seabrook look on the ice after being out (17:00) - Jonathan Toews has a new appreciation for Chicago, and hockey (22:00) - More news and tidbits from Hawks practice

Pat Boyle is joined by former Blackhawk and now Hall of Famer Doug Wilson as they discuss Wilson's surprise at being inducted, his experience with Blackhawk great Stan Mikita when he was a rookie, and was he prepared to give up hope on making it into the Hall of Fame. (1:32) - Doug on being shocked he made the Hall of Fame (5:40) - Was Doug ready to give up on making the Hall of Fame (6:56) - Doug on his strong relationship with Stan Mikita (13:16) - Was it tough not getting to a championship with Wayne Gretzky in the way

The Blackhawks' next matchup when the NHL returns is against the Edmonton Oilers, but are the Hawks at a disadvantage this time around? Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the matchup as the Hawks prepare. The crew also discusses the possibility that the Hawks may get the #1 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, and the new collective bargaining agreement that is closed to being signed by the players and owners. (1:30) - Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks (8:00) - Updated details of the Bubble (13:00) - Can the Hawks get the number 1 pick (16:50) - Details of the new CBA between the players and owners (27:44) - Will Brent Seabrook play when the Hawks return to play

During the 2010s campaign of the Blackhawks the Stanley Cup visited the city of Chicago 3 times and no one knows the details of those visits like Keeper of the Cup Philip Pritchard does. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Pritchard as they discuss his frequent trips to Chicago during the championship runs, why was they Cup late arriving to the 2015 championship and other stories of the Cup's adventures with the Blackhawks. (1:14) - Missing Cup during the 2015 championship (8:12) - Reasons why the Stanley Cup isn't present at the start of close out games (13:10) - Adventures of the Cup during the 2013 Hawks Championship (18:06) - Most bizarre story of the Hawks championship with the Cup (24:05) - Which Hawks team had the most fun with the Cup

Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by the super opinionated Brian Burke to discuss the Hall of Fame voting, his issues with how the draft lottery was done, and his beef with Artemi Panarin. (1:10) - Burke explains why the draft lottery is a "disgrace" (6:18) - Burke explains the Hall of Fame voting process (12:58) - Burke calls the 1999 NHL draft the worst draft ever (16:55) - Does the return to play format work (21:45) - Burke takes issue with Artemi Panarin's comments on the new CBA