Blackhawks Breakaway

Host Pat Boyle is joined by the NBCS Chicago Blackhawks content team of Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, Nick Gismondi, and Slavko Bekovic as they discuss the chances that hockey gets played in the summer, what it would look like if played in the summer, and they also take a few calls from the voicemail. (1:30) - Level of optimism that hockey will return in the summer (10:40) - How would the playoffs look with a shortened season? (22:22) - Takeaways from Elliotte Friedman interview from the Blackhawks Talk Pod last week (28:08) - Debate: Which championship Hawks team was the best (40:20) - Will there be a compliance buyout for teams with the work stoppage (44:46) - If the Hawks don't make the playoffs will there be front office changes like the Bulls

The Hawks Stanley Cup teams in 2010, 2013, and 2015 dominated the decade. But which team was the best of all? Bryan Bickell who was with the team, joins host Pat Boyle to discuss which team was the best, what he's doing during the pandemic to stay busy, and does it bother him that his name isn't on the 2010 trophy. (1:30) - Bickell discusses what he's been doing during the pandemic (4:10) - Update on Bickell's health (7:40) - Bickell on being called up on the 2010 championship team (9:20) - Does is bother Bickell that his name isn't on the 2010 Cup? (11:30) - Is there 1 championship team that's better than the others and why? (16:30) - Who does Bickell keep in touch with on the Hawks

Host Pat Boyle and NBCS Chicago Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada, as they discuss what lies ahead for the NHL as they figure out ways to resume or move on from this season and how those decisions impact the Hawks financially and how it impacts the roster going forward. (1:10) - Elliotte Friedman on being a Hawks fan growing up (4:26) - Everyone hoped the salary cap would go up, now it may go down (6:30) - Friedman's comments about Dylan Strome were taken out of context (8:40) - What will the Hawks do at goaltender? (14:00) - Is there motivation to get hockey going in July or August?

Host Pat Boyle is joined by former Blackhawk defenceman Brian Campbell as they discuss the impact of the 2010 champion Hawks on Chicago hockey, his issues with former coach Joel Quenneville, and how he's using his experience as a champion to help young players. (1:14) - Being a part of the rebirth of hockey in Chicago (4:20) - Not getting along with Joel Quenneville in the beginning (11:00) - The moment Brian knew the Hawks could win the Cup (16:10) - Coming back from a tough injury in 2010 due to a hit by Alex Ovechkin (19:18) - Theories on where the 2010 game winning puck is

John Scott's career was an interesting one, from team tough guy to getting the All-Star MVP. Host Pat Boyle talks with John as they discuss John's new podcast, adjusting to life after hockey, and they talk about how he views his All-Star game appearance and MVP now that he is retired. (1:16) - Using his podcast to stay connected to hockey (4:50) - Why he signed with the Blackhawks (6:32) - How did John get along with Joel Quenneville (9:20) - A movie based on John's career (12:30) - Fans pulling for John to win All-Star MVP

The full crew is back with host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, Slavko Bekovic, Scott King, and Nick Gismondi as they discuss how they are spending time without hockey, thoughts on the re-airing of the 2010 Hawks playoff run, and could the Hawks have won more in the last decade. (0:55) - How to fill time with no hockey (11:20) - Re-watching the 2010 Hawks (18:32) - Could the Hawks have won more last decade (26:20) - Time for the Hawks to re-invent themselves (28:20) - Advice to get through the quarantine

We take #HawksRewind to the next level as Pat Boyle and Nick Gismondi chat with two-time Stanley Cup champion Dave Bolland. The guys discuss the 2010 Stanley Cup run, who the most underrated player on that team was and which players he enjoyed annoying the most on the ice. Bolland also explains why he threw his gloves off after scoring his famous "17 Seconds" goal and shares which former Blackhawks teammate gave him his nickname "The Rat." 1:41- What is it like for Dave Bolland to be in Vancouver? 3:50- Bolland reflects on the game-winning goal and penalty kill in game 5 vs the Predators in 2010 5:40- Why the game 5 win against the Preds was one of the most important wins for the franchise 7:26- Who is the most underrated player on the 2010 team? 13:00- What's next for Dave Bolland?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle chats with former Blackhawk and current radio analyst, Troy Murray. This podcast was recorded last month as the two drove around town. (1:05) Murray looks back at the 2010 Stanley Cup team and shares his perspective of Patrick Kane’s cup clinching goal (8:23) Troy’s unique relationship with Jonathan Toews (9:48) How Marian Hossa was never a finalist for the Selke Trophy (20:00) Troy's role as saxophone player in the band, The Chicago 6 (21:30) What was it like to play on stage with Walter Payton and Dan Hampton?

Host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, and Nick Gismondi, as they answer questions and concerns from fans on the Blackhawks and the NHL. They also feature a call in segment where fans get to ask their question to the crew. If you want to call in with your question dial up (312)-834-4339 and you can be apart of the show. (2:30) - Recap of the Rocky Wirtz interview from the previous podcast (7:40) - How will the playoff format change if/when the season continues (12:54) - Has the break impacted contract situations on the Hawks (21:14) - Featured call-in question (30:24) - Do veterans respect Jeremy Colliton as a coach?

With the 2020 NHL season has been suspended indefinitely, why not talk to a person who had a voice in that decision. Blackhawks owner and chairman Rocky Wirtz talks with host Pat Boyle and Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis as they discuss why the league chose to suspend the season, the business aspect of losing games, and Rocky's personal conversation with Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf on what action should they take on United Center employees who aren't working. (1:12) - Did Rocky realize that the season was going to be suspended (3:15) - What are the conversations like amongst the owners (5:20) - How did Rocky and Jerry Reinsdorf figure out how to pay United Center employees (7:35) - Will the season be able to finish? (12:50) - Blackhawks fans really support the team