Blackhawks Breakaway

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Steve Konroyd joins Pat Boyle to discuss Corey Crawford's return to practice, but when might he return to NHL game action? The guys also discuss the roster that will start the season in Ottawa. Did they go with more defensive minded forwards because of the uncertainty in net? Konroyd also weighs in on the camp that Kahun, Kampf, Johnson and Jokiharju had, plus what we can expect from them to start the season.

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about Joel Quenneville leaving the door open for No. 8 overall pick Adam Boqvist to start the season with the Blackhawks. What are the chances he and Henri Jokiharju both make the team? The guys also discuss Corey Crawford's status and what to make of his abbreviated on-ice session after six straight days of skating, Connor Murphy's injury that could sideline him until December, how the line of Brandon Saad, Nick Schmaltz and Patrick Kane will work and the new 1-3-1 power play structure. They also weigh in on which position battles they're looking forward to tracking during the back half of training camp.

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about Corey Crawford revealing that he's dealing with a concussion, the progress he's made over the last couple months and what's next. The guys also discuss the injuries of Connor Murphy and Brent Seabrook and how that impacts the blue line going forward, particularly Henri Jokiharju's chances of making the team. Plus, Pat and Charlie weigh in on Brandon Saad starting on a line with Patrick Kane and Nick Schmaltz and Chris Kunitz joining Alex DeBrincat and Jonathan Toews on the top line to start training camp.

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis listen and react to your voicemails about the Blackhawks offseason so far and what they should've done differently. The guys also talk about how important the Traverse City prospect tournament is ahead of training camp, explore what the Blackhawks could do with Artem Anisimov and debate whether they should consider trading for Max Pacioretty and what it would take to land the Montreal Canadiens captain as the search for Patrick Kane’s left wing continues.

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about the odds of Corey Crawford being ready by the start of the regular season and whether the Blackhawks are comfortable with Anton Forsberg and Cam Ward as their two options if he's not. The guys also weigh in on what their biggest concern is going into training camp and discuss which player will have and needs to have the biggest bounce-back season. They also dip into the mailbag and answer your questions, including where the Blackhawks rank among other Central Division teams and what happens to the older defensive core as the younger defensive prospects develop into everyday NHL players.

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about Jonathan Toews being left off NHL Network's Top 20 center rankings. Will that serve as motivation for the Blackhawks captain? The guys also weigh in on the Blackhawks' current roster compared to last year's and discuss what their confidence level is on Corey Crawford being ready by training camp. They also answer your mailbag questions, including whether Patrick Kane and Brandon Saad as potential linemates is a real possibility for the 2018-19 season, the chances of Artemi Panarin returning as an unrestricted free agent in 2019 and where Gustav Forsling stands within the organization following his latest injury.

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast we look back at the life of Blackhawks legend Stan Mikita after he passed away at the age of 78. Pat Boyle talks with Eddie Olczyk, Mike Ditka and Cliff Koroll about the Blackhawks all-time points leader. Ditka was a groomsman in Mikita’s wedding. The Coach discusses their friendship that started in the early 60s, encounters on the golf course and his final meeting with Mikita last year. Koroll played for more than a decade with Mikita and said he was a fierce competitor. Mikita’s former linemate also says "Stosh" is the greatest player to ever put on an Indian head sweater. Olczyk reminisces about the first time he met Mikita in the late 70s, Stan’s charitable work in the community and where Mikita belongs in the conversation of Greatest Chicago Athletes of all-time.

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle is joined by Jamal Mayers from the Blackhawks Convention. They discuss Corey Crawford’s first public appearance in several months. Crow admits that he is not 100 percent healthy and that has Mayers very concerned. The guys debate whether Cam Ward can be the Hawks number 1 net-minder if Crawford is not able to go? They also discuss the role veterans should take with some of the young guys when training camp gets underway. Hawks rookie winger Dylan Sikura joins the podcast to discuss what he learned from his first 5 games in the NHL, what he is working on most this offseason and the role he expects to have next season.

On the latest edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis is joined by Scott Powers of The Athletic to discuss Stan Bowman's comments following the Marian Hossa trade and debate whether they're finished making moves this summer. They also provide their thoughts on the Blackhawks' top prospects and which players have caught their attention as development camp winds down.

In the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the nine-piece trade that saw the Blackhawks ship Marian Hossa's contract and Vinnie Hinostroza to the Arizona Coyotes and whether it could be a precursor to a larger move. They also weigh in on what the Blackhawks are getting in return, how important Marcus Kruger would be if he can return to form prior to his injury and remember Hossa's legacy in Chicago.