Blackhawks Breakaway

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis wonder if the Blackhawks are really done making moves this offseason. Plus, the guys weigh in on whether the Blackhawks are silently rebuilding, discuss who they're most looking forward to watching at prospect camp, talk about what Adam Boqvist signing with the London Knights means for his development and answer your mailbag questions. They also give away a pair of passes to the Blackhawks Convention, which will take place from July 27-29 at the Hilton Chicago.

In the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic break down the Blackhawks' three signings on Day 1 of NHL free agency and where each of them fit into the lineup. They also discuss whether the Blackhawks should have spent their money differently, weigh in on what could be next and answer your mailbag questions.

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the chances of the Blackhawks landing prized free agent John Tavares. They also discuss other targets on the free agent market like James van Riemsdyk, James Neal, Ian Cole and Carter Hutton. They also answer your mailbag questions on free agency, trade market and NHL draft recap. The guys also make their Blackhawks free agent predictions.

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap Round 1 of the 2018 NHL Draft. They discuss the pair of puck-carrying defensemen that the Blackhawks selected on Friday, Adam Boqvist and Nicolas Beaudin. When can we expect to see these first-round picks play in the NHL? Boyle also goes 1-on-1 with Boqvist and Beaudin. The guys spoke with Stan Bowman and Joel Quenneville on Friday. The guys also share their biggest takeaways from those interviews, which includes your daily Corey Crawford update and Quenneville appeared excited that the team has plenty of cap space to spend in free agency.

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, it’s all about the 2018 NHL Draft. Pat Boyle is joined by NBC Sports Chicago’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic. The trio discusses whether the Blackhawks will hold on to the eighth and 27th overall picks in next week’s draft? They run down the prospects that could be available at the top of the first round, such as defensemen Noah Dobson, Evan Bouchard, Adam Boqvist and Quinn Hughes. They also weigh in on forwards Brady Tkachuk, Filip Zadina, Oliver Wahlstrom and Jesperi Kotkaniemi and which would be the best fit for the Blackhawks. The guys also discuss the rumors about the Blackhawks possibly trading for Justin Faulk, and the chances of going after Jacob Trouba or Erik Karlsson. Plus, Blackhawks vice president of amateur scouting Mark Kelley rates this year’s draft prospects. Do the Blackhawks need to land an NHL-ready player with the No. 8 overall pick? Kelley also weighs in on Henri Jokiharju’s chances of playing in the NHL next season.

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to Rocky Wirtz's comments that “nothing lasts forever” and that changes could be made midseason if the Blackhawks struggle out of the gates. The guys discussed the new Chicago Pro Hockey League that will begin in July and play eight exhibition games. Rosters have not been finalized, but as of now Jonathan Toews is not among the six Blackhawks that have decided to participate. The summer league prompted a discussion about current leadership on the Blackhawks and Boyle believes Kane is showing more “captain” like leadership with the current team than Toews is. They open up the mailbag and answer your questions about whether the Blackhawks can make a run at John Tavares and of the “Top 4” defensemen available, who would be the most realistic fit with the Blackhawks?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis welcome Scott Powers from The Athletic. The trio dives into the Hawks mailbag and answer your questions about former Blackhawks defenseman Michal Kempny. Is Barry Trotz using Kempny in a different way than Joel Quenneville did? They discuss Victor Ejdsell’s emergence with Rockford this postseason and with his move to wing, could Ejdsell eventually be on the opposite wing of Patrick Kane? With the draft a few weeks away, the guys weigh in on what the Blackhawks may do with the eighth and 27th overall picks and also make a bold prediction about the Blackhawks offseason.

In the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the Supreme Court's decision to legalize sports gambling and how it impacts the NHL. They also weigh in on why it didn't work out with Michal Kempny in Chicago and why these Stanley Cup Playoffs have proved the Blackhawks should prioritize their power play this offseason. Plus, they check in on Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane at the IIHF Men's World Championship. Finally, Pat and Charlie answer your mailbag questions, including whether the Blackhawks could realistically sign John Carlson this summer.

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Eddie Olczyk joins Pat Boyle to discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs: Alex Ovechkin finally punching his ticket to the Conference Final, he previews Game 7 between the Predators-Jets and evaluates a few former Blackhawks who are still in the hunt for the Stanley Cup. Before he calls Game 7 between Nashville and Winnipeg, Olczyk tells us if the winner of Thursday night’s game is the favorite to hoist Lord Stanley’s Cup. He also weighs in on the gap between the Blackhawks roster and the two Central Division teams that are left standing. While Ryan Hartman to Nashville was a bigger headline at the trade deadline, Olczyk tells you why Michal Kempny to Washington may be a more impactful move this postseason. Plus, with the World Championship’s going on in Denmark, Edzo talks about Alex DeBrincat being paired with Patrick Kane and whether it could be a long-term line combination for the Blackhawks? Pucks talk takes a turn down the stretch and the guys discuss the ponies. Is Kentucky Derby winner Justify, a legitimate Triple Crown contender?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Jamal Mayers joins Pat Boyle to discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They go over the controversial no goal in the Penguins-Capitals series and a solution for when there isn’t conclusive video of the puck in relation to the goal line. They also weigh in on Dustin Byfuglien’s game and whether Big Buff is the biggest cap casualty loss for the Blackhawks in the Cup era. Plus, with the World Championships starting this week in Denmark will the international experience help Connor Murphy’s and Jordan Oesterle’s NHL game? Finally, the guys dive into the mailbag for your questions regarding the Blackhawks selecting eighth in the upcoming NHL draft.