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Chicago Sports Network
Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis bring you the latest news, updates, and interviews from inside the locker room with the Chicago Blackhawks. Follow along all season as they Blackhawks take their next step on their quest for greatness. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
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Apr 23, 2018 • 22min
Ep. 68: Attempting to rebuild the Blackhawks into a Stanley Cup contender
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Adam Burish joins Pat Boyle to answer your mailbag questions. Among the questions they tackle: What was your favorite moment from the Blackhawks’ past season and were you surprised that Joel Quenneville didn’t make any changes to his coaching staff?
They also discuss re-signing Vinnie Hinostroza, backup goalie options for Corey Crawford and who do they like in the Jets/Predators second-round series?
Plus, Burish looks at the Penguins roster and sees some similarities to the Blackhawks’ situation and attempts to rebuild a Stanley Cup contender.

Apr 16, 2018 • 25min
Ep. 67: Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your questions on Periscope
In the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your questions as we look ahead to an important offseason.
Which position should the Blackhawks prioritize and who could be available via free agency? Should Stan Bowman adjust his lineup construction this summer based on how the Western Conference is unfolding? How can Jonathan Toews get back to being Jonathan Toews?
They answer all that and more right here!

Apr 9, 2018 • 30min
Ep. 66: Can Toews and Saad rebound next season?
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Jamal Mayers and Steve Konroyd talk to Pat Boyle about the reasons why the Hawks didn’t make the playoffs and what they can do to get back to the postseason next year.
The guys breakdown the Hawks defensive struggles and what blue liners show the most promise of becoming a number four defenseman.
They also discuss Corey Crawford’s future, the team’s lack of depth at center and ways to improve that sluggish power play.
Also, Konroyd and Mayers give Toews and Saad advice for their offseason in hopes of seeing both bounce back next year.

Apr 5, 2018 • 23min
Ep. 65: Did John McDonough make right decision in retaining Stan Bowman and Joel Quenneville?
In the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Adam Burish and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on whether John McDonough’s decision to bring back GM Stan Bowman and coach Joel Quenneville next season was the right one.
They also discuss which areas both Bowman and Quenneville can improve in, what structural changes to the special teams should be made and a possible change in the hockey operations department?

Mar 30, 2018 • 26min
Ep. 64: One-on-one with Patrick Kane and breakout night for Scott Foster
Jamal Mayers and Adam Burish join Pat Boyle to discuss recent additions to the Blackhawks line-up and Pat Boyle sits down with Patrick Kane to talk about his chemistry with Nick Schmaltz and Brent Seabrook's 1,000th game.
Plus, the surprising debut of Scott Foster, accountant by day goalie by night.

Mar 23, 2018 • 10min
Ep. 63: Eddie Olczyk discusses what went wrong for the Blackhawks this season
Eddie Olczyk joins Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd and Jamal Mayers to discuss what went wrong for the Blackhawks this season, and what changes could happen this summer to get the team back into the postseason.

Mar 16, 2018 • 18min
Ep. 62: Has the Blackhawks championship window closed?
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Jonathan Toews sits down with Pat Boyle for a 1-on-1 interview. Toews weighs in on his season with Brandon Saad, whether he expects major changes this offseason and has the championship window closed?
Also, Adam Burish joins the podcast and plays the game: “Building block, not sure, or no thanks.” Burish runs down the Blackhawks forwards and predicts whether or not they have a future with the team.

Mar 9, 2018 • 24min
Ep. 61: Forward thinking: Try Toews at wing with Anisimov at center and reunite Kane and Schmaltz
In the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Brian Campbell and Steve Konroyd discuss with Pat Boyle the issues on the blue line and what changes should they make next season.
Konroyd and Campbell would like to see Gustav Forsling recalled from Rockford.
The guys weigh in on who they think will be Corey Crawford’s back up next season and they discuss trying Toews at wing the final month of the season.

Feb 27, 2018 • 22min
Ep. 60: Reviewing trade deadline moves
On the latest edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Steve Konroyd discuss the Blackhawks’ trade deadline moves involving Ryan Hartman and Tommy Wingels.
They also look at the bigger picture, which players in Rockford could get a look before the end of the season and whether the Blackhawks should consider moving one of their two first-round picks for a Top 4 defenseman in the offseason.

Feb 20, 2018 • 18min
Ep. 59: Which Blackhawks could be on the move before Monday’s Trade Deadline?
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Adam Burish and Pat Boyle discuss which Blackhawks could be on the trading block and what players are building blocks for the Hawks future.
Burish also shares a couple memorable trade deadline days and his “near” return to the Blackhawks in 2012. Plus, he makes his bold trade deadline prediction for the Hawks.


