Blackhawks Breakaway

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the NHL debuts of Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel, both of whom signed their entry-level contracts with the Blackhawks over the weekend. They also talk about the youth movement as a whole, Rinzel's upside, and much more. Plus, Pat and Charlie share their thoughts on the new-look third line of Moore, Lukas Reichel and Landon Slaggert, the NCAA men's hockey tournament, and Alex Ovechkin's quest for Wayne Gretzky's NHL all-time goals record leading into Friday's matchup vs. Chicago.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your mailbag questions. Will Sam Rinzel see NHL time this season? Could Nick Lardis crack Chicago's roster next season? Is Michael Misa the slam dunk No. 1 overall pick? Will Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson target any big-name free agents this summer? Who could be at the top of the Blackhawks' wish list when it comes to their next head coaching hire? They answer all that and more.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Pat Maroon's decision to retire at the end of the season, announced in his hometown of St. Louis. Maroon shares why now felt like the right time to step away. They also break down the Blackhawks' season-high seven-goal performance in Sunday's 7-4 win over Philadelphia, which snapped a seven-game winless streak, highlighting the individual milestones from the game. Plus, they dive into Artyom Levshunov's first seven NHL games so far and provide injury updates on Jason Dickinson and Alec Martinez.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle break down the loss to Los Angeles following a tough game against Seattle, which led the coaching staff to cancel Wednesday's scheduled off day for a video session and practice. They also discuss the Blackhawks getting some relief with Colton Dach's left elbow injury not being as serious as initially feared, Ilya Mikheyev's recent surge, the controversial no-goal against Seattle, and more. Plus, CHSN's Tony Granato sits down with Connor Bedard for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle back-to-back 10-minute misconduct penalties and his growing list of minor infractions. They discuss the lessons he can take from his childhood idol Sidney Crosby on managing emotions. They also dive into Ryan Donato’s recent interview and whether he’s in line for a contract extension with the Blackhawks. Plus, thoughts on Ilya Mikheyev’s impressive second half, Artyom Levshunov’s first three NHL games, Petr Mrazek’s resurgence in Detroit, and more.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle break down Connor Bedard’s surprising 10-minute misconduct for "abuse of officials." Was it justified, and what can Bedard learn from the moment? They also discuss Bedard’s first NHL showdown with San Jose Sharks No. 1 overall pick Macklin Celebrini and whether he puts extra pressure on himself in marquee matchups. Plus, they analyze Jason Dickinson’s cross-check on Celebrini and his scrap with Barclay Goodrow, assess Artyom Levshunov’s first two NHL games, and preview Bedard’s return to Vancouver.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle break down the Blackhawks' moves leading up to the NHL trade deadline, including Ryan Donato staying put. Could an extension be on the horizon? They also dive into Chicago’s 3-1-2 record since the Seth Jones trade, the role of the team’s youth movement, and Spencer Knight’s impact on the rebuild. Plus, they share their thoughts on No. 2 overall pick Artyom Levshunov’s impressive NHL debut in Colorado. The episode wraps up with a discussion on Jonathan Toews and whether his potential NHL comeback is gaining traction.

Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson joins Pat Boyle, Caley Chelios, and Tony Granato on Blackhawks Countdown Live after the NHL trade deadline to talk about keeping Ryan Donato while sending away Petr Mrazek and Craig Smith. He also speaks to the possibility of leveraging draft capital to bring in impactful players. Ryan Danato talks to Darren Pang from the ice about his thoughts on staying with the team. Then, Frank Seravalli joins Pat Boyle for his takeaways from a busy trade deadline for the Blackhawks and the rest of the NHL.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle break down the blockbuster trade that sent Seth Jones to Florida. Did the Blackhawks get a good return? They analyze the deal, including why Spencer Knight could be Chicago’s goaltender of the future. Plus, an exclusive interview on Blackhawks Countdown Live with GM Kyle Davidson, who shares his perspective on the trade. Charlie and Pat also discuss the likelihood of Ryan Donato being moved before Friday’s deadline, other potential trades, and whether Chicago might use the first-round pick from Florida as trade bait down the road.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle break down Chicago’s recent games against Columbus and Toronto coming out of the 4 Nations break. They discuss the recent controversial challenges, including Connor Bedard’s overturned goal in Columbus and the unsuccessful offside challenge against Toronto — explaining why, by definition, it was the right call. They also dive into Lukas Reichel’s benching and analyze Seth Jones’ public trade request, exploring potential landing spots and his chances of being moved before the March 7 deadline. Finally, they talk about Alex Ovechkin's quest for Wayne Gretzky's goals record and pay tribute to Frank Pellico, whose legendary 33-year run as the Blackhawks’ organist came to an end on Sunday.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle dive into the thrilling 4 Nations Face-Off and how it has surpassed expectations. They break down Saturday's unforgettable USA-Canada showdown and preview Thursday's championship rematch. Plus, they look ahead to the final two months of the Blackhawks' season and discuss whether Chicago can take lessons from the high-caliber hockey on display at the tournament. Charlie and Pat also react to the report that Blackhawks legend Bobby Hull had Stage 2 CTE at the time of his passing. Has the NHL done enough to address concussions? Finally, they wrap up with an important conversation about Blackhawks assistant coach Kevin Dean's prostate cancer surgery — serving as a crucial reminder to get checked.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis goes solo to wrap up where things stand for the Blackhawks heading into their week-long break after picking up points in eight of their last 11 games. Charlie then previews the 4 Nations Tournament featuring USA, Canada, Sweden, and Finland, where Teuvo Teravainen is the lone Blackhawks representative. Will the competition live up to expectations? He also discusses how Quinn Hughes’ injury could impact Team USA, whether Connor Bedard will play his way onto Canada’s 2026 Olympic roster, and more. Finally, Charlie looks ahead to the March 7 trade deadline and wonders if any moves could happen during the 4 Nations break.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the recent scrutiny surrounding Connor Bedard from national TV analysts. Is the criticism fair or overblown? Plus, they discuss Landon Slaggert’s promotion to the top line, Ryan Donato’s rising trade value, and the impact of Jason Dickinson’s high ankle sprain on the lineup. Finally, Pat and Charlie wrap up with some 4 Nations talk. How excited are you for the international tournament? A bonus discussion: Pat and Charlie predict the winner of Super Bowl LIX between Kansas City and Philadelphia.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the Blackhawks' three-game road trip, which wrapped up Saturday in Florida. They break down Landon Slaggert’s growth and why they believe he won’t be sent back to the minors. Plus, Seth Jones lands at No. 8 on Frank Seravalli’s trade board — how realistic is a move before the March 7 deadline? Pat and Charlie also discuss Artyom Levshunov’s temporary call-up, Bedard’s separation from Tyler Bertuzzi, Kevin Korchinski’s AHL All-Star MVP honors, and preview Bedard vs. Connor McDavid Part 4 on Wednesday.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks’ two-game stretch against Tampa Bay and Carolina, highlighting strong performances from Connor Bedard, Landon Slaggert, and Seth Jones, who’s riding an unofficial seven-game point streak. They also discuss the NHL’s projected $25.5 million salary cap increase over the next three years and its potential impact on the Blackhawks — could they pursue a marquee free agent? Plus, a look at Ryan Donato’s future: should the Blackhawks extend him or explore a trade? The episode wraps up with thoughts on Taylor Hall’s comments about being traded from Chicago and Connor Murphy’s impending return on Saturday.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dive into the blockbuster three-way trade involving Colorado, Carolina, and Chicago that featured superstar Mikko Rantanen being moved to the Hurricanes. They break down the Blackhawks’ role as third-party brokers, the return for Taylor Hall, and key takeaways from GM Kyle Davidson's midseason update, including the rebuild's progress and when the team might pursue big-name talent. The episode concludes with heartfelt reflections on Hockey Fights Cancer Night.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Bob McKenzie’s midseason draft rankings for the 2025 class, headlined by unanimous No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer. If the Blackhawks win the draft lottery, is Schaefer the obvious choice? Plus, should Chicago consider drafting a goaltender? Pat also goes 1-on-1 with Tyler Bertuzzi after practice, and the guys discuss Ethan Del Mastro’s call-up to the Blackhawks. They close the episode with a heartwarming story about 13-year-old cancer survivor Stephen Foltin, who visited the team during Thursday’s practice.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the Blackhawks' 1-0-2 weekend, highlighting Seth Jones' impressive bounce-back performance and Philipp Kurashev's multi-point outing after being a healthy scratch. They also dive into the chemistry developing between Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar, the futures of Taylor Hall and Lukas Reichel with the trade deadline looming, and much more. Plus, the Blackhawks have named Chris O'Hearn as vice president of hockey operations to oversee salary cap management and contract negotiations.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' 3-2 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators on Thursday. Arvid Söderblom was terrific, but does he have the shootout yips? Plus, the guys discuss the new-look first line of Connor Bedard, Tyler Bertuzzi and Frank Nazar, who turned in maybe his best game as a Blackhawk days after he was oddly left off The Athletic's Under-23 rankings. They also talk about Seth Jones' bounce-back performance and look ahead to the Vegas game on Saturday to wrap up the Dad's trip.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis analyze the Blackhawks' 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames, marking their third straight defeat. They also discuss Connor Bedard reaching the 100-point milestone in his NHL career and explore how the Blackhawks can build a stronger supporting cast around him. The episode features passionate postgame comments from Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno, who addressed the team’s ongoing struggles. Additionally, Pat and Charlie break down Seth Jones' inconsistent play since his return from a foot injury and discuss Artyom Levshunov's recent healthy scratch in Rockford after being late to a team meeting.