On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic answer your mailbag questions.

Will the Blackhawks will make the playoffs this season? Which darkhorse player could have a breakout season? And is Stan Bowman's seat a little warm? The guys hit on all that and more.

1:06 – NHL Network lists snubbing the Blackhawks

7:32 – Is Corey Crawford ready for the start of the season?

9:51 – Excitement building around potential of the Hawks

13:27 – Can the Hawks improve their age mix and contract efficiency?

19:22 – Brent Seabrook’s future with the Blackhawks

27:15 – Will a signing like Marian Hossa ever happen again?

32:15 – Who are potential breakout candidates this year?

35:51 – The hype surrounding Dominik Kubalik

38:28 – Is Stan Bowman on the hot seat entering the season?

Ep. 159: Answering your Blackhawks offseason mailbag questions