Blackhawks Breakaway

Host Pat Boyle is joined by Hawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis, and NBCS Chicago producer Slavko Bekovic as they debate the nuclear line of Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, have the Hawks found their identity as a team, predictions for the next few games as the Hawks head to the bye week. (1:00) - Hawks forced to use Kane and Toews on the same line (6:15) - Dominik Kubalik is doing well with Kane and Toews (9:55) - Colliton doesn't have a healthy roster right now (14:12) - What is the identity of this team? (17:18) - Maybe the Hawks have a chance at a Wildcard spot (20:24) - Kirby Dach is getting opportunities on the power play (23:48) - How will the Hawks play vs the Panthers and Joel Quenneville? (26:30) - Predictions on the next few games

Host Pat Boyle is joined by Blackhawks Insider Charlie Roumeliotis and sidelined reporter Nick Gismondi as they discuss injury issues the Blackhawks have dealt with this season, Robin Lehner making it known he wants a long-term deal, and the continued excellence of Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. (1:30) - Framing where the Blackhawks are right now (4:40) - Injuries have hurt this team this season (6:30) - Jeremy Colliton has changed things up (12:25) - Robin Lehner wants a new contract (18:14) - Jonathan Toews has still been consistent (28:20) - Patrick Kane is still great

Filling in for host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, and Nick Gismondi discuss the missed chances to gain ground to making the playoffs by bad losses, how injuries has taken its toll on this team, and where do the Hawks go from here. (1:20) - Can't play catch up all the time (5:25) - Are the Hawks putting too much pressure on themselves? (9:02) - Where are the leaders in these tough stretches (11:35) - Are the Hawks relying too much on top guys (14:10) - How much has injuries played a factor in the inconsistency? (17:29) - Where do the Hawks go from here?

Host Pat Boyle is joined by Nick Gismondi and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss their confidence in the Blackhawks making the playoffs, Dylan Sikura getting his 1st goal, an exclusive interview with Ryan Carpenter, and the crew's confusion on where Patrick Kane is playing. (1:05) - Do they believe the Hawks can make the playoffs (7:20) - Dylan Sikura gets his 1st goal (9:49) - Kane is on the wrong line (12:56) - Ryan Carpenter interview (21:14) - What will, Hawks do without Robin Lehner (28:55) - Injury issues on the Hawks (31:56) - Young players getting opportunities (40:13) - Upcoming home stretch of games

Through 41 games, Hawks are 18-17-6, 4 points out of final WC spot. They are 5 points out of last place in the west. So are they a playoff contender or pretender? Host Pat Boyle is joined by Jamal Mayers, and Slavko Bekovic to discuss. (1:12) - What has changed for this team (5:14) - Contender or pretender? (9:38) - Is there something to the “simpler-game-on-the-road” theory for the Hawks? (12:01) - Jamal's issues with the game today (15:19) - Which rookies have impressed you the most? (18:40) - Patrick Kane's 4 point effort (23:24) - Kane will not take games off (29:57) - What needs to go right for the Hawks to get into the playoffs

Host Pat Boyle is joined by Steve Konroyd, and Scott King to discuss the very best moments, characters, and memories from the best decade of hockey in Blackhawks history. (1:13) - Most defining moment (6:26) - Favorite rivalry (11:11) - Biggest goal (15:12) - Most memorable series (19:27) - Most memorable performance (23:49) - Most memorable game (29:27) - Biggest character (35:09) - Unsung performance (39:33) - Favorite Stanley Cup celebration

Host Pat Boyle is joined by NBC Sports Chicago's Blackhawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis, and head of Blackhawks content for NBC Sports Chicago Slavko Bekovic as they discuss the details of what they think went into the decision to end Brent Seabrook and Calvin de Haan's seasons due to surgery. They also answer your questions in the mailbag segment which includes why Patrick Kane has been ranked so low on the NHL All-Decade list. (1:49) - Why have Seabrook do season ending surgery now? (5:56) - Losing Calvin de Haan (9:00) - What do the Hawks do with the added cap space (13:14) - Do the Hawks make significant trades now? (17:17) - Which goalie do you trade if any? (23:06) - What should Stan Bowman do? (38:17) - Why didn't Kirby Dach and Adam Boqvist go to the World Junior Championships? (42:55) - Why is Patrick Kane so low on the NHL All- Decade list?

After an embarrassing 7-1 loss to the Devils on home ice, Jamal Mayers, Nick Gismondi and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss where the Blackhawks go from here. Jamal says it's time for some friction and confrontation within the Blackhawks dressing room while Nick says he was sure that the comeback win against the Avalanche would be a turning point in their season. Is this roster capable of turning things around or does major change need to happen within the organization? 0:42 - The Blackhawks need to mature after embarrassment vs Devils 5:17 - Will the Blackhawks ever win one for their goalie? 7:58 - It's time for Jeremy Colliton to start benching players 10:26 - Why the Blackhawks play a simpler game on the road 12:52 - What's going on inside the Blackhawks dressing room? 19:00 - Is the current roster good enough to turn things around?

Host Pat Boyle is joined by former Blackhawk goalie, now analyst for NBC Sports Brian Boucher as they discuss issues with this year's team, Robin Lehner's shootout struggles, his thoughts on an upcoming Blackhawks championship team and the differences in the Canadian broadcast vs the American one. (1:30) - Surprised that the Blackhawks are where they are in the standings (3:48) - Will Robin Lehner's honesty get him in trouble (5:17) - Possibility of trading Corey Crawford or Robin Lehner (6:17) - Robin Lehner's shootout issues (9:21) - Corey Crawford coming for Lehner in shootout situations (11:15) - His 5 OT game as Flyer vs the Penguins (14:07) - His time as a Blackhawk before the championship run (21:30) - Differences in Canadian broadcasts vs American ones

On the latest Blackhawks Talk, Kris Versteeg sits down with Pat Boyle 1-on-1 to discuss his decision to call it a career. What factors decided Versteeg's retirement and what was his motivation to attempt an NHL comeback in the first place? Plus, Versteeg shares a story of a night out with former Bears quarterback Jay Cutler that ended in a karaoke duet. (1:33) - Why did Versteeg decide that this was the time to retire (2:34) - How tough it was for Versteeg to play while his mom battled cancer (5:44) - Getting the opportunity to play with his brother in Slovakia (6:50) - Why he wants to become a broadcaster after his hockey career has ended (8:39) - The moment he knew the Blackhawks could win the cup (12:19) - Singing karaoke with Jay Cutler