Blackhawks Breakaway

On the latest edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis is joined by Scott Powers of The Athletic to discuss Stan Bowman's comments following the Marian Hossa trade and debate whether they're finished making moves this summer. They also provide their thoughts on the Blackhawks' top prospects and which players have caught their attention as development camp winds down.

In the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the nine-piece trade that saw the Blackhawks ship Marian Hossa's contract and Vinnie Hinostroza to the Arizona Coyotes and whether it could be a precursor to a larger move. They also weigh in on what the Blackhawks are getting in return, how important Marcus Kruger would be if he can return to form prior to his injury and remember Hossa's legacy in Chicago.

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.