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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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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.

Feb 9, 2018 • 30min
Ep. 58: Playoff hopes fading quickly after fourth straight loss
Jamal Mayers and Adam Burish sit down with Pat Boyle after the Blackhawks fall short to the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. They discuss the fading playoff hopes and why Bowman says he doesn't expect to be a buyer at the trade deadline.
Also, Pat sits down with Nick Schmaltz to talk about his chemistry with Patrick Kane and when it clicked.

Feb 2, 2018 • 24min
Ep. 57: Hawks Wild Card push needs more help from “Stars” and power play
In the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Brian Campbell weigh in on the Blackhawks' continued power-play struggles and the lack of offensive production from their stars.
They also look ahead at the team's upcoming schedule, which includes back-to-back matchups against the Calgary Flames, a home contest against the Dallas Stars and a road game against the Minnesota Wild for a chance to make up some ground in the Western Conference wild-card race.

Jan 23, 2018 • 25min
Ep. 56: Crow makes an appearance at the United Center
On the latest Blackhawks Talk podcast, Adam Burish joins Pat Boyle to discuss the three-game losing skid the Hawks are experiencing, the problems on the power play and how they should mentally approach getting back into the playoff race.
The guys also discuss Crawford’s first public sighting, trade rumors and Adam shares his favorite Original 6 story.

Jan 15, 2018 • 21min
Ep. 55: Why did Blackhawks bye week start during Red Wings game?
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Steve Konroyd discuss the Blackhawks’ poor effort vs Detroit, Corey Crawford’s health and what kind of run they will need to go on to make the Staney Cup playoffs.
Konroyd also weighs in on his roster concerns and whether or not the Blackhawks will be buyers or sellers at the Feb. 26 trade deadline.

Jan 8, 2018 • 30min
Ep. 54: Have Toews and Saad found their scoring mojo?
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Adam Burish and Pat Boyle discuss the Blackhawks' first half of the season. Are the Blackhawks what their record says, a non-playoff team, or are they a playoff team that has under achieved?
The guys also weigh in on Jonathan Toews and Brandon Saad’s resurgence and whether Anton Forsberg has proved that he should see a bulk of the time in net until Corey Crawford returns.
Plus, Burish gives us a scouting report on Jordan Oesterle, his biggest area of concern for the Blackhawks and he makes a bold prediction on the second half of the season.

Jan 2, 2018 • 26min
Ep. 53: Are the Blackhawks a playoff team in 2018?
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Jamal Mayers and Pat Boyle discuss the Blackhawks 1-1-1 road trip to end 2017.
What players are trending up and which players need to get back on track in the new year?
The guys also discuss the playoff chances in 2018 and they share their New Years Resolutions for Q’s crew.

Dec 18, 2017 • 20min
Ep. 52: Which Hawks have impressed most during five game win streak?
On this episode of the Blackhawks Talk Pat Boyle is joined by Jamal Mayers and Brian Campbell. The guys discuss which Blackhawks are on the top of their game. Patrick Kane is certainly on the list after he scored two goals against the Wild, and Corey Crawford has been lights out since his return from injury.
Plus, If Erik Karlsson is on the trade block, how aggressive should Hawks be in acquiring him?

Dec 4, 2017 • 21min
Ep. 51: How do the Blackhawks fix their broken power play?
A disappointing week for the Blackhawks and a disappointing power play, to boot.
On the latest edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Brian Campbell share their solutions for the struggling power play.
Plus, who should replace Richard Panik on the top line alongside Jonathan Toews? And the guys make bold predictions for the remainder of 2017.


