Blackhawks Breakaway

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Jamal Mayers, Adam Burish & Pat Boyle discuss Alex DeBrincat’s first career hat trick, as the Blackhawks cruised to a 7-3 win over Anaheim. The guys share the biggest reason why they think the Hawks have gone 5-1-1 in their last 7 games. The former Stanley Cup champs also discuss the recently improved power play and how Coach Q might handle his lineup with five games in seven nights. They also look back at Hockey Fights Cancer Night and Eddie Olczyk’s involvement in Monday’s pregame ceremony.

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Tracey Myers and Jamal Mayers join Pat Boyle to discuss the team's wins over the Rangers and Penguins. Have they figured some things out? What is the identity of this team after 20 games? Jammer weighs in on Artem Anisimov’s big week and are there enough Hawks committed to net front presence? They also discuss the surging play of the blue liners. Plus, Jammer thinks the Hawks failed to send a message to Evgeni Malkin after he kneed Corey Crawford in the head.

In the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Jamal Mayers and Brian Campbell join Pat Boyle to discuss the past weekend’s action. Both were impressed with Alex DeBrincat and Nick Schmaltz’s play and predict which line DeBrincat may end up on. The two Stanley Cup champs discuss the overall inconsistent play of the Blackhawks and how they can improve in this area. They are also asked whether it’s time to call Rockford and bring up Vinnie Hinostroza and whether Anton Forsberg is the long term answer as Corey Crawford’s backup.

This edition of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast features Pat Boyle, Jamal Mayers and Tracey Myers. The crew discusses the one topic everyone's been talking about for the past few weeks -- the Hawks continued struggles on offense. Obviously Marian Hossa was a force on the ice, but do the Blackhawks miss him beyond his offensive contributions?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Tracey Myers discuss the Hawks 1-4-1 stretch and why they’ve struggled to score. Is DeBrincat close to being sent to Rockford and how is Patrick Sharp dealing with his role in his second stint with the Hawks? They also dive into the power play issues and the revamped defensive pairings. Plus, with Halloween here they discuss their favorite costumes and candy.

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Pat Boyle and Tracey Myers discuss the Energy Line of Bouma, Wingels and Hayden. The also look at how video replay hasn’t gone the Hawks way this season and the dangerous hit that Ryan Hartman received from Zack Kassian. They also preview the match-up with the surprise of the NHL, The Vegas Golden Knights and the issues the expansion team has in net.

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Tracey Myers and Pat Boyle discuss Nick Schmaltz returning to the Hawks lineup on Wednesday night and which player is looking forward most to his return. Then they weigh in on Corey Crawford’s incredible start to the season and why he’s the major reason why the Hawks begin the week in first place in the Central. Plus, who is the biggest Hawks rival right now, which new defenseman has impressed the most and how is Connor Murphy dealing with being a healthy scratch at times this season? Finally, someone other than Nick Schmaltz is returning to work on Wednesday night!

In the latest episode of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Jamal Mayers talk about the Blackhawks’ biggest concern on the team’s blue line heading into the 2017-18 campaign. Also, the crew discusses Joel Quenneville’s decision to start top prospect Alex DeBrincat on the third line, Jonathan Toews’ quest to contribute more on offense and Patrick Sharp not looking like a 35-year-old who is just happy to be back in Chicago.

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Pat Boyle and Tracey Myers discuss the Blackhawks opening night roster and the biggest surprise, Alex DeBrincat. The Hawks sent DeBrincat to Rockford on Tuesday as a salary cap related issue, but he will be on the roster for the opener vs Pittsburgh. Can Alex make the transition from the OHL to the NHL as seamlessly as Kane did? They also talk about the rivalry between the Penguins and Hawks for NHL team of the decade. Both weigh in on the difficulty of the Hawks early season schedule. Then, Boyle and Myers make their prediction on where the Hawks will finish in the division and their biggest concern for the team as the season gets underway.

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Pat Boyle and Tracey Myers discuss the first week of training camp. Alex DeBrincat will skate on Patrick Kane’s line with Nick Schmaltz in Thursday’s preseason game, but is DeBrincat ready for the NHL? In Columbus, Artemi Panarin talked to the Tribune and Suntimes about the trade. The Breadman did his best Kane impression saying ‘‘This is business, baby,’’ Panarin also said that in Columbus ‘‘I can play a little bit more with the puck,’’ adding via an interpreter ‘‘Just kind of express myself on the ice a little bit more.’’ Boyle and Myers debate whether this is Panarin’s attempt to throw shade at Kane and the Hawks. They also discuss which defensemen have turned some heads in the first week of camp, Anton Forsberg’s impressive debut as Crawford’s under study and who might be “the guy” to bring the young Blackhawks and the core group together.