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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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Mar 29, 2017 • 19min
Ep. 20: What’s to blame for the Blackhawks’ struggles?
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Steve Konroyd discuss the latest slump and how much does Artem Anisimov's injury play a role in their struggles?
Konroyd tells us he was surprised by Ryan Hartman's benching in Tampa.
The guys play the game, playoff minutes or press box minutes? They run through the players who are on the bubble when it comes to postseason play.
They also discuss the Hawks chances of overtaking Washington for the President's trophy.
Plus, Konroyd breaks down possible first round opponents: St Louis, Calgary and Nashville.

Mar 22, 2017 • 21min
Ep. 19: Expectations for John Hayden in the playoffs
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Tracey Myers and Pat Boyle breakdown Tuesday’s controversial ending with Vancouver. They discuss whether Darling was interfered with on the game winning goal and did Toews deserve a penalty for running into Ryan Miller?
They also discuss the expectations for John Hayden and the tough lineup decisions at forward, that Joel Quenneville will have in the playoffs.
Tracey weighs in on who has been the more impressive goalie tandem, Crow and Emery in 2013 or this year's pair, Crow and Darling?

Mar 21, 2017 • 23min
Ep. 18: Blackhawks Clinch Ninth Straight Playoff Berth
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle & Steve Konroyd discuss the teams latest run to the top of the Western Conference standings, plus the loss of Anisimov & the recent addition of John Hayden.
Konroyd also breaks down Nick Schmaltz's struggles in the faceoff circle, the Hawks pursuit of the President's trophy and the Minnesota Wild's recent losing skid.

Mar 2, 2017 • 20min
Ep. 17: All things trade deadline for the Blackhawks
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast Pat Boyle & Tracey Myers discuss all things trade deadline for the Blackhawks.
The return of Johnny Oduya to Chicago, who was the first to greet him and who will #27 play with?
Tracey & Pat also discuss the trade deadline moves made by the Wild, Kings, Blues and Ducks and how it effects the Hawks chances to win the West.

Feb 27, 2017 • 20min
Ep. 16: Tracey Myers talks impressive February
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle is joined by Tracey Myers and they discuss the Blackhawks impressive 9 and 1 month of February. Plus, why the offensive surge for Jonathan Toews?
They also discuss the maturation of Tanner Kero and Nick Schmaltz this season. What should we expect from Tomas Jurco and will Stan Bowman add a veteran blue liner before Wednesday’s NHL trade deadline.
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Feb 22, 2017 • 18min
Ep. 15: Blackhawks gain ground on West-leading Wild
On the latest #HawksTalk Podcast Pat Boyle talks with Steve Konroyd about Jonathan Toews recent scoring surge. Could the recent line combinations be the 12 we see in the Stanley Cup Playoffs?
They also discuss whether beating the Wild twice in 13 days means anything big picture for the Hawks. Following Quenneville’s 400th career with the Hawks, does Q get enough credit for keeping this team in the cup conversation every year?
Lastly, Konroyd chimes in on whether he thinks Stan Bowman will make a move before the March 1st trade deadline.

Feb 7, 2017 • 21min
Ep. 14: Analyzing the Blackhawks’ road trip
On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle catches up with Tracey Myers at the halfway point of this 6-game road trip. They discuss Crawford, Toews line-mates and finding consistency throughout a game.
They also weigh in on Stan Bowman’s prediction that he doesn’t expect to make a “big move” before the March 1st trade deadline and they preview the final 3 games of this trip before the Hawks enter their 5 day bye week.

Feb 1, 2017 • 22min
Ep. 13: Blackhawks start six game road trip with a loss to the Sharks
On the latest #HawksTalk Podcast: Jamal Mayers & Pat Boyle breakdown the Hawks loss to the Sharks, as they opened their 6 game road trip. They also discuss the Hawks pursuit of long term wingers for the Jonathan Toews line. Plus, they react to Stan Bowman's announcement that he doesn't plan on making any trades before the NHL trade deadline.

Jan 25, 2017 • 20min
Ep. 12: Blackhawks can’t hold onto third period lead
Jamal Mayers and Tracey Myers join Pat Boyle following the Blackhawks 5-2 loss to the Lightning on Tuesday night. The crew breaks down the third period collapse which led to their defeat and looks ahead to the Hawks next matchup against the Winnipeg Jets.

Jan 18, 2017 • 17min
Ep. 11: Bottom six carry Blackhawks to a come-from-behind win over Avalanche
On the latest Hawks Talk podcast Pat Boyle talks to Jamal Mayers about the bottom 6 carrying the Hawks to a come-from-behind win over Colorado. Mayers also weighs in on possible targets with the trade deadline 6 weeks away.


