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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 take their next step on their quest for greatness.
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- 5 days ago52 min
EXCLUSIVE 1-ON-1 INTERVIEW: Connor Bedard on being named Blackhawks captain
Pat Boyle sits down 1-on-1 with Connor Bedard after he is named the 37th captain in Blackhawks history. Bedard discusses becoming captain, his relationships with Nick Foligno and Patrick Kane, his recovery from shoulder surgery and potential return timeline, and his goal of helping the Blackhawks take the next step. After the interview, Pat and Charlie Roumeliotis wrap up the show by breaking down their biggest takeaways from the interview and discussing when they think Bedard will be back on the ice.
- 2 weeks ago31 min
Rick Ball on Patrick Kane, Bowen Byram & Hockey Night in Canada
Pat Boyle goes solo for this episode, sitting down with Blackhawks play-by-play broadcaster Rick Ball. They discuss the return of Patrick Kane, the addition of Bowen Byram in a blockbuster offseason trade, the evolution of Hockey Night in Canada, Rick’s dynamic with Darren Pang, and the growing influence NHL players have over where they play.
- Aug 20, 202629 min
Barstool Chief on Patrick Kane's return, Blackhawks optimism
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by Barstool Chief, who shares his excitement for Patrick Kane's return to Chicago after his relentless pitch for getting Showtime back in the Blackhawks' sweater. Chief also discusses the minute-long ovation Kane received at Wrigley Field before throwing out the first pitch at the Cubs-White Sox game, and why he believes Chicago's sports scene is in a great place with Connor Bedard, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Caleb Williams, Caleb Wilson, Kane and more. Then, Chief explains why he's optimistic about the Blackhawks heading into the 2026-27 season and why he believes they can be playing meaningful games deep into the year. Finally, Chief breaks down the Bowen Byram addition, discusses the type of No. 1 defenseman Byram can become and explains how his presence could help ease the workload on Chicago's other young defensemen as they continue to develop.
- Aug 6, 202624 min
Darren Pang on Patrick Kane's return, Bowen Byram trade, and more
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by CHSN Blackhawks color analyst Darren Pang to discuss Patrick Kane's return to Chicago and what it means for Connor Bedard's development. Pang also shares how Bedard is handling his shoulder injury, what he made of Bedard saying Chicago is "the only place I want to play" after signing his five-year, $75 million extension, and whether this could be the season Bedard is named the next captain of the Blackhawks. The conversation then shifts to the Bowen Byram trade, where Pang explains why he believes the Blackhawks will benefit from the move, whether Byram has the potential to become a No. 1 defenseman, and how his arrival could ease the pressure on Artyom Levshunov and Sam Rinzel. Finally, Pang shares the Blackhawks storylines he's watching most heading into training camp and explains why he believes the team can be playing meaningful games into April this season.
- Jul 24, 202647 min
1-on-1 with Patrick Kane on his decision to return to Blackhawks
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to Patrick Kane’s return to the Blackhawks on a two-year contract. Pat also sits down for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with Kane to discuss why he chose to return to Chicago. Plus, Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson joins the show to explain the process of bringing the franchise icon back.
- Jul 21, 202646 min
Breaking down Connor Bedard's $75 million extension with Blackhawks
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Connor Bedard's five-year, $75 million contract extension and explain why it's a fair compromise for both the Blackhawks and their franchise cornerstone. Bedard also discusses his new deal, recovering from shoulder surgery, and why he would welcome a potential Patrick Kane reunion in Chicago. Plus, the guys look at the Blackhawks' 2026-27 schedule and react to reports that Kane's decision could come down to Chicago or Buffalo.
- Jul 9, 202647 min
Connor Bedard to miss start of season after shoulder surgery
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Connor Bedard undergoing shoulder surgery that will sideline him for approximately four months, what it means for the Blackhawks to begin the 2026-27 season without him, and whether a Patrick Kane reunion could be a realistic option to help boost the offense. Later, three-time Stanley Cup champion and CHSN Blackhawks analyst Alec Martinez joins the show to break down the Blackhawks' acquisition of Bowen Byram, the Leo Carlsson offer sheet, and much more.
- Jul 2, 202647 min
Blackhawks 2026 free agency, NHL Draft recap
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Bowen Byram's six-year contract extension with the Blackhawks, including the $12.5 million cap hit that briefly makes him the NHL's highest-paid defenseman for the 2027-28 season. They discuss why Chicago made such a significant investment in Byram before recapping the team's free agency moves, highlighted by the additions of veteran forward Cole Smith and defenseman Ian Cole. They also dive into the Blackhawks' 2026 NHL Draft class, with a closer look at Xavier Villeneuve and Ryan Roobroeck, discuss the organization's growing pipeline of power forwards led by Sacha Boisvert and AJ Spellacy, and wrap up with takeaways from development camp.
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