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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 Blackhawks take their next step on their quest for greatness. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Blackhawks Breakaway makes Chicago's coaching, draft and roster choices clear by testing the tradeoffs behind each possible move.
Blackhawks Breakaway turns Chicago's rebuild into a running set of hockey decisions. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis work through coaching candidates, draft choices, contracts and roster roles with an easy conversational rhythm, keeping the discussion tied to what each move…
A No. 3 pick, and suddenly your favorite argument is best player versus roster need.
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A steady read on Blashill, with communication and development as the main themes.
The discussion treats Jeff Blashill as a practical coaching hire, with Tony Granato centering communication, player development, and the lift a new voice can bring to a room.
A Hawks offseason conversation that keeps cap math and roster fit front and center.
The episode treats the Blackhawks' offseason like a roster puzzle, with the Andrej Barakovsky move, the Joe Valeno comparison, and the cap-space math all driving the conversation around Chicago's next step.
A calm Blackhawks offseason chat that treats patience as a strategy, not a slogan.
This episode takes a quiet July 1 and turns it into a clear snapshot of where the Blackhawks stand. Pat Boyle and Charlie Romeliotis spend a lot of time on a flat free-agent day, then move into prospects camp and the longer work of development, with particular attention to…
A brisk Blackhawks conversation that keeps circling back to fit, speed, and the rebuild's real timetable.
This Blackhawks Breakaway discussion brings Tab Bamford together with Pat Boyle and Charlie Meliotis for a look at his new book on Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks new era.
A steady, practical look at who should stay in the Blackhawks picture moving forward.
Blackhawks Breakaway spends its time on offseason roster questions that actually matter, especially the case for keeping Crevier and the crowded goalie picture around Spencer Knight, Laurent Brossoit, Drew Commesso, and Arvid Soderblom.
A draft-room conversation that turns Chicago's No. 3 pick into a real hockey decision.
The Blackhawks' No. 3 pick stays at the center of the discussion, and Scott Wheeler keeps the focus on Chicago's priorities instead of draft noise.
A grounded Rockford update with Frank Nazar as the clearest thread.
Dana Gray gives this Blackhawks Breakaway stop a clear look at Rockford's next wave, with most of the focus on prospect growth, the IceHogs' shape for next season, and what the organization wants from its young forwards. The Frank Nazar stretch is the best part.
A steady, process-first look at Blashill's opening message: build culture, stay patient, and let the work set the pace.
This episode is a calm, process-first introduction to Jeff Blashill and the Blackhawks' rebuild. It keeps its focus on what he says matters most: not forcing the timeline, building culture, and putting in the work day by day.
L.A. sports panic, argued daily.
Sports, movies, standings, and sideways arguments.
Southwest Michigan sports, kept close to home.
Hosts Charlie Romeliotis and Pat Boyle analyze the Chicago Blackhawks' head coaching search after top candidate David Carl withdraws, discussing alternatives like Mike Sullivan and sleeper picks Jeff Blashill and David Quinn.
Scott Wheeler from The Athletic joins to analyze the Chicago Blackhawks' options with the third overall pick in the NHL draft, discussing prospects like Anton Frondell and Caleb Desnoyers, and provides insights on draft strategy and player comparisons.
Corey Pronman tells Blackhawks Breakaway that Matthew Schaefer and Michael Misa are the betting favorites at picks one and two, but he calls neither a lock.
Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the first round of the NHL Draft, focusing on the Blackhawks' selections of Anton Frondell, Baklov Nestrostill, and Mason West.
This episode features an interview with new Chicago Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill, discussing his coaching philosophy, focus on process over timeline, and plans for player development.
Tony Granato, a U.S.
NHL insider Frank Cerebali joins Pat Boyle to preview the Blackhawks' draft and free agency plans, analyzing trades, potential picks like at number three, and free agent targets including Mitch Marner.
Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis analyze Jeff Blashill as the frontrunner for the Blackhawks head coaching job, discussing his extensive background and recent mentorship under John Cooper.
Patrick Kane discusses his upcoming 'Patrick Kane Day' in Chicago, reflecting on his hip surgery recovery, time with the Rangers and Red Wings, and the camaraderie of the Blackhawks' championship teams.
Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the Blackhawks landing the third overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, analyzing top prospects and team strategy.
Dana Gray discusses his first year as the IceHogs' play-by-play voice and analyzes key Blackhawks prospects, including Artem Levshinov's growth, Frank Nazar's immediate impact, and Drew Camesso's motivational surge.
Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis analyze the Chicago Blackhawks' quiet free agency period, explaining why the thin market led to minimal signings and discussing the team's strategy to prioritize young prospects over veteran acquisitions.
Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis analyze the NHL Scouting Combine, discussing Blackhawks draft prospects like Michael Misa, Porter Martone, Caleb Denoyer, and Anton Frondell, while also touching on potential trades and salary cap implications.
Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis analyze the Chicago Blackhawks' pending free agents, discussing contract decisions for players like Ryan Donato and Philip Kurashev, while also reviewing key moments from the Stanley Cup playoffs, including former Blackhawks making impacts.
Tab Bamford discusses Connor Bedard's development, maturity, and impact on the Chicago Blackhawks, along with insights on team rebuild strategies, player projections, and his new book about Bedard's rookie year and the team's new era.
Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the Blackhawks' season-ending win and discuss the team's progress during their rebuild.
Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis interview three-time Stanley Cup champion Alec Martinez about the Chicago Blackhawks.
Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the Chicago Blackhawks' exit interviews and the positive end to their season.
Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the Blackhawks' penultimate game and Ivan Demidov's NHL debut.
Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the Chicago Blackhawks' recent win over the Boston Bruins and analyze the team's performance in tight third-period games.
Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Alex Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's goal record and preview a watch party for the Blackhawks vs.
Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the Blackhawks' preseason and preview the upcoming season opener against the Utah Hockey Club.
Pat Boyle and Kaylee Chelios host a draft night special, discussing the Blackhawks' selection of Artem Levshanov and interviewing Tony Granato.
An interview with Blackhawks Assistant GM Mark Eaton discussing the team's draft and player development.
Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the Blackhawks' second pick in the NHL draft lottery and potential draft strategies.