Blackhawks Breakaway
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.
Episodes
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.
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...
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...
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 f...
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli to break down the blockbuster trade that brought Bowen Byram to Chicago in a package that included the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Frank discusses the motivation behind the deal from the Blackhawks' perspective, what makes Byram such an appealing addition, what a potential contract extension...
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by The Athletic's NHL Draft expert Corey Pronman to preview the 2026 NHL Draft and break down the Blackhawks' options with the No. 4 overall pick.
Pronman explains why several players occupied his No. 1 spot throughout the season and why he ultimately ranked defenseman Chase Reid barely ahead of consensus top prospect Gavin McKenna in ...
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli to discuss the latest Blackhawks news, rumors and offseason storylines.
How aggressive could Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson be on the trade market this summer? What would it take for Chicago to move the No. 4 overall pick? If the Blackhawks keep the selection, will Ivar Stenberg be available to them? How sho...
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' decision to trade the rights to prospect Jack Pridham to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 2027 third-round pick, explaining how the situation unfolded and why the team ultimately made the move.
They also discuss whether the Blackhawks should consider trading the No. 4 overall pick for an impact player and what it would tak...
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Vegas’ stunning sweep of Colorado in the 2026 Western Conference Final and discuss the John Tortorella effect. They dive into Mitch Marner’s postseason, what went wrong for the Avalanche, Cale Makar’s injury, and whether Colorado should consider a coaching change. The guys also discuss the Eastern Conference Fin...
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by Blackhawks assistant general manager of player development Mark Eaton to evaluate the organization’s prospect pipeline after a successful season across multiple levels.
Eaton discusses what it’s been like watching the Blackhawks go from having a thin prospect pool to one many consider the best in the NHL, and explains ho...
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis welcome Tony Granato to the show to recap the Blackhawks’ 2025-26 season and discuss his optimism level heading into next year. Could this be the summer the Blackhawks finally land a big fish? What needs to happen for them to become legitimate wild-card contenders next season? Tony breaks it all down.
Tony also shares his thoughts on the Bl...
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the 2026 NHL Draft lottery results, highlighted by the Toronto Maple Leafs' stunning jump from No. 5 to No. 1 overall. They also discuss the Blackhawks falling to No. 4 and share early thoughts on their options before tossing to Pat’s 1-on-1 interview with GM Kyle Davidson following the lottery. TSN draft analyst Craig Button then...
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis hand out individual grades for the defensemen, goaltenders, and head coach Jeff Blashill as they put a bow on the 2025-26 season.
How did Louis Crevier and Wyatt Kaiser grade out in their breakout seasons on the back end? What steps do Artyom Levshunov and Sam Rinzel need to take to raise their grades next year? And how should Alex Vlasic’s...
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the opening week of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, highlighting standout performances from former Blackhawks like Jason Dickinson and Brandon Hagel, who are off to strong starts with their respective teams. Then, Pat and Charlie shift their focus to the Blackhawks’ 2025–26 season, handing out individual grades for the forward g...
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the Blackhawks’ multi-goal comeback win over the San Jose Sharks in the season finale and reflect on the season as a whole. They discuss the team’s 11-point improvement, what it says about the trajectory of the rebuild, and why there’s legitimate reason for optimism heading into next year.
They also dive into exit intervie...
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by three-time Stanley Cup champion and CHSN Blackhawks analyst Alec Martinez. They share their early impressions of No. 3 overall pick Anton Frondell, discuss his development path, and explain why the Swedish Hockey League helped prepare him for the NHL.
They also dive into Tyler Bertuzzi’s career year after he surpassed his pers...
They also debate whether Frondell projects best as a long-term second-line center or as Connor Bedard’s top linemate. Plus, the...
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down how the Blackhawks have already surpassed last season’s point total with 15 games still to play, and why that marks meaningful progress even if it doesn’t quite feel like it.
They dive into Connor Bedard’s game, Frank Nazar’s hot streak, and Artyom Levshunov’s promotion to the top pairing. The guys also de...
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis reflect on the passing of former Blackhawk and beloved broadcaster Troy Murray. They remember his legacy, reminisce about the good times, and share personal stories about the impact he had on their lives. Later, three-time Stanley Cup champion and new CHSN Blackhawks analyst Alec Martinez makes his podcast debut to discuss his transition fr...
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the Blackhawks’ four-game road trip coming out of the Olympic break. They break down the blown leads, with all three losses unfolding in similar fashion and discuss whether the growing pains of learning how to close out games are simply part of the process.
The guys also dive into the need for more depth scoring beyond Connor Bedard, ...
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