Blackhawks Breakaway

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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.

  1. 5D AGO

    Which pending UFAs, RFAs should Blackhawks bring back in 2025-26?

    On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down which pending unrestricted and restricted free agents the Blackhawks should consider bringing back for the 2025-26 season. They discuss what Ryan Donato’s next contract might look like and what could be holding it up. The guys also react to the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including former Blackhawks forward Colin Blackwell’s overtime winner in Game 2 for Dallas, the battle of Ontario, and more.

    54 min

  2. APR 18

    Connor Bedard's commitment, exit interviews recap and first round picks

    On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis share their biggest takeaways from the Blackhawks' exit interviews. They discuss the growing excitement around Chicago's youth movement, Connor Bedard doubling down on his commitment to the team, and more offseason storylines. Plus, is Denver’s David Carle emerging as the front-runner to become the Blackhawks’ next head coach? Pat and Charlie debate whether Chicago should lean toward an experienced bench boss or roll the dice on a first-time NHL head coach. Finally, the guys make their series-by-series predictions for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

    59 min

  3. APR 15

    Frank Nazar's statement game in Montreal, shootout drama, and more!

    On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks’ thrilling 4-3 shootout comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens in a playoff-like atmosphere at the Bell Centre. They dive into the Artyom Levshunov vs. Ivan Demidov showdown, Frank Nazar’s breakout performance, and why he looked like the best player on the ice. Plus, they unpack the confusion surrounding Nazar’s controversial shootout goal. The episode wraps with reflections on the emotional send-off games for Pat Maroon and Alec Martinez, who played their final NHL contests at the United Center.

    35 min

  4. APR 11

    Blackhawks respond with comeback win after closed-door meeting in Pittsburgh

    On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks’ 5-2 comeback win over the Boston Bruins, just two nights after a closed-door, players-only meeting in Pittsburgh following a 5-0 shutout loss to the Penguins. They discuss Arvid Söderblom’s stellar performance in net, Ryan Donato reaching the 30-point mark for the first time in his NHL career, and the continued strong play of Sam Rinzel. They also share their impressions of Oliver Moore, whether we could see an Artyom Levshunov vs. Ivan Demidov showdown in Montreal on Monday, the possibility of a Ryan Greene signing after Saturday’s Frozen Four championship, and more.

    26 min

  5. APR 7

    Alex Ovechkin passes Wayne Gretzky as the greatest goal scorer in NHL history

    On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Alex Ovechkin’s historic weekend, including his two-goal performance against the Blackhawks in Washington and his record-breaking 895th goal against the New York Islanders to officially pass Wayne Gretzky as the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer. They dive into the significance of the milestone, Ovechkin’s decision to pass up an empty-netter, and the picture-perfect nature of the record-setting goal. Plus, Pat and Charlie highlight the strong starts from Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel, Frank Nazar’s impact, and more.

    42 min

  6. APR 3

    Sam Rinzel's upside, Kevin Korchinski's healthy scratch, and more

    On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Chicago’s 3-2 shootout loss to Colorado. They discuss why Connor Bedard took the defensive zone faceoff in the final minute of regulation, the potential of the Sam Rinzel–Alex Vlasic pairing, and Ilya Mikheyev’s emergence as a penalty-kill threat. They also highlight Oliver Moore’s speed and debate whether Kevin Korchinski being a healthy scratch is a big deal. The episode wraps up with a preview of Friday’s game against Washington, as Alex Ovechkin closes in on Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goals record.

    38 min

  7. APR 1

    Youth movement has arrived as Sam Rinzel, Oliver Moore make debuts with Blackhawks

    On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the NHL debuts of Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel, both of whom signed their entry-level contracts with the Blackhawks over the weekend. They also talk about the youth movement as a whole, Rinzel's upside, and much more. Plus, Pat and Charlie share their thoughts on the new-look third line of Moore, Lukas Reichel and Landon Slaggert, the NCAA men's hockey tournament, and Alex Ovechkin's quest for Wayne Gretzky's NHL all-time goals record leading into Friday's matchup vs. Chicago.

    43 min

  8. MAR 27

    Mailbag: Who are potential candidates for Blackhawks' head coaching job?

    On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your mailbag questions. Will Sam Rinzel see NHL time this season? Could Nick Lardis crack Chicago's roster next season? Is Michael Misa the slam dunk No. 1 overall pick? Will Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson target any big-name free agents this summer? Who could be at the top of the Blackhawks' wish list when it comes to their next head coaching hire? They answer all that and more.

    41 min
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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.

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