Blackhawks land No. 3 overall pick in 2025 NHL Draft
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the Blackhawks landing the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft after dropping one spot in the lottery. Who might be available at No. 3? Pat also goes 1-on-1 with GM Kyle Davidson to break down the lottery results and more. The guys dive into the Blackhawks’ head coaching search and share key takeaways from Davidson’s post-lottery press conference. They wrap up by recapping Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which included two Game 7s, and make their predictions for Round 2.
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Breaking down the Blackhawks' options at head coach
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss where the Blackhawks’ head coaching search stands after David Carle withdrew from consideration and Mike Sullivan’s unexpected availability. They break down realistic options for the team’s next head coach and share which candidates stand out most. Plus, they react to the first-round drama in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including Connor Hellebuyck’s continued postseason struggles, Colorado facing elimination vs. Dallas, Edmonton battling back against Los Angeles, and more. To wrap it all up, Pat tells a hilarious story from jury duty.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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