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On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer what gift they would give the Blackhawks for Christmas. Plus, they talk about an old habit resurfacing in allowing goals within minutes of each other, Seth Jones looking a little rusty in his return to the lineup (and explain why that might be), and provide a 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship preview for the Blackhawks' prospects. Plus, if the Blackhawks land the No. 1 overall pick in 2025, who should they take? Pat and Charlie wrap up the show by sharing their biggest surprises and disappointments in the NHL coming out of the holiday break.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' three-game winning streak — their first since February 2023. They dive into the emergence of the dynamic duo Ilya Mikheyev and Teuvo Teravainen, the upcoming returns of Seth Jones and Petr Mrazek, and the strong play of Arvid Söderblom. The episode also features an interview with Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno, who gives a sneak peek at their Winter Classic entrance wardrobe. To wrap up, Pat and Charlie discuss Jeremy Roenick being honored by the Blackhawks during Thursday night’s festivities.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' ability to close out Sunday's win over the New York Islanders after struggling to hold leads against the Islanders and Devils. They discuss Teuvo Teravainen's much-needed offensive breakout, Connor Bedard's growing confidence, Frank Nazar's first two games with the Blackhawks this season, Arvid Söderblom's bounce-back performance, and Drew Commesso's impressive NHL debut despite the loss in New Jersey. Plus, is Philipp Kurashev on the verge of becoming a healthy scratch? Finally, they dive into Dylan Strome's career resurgence with the Washington Capitals.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the highly anticipated call-up of top forward prospect Frank Nazar, who is set to make his season debut on Saturday in New Jersey. Where should Nazar fit into the lineup? The duo also breaks down Thursday’s loss to the New York Islanders, evaluates Arvid Söderblom's performance, analyzes Philipp Kurashev’s underwhelming season so far, and looks ahead to Drew Commesso’s first career NHL start. Plus, Connor Bedard's swagger is back.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the early impact of interim head coach Anders Sorensen after two games behind the bench. They also discuss standout performances from Tyler Bertuzzi and Taylor Hall in Monday's win over the New York Rangers, evaluate Arvid Söderblom’s play in Petr Mrazek’s absence, and analyze whether Kevin Korchinski’s NHL call-up is a short-term move or the start of something more significant. Plus, the duo debates when the right time will be for the Blackhawks to call up top forward prospect Frank Nazar. Finally, Pat and Charlie address the backlash over the Mitch Marner talk from the last episode, where they discussed him as a potential pipedream target for Chicago.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the firing of Chicago Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson. The episode features reactions from Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson and captain Nick Foligno, who share their perspectives on the coaching change. Pat and Charlie explore why interim head coach Anders Sorensen might be the ideal short-term solution, what his immediate priorities should be to get the team back on track, and how attractive the Blackhawks' coaching position will be in the offseason. Plus, Richardson addresses the city of Chicago with a heartfelt statement.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the last week for the Blackhawks. They break down concerns over shifts following goals and share their thoughts on how the team can address the issue. They also debate when would be the right time to call up top forward prospect Frank Nazar. The duo also highlights Connor Bedard’s resurgence and growing confidence, as well as Alex Vlasic’s contributions to the power play and his prospects for making Team USA at the 4 Nations Tournament. Lastly, they provide an injury update on goaltender Laurent Brossoit and discuss its impact on Arvid Söderblom.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the highs and lows of the Blackhawks' recent stretch. They discuss the team’s 2-0 lead that slipped away in Saturday’s loss to Philadelphia and highlight Lukas Reichel’s impressive play and growing confidence. The duo also dives into the team’s ongoing struggles to generate power plays, as the Blackhawks have earned just one power-play opportunity in each of their last five games. They analyze how the team is holding up in Seth Jones' absence and cover other key storylines. Later in the episode, Pat and Charlie preview the upcoming 4 Nations Tournament, debating whether Connor Bedard will suit up for Team Canada. They close out the show with an update on Blackhawks prospects and their development.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis talk about the Blackhawks' redemptive win over Florida on Thursday after a missed opportunity against Anaheim on Tuesday. They also share their thoughts on why it’s still too early to call up Frank Nazar, dive into Teuvo Teravainen's comments about his low confidence, and provide the latest health update on Jonathan Toews. To wrap things up, Pat goes 1-on-1 with Blackhawks legend Steve Larmer in an exclusive interview.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dive into Taylor Hall’s candid reaction to his unexpected healthy scratch on Saturday and head coach Luke Richardson’s admission about communication missteps with the veteran forward. The duo also explores Connor Bedard’s temporary shift to the wing and breaks down his insightful interview with Hockey Night in Canada’s Scott Oake during After Hours. The episode wraps up with the latest on Seth Jones, who has been placed on injured reserve due to a right foot injury.