Breaking down Blackhawks’ final training camp battles

Breaking down Blackhawks’ final training camp battles

Author: Chicago Sports Network October 2, 2025 Duration: 36:45

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dive into the final training camp battles. With three roster spots up for grabs, who will claim them? Could Lukas Reichel be moved before Opening Night? Will the last forward spot come down to Oliver Moore or Ryan Greene? And how many defensemen will the Blackhawks carry? Pat and Charlie also discuss Alex Vlasic’s injury scare, the possibility of a Frank Nazar breakout season, Florida captain Aleksander Barkov’s season-ending injury, and more.


Tune in to Blackhawks Breakaway for the kind of insider perspective that feels like a conversation at the United Center. Hosted by Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis, this Chicago Sports Network production digs deeper than the scores, offering candid interviews directly from the locker room and analysis that captures the pulse of the team. You’ll hear the immediate reactions after a big win or a tough loss, get clarity on roster moves, and understand the narratives shaping the season as they unfold. It’s the audio companion for anyone invested in the franchise’s journey, providing context and access that goes beyond the highlight reel. This podcast thrives on the details-the shift in a player’s role, the strategy behind a coaching decision, the atmosphere within the organization. Whether the team is building momentum or facing a challenge, Boyle and Roumeliotis are there to break it down with the knowledge of seasoned insiders. New episodes arrive twice a week, every Tuesday and Friday, keeping you connected throughout the entire NHL calendar. For fans who live and breathe Blackhawks hockey, this is your regular, essential listen.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 708

Blackhawks Breakaway
Podcast Episodes
Headstrong: Bryan Bickell’s return to the ice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:50
Headstrong is a series about men's health told through powerful stories involving the athletes we love. In this episode, former Blackhawk Bryan Bickell, after having to retire due to an illness, makes his way back to ice…
BREAKING: A sit down with Jeremy Colliton on his contract extension [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:34
Blackhawks head coach Jeremy Colliton talks with Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss his new contract extension and his vision for the future of the Hawks. Colliton talks the rebuild, growing the young talent on…
Training camp recap and veteran roles in the rebuild [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:26
The Blackhawks are trying new things with their lineup as they get prepared for the season and are still missing key players at camp. Host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the sights and sounds from…
BONUS EPISODE: 1-on-1 with legendary Blackhawks goalie Ed Belfour [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:13
In a special bonus episode of the Blackhawks Talk Podcast for “Goalie Week”, Scott King goes 1-on-1 with Hall of Fame goalie Ed Belfour as they discuss his career, his time with the Blackhawks, his life after hockey, and…
Blackhawks hockey is back! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:11
The NHL is back, meaning coincidentally, the Blackhawks are back. The Blackhawks Talk crew of Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the Hawks and what they saw from the very first day of training camp. T…
EMERGENCY PODCAST: Exclusive 1-on-1 with Stan Bowman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:29
The Blackhawks suffered some major setbacks this offseason with young star Kirby Dach being out for 4-5 months after needing wrist surgery, franchise staple Jonathan Toews being sidelined indefinitely with an illness, an…
Kirby Dach is out 4-5 months after wrist surgery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:50
Blackhawks up and coming star forward Kirby Dach suffered a wrist injury while playing for Team Canada in the world juniors tournament. After a successful surgery, Dach will now be sidelined for 4-5 months. Pat Boyle and…
CM Punk knows his Blackhawks hockey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:57
CM Punk is a Chicagoan and a Chicago sports lifer, and man does he love his Blackhawks hockey. CM Punk joins Pat Boyle and Scott King to discuss how he became a Blackhawks fan, how important the Hawks and Chicago mean to…
Hockey is back, baby!! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:21
The NHL is scheduled to make its 56-game return on January 13th with 4 divisions and a 16-team playoff with the regular season concluding on May 8th. Host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the start…