Ep. 130: The Blackhawks Exit Interview

Ep. 130: The Blackhawks Exit Interview

Author: Chicago Sports Network April 8, 2019 Duration: 36:29

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast it’s all about the Blackhawks exit interviews on Sunday. Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis give you their biggest takeaways from the interviews they had with Stan Bowman, Jeremy Colliton, Jonathan Toews & Patrick Kane. You will also hear from Bowman on how active he plans on being in free agency. Colliton shares how he plans to target Kane’s minutes better next season.

00:00 Exit interview podcast

01:00 Hawks active in free agency?

02:30 No excuse not to spend this summer

04:30 Is Gus part of long term core?

06:00 Will players ‘overachieve’ again?

07:00 Late 50 games, good enough to win division?

09:15 Crawford and Delia the future in net?

10:30 Recapping other players in the system

13:30 Colliton using Kane next season

17:30 How do Bowman and Colliton work together to form the head coach’s team?

19:15 Kane and Toews – together or apart?

21:00 Patrick Kane’s career season

23:30 Finding chemistry for the star players

26:00 Toews answering his critics

28:30 Gus saves his career?

30:00 Which Blackhawks heading to World Championships?

31:30 Quenneville to the Panthers?

33:00 NHL Draft lottery on Tuesday


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.
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