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On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' decision to trade the rights to prospect Jack Pridham to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 2027 third-round pick, explaining how the situation unfolded and why the team ultimately made the move. They also discuss whether the Blackhawks should consider trading the No. 4 overall pick for an impact player and what it would take for them to move it. Plus, mock drafts continue to have Ivar Stenberg falling to Chicago at No. 4. Is the fit becoming increasingly realistic or does it feel too good to be true? Pat and Charlie also address the NHL's recent memo reminding teams about tampering following reports that the Blackhawks made Ilya Mikheyev's rights available for trade. They explain what happened, why it drew attention, and why it's ultimately not a big deal. Later, three-time Stanley Cup champion and CHSN Blackhawks analyst Alec Martinez joins the show to preview the Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. He shares his perspective on the matchup, breaks down the key storylines, weighs in on who has the edge and who wins the series.
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Vegas' stunning sweep of Colorado in the 2026 Western Conference Final and discuss the John Tortorella effect. They dive into Mitch Marner's postseason, what went wrong for the Avalanche, Cale Makar's injury, and whether Colorado should consider a coaching change. The guys also discuss the Eastern Conference Final between Carolina and Montreal, including the electric atmosphere at Bell Centre and why they believe it's the best building in the NHL. Later in the show, Pat and Charlie provide an update on Team USA's path toward repeating at the IIHF World Championship, discuss Ivar Stenberg's tournament performance, and debate whether Toronto could consider taking him No. 1 overall. They wrap up by projecting what Connor Bedard's next contract could look like, and whether Macklin Celebrini could be the first to sign to help set the market.
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On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by Blackhawks assistant general manager of player development Mark Eaton to evaluate the organization's prospect pipeline after a successful season across multiple levels. Eaton discusses what it's been like watching the Blackhawks go from having a thin prospect pool to one many consider the best in the NHL, and explains how the organization's transition to off-ice development camps have helped strengthen chemistry and culture throughout the system. He also breaks down No. 3 overall pick Anton Frondell and his brief stint with the Blackhawks, why playing in the Swedish Hockey League was important for his development, and what his NHL ceiling could be. Eaton also shares his thoughts on Roman Kantserov's breakout KHL season and how his game may translate to the NHL level. Plus, Eaton dives into the development of Artyom Levshunov and discusses the growth of the Blackhawks' young blue line. Later in the episode, Eaton highlights several underrated prospects who may have flown under the radar, weighs in on the organization's goaltending depth, and shares his excitement for another incoming draft class and the process of mapping out each player's development path. To close the show, Pat and Charlie discuss Kantserov signing his entry-level contract and where he could fit into the Opening Night lineup. They also talk about Ilya Mikheyev's reported availability via trade if the Blackhawks are unable to agree to a contract extension before July 1, and they wrap up with their Conference Final predictions: Colorado and Vegas in the West, Carolina and Montreal in the East.
Pat Boyle explains why he is concerned about today's news regarding the NFL playing as much as ten international games a season, and how this could be a problem going forward.
Pat Boyle recaps his experience last night's classic Game #1 between the Spurs and Thunder, and explains why he is still sticking with the Thunder to win the series.
Pat Boyle and Brad Evans play a game of Blind Rank, ranking some of the biggest legends in sports without context of their competition.
Pat Boyle and Brad Evans are back at it the Sports Geo game, answering questions in a blend between sports and geography.
Pat Boyle and Brad Evans take your phone calls on a number of topics across the NFL, including how would you rank each of the four signal callers in the NFC East?
Brad Evans and Pat Boyle discuss the 2026 Las Vegas Raiders from all angles inside and out, including expectations for Fernando Mendoza's first season, concerns over lack of pass catchers, will Ashton Jenaty bounce back in Year #2, and more!
Pat Boyle and Brad Evans reveal their Mount Rushmore for athletes over the age of 40, with one representative from each of the four major sports making the cut.
Pat Boyle and Brad Evans discuss today's news of Rashee Rice failing his drug test, for a positive marijuana result, which is a violation of his probation with a mandated 30-day jail sentence. Plus, what does this news mean for our expectations of Rice and his fantasy outlook for the 2026 season?
Brad Evans and Pat Boyle play a game of Let's Go Streaking, selecting one batter in Major League Baseball to get a hit, attempting to build the biggest streak possible over time.
Brad Evans and Pat Boyle break down their bets for tonight's Game #1 of the Eastern Conference between the Knicks and Cavaliers, with New York currently sitting as six and a half point favorites. Plus, our full predictions for the series winner and in how many games as well.
Brad Evans and Pat Boyle react to Victor Wembanyama's 41 point, 24 rebound, masterclass, to lift the Spurs over the Thunder in Game #1. Plus, will this win be enough to give San Antonio momentum to win the series, and what would a win mean for the beginning of Wemby's legacy?
Pat Boyle thinks the Detroit Pistons are making a massive mistake if recent reports suggesting that the team is prioritizing paying both Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson are true.
Pat Boyle explains why the Detroit Pistons are a lot further away from being a championship contender than you would think, despite winning 60 games and earning the number one seed in the Eastern Conference during the regular season.
Brad Evans and Pat Boyle praise Alex Caruso, following his hot start to begin Spurs-Thunder. Plus, how many games will the Las Vegas Raiders win in 2026?
Brad Evans and Pat Boyle get in a three point stance for the Las Vegas Raiders, discussing which player on the team has the most value in fantasy football, and more surrounding the Silver and Black.
Brad Evans and Pat Boyle ask the question if we should already consider this season a success for the Cleveland Cavaliers, as they secure a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2018. Plus, our bets for the Eastern Conference Finals and tonight's Game #1 of the Western Conference Finals!
Brad Evans and Pat Boyle praise the red hot Chicago White Sox for their recent red hot stretch, and ask if they are actually legitimate following their 24-22 start. Plus, are the Seahawks offseason losses a bigger concern then we're making them out to be and did you have an issue with PCA's viral fan interaction?
Brad Evans and Pat Boyle play a game of Let's Go Streaking, selecting one batter in Major League Baseball to get a hit, attempting to build the biggest streak possible over time.
Brad Evans and Pat Boyle react to Aaron Rodgers officially returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers following last season's AFC North title and set their expectations for the Black and Gold in 2026. Plus, where does Rodgers currently rank among the best Quarterbacks in the league right now?
Brad Evans and Pat Boyle reveal which teams they think are the best fit for Free Agent Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs, as the Patriots are likely to add A.J. Brown. Plus, some breaking injury news in the NBA, that is necessary to know, before betting Game #1 between the Spurs and Thunder.
Pat Boyle and Cordell Woodland dive in to the newly released NFL schedules, in this segment they run through the NFC North. They discuss who has the best and worst chance this season.
Pat Boyle and Cordell Woodland dive in to the second half of the NFC North teams, discussing their predictions.
Pat Boyle breaks down which NFL teams got the toughest and easiest schedules for the 2026 season, including why the Bears may have the roughest road in the league and why the Bengals could be set up perfectly. Plus, Pat takes listener calls on the biggest schedule release takeaways.
Pat Boyle ranks all 16 Week 1 NFL games, from Jets-Titans and Dolphins-Raiders all the way up to Broncos-Chiefs and the massive 49ers-Rams showdown in Australia. Which games are must-watch and which ones got stuck with a rough draw?
Pat Boyle gives the latest scoreboard updates before diving into the NFL's annual schedule release video battle, featuring the Colts' Simpsons parody, the Chargers' Halo-inspired release, the Raiders' Step Brothers theme, and more viral hits from around the league.
Pat Boyle and Cordell Woodland break down and share their thoughts on Myles Turner's complaints about Giannis Antetokounmpo!
Brad Evans and Pat Boyle reveal who they think will take home the National League Cy-Young, leading to a debate if team success should matter when it comes to the award. Plus, is tonight a smash spot for the Dodgers and are the Phillies actually live to turn their season around?
Brad Evans and Pat Boyle take another crack at the Sports Geo Game,answering a series of questions based on both sports and geography.
Brad Evans and Pat Boyle take a look at a handful of rookie Over/Under yardage props around the NFL, and discuss which way they would bet Fernando Mendoza, 2,450.5 passing yards, Jeremiyah Love 900.5 rush yards and Makai Lemon, 650.5 receiving yards.
Pat Boyle explains why the Miami Dolphins were in the right by paying Running Back Devon Achane to a 4 years, $68 Million contract, and why the don't pay Running Back theory is officially a myth.
Pat Boyle ranks each of the international games on the NFL schedule based on his level of excitement, headlined by a handful of thrilling matchups including Lions-Patriots in Munich, Cowboys-Ravens in Brazil, and more!
Brad Evans and Pat Boyle react to the Cavaliers taking control of the series against the Pistons and discuss whether James Harden can continue his recent strong playoff run.
Brad Evans, Pat Boyle, Brando and Monty make their latest Let's Go Streaking picks for the night slate, including Rafael Devers trying to extend his streak, Bobby Witt Jr. looking to get going again, and more MLB hit prop plays for games starting after 7 PM ET.
ESPN NHL insider Greg Wyshynski joins Brad Evans and Pat Boyle to preview a pivotal Game 5 between the Sabres and Canadiens, discuss whether anyone can stop the Avalanche, break down the fallout from the Oilers firing Kris Knoblauch, and look ahead to the NHL Draft and next season's sleeper teams.
Brad Evans and Pat Boyle put their sports knowledge to the test by playing Sports GeoGuessr on GeoSports.app.
Brad Evans and Pat Boyle go over some of the most intriguing NFL season-long player props on the board, including Malik Nabers' receiving yards total, Joe Burrow's passing number, and whether De'Von Achane or Kenneth Walker III can cash their rushing yard props.
Brad Evans and Pat Boyle react to the leaked NFL Thanksgiving schedule, featuring Bears-Lions, Eagles-Cowboys, Chiefs-Bills, plus Packers-Rams the night before and Broncos-Steelers on Black Friday. Is this the best holiday slate the NFL has ever put together?
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis welcome Tony Granato to the show to recap the Blackhawks' 2025-26 season and discuss his optimism level heading into next year. Could this be the summer the Blackhawks finally land a big fish? What needs to happen for them to become legitimate wild-card contenders next season? Tony breaks it all down. Tony also shares his thoughts on the Blackhawks landing the No. 4 overall pick and evaluates the top of the 2026 NHL Draft class after watching many of the prospects at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship and Under-18 Men's World Championship. Could Ivar Stenberg realistically fall to the Blackhawks at No. 4 like most mock drafts suggest, or is that just wishful thinking? Plus, Tony weighs in on whether the Blackhawks should draft the best player available or prioritize positional need, gives his take on the top defensemen in the class; discusses the growth of college hockey development; and more. To wrap things up, Tony shares his thoughts on the Stanley Cup Playoffs, whether Colorado and Carolina feel destined for a Stanley Cup Final matchup, and what the Blackhawks can learn from teams like Anaheim and Montreal.
Brad Evans and Pat Boyle welcome in Producers Combs and Monty for a new sports geography game, answering which city did the Braves play in before Atlanta, what is the name of the province the Canadians play in, where will the first World Cup game be, and more!
Pat Boyle makes the case why it's best for both LeBron James and the Lakers to move on from each other this offseason, and why the team needs to commit to building around Luka Doncic.
Pat Boyle shares an encounter he had as the newest resident of Philadelphia, meeting someone who breeds an animal you do NOT want to mess with.
Brad Evans and Pat Boyle continue to breakdown the NFL schedule leaks, including a handful fo international games and ask the question of just how many of these games are too many?
Brad Evans and Pat Boyle ask the question of if Caleb Wilson will be a great NBA player, following his notable performance at the draft combine. Plus, are the Cleveland Browns are trending in the right direction, following the team's free agent signings, and draft selections?
Brad Evans and Pat Boyle play a game of Fill In The Blank, discussing how many games each of the Knicks and Thunder will win for the remainder of the playoffs and the NFL Week #1 game they're most excited about.
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the 2026 NHL Draft lottery results, highlighted by the Toronto Maple Leafs' stunning jump from No. 5 to No. 1 overall. They also discuss the Blackhawks falling to No. 4 and share early thoughts on their options before tossing to Pat's 1-on-1 interview with GM Kyle Davidson following the lottery. TSN draft analyst Craig Button then joins the show to react to the results and break down his first mock draft, which has Ivar Stenberg landing with the Blackhawks at No. 4. He discusses his Big Board, what Toronto could do at No. 1 and whether Gavin McKenna is a lock, along with San Jose's intriguing decision at No. 2 between the best available forward or defenseman. Button also weighs in on how the lottery outcome could impact Auston Matthews' future, whether the Blackhawks could emerge as an appealing destination for a disgruntled elite player, and much more. Pat and Charlie close by reacting to Button's comments and sharing their biggest takeaways from the conversation. Charlie also explores a potential Matthews-to-San Jose scenario, and examines why each of the three teams picking ahead of Chicago faces a pivotal decision. They wrap up by debating whether the Blackhawks should take the best player available or draft for organizational need at No. 4, plus Connor Bedard's decision to skip the 2026 IIHF World Championship while rehabbing his shoulder and the latest on Roman Kantserov's contract timeline.
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis hand out individual grades for the defensemen, goaltenders, and head coach Jeff Blashill as they put a bow on the 2025-26 season. How did Louis Crevier and Wyatt Kaiser grade out in their breakout seasons on the back end? What steps do Artyom Levshunov and Sam Rinzel need to take to raise their grades next year? And how should Alex Vlasic's season be viewed after leading the Blackhawks in ice time? They dive into all that and more. Then, they evaluate the goaltending tandem, including Spencer Knight's emergence as a bona fide No. 1 and Arvid Soderblom's up-and-down campaign. Should there be an open competition for the backup role next season? Finally, Pat and Charlie assess Blashill's first season behind the bench and explain why he deserves a positive grade despite the team's 31st-place finish in the standings.