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Blackhawks Live
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In-depth analysis and news on the Chicago Blackhawks hosted by Charlie Roumeliotis from WGN Radio 720 Chicago.
Episodes
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Blackhawks Live: Connor Bedard and Patrick Kane showing instant chemistry
On the latest Blackhawks Live, WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down the Blackhawks’ 2-1-0 record since Connor Bedard returned to the lineup, including his impact, his line’s chemistry with Patrick Kane and Roman Kantserov, and more. Charlie and Jack then discuss the...
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Connor Bedard trending towards return vs. Pittsburgh
On the latest Blackhawks Live, WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich react to captain Connor Bedard being cleared for full practice as he trends toward a return Tuesday when the Blackhawks host his childhood idol Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins at the United Center. They...
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What to make of the Blackhawks’ 0-3-0 start
On the first Blackhawks Live of the season, WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down the Blackhawks’ 0-3-0 start to the season-opening road trip, explaining why it’s too early to panic but also why there’s an urgency to turn things around. Charlie and Jack discuss the latest...
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Reasons to be optimistic about the Blackhawks in 2026-27
On the first Blackhawks Live of the season, WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich share their reasons for optimism heading into the 2026-27 season. They discuss the reunion with Patrick Kane, the addition of potential No. 1 defenseman Bowen Byram, full seasons from potential Calder...
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Patrick Kane is back with the Blackhawks
On the latest episode of Blackhawks Live, WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich react to the news of Patrick Kane signing a two-year contract with the Blackhawks. They discuss what his return means for the organization, where he fits in the lineup, and what expectations should be for...
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Breaking down Bowen Byram trade, free agent moves
On the latest episode of Blackhawks Live, WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down the Blackhawks’ trade for Bowen Byram from the Buffalo Sabres and his six-year contract extension with a $12.5 million cap hit. They discuss why the Blackhawks are investing in Byram as their…
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Previewing 2026 NHL Draft, Blackhawks’ options at No. 4 overall
On the latest Blackhawks Live, WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich discuss the biggest storylines around the NHL, including the shocking blockbuster trade that sent Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers. They break down what the deal could mean for the rest of the offseason and...
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Reacting to 2026 NHL Draft lottery results, Blackhawks landing No. 4 pick
On the latest Blackhawks Live, WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich return in podcast form to react to the 2026 NHL Draft lottery results, with the Blackhawks landing the No. 4 overall pick. They discuss who could be in play at No. 4 and whether trading the pick should be on the…
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Blackhawks eyeing playoff push next season
On the latest Blackhawks Live presented by Circa Sports Illinois, WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down the Blackhawks’ exit interviews, including players setting their sights on a playoff push next season. They also discuss GM Kyle Davidson’s comments on the possibility of...
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Blackhawks guaranteed another Top 4 pick in 2026 NHL Draft
On the latest Blackhawks Live presented by Circa Sports Illinois, WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich discuss the Blackhawks securing another top-four pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and break down their sputtering finish to the season. They also share reasons for optimism heading into...
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Why the Blackhawks’ decision to rebuild was the right path
On the latest Blackhawks Live presented by Circa Sports Illinois, WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich discuss Connor Bedard reaching the 200-point mark in his NHL career in the same number of games as Patrick Kane. They also explain why Chicago’s full teardown rebuild was the right...
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Troy Murray to be inducted into Blackhawks Hall of Fame
On the latest Blackhawks Live presented by Circa Sports Illinois, WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich discuss Troy Murray being named to the Blackhawks Hall of Fame as the franchise’s first-ever builder inductee. They also dive into the Blackhawks bringing in pro scout Wade…
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Is Anton Frondell better suited long-term on the wing or at center?
On the latest Blackhawks Live presented by Circa Sports Illinois, WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich talk about No. 3 overall pick Anton Frondell’s arrival to the NHL and break down his first three games as a member with the Blackhawks. They also debate whether he could be better...
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Ben Pope evaluates the state of the Blackhawks’ rebuild
On the latest Blackhawks Live presented by Circa Sports Illinois, WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down the Blackhawks surpassing last year’s point total and the strides they’ve made, even if it may not feel like it in the standings. They use the Montreal Canadiens as an...
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Breaking down the Blackhawks’ trade deadline moves
On the latest Blackhawks Live presented by Circa Sports Illinois, WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down the Blackhawks’ trade deadline after sending Jason Dickinson, Colton Dach and Connor Murphy to the Edmonton Oilers, and captain Nick Foligno to the Minnesota Wild. They...
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Blackhawks Live 3/2/26: Blackhawks trade Connor Murphy to Edmonton
On the latest Blackhawks Live presented by Circa Sports Illinois, WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down the trade that sent Connor Murphy to the Edmonton Oilers. They discuss the return for Chicago, what Murphy meant to the organization, what kind of player Edmonton is...
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Blackhawks Live 2/23/26: Tony Granato breaks down Team USA’s first Olympic gold since 1980
On the latest Blackhawks Live presented by Circa Sports Illinois, WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich return from a two-week hiatus to break down Team USA’s gold-medal win over Team Canada in the Olympic men’s hockey tournament. They also discuss Patrick Kane’s lasting impact on...
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Blackhawks Live 2/3/25: Recapping the Connor Bedard vs. Macklin Celebrini matchup
On the latest Blackhawks Live presented by Circa Sports Illinois, WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down the Connor Bedard vs. Macklin Celebrini showdown and take a closer look at the Chicago and San Jose rebuilds as a whole. Are the two teams on a collision course to become...
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Blackhawks Live 1/26/26: How the Blackhawks can get the power play going again
On the latest Blackhawks Live presented by Circa Sports Illinois, WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down Chicago’s struggling 0-for-17 power play and the adjustments the team has made to help get it back on track. Later in the show, Charlie and Jack discuss the new line...
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Blackhawks Live 1/20/26: Jonathan Toews’ return highlights memorable weekend for Blackhawks
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich recap Jonathan Toews’ return to the United Center for the first time as a visitor and the deafening three and a half minute standing ovation he received from the Chicago crowd. They also hear from Toews about his return game and what the reception...
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Blackhawks Live 1/13/26: Blackhawks battling stomach bug amid chaotic week
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down a chaotic week for the Blackhawks, who have been dealing with a nasty stomach bug making its way through the locker room. They also discuss the return of Connor Bedard and what it means not only for the Blackhawks but for Team Canada…
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Blackhawks Live 1/5/26: Blackhawks finding their stride since the holiday break
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down the Blackhawks’ recent 4-1-1 stretch and discuss how the team has found its stride since the three-day holiday break. They explain why the break came at an opportune time and provide injury updates on Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar. The...
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Connor Bedard takes the next step in his recovery
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis shares an update on Connor Bedard, who skated on Monday for the first time since injuring his right shoulder on Dec. 12. He also provides an injury update on Frank Nazar before diving into a weekend recap featuring a 4-3 shootout win over Dallas and a 7-3 loss to...
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Blackhawks Live 12/22/25: 1-on-1 interview with Nick Lardis
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich discuss the Blackhawks’ latest injury, as the team will be without Frank Nazar for roughly four weeks after he took a puck to the face in Ottawa on Saturday. They break down the ramifications of his absence, who could step up in his place, and…
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Blackhawks Live 12/15/25: Reacting to Connor Bedard’s injury that will sideline him for weeks
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down Connor Bedard’s upper-body injury, which is expected to sideline him for multiple weeks. They react to the freak accident, explain why Brayden Schenn is not at fault, and discuss how Bedard’s absence could impact his chances of making...
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Blackhawks Live 12/8/25: What a Team Canada Olympic roster with Connor Bedard looks like
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down the Blackhawks’ decision to assign Sam Rinzel to the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs and why the move could benefit him. They also recap the 1-2-1 road trip that ended with blowout losses in Los Angeles and Anaheim. Charlie then puts on his...
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Blackhawks Live 12/1/25: Rivalry brewing between the Blackhawks and Ducks?
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down the Blackhawks’ three-goal comeback win over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday to snap a five-game winless skid. They touch on Connor Bedard’s four-point outing, his friendly competition with Mason McTavish, and take a look at the updated NHL...
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Blackhawks Live 11/24/25: Connor Bedard strengthening Team Canada case, Louis Crevier joins the show, and more
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down the Blackhawks’ 0-3-0 slide after a strong 5-0-1 stretch. They also dive into Connor Bedard’s matchup with Nathan MacKinnon and how he continues to build his case for Team Canada’s 2026 Olympic roster, even if it remains an uphill…
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Blackhawks Live 11/17/25: Is it time to start thinking playoffs for the Blackhawks?
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down the Blackhawks’ 4-0-1 stretch and start dreaming about the playoffs. Is it still too early or is the sample size big enough to start believing? They dive into that and more. Later, Jeff Davis from Circa joins the show to share his...
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Blackhawks Live 11/11/25: Connor Bedard’s growth, Oliver Moore 1-on-1 interview, and more
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down the Blackhawks’ 3-0-0 record to wrap up their six-game road trip after an 0-2-1 start, Connor Bedard playing his way into the NHL’s scoring race, Artyom Levshunov’s development, and more. Plus, Charlie sits down with Oliver Moore to…
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Blackhawks Live 11/4/25: Will Oliver Moore’s call-up with the Blackhawks be permanent?
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down the Blackhawks’ 0-2-1 start to their six-game road trip and explain why an off day in Vancouver was probably just what the team needed. They also discuss the decision to call up forward prospect Oliver Moore and whether this could be a...
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Blackhawks Live 10/27/25: Why a fresh start was needed for both Blackhawks and Lukas Reichel
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down the Blackhawks’ five-game point streak coming to an end after an 0-for-5 night on the power play against Los Angeles. They discuss the tweaks made at Monday’s practice, including Andre Burakovsky moving to the top unit and Teuvo...
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Blackhawks Live 10/20/25: Are the Blackhawks fun again?
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down the Blackhawks’ 3-0-1 stretch and the growing bond between Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar. They debate which of the two will finish with more points, discuss recent NHL betting trends with Circa’s Mike Palm, and close with a prospects...
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Blackhawks Live 10/14/25: Danny Wirtz on Blackhawks’ Centennial Season and next phase of rebuild
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down the Blackhawks’ 1-2-1 start and explain why the record doesn’t tell the full story. They discuss how the team is beginning to build an identity of standing up for each other, the positive takeaways from each game, and the strong…
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Blackhawks Live 10/6/25: Season preview with Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down the Blackhawks’ 23-man Opening Night roster ahead of Tuesday’s season opener against the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. They discuss why it made sense for Oliver Moore to start the season with the AHL’s Rockford...
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Blackhawks Live 9/29/25: Is a Frank Nazar breakout season coming for Blackhawks?
Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down Frank Nazar’s hat trick on Sunday.
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Blackhawks Live 9/22/25: Early impressions of Jeff Blashill, Connor Bedard’s growth, and more
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich return to Blackhawks Live presented by Circa Sports Illinois. They break down the biggest storylines from training camp, share their first impressions of new head coach Jeff Blashill and his demanding conditioning drills, and evaluate Connor...
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Blackhawks Live 4/16/25: A 2024-25 Blackhawks season recap and offseason preview
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich wrap up the 2024-25 Blackhawks season, which ended with Chicago finishing 31st in the NHL standings but showing encouraging signs from its young core. They highlight the emergence of Frank Nazar, the play of Sam Rinzel and Artyom Levshunov, and...
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Blackhawks Live 4/9/25: Catching up with former Blackhawks studio host Joe Brand
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich react to Alex Ovechkin officially becoming the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer, surpassing Wayne Gretzky with his 895th career goal against the New York Islanders. They break down Ovechkin’s two-goal performance against the Blackhawks, discuss...
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Blackhawks Live 3/31/25: Tony Granato evaluates Blackhawks’ rebuild as Oliver Moore, Sam Rinzel make debuts
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich talk about Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel signing their entry-level contracts with the Blackhawks and evaluate their NHL debuts on Sunday at the United Center. CHSN Blackhawks analyst Tony Granato joins the show to chime in on Moore and Rinzel and...
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Blackhawks Live 3/24/25: Reflecting on Pat Maroon’s remarkable NHL journey as he prepares to retire at season’s end
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich discuss Pat Maroon’s decision to retire at the end of the season, announced ahead of Saturday’s game in his hometown of St. Louis. They reflect on his remarkable career, how he defied the odds as a sixth-round pick, and his impact on the…
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Blackhawks Live 3/17/25: Thoughts on Connor Bedard’s consecutive 10-minute misconduct penalties
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down Connor Bedard’s consecutive 10-minute misconduct penalties. Is he not getting enough respect among NHL officials? And what can he learn from his childhood idol Sidney Crosby? They also evaluate Artyom Levshunov’s first three NHL games,...
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Blackhawks Live 3/11/25: Artyom Levshunov’s debut, Blackhawks trade deadline recap, and more
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down Artyom Levshunov’s impressive NHL debut in Colorado and discuss the reasons behind Chicago’s recent success since the Seth Jones trade. They also put a bow on the NHL trade deadline, Chicago’s moves, whether a Ryan Donato contract...
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Blackhawks Live 3/4/25: Breaking down the Seth Jones trade and Spencer Knight’s impressive Blackhawks debut
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down the blockbuster trade between Chicago and Florida that sent Seth Jones to the defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers. They also evaluate Spencer Knight’s impressive 41-save Blackhawks debut, which earned him the No. 1 star of the game....
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Blackhawks Live 2/24/25: Will the Blackhawks trade Seth Jones before the deadline?
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down the controversial challenges and overturned goals that went against the Blackhawks in Columbus and Toronto. They also discuss Lukas Reichel’s benching and pay tribute to Frank Pellico, who wrapped up his 33-year run as the Blackhawks’...
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Blackhawks Live 2/10/25: Will the Blackhawks trade or re-sign Ryan Donato?
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down where the Blackhawks stand heading into their week-long break. They also dive into Ryan Donato’s hot streak and debate whether the Blackhawks should trade or re-sign him. Plus, they weigh in on the national TV criticism of Connor Bedard…
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Blackhawks Live 2/3/25: How aggressive could Blackhawks be after latest salary cap projection?
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich explain the reasoning behind No. 2 overall pick Artyom Levshunov’s temporary call-up with the Blackhawks. They also share their thoughts on the latest NHL report about the salary cap’s exponential increase over the next three years and how it…
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Blackhawks Live 1/27/25: Reacting to Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson’s midseason press conference
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich react to the three-way blockbuster trade between Colorado, Carolina, and Chicago that was centered around superstar winger Mikko Rantanen and involved Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall. They also share their takeaways from Blackhawks GM Kyle…
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Blackhawks Live 1/21/25: Frank Nazar’s growing chemistry with Connor Bedard and early trade deadline talk
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down the Blackhawks’ week, highlighting their three-game point streak. They dive into Seth Jones’ strong rebound from a tough outing in Calgary and discuss Frank Nazar’s growing chemistry with Connor Bedard. They also debate Nazar’s…
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Blackhawks Live 1/14/25: Seth Jones takes ownership of play amid Blackhawks’ struggles, plus Frank Nazar interview
WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich analyze the Blackhawks’ three-game losing streak and react to Nick Foligno’s postgame comments from Monday’s loss to Calgary. They also weigh in on Seth Jones’ recent play and the veteran defenseman taking ownership of the team’s struggles. Plus…
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In-depth analysis and news on the Chicago Blackhawks hosted by Charlie Roumeliotis from WGN Radio 720 Chicago.
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