On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the growing buzz around Jeff Blashill potentially becoming the next head coach of the Blackhawks. They discuss what the hire would mean for the team and take a closer look at Blashill’s coaching resume.
Later in the episode, they react to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ early playoff exit and explore whether Mitch Marner could be a realistic free-agent target for the Blackhawks this summer. Is a split between Marner and the Leafs inevitable?
Pat and Charlie also touch on the upcoming NHL Draft, share takeaways from the Rockford IceHogs’ playoff run, make their Conference Final picks (Edmonton vs. Dallas and Florida vs. Carolina), and highlight Frank Nazar’s impressive performance for Team USA at the 2025 IIHF World Championship.
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12 Comments
If I could dance like that, I'd be writing this comment right now from some party🍒
The Hawks better have the checkbook ready for Marner , Bennet , Eihlers , Boeser etc….. If these FAs pass on Chicago. This will be a loooooong year
Besides the FAs we better be ready for trading for top 6 forwards
I don't think Blashill is the coach to attract free agents. puke emoji
Mistake on passing up on Woodcroft.
Keep bring up Cooper, LaLonde also was an assistant with Cooper as well. How did that work out for DRW?
Good part of picking Blashill is we dont need the best candidate yet. In 3/4 years we will need our new coach Q hopefully, maybe Jeff is our Savard. We will see
If hawks want to mire in more mediocrity then blash is your man. Bad sp. teams, no system, lota g's given up with players just skating around not knowing what to do. Players will just give up on blash amidst all the losses by march. Hawks bring in blash then bedard will be begging to get out.
Get Eddie Olczyk
Screams lazy hire. At least interview others.
Is Marner just a more seasoned Bedard?
How many Bennetts are there?
I think a lot of fans, including myself, believed that the idea of coaching a big market original six team would've been enough for prospective coaches to pour in. Big FA's coming here is a pipe dream as well. I hope Kyle pulls some trade magic to get #1 and nabs Misa somehow. At least he's a legit offensive forward with size to play alongside Bedard. Our stars are going to have to be homegrown.