On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by Rockford IceHogs play-by-play announcer Dana Grey to recap the AHL season and look ahead to what's in store for next year. What was it like having a front-row seat to the development of the Blackhawks’ top prospects? How did Artyom Levshunov and Kevin Korchinski evolve over the course of the season? What made Frank Nazar’s rookie year so impressive from start to finish? What should we expect from goaltender Drew Commesso as he enters his third pro season? Who’s a player that didn’t get enough recognition for the year he had? Which newcomer is Dana most excited to watch? And if he had to pick a breakout candidate in Rockford this season, who would it be? Dana answers all that and more.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by Bleacher Nation’s Tab Bamford to discuss his new book, "The Future: Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks’ New Era." Tab dives into Bedard’s development from Year 1 to Year 2, his revamped offseason training, and what it could mean for Year 3. He also shares what it was like writing a book in real time during Bedard’s rookie season, the behind-the-scenes insights he picked up along the way, and more. The guys also break down the state of the rebuild and when the Blackhawks could realistically return to playoff contention.

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down a quiet Day 1 of NHL free agency for the Blackhawks, a result that came as no surprise. They discuss the Sam Lafferty trade and share general manager Kyle Davidson’s reasoning for handing the keys to the kids rather than signing veterans who might block their path. Pat and Charlie also offer their early takeaways from development camp, including thoughts on first-round selections Anton Frondell, Vaclav Nestrasil and Mason West. They wrap up the show by revisiting the bigger-picture rebuild discussion in Chicago.