On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis interviews Blackhawks assistant GM and director of player development Mark Eaton to discuss the growth of the organization's prospects as the team prepares to take the next step in its rebuild. Eaton evaluates the seasons of Frank Nazar at Michigan, Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel at Minnesota, Gavin Hayes, Nick Lardis and Paul Ludwinski in the OHL, and which prospect could be flying under the radar. Plus, Eaton talks about the emergence of Alex Vlasic, why the off-ice development camp will continue, and his excitement level as he prepares for another infusion of talent at the 2024 NHL Draft.

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about Connor Bedard's hot start at the 2024 IIHF Men's World Championship and debate who the Blackhawks should take with the No. 2 overall pick between Ivan Demidov and Artyom Levshunov. Should positional need come into play? Plus, Charlie and James address the latest allegations against the Blackhawks, who are being sued by a former employee for breach of contract, fraud and sexual harassment.

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the 2024 NHL Draft lottery results, which revealed that the Blackhawks will hold the No. 2 overall pick. Who could Chicago take in that spot? The guys discuss. Plus, an interview with GM Kyle Davidson, who talks about landing the No. 2 overall pick, the contract extensions of Lukas Reichel and Alex Vlasic, and how the rebuild is taking shape.

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis interview The Athletic's NHL Draft expert Corey Pronman to preview the 2024 class ahead of the lottery. How good is Macklin Celebrini, and how does he compare to previous No. 1 overall picks? Pronman weighs in. Plus, if the Blackhawks pick in the 2-4 range, could they target one of the top defensemen? The guys wrap up the conversation by talking about how the Blackhawks could rank No. 1 among NHL pipelines after the 2024 NHL Draft.

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dive into Chicago's pending restricted and unrestricted free agents. Who should be back and who might be let go? Plus, they share their thoughts on Alex Vlasic's six-year extension with the Blackhawks and why it was a win-win for both sides. Also, what will Lukas Reichel's next contract look like? The guys discuss. And finally, what type of players could the Blackhawks target in free agency? Pat and Charlie fire off some names.

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis evaluate how the Blackhawks' rookies performed. Did Connor Bedard live up to expectations (1:53)? How would you characterize Kevin Korchinski's campaign (18:20)? Alex Vlasic missed rookie eligibility by one game, but he likely would have been a Calder Trophy finalist if he was (23:12). Pat and Charlie also share their thoughts on the brief NHL stints by Landon Slaggert and Frank Nazar (30:58).

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap exit interviews. Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson believes it's time for the team to take the next step in the rebuild, Seth Jones was raw and honest about how the organization can do that, Nick Foligno and head coach Luke Richardson each talked about the importance of accountability moving forward, and Connor Bedard showered Chicago fans with love as he puts a bow on his rookie NHL season.

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On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Frank Nazar's memorable NHL debut after he signed his entry-level contract with the Blackhawks on Saturday (0:53). The guys talk about why it was the right decision for Nazar to turn pro, whether it's a big deal that the Blackhawks burned the first year of his entry-level contract, and more (2:55). Plus, Nazar speaks to the media for the first time to explain his decision to sign with the Blackhawks (9:37). Pat and Charlie wrap up by discussing Kevin Korchinski's development and whether he could benefit from a stint with the AHL's Rockford IceHogs next season( 24:06).

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