Is Jeff Blashill the frontrunner to be next Blackhawks head coach?

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.