About this episode
Despite an ugly loss to the New Jersey Devils, Patrick Kane once again stood out and proved he is still one of the game’s best players. Pat Boyle, Steve Konroyd and Charlie Roumeliotis debate whether Kane is having a better season than he did in 2016 when he won the Hart trophy as the league’s MVP and break down the Blackhawks’ much-improved power play – which Kane has dominated. Plus, would Duncan Keith or Brent Seabrook be willing to waive their no-movement clauses and accept a trade outside of Chicago? 0:30 – Is Patrick Kane having a better season than his Hart campaign in 2016? 4:00 – Kane has single-handedly transformed the Blackhawks power play 7:00 – Kane gets it done no matter who is on his line or what the team’s circumstances are 9:15 – Why Kane could explode in next two games vs Rangers and Capitals 11:50 – Blackhawks power play scoring in six straight games 14:30 – No more Duncan Keith or Brent Seabrook on the power play? 17:30 – More concerned with depth scoring or lack of foot-speed by Hawks defense? 18:45 – Hawks can patch up some of those concerns in free agency 21:00 – What does this defense core look like next season? 24:00 – Would Keith or Seabrook be willing to accept a trade? 27:30 – Is it time to start using the word “tank” if it nets you Jack Hughes?