Ep. 161: Recapping Traverse City and Blackhawks training camp is almost here

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and Slavko Bekovic recap the top storylines from the 2019 Traverse City Prospect Tournament. How did Adam Boqvist and Kirby Dach perform?

The guys also discuss some standouts, takeaways from the tournament and four prospects escaping with minor injuries. They wrap up by reacting to the Brendan Perlini extension and share what they'll be looking for when training camp opens on Friday.

0:45 – Kirby Dach and Adam Boqvist’s performance in Traverse City

2:40 – What was the talent level at the tournament?

4:08 – Blackhawks Director of Player Development Mark Eaton on tournament evaluation

7:35 – Who can springboard themselves into training camp?

9:36 – How the Blackhawks can reign in Boqvist’s game

12:10 – Crazy injuries in tournament finale vs Wild

16:25 – Other prospects that stood out in the tournament

18:10 – Does Dach or Boqvist have a better chance to play the season opener?

24:02 – Brendan Perlini’s role on the Blackhawks

26:30 – Camp Storylines: Dach’s chances at third line center spot

27:50 – Camp Storylines: the goalie tandem

28:35 – Camp Storylines: the defensive improvements

30:02 – Camp Storylines: Patrick Kane’s usage this season

31:10 – Camp Storylines: the Hawks’ d-zone system

32:20 – Camp Storylines: winger spots open on the top two lines