Projecting Connor Bedard's next contract and Stanley Cup Final is nearly set

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Vegas’ stunning sweep of Colorado in the 2026 Western Conference Final and discuss the John Tortorella effect. They dive into Mitch Marner’s postseason, what went wrong for the Avalanche, Cale Makar’s injury, and whether Colorado should consider a coaching change.

The guys also discuss the Eastern Conference Final between Carolina and Montreal, including the electric atmosphere at Bell Centre and why they believe it’s the best building in the NHL.

Later in the show, Pat and Charlie provide an update on Team USA’s path toward repeating at the IIHF World Championship, discuss Ivar Stenberg’s tournament performance, and debate whether Toronto could consider taking him No. 1 overall.

They wrap up by projecting what Connor Bedard’s next contract could look like, and whether Macklin Celebrini could be the first to sign to help set the market.