On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, President and CEO John McDonough sits down 1-on-1 with Pat Boyle to discuss his "realistic optimism" about the upcoming season. McDonough also discusses Marian Hossa's impact on the franchise and reflects on the three Stanley Cups the team won in the last decade. 0:51 - McDonough feeling optimistic about Blackhawks2:00 - The passion of Blackhawks fans3:17 - His thoughts on the Blackhawks offseason moves4:31 - Excitement for trip to Europe5:59 - Marian Hossa's impact on the organization7:24 - The void Hossa left on the Blackhawks8:37 - Has Hossa been offered a front office job?9:16 - On a new era of sports in Chicago10:24 - How McDonough savored the three Stanley CupsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.