Tommy’s Puckline Picks — Oct. 26, 2021
Happy Tuesday, Tommy Train passengers! I really like the board today and got three picks for you all tonight. Grab your complimentary Lay’s Barbeque Chips and hop on board the… Read more »
BREAKING: Bowman resigns, Blackhawks fire MacIsaac, announce results of independent investigation
The Chicago Blackhawks held a private Zoom press conference on Tuesday afternoon to share the results of the team’s independent investigation regarding the sexual assault allegations surrounding former video coach… Read more »
The rise and imminent fall of Jeremy Colliton
When the Chicago Blackhawks promoted Jeremy Colliton to head coach of the NHL club, in their statement on his promotion, the front office emphasized Rockford’s first-ever AHL Western Conference Finals… Read more »
The Blackhawks’ losing streak continues against Detroit
This season has become a recurring nightmare for Chicago Blackhawks fans. The team has been rolling out the same formula night in and night out. The keys to the formula… Read more »
Tough start for Colorado Eagles
The Colorado Eagles have started their season at a disappointing 0–3–1, but fans should not fret too much about the slow start. Despite the losses, Eagles Country has a lot… Read more »
RECAP: Kraken lose home opener to rival Canucks
After days, weeks, months, and years of anticipation, the Seattle Kraken home opener finally took place, Saturday evening. Climate Pledge Area looked amazing, the pregame festivities looked great, and (for… Read more »
Avalanche beat the reigning Stanley Cup Champs
The game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning played in Tampa on Saturday night October 23 wasn’t pretty by any means. Coach Jared Bednar mixed the lines… Read more »
The Blackhawks are a bad 5-on-5 team and have been for awhile
Coming into this season, an area the Chicago Blackhawks needed improvement in was 5-on-5 play. The Blackhawks were trending downward since before Jeremy Colliton took over. The sad part is,… Read more »
Kraken Anchor Points — Friday follies
The day is almost here for the Seattle Kraken and their fans. Tomorrow, they have their first-ever game at Climate Pledge Arena (exhibition or regular season) when they face the… Read more »
Avalanche dropped by Panthers, what now?
How do you write a game wrap up when all night you sat frustrated and unsure why the Colorado Avalanche, a team that looked destined for the Stanley Cup last… Read more »
Hawks fall to Canucks 4–1, pressure turned up on Colliton
After Thursday’s 4–1 loss to the visiting Vancouver Canucks, Chicago Blackhawks Head Coach Jeremy Colliton commented in the post-game press conference about feeling the pressure of his team’s poor start…. Read more »
Kraken Hostile Seattle Rinkcast – Season 1 Episode 6 – Kraken Hatchlings featuring Kyle Pereira
The-Rink.com host Jeff Osborn is joined by prospect guru Kyle Pereira, from Last Word on Puck, to discuss the prospects in the Kraken system and their 1–3–1 start to the… Read more »
Tommy’s Puckline Picks — Oct. 21, 2021
Welcome back to Tommy’s Puckline picks! Bruins fall in Philadelphia Wednesday night so 0-1 yesterday. We are still 7-2 in our last nine plays. I got two picks for tonight… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 4 – Time to Panic?
Rinkcast host Andy Campbell and co-host Eric Andrews are joined by Rink staffers Sean Fitzgerald, and Andrew Bard to talk about the Blackhawks’ awful results and embarrassing home opener. Panic… Read more »
Hardman sidelined with head laceration
The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Wednesday that depth forward Mike Hardman is sidelined with a head laceration suffered during Tuesday night’s 4–1 loss to the New York Islanders at the… Read more »
Booed off the ice, Blackhawks lose 4–1 to Islanders in home opener
The Chicago Blackhawks entered last night’s game with a 0–2–1 record for the second consecutive season and looked to bring some much needed energy to the start of the game… Read more »
RECAP: Devils deal Kraken third straight loss
The woes continued for the Seattle Kraken Tuesday night, as they faced the New Jersey Devils in Newark, New Jersey. In what has become the norm for the Kraken, they… Read more »
Rockford’s Cale Morris loaned to Indy Fuel
The 1–1–0 Rockford IceHogs announced a move at goalie, loaning Cale Morris to the Chicago Blackhawks’ ECHL affiliate, the Indy Fuel. Morris appeared in seven games with the IceHogs last… Read more »
Tommy’s Puckline Picks — Oct. 19, 2021
Welcome back to Tommy’s Puckline picks! 2–0 on Monday and 5–0 in my last five plays. The #TommyTrain is full steam ahead and new passengers are always welcome. Hop onboard… Read more »
RECAP: Kraken humbled in loss to Flyers
Monday afternoon might have been just a bit too early for the Seattle Kraken, as they visited the Philadelphia Flyers for the first time. The Kraken never quite got their… Read more »
Tommy’s Puckline Picks — Oct. 18, 2021
Happy Monday, everyone! Two straight winnings days for Tommy’s picks! Let’s get the puck to go our way again tonight. I have two plays for tonight’s slate. Let’s dive in!… Read more »
Kraken Anchor Points — Bring on the cheesesteaks
After a Sunday off, the Seattle Kraken are back in action tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers in Philly. Here are a few notes on the game: ⚓ Defenseman Vince Dunn… Read more »
RECAP: Kraken lose first-ever OT game to Blue Jackets
The Seattle Kraken made a stop in Columbus, Ohio Saturday night, to face the Blue Jackets. Seattle was coming off a big 4–3 win in Nashville Thursday, while the Blue… Read more »
Ending the road trip on a thud, Blackhawks lose to Penguins 5–2
The Chicago Blackhawks came into the action tonight looking to bounce back from back-to-back losses to open the season. They did not look good against the Colorado Avalanche, going down… Read more »
Tommy’s Puckline Picks — October 16, 2021
Last night, just one play with the Wild over, and we lost. 0-1 did not make for a fun Friday night. Huge slate of games today. Let’s dive head first… Read more »