Kraken Anchor Points — Post camp notes (10/6)
With the preseason complete, the Kraken got rolling with roster assignments, putting Kole Lind and Max McCormick on waivers. If both clear, they will be assigned to Charlotte. Kole Lind… Read more »
Kalynuk sidelined 2–4 weeks with right ankle sprain
The Chicago Blackhawks announced that second-year defenseman Wyatt Kalynuk will miss approximately 2–4 weeks after sustaining a right ankle sprain on Tuesday. MEDICAL UPDATE: Defenseman Wyatt Kalynuk will be out… Read more »
RECAP: Kraken wrap up preseason with 4–0 shutout over Canucks
The Seattle Kraken wrapped up a pretty successful 4–2 preseason against the Vancouver Canucks Tuesday on a high note. Goalie Philipp Grubauer had a 38-save shutout and defenseman Vince Dunn… Read more »
Kraken Anchor Points — Camp News
With training camp coming to a close, soon, the Kraken need to trim down their roster to the NHL limit of 23 players. ⚓ Alexander True and Carsen Twarynski were… Read more »
RECAP: Entwistle, Hagel shine as Blackhawks beat Red Wings 6–4
In their fourth preseason game in the young 2021–22 season, the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Detroit Red Wings 6–4 Monday at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, and moved to 2–1–1… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs announce training camp roster
The Chicago Blackhawks’ AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs, have announced their opening training camp roster today. The total roster is 16 players with 11 forwards, three defensemen and two goalies…. Read more »
RECAP: Kraken take their lumps from Calgary Flames, lose 4–1
The Seattle Kraken played as the home team against the Calgary Flames, at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington, on Saturday, but there was no home cooking. Calgary went up… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks bounce back to beat the Blues 5–1
In their second preseason game in as many nights, the Chicago Blackhawks bested the St. Louis Blues 5–1 Saturday at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, Missouri, home of the ECHL’s… Read more »
RECAP: Kraken get revenge, beat Oilers 2–1 in overtime
The Seattle Kraken returned to Washington on Friday to wrap up the back end of their home-and-home series with the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. After beating the Flames on… Read more »
Blackhawks drop second straight preseason contest to the Blues
Playing in their second preseason game, the Chicago Blackhawks renewed their rivalry with the St. Louis Blues on Friday night at the United Center. After spending the pandemic-shortened season in… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 2 – Band(wagon) Camp
New Rinkcast host Andy Campbell and co-host Eric Andrews are joined by Rink staffers Jeff Osborn from the Rink Seattle, Sean Fitzgerald, and new guy Andrew Bard get the season rolling… Read more »
RECAP: Kraken beat Calgary 4–3 in shootout, Giordano bites his former team
Fresh off their humbling 6–0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday, the Seattle Kraken headed south on Wednesday to face the Calgary Flames. One player, in particular, had this… Read more »
Blackhawks fall to Red Wings in preseason opener
The Chicago Blackhawks kicked off their preseason slate again their old rival, the Detroit Red Wings, on Wednesday night in the United Center in a game where Blackhawks fans got… Read more »
RECAP: Kraken overmatched in Edmonton, lose 6–0
After winning their first game Sunday night, the Seattle Kraken traveled to Alberta to face Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers in the team’s first-ever road game. Unfortunately for the… Read more »
RECAP: Kraken get first goal and win against rival Canucks
Everything led up to last night for the Seattle Kraken, as they suited up for their first-ever preseason game in Spokane, Washington. The Kraken hosted the neighboring Vancouver Canucks, and… Read more »
Kraken Hostile Seattle Rinkcast, Season 1 Episode 4 – 32 Krew’s Brandon Seeley
The-Rink.com host Jeff Osborn and co-host Brian “Burkie” Burke are joined by return guest, Brandon Seeley, the founder of 32 Krew (formerly Kraken Krew) to talk about his plight with… Read more »
Kraken Anchor Points — Training Camp — Day 1
The final countdown to the first Seattle Kraken training camp has expired and the first official Kraken practice went, as scheduled, this morning. Here are some news and notes: Kraken… Read more »
Blackhawks announce helmet sponsor, 100% player vaccination rate
The Chicago Blackhawks made two noteworthy announcements as training camp opened on Thursday, naming Belle Tire as the team’s official helmet sponsor for this season and disclosing that every player… Read more »
Breaking down the Blackhawks’ chances in the Central Division
With the 2021–22 season upon us, the Chicago Blackhawks are in preparation to get back into playoff contention. Chicago was gifted the 24th seed in the shortened 2019–20 season and… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks release training camp roster
The Chicago Blackhawks announced their training camp roster this evening before the beginning of their training camp, which is set to begin on Thursday at the Fifth Third Arena at… Read more »
Blackhawks’ prospects square off against Minnesota in Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase
With the Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild opting out of the annual Traverse City Prospect Tournament due to COVID-19 concerns, the teams came up with their own solution, the Tom… Read more »
Blackhawks sign Nolan Allan to entry-level deal
Nearly two months after making him the 32nd overall pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks inked their first-round draft pick, defenseman Nolan Allan, to a three-year… Read more »
Kraken Anchor Points — Sept. 18
As the hype starts to grow for the first training camp, beginning Sept. 23, their first preseason game, on Sept. 28 and their eventual first regular season game, on Oct…. Read more »
Kraken announce fan COVID-19 vaccine requirements, sign defenseman Cholowski
The Seattle Kraken continued to prepare for the start of their inaugural season yesterday by announcing their COVID-19 protocols for games at the Climate Pledge Arena as well as another… Read more »
United Center announces COVID-19 requirements, Blackhawks make front office changes
The United Center, home of the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls of the NBA, announced Thursday that for all events at the venue, fans will need proof of vaccination or… Read more »