Avalanche sweep Southern California
Two regulation goals, two wins. That wasn’t a sentence I expected to write about the Avalanche at any point this season, but it’s exactly what they accomplished in the back-to-back… Read more »
Colorado Eagles complete amazing comeback
Once upon a time, the Eagles were known for making spectacular, last-minute comebacks. In 2016-17 and 2017-18 — the seasons the Eagles won back-to-back Kelly Cup Championships — comebacks were… Read more »
Along the boards: Blackhawks down Predators, 2–1 in overtime
The Blackhawks are in a state of disarray. As the trade deadline approaches, this team looks like they are in fact a seller as the playoffs look like a long-lost… Read more »
Francouz records first shutout in 1-0 Avalanche win
The Avalanche clung to a one-goal lead to propel them to a 1-0 victory over the Ducks, won through strong defensive play and outstanding goaltending. Pavel Francouz stopped all 26… Read more »
Along the Boards: Blackhawks overwhelmed late in 6–3 loss to the New York Rangers
With the Chicago Blackhawks’ playoff odds all but at 0%, the team needed to make some serious ground up against an Original Six opponent, the New York Rangers, on Wednesday…. Read more »
Leafs make a series of depth moves
On Wednesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs made two consecutive trades to acquire Denis Malgin and Max Veronneau. Denis Malgin was acquired in a trade with the the Florida Panthers. In… Read more »
From the Wolves Den: Catching up with your Chicago Wolves
The last two weeks have been busy for the Chicago Wolves. The Wolves played five games over these last two weeks, while also learning the Vegas Golden Knights would not… Read more »
The Fuel Tank: Indy goes winless on Valentines Day weekend
The Fuel entered this weekend’s slate of games riding high. The team had rattled off five straight wins and moved up to third in the Central Division. The results were… Read more »
Ryan Shea cementing legacy at Northeastern as Blackhawks future awaits
The Chicago Blackhawks have a relatively robust defensive prospect pipeline in their farm system. Adam Boqvist and Dennis Gilbert have developed into NHL-caliber players, Lucas Carlsson has shown consistency with… Read more »
Toronto Maple Leafs: Week in review
On Monday, Ilya Mikheyev was on the ice with skating coach Barb Underhill. He’s on track after suffering a severe injury in New Jersey Devils on Dec. 27. We have… Read more »
ANALYSIS: Where is this alleged Blackhawks accountability?
It is February 17, 2020. The Blackhawks just wrapped up a 1–4 Canadian road trip. They have a February record of 2–4–2. Their overall record is 26-25-8 which is just… Read more »
Prospect game report: Evan Barratt vs. Wisconsin
Evan Barratt played a solid game overall against the University of Wisconsin Badgers, in Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday. Barratt, a third-round pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft by the… Read more »
Along the boards: Blackhawks succumb to fatigue and the Winnipeg Jets
With the Chicago Blackhawks’ fleeting playoffs chance hanging in the balance, the team needed to finish off the second game in a back-to-back against the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday night…. Read more »
Avalanche downed by Kings 3–1 in chaotic Stadium Series game for fans
While playing in front of thousands of Air Force cadets in Colorado Springs, Colorado, one would think the Colorado Avalanche would have played with more fight than they did Saturday… Read more »
Along the boards: Blackhawks extinguish Flames in Calgary, 8–4
After Jacob Markstrom won Wednesday’s game for the Canucks, the Blackhawks looked to rebound against the Calgary Flames for some Saturday night hockey. The Blackhawks wasted no time getting things… Read more »
War Pigs report: IceHogs climb back into the playoff hunt
Like I was saying in the last War Pigs report, everything is fine! The IceHogs are still alive in the Calder Cup Playoff hunt and nothing is wrong with the… Read more »
Analysis: Hawks need a roadmap and better leaders (Bowman and McDonough must go)
Those who’ve read my blogs—starting in 2009 over at hockeybuzz.com and continuing on through the last 2+ years since Jeff Osborn and I founded The Rink—may recall my love-hate relationship… Read more »
Along the boards: Slide hits five in a row as Markstrom blanks Blackhawks 3-0
It was an emotional scene in Vancouver at the Rogers Arena Wednesday night. Daniel and Henrik Sedin were honored with an hour long pregame ceremony as they had their numbers… Read more »
Fuel Tank: The Indy Fuel Are Streaking!
“Got three in a row. Go for one more, Go for it, Connect Four!” That was the Fuel’s mantra this past week stringing together four wins in a row. With… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 12 – “As we’ve been saying…”
The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” and “Double J” get together to discuss the Blackhawks latest slide, and the upcoming trade deadline. The Blackhawks play has them falling down the standings. Alex DeBrincat… Read more »
Along the boards: Blackhawks drop fourth in a row, defeated by Oilers 5-3
After losing to the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday, the Blackhawks looked to get back on track against the McDavid-less Edmonton Oilers. This morning, head coach Jeremy Colliton announced that Dylan… Read more »
Avalanche battling for first in the Central Division
After what felt like an eternity, the Avalanche finally took to the ice again in a five-game road trip that, despite a blip, was largely successful. They fell to the… Read more »
Why Bowers, Kaut, and Timmins won’t be called up this season
With Nazem Kadri being hurt, there’s a lot of speculation about who could be called up. Everybody wants it to be Martin Kaut or Shane Bowers. And if the Avalanche… Read more »
Toronto Maple Leafs: Week in review
The Maple Leafs began the week third in the Atlantic division, and riding a three-game win streak coming out of the All Star break. Monday vs. Florida Panthers Toronto’s first… Read more »
Along the boards: Jets soar, comeback to defeat Blackhawks 5–2
After an agonizing loss on Wednesday night against Boston, the Blackhawks looked to rebound in game number one of the five game road trip with a win against the Winnipeg… Read more »