Analysis: Where do the Blackhawks go from here?
Well, most of Blackhawk Nation has spent most of the last 24+ hours, mostly roasting a front office that basically pooped the bed spectacularly this trade deadline. So spectacularly, that… Read more »
Toronto Maple Leafs: Week in review
The Toronto Maple Leafs started the week third in the Atlantic Division, being chased by the Florida Panthers and chasing the Philadelphia Flyers, the Columbus Blue Jackets, and the New… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 13 – Trade deadline “fizzle-ure”
The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” and “Double J” get together with HockeyBuzz Blackhawks writer Tyler Cameron to discuss the Blackhawks highly disappointing trade deadline. Nathan Noel to the Philadelphia Flyers for TJ… Read more »
Blackhawks acquire T.J. Brennan, will report to IceHogs
It was a rather underwhelming trade deadline for the Chicago Blackhawks in the eyes of the fan community. After the trades of defenseman Erik Gustafsson and goaltender Robin Lehner, Chicago… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks trade Lehner to Vegas Golden Knights
The Blackhawks finally waved the white flag and traded goalie Robin Lehner to the Vegas Golden Knights just minutes before the deadline. Lehner was reported to have been headed to… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks trade Erik Gustafsson to Calgary Flames
The Blackhawks finally jumped into the trade deadline frenzy just under an hour before the timer reached zero by trading defenseman Erik Gustafsson to the Calgary Flames. Gustafsson was drafted… Read more »
Along The Boards: Blackhawks outshined by Stars 2-1
On the eve of the NHL trade deadline, the Blackhawks took on the Dallas Stars. The Stars were shining brightly in February winning five of their last seven coming into… Read more »
The-Rink.com 2020 NHL Trade Deadline Tracker
The-Rink.com will be updating any Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs or Columbus Blue Jackets deadline moves in real time, right here. Make sure to bookmark this page and… Read more »
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 »