ANALYSIS: Adjust your Blackhawks expectations
After last night’s 4–1 home loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, the 2–4–2 Blackhawks have their fans disappointed, pessimistic and groping for clues as to where all the air that was… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks refuse to show up, lose to Flyers 4–1
The Blackhawks entered Thursday’s game still thinking about “the game that got away” on Tuesday night against Vegas. Thus, the team wanted to play last night’s game with the same… Read more »
Report: Chicago Blackhawks, Brendan Perlini working on trade
On Thursday night’s edition of Insider Trading on TSN, analyst Bob McKenzie reported the Chicago Blackhawks and forward Brendan Perlini were working on a trade to send Perlini out of… Read more »
Preview/Game thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Chicago Blackhawks (2–3–2) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (3–3–1) 7:30 p.m. CDT United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starters Chicago — Robin Lehner (1–0–2, .943 save percentage, 1.93 goals against average) Philadelphia — Brian Elliott… Read more »
Blackhawks place Connor Murphy on LTIR, recall Dennis Gilbert
The Chicago Blackhawks have placed defenseman Connor Murphy on long-term injured reserve and have recalled defenseman Dennis Gilbert from the Rockford IceHogs, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon. Murphy left… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks edged by Golden Knights in shootout 2–1
The Blackhawks continued their homestand with Tuesday night’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights. Chicago has not earned a win over the Golden Knights since they entered the league in… Read more »
Blackhawks trade Aleksi Saarela for Ian McCoshen
While in the middle of Tuesday night’s contest against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Chicago Blackhawks completed a trade with the Florida Panthers to acquire defenseman Ian McCoshen in exchange… Read more »
Preview/Game thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights (6–4–0) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (2–3–1) 7:30 p.m. CDT United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starters Chicago — Robin Lehner (1–0–1, .931 save percentage, 2.46 goals against average) Vegas –… Read more »
Chicago Steel salvage point against Team USA, fall to Muskegon Lumberjacks
The Chicago Steel looked to keep their hot start going early this season with back-to-back home games against the Muskegon Lumberjacks and Team USA, but could only muster one point… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks drop winnable game to Capitals 5–3
The Blackhawks carried their back-to-back home wins into Sunday night’s contest against the Washington Capitals at the United Center. The big news of the night was 2019 third overall draft… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread Chicago Blackhawks vs Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals (4–2–2) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (2–2–1) 7:30 p.m. CDT United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starters Chicago — Corey Crawford (1–2–1, .900 save percentage, 3.40 goals against average) Edmonton — Braden… Read more »
IceHogs sweep weekend series against Wolves
The IceHogs came into the weekend series against the Chicago Wolves winless. They would leave the weekend with back-to-back wins. After a fast start on Friday, Rockford held on for… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks come from behind, beat Blue Jackets in overtime
The Blackhawks were rewarded with four days of rest prior to Friday’s contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets. A win over one of the league’s best teams certainly was impressive,… Read more »
Blackhawks recall Kirby Dach from IceHogs
Following the conclusion of his third game with the Rockford IceHogs on a conditioning assignment, the Chicago Blackhawks recalled Kirby Dach to the NHL late Friday night. Dach played in… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks
Columbus Blue Jackets (3–3–0) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (1–2–1) 7:30 p.m. CDT United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Chicago — Robin Lehner (0–0–1, .909 save percentage, 2.96 goals-against average) Columbus — Elvis Merzlikins… Read more »
ANALYSIS: Was the Blackhawks’ power play really elite last season or just briefly hot?
Earlier this summer, I decided to dig into some of common Blackhawks narratives that have become “internet facts” in the Chicago hockey zeitgeist—most notably, the misconception that the team’s power… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs not panicking over 0–3–0 start
The Rockford IceHogs are off to a historic start to the 2019–20 season. Unfortunately, it is the wrong side of history. For the first time since the IceHogs joined the… Read more »
CHL: Get to know the Blackhawks’ CHL prospects
Hey there, Blackhawks fans! Welcome back to another season of The-Rink Blackhawks coverage. Aside from our coverage of the parent club, we will be bringing you excellent coverage of the… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks win first game, deliver Oilers first loss
After the heartbreaking overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night, the Blackhawks welcomed the best team in the NHL, the 5–0–0 Edmonton Oilers, led by two of the… Read more »
IceHogs drop third straight loss to start the season
The Rockford IceHogs and Laval Rocket made history on Monday afternoon, meeting for the first time in history. In the historical matchup, Laval came away 3–1 winners, leaving Rockford still… Read more »
Preview/Game thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers (5–0–0) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (0–2–1) 7:30 p.m. CDT United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starters Chicago — Corey Crawford (0–2–1, .875 save percentage, 4.63 goals against average) Edmonton — Mike… Read more »
Kirby Dach makes pro debut in IceHogs loss
It was an eventful night in Rockford as the IceHogs opened their home portion of the 2019–20 season with a 4–2 loss against the Grand Rapids Griffins Saturday night. Prior… Read more »
RECAP: Jets beat Blackhawks 3–2 in OT
Limping into tonight’s game at 0–2, the Blackhawks faced off against a tough divisional foe in the 3–2 Winnipeg Jets. Perhaps of greater importance, the game marked the regular season… Read more »
Preview/Game thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg Jets (3–2–0) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (0–2–0) 6 p.m. CDT United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starters Chicago — Robin Lehner (2018–19 statistics — 23–13–5, .930 save percentage, 2.13 goals against average) Winnipeg… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 2 – The regular season begins
The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” and “Double J” are joined by staff member and Chicago Steel head writer Ray Napientek to talk about the first two games of the Blackhawks regular season…. Read more »