RECAP: Blackhawks Down Stars 5-2 in Dallas
After a big win against the Nashville Predators Tuesday night at the United Center, the Blackhawks looked to make it two in a row against yet another division rival on… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Avalanche
Chicago Blackhawks (12–19–6) at Colorado Avalanche (19–10–6) 8:00pm CST Pepsi Center TV/Radio: NBCSCH+/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago (potentially) – Collin Delia (First NHL appearance this season) Colorado– Semyon Varlamov (11–8–3, SV%: .913,… Read more »
The Steel Deal: Moore and Mastrosimone to USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
Chicago Steel coach Greg Moore will serve as assistant coach for Team East at the USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on January 8. The two-day event includes the top USHL draft… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Stars
Chicago Blackhawks (11–19–6) at Dallas Stars (17–14–3) 7:30pm CST American Airlines Center TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Cam Ward (5–5–4, SV%: .888, GAA: 3.95) Dallas– Ben Bishop (11–8–1, SV%: .922,… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 39 – Injuries Aplenty
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn, John Jaeckel and The Rink Feature NCAA Writer Aaron Goldschmidt get together to talk about the latest developments in Blackhawks land heading into the holidays. Corey Crawford is out… Read more »
Blackhawks Recall Luke Johnson From IceHogs
On Wednesday morning, the Chicago Blackhawks recalled forward Luke Johnson from the Rockford IceHogs. Additionally, the Blackhawks placed forward Marcus Kruger on injured-reserve, retroactive to December 18. Blackhawks Recall Johnson… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks Fend Off Predators
A game that features the Blackhawks and the Predators is usually circled on the calendar as a must see. This season it is more like lets see how this goes…. Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Predators
Nashville Predators (22–10–2) at Chicago Blackhawks (10–19–6) 7:30pm CST, United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN, NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Cam Ward (4–5–4, SV%: .883, GAA: 4.17) Nashville– Pekka Rinne (14–5–1, SV%: .925,… Read more »
Blackhawks’ Anisimov, Forsling Activated, Jokiharju Loaned
Prior to tonight’s tilt at the United Center with the Nashville Predators, the Blackhawks made some roster moves. Forward Artem Anisimov and defenseman Gustav Forsling were activated from injured reserve,… Read more »
Blackhawks Prospect Roundup: All is Quiet…Too Quiet
All was quiet, throughout the house, not a player was stirring, not even… okay, you get it. The CHL and USHL have both been pretty quiet after this weekend’s action… Read more »
The Steel Deal: Chicago Wins Weekend Series in Youngstown
Youngstown 6, Chicago 5 This past weekend, Chicago took the road winning two-of-three games against the Youngstown Phantoms. The two victories raised the Steel into second place in the Eastern… Read more »
ANALYSIS: With Crawford Out What Do The Blackhawks Do?
Last night the Blackhawks worst fears became reality. At the 18:30 mark of the first period, Evander Kane interfered with Dylan Strome, who was trying to cut off Logan Couture,… Read more »
Blackhawks Analysis: One Thing Leads to Another
The Blackhawks sit in a position they haven’t been in for over a decade, as the standings sit today. They are fighting for dead last place in the NHL. Worse… Read more »
IceHogs Win Two Of Three, Delia Recalled
It was an eventful weekend for the Rockford IceHogs. With three game sin three nights, all against Central Division opponents, Rockford was able to capture five of a possible six… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks Lose Game And Crawford vs Sharks
The Chicago Blackhawks were riding a high from beating the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday and then taking the high-flying Winnipeg Jets to overtime on Friday. Sunday night they hosted the… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Sharks
San Jose Sharks (17–11–5) at Chicago Blackhawks (10–18–6) 6:00pm CST United Center TV/Radio: WGN/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (6–14–2, SV%: .903, GAA: 3.23) San Jose– Martin Jones (13–7–3, SV%:… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks Tie It Late, Grounded by Jets 4-3 in Overtime
After capturing their first win in eight games, the Blackhawks looked to continue their winning ways Friday night against central division rival Winnipeg. The Blackhawks found a winning combination on… Read more »
Blackhawks Prospect Ian Mitchell Makes Team Canada World Junior Roster
In an announcement coming from TSN hockey analyst Bob McKenzie Friday night, Team Canada’s World Junior Tournament defenseman were announced that includes Chicago Blackhawks 2017 2nd round pick Ian Mitchell. … Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Jets
Winnipeg Jets (20–9–2) at Chicago Blackhawks (10–18–5) 7:30pm CST, United Center TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (6–14–1, SV%: .903, GAA: 3.20) Winnipeg – Laurent Brossoit (6–1–1, SV%: .932,… Read more »
Jan Rutta Clears Waivers, Reports To IceHogs
On Friday afternoon, Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Jan Rutta cleared waivers and will now report to the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. Rutta has played in 80 games for the Blackhawks… Read more »
Blackhawks Prospect Roundup: 12/3 – 12/9
After a strong showing for Blackhawks prospects last week, an unexpected name or two showed up on the score sheet for their respective teams this past week. Many of the expected… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks Send Penguins Home Waddling
This has been an intriguing matchup for years but the Blackhawks struggles this season lead to a decrease in excitement for this game. The Penguins came in 6-2-2 in their… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 38 – Taking On Water
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel get together to talk about the Blackhawks’ sinking ship. The Blackhawks have officially dropped to last place and lost 8 in a row. Blackhawks recall… Read more »
Opinion: The Emperor Has No Clothes
It’s time for Blackhawk fans—all of them, not just those who hearken back to the days before 2007 (when, to paraphrase Mel Brooks, things were truly rotten)—to accept a few… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins (13–10–6) at Chicago Blackhawks (9–18–5) 7:00pm CST, United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (5–14–1, SV%: .901, GAA: 3.921 Pittsburgh – Matt Murray (4–5–0, SV%: .877,… Read more »