Analysis: Let God Sort ‘Em Out
The Blackhawks are now proving on a near nightly basis they aren’t a very good team. Everyone has ‘solutions.’ But is the answer more than just a quick fix?… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks at Capitals 6-2 Loss
The Blackhawks were in Washington DC Wednesday night to face the eastern conference powerhouse known as the Capitals and league goal scoring leader, Alex Ovechkin. Backup Anton Forsberg took the… Read more »
Are The Blackhawks About To Go Over The Falls?
Yesterday, Joel Quenneville (or as I call him, Coach Wizzo) dumped some rancid muck out from his blender that were supposed to resemble productive NHL lines. As will happen when… Read more »
Preview: Blackhawks at Capitals
The Blackhawks take a shaky record and psyche—along with some wacky, freshly-blended lines—to Washington tonight where they face the Capitals. Chicago Blackhawks (12-10-5) at Washington Capitals (16-11-1) 8:00 PM… Read more »
Recap: IceHogs Sweep Action-Filled Home Weekend
After suffering an 8-1 loss on Tuesday night, the Rockford IceHogs needed a bounce back performance over the weekend and produced just that. With a win over the Chicago Wolves… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks vs Kings 3-1 Loss
Well, Anton Forsberg looked comfortable and played very well tonight. Unfortunately, aside from that fact, there isn’t much good news to be spread about the ‘Hawks’ performance tonight at home…. Read more »
7 Ways to Jump-Start the Blackhawks Power Play
Given the individual skill of Hawk power play units, why does the Blackhawks power play often struggle? Year after year, it continues to be one of the mysteries that no… Read more »
Preview: Kings at Blackhawks
The Schedule Gods have given the Blackhawks a rough ride—returning home tonight to host the LA Kings after playing (and losing in OT) last night in Dallas. Los Angeles… Read more »
Analysis: Blackhawks May Not Have The Horses
If you’re looking for a yardstick by which to measure this up and down, enigmatic Blackhawk team, it may have been the last 2 games against the Dallas Stars…. Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks at Stars 3-2 Shootout Loss
The Blackhawks completed the bottom of half of their Stars home-and-home Saturday night in Dallas. They also surprised everyone by announcing that goaltender Corey Crawford was put on IR Friday… Read more »
Preview: Blackhawks at Stars
The Blackhawks head to Dallas to play the Stars tonight in a rematch of Thursday’s game—another game that could affect the team’s playoff position in April. Chicago Blackhawks (12-9-4)… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 5 (Bonus Episode)
The-Rink.com host Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn goes solo with a bonus episode featuring an interview with staff writers Mario Tirabassi and Aaron Goldschmidt to talk about the Icehogs loss to the… Read more »
Blackhawks Place Corey Crawford on IR, Recall Berube
Today the Blackhawks surprised everyone by announcing that Corey Crawford was put on IR and Jean-Francois Berube was recalled from the Rockford Icehogs. In conjunction to the Berube move, Collin… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks’ NCAA Prospects Roundup: Dec 1-2
Photo courtesy of centredaily.com Blackhawks Prospect Evan Barratt broke out with a couple of big games against Arizona State It’s been interesting following the Blackhawks college prospects to say the… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks vs Stars 4-3 OT Loss
Thursday night the Blackhawks were back home for the top half of a home-and-home series with the Dallas Stars. This game was a different scenario than last season, where the… Read more »
Preview: Rockford IceHogs Look For Bounce Back Weekend
In what is turning out to be quite the eventful weekend, the Rockford IceHogs look to get back on track with back-to-back home games this weekend. After a forgettable game… Read more »
Preview: Blackhawks vs. Stars
The Blackhawks welcome the improved Dallas Stars to the United Center tonight in a game that may have significant repercussions on playoff standing in April. Dallas Stars (13-10-1) at… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks at Predators 3-2 Loss
The Blackhawks are going to win the cup. Alex Debrincat is going to win the Hart, the Richard, the Calder and maybe be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame… Read more »
Has The “Rebuild” Actually Begun?
Stepping back and looking at the Blackhawks’ moves over the last 5-6 months, they may (or may not) be improved now, but it may not just be about this year…. Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks Destroy Ducks 7-3
The Blackhawks beat the Anaheim Ducks in virtually every aspect of the game last night at the United Center. New Rink Writer Jake Martin breaks it all down for you… Read more »
Preview: Blackhawks at Predators
The Blackhawks coasted to an easy 7-3 victory on home ice last night—but the opposition gets tougher and the stakes get higher tonight against the Predators. Chicago Blackhawks (12-8-3) at… Read more »
Report: Jordin Tootoo Close To Return From LTIR
According to reports, Chicago Blackhawks winger Jordin Tootoo is nearing a return to the lineup after starting the season on Long-Term Injured Reserve. After Monday’s morning-skate, head coach Joel Quenneville… Read more »
Preview: Blackhawks vs Ducks
The Blackhawks return home for the first time since Nov. 15 to face the Anaheim Ducks in the first of 10 games over the next 18 days for Chicago. The game will… Read more »
Recap: IceHogs Drop Weekend Slate Against Wild, Wolves
After the holiday break, the Rockford IceHogs were not able to overcome their Turkey hangover and only salvaged one point out of four over the weekend, dropping games to the… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks at Florida 4-1 Win
The Chicago Blackhawks didn’t have far to go after their disappointing narrow 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday. They had two days and a short trek across… Read more »