REACTION: What might the Blackhawks do with the third overall pick?
It really happened, Blackhawks fans! We all woke up this morning, rubbed our eyes and came to the realization that the NHL Draft Lottery last night was not a dream…. Read more »
Category Archives: Jeff Osborn
BREAKING: Blackhawks to pick third overall in the NHL Entry Draft
The Blackhawks were (potentially unwilling) participants in the NHL Draft Lottery tonight. They came into the annual event in the 12th spot after a late-season faux playoff run which did… Read more »
BREAKING: Panthers hire ex-Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville
After much speculation following his dismissal in Chicago and after firing their former head coach the day before, the Florida Panthers announced this morning that they hired Joel Quenneville as… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks stomp Stars 6–1 in home finale
The Blackhawks hosted the Dallas Stars Friday night, in game No. 81 of their season. All that was left was a couple of cups of pride as Blackhawks were eliminated… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 50 w/ NBCSN’s Charlie Roumeliotis
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John “Double J” Jaeckel are joined by NBC Chicago’s Charlie Roumeliotis to talk about this dead-man-walking week for the Blackhawks. Mario Tirabassi has a lengthy #Warpigs report… Read more »
RECAP: Kings beat Blackhawks in overtime 3-2
With the Blackhawks virtually eliminated from the postseason, they wrapped up their March in Los Angeles to face the second worst team in the NHL; the Kings. At this point,… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 49 – Steel Deal
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John “Double J” Jaeckel are joined by The-Rink Junior / Chicago Steel writer Ray Napientek to talk about the Blackhawks and the Steel. We have a new… Read more »
Blackhawks Release 2019-20 Season Opening European Trip Details
This morning, the Blackhawks released the dates and ticket details for their 2019-20 season opening trip to Europe. It was also announced that they will play a preseason game against… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 48 w/ The Athletic’s Mark Lazerus
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John “Double J” Jaeckel are joined by surprise guest Mark Lazerus, formerly of the Chicago Sun-Times and currently of The Athletic, as the Blackhawks roll into… Read more »
RECAP: Canucks Beat The Blackhawks 3-2 in OT
The Blackhawks looked to extend their five game winning streak Monday night, against the Vancouver Canucks on Jim Thome night. This game began a stretch of seven games in 13… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 47 w/ Al Cimaglia
The-Rink.com host Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn goes solo and is joined once again by NHL Radio Blackhawks Correspondent Al Cimaglia to discuss the suddenly hot (again) Blackhawks. Blackhawks sign draft pick Philipp Kurashev… Read more »
Who is New Blackhawks Prospect Reese Johnson?
The Blackhawks announced this week that they came to terms with 20-year-old Red Deer Rebels center and captain Reese Johnson. The 6’1″ 195 lbs Johnson has been listed only as… Read more »
Rink On The Air: Gate Talks Blackhawks With Shawn (Minus Maya) In The Morning
The Rink feature writer Jeff Osborn joins The Superback, Shawn Sierra to discuss the latest in Blackhawks land. We talked about the fall back down to earth, Coach Colliton, what… Read more »
REPORT: Blackhawks to Open Next Season in Prague
Seemingly out of nowhere, John Shannon of Sportsnet reported earlier this week that the Blackhawks will face the Flyers in Prague, of the Czech Republic, to open the 2019-2020 season…. Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 46 – Fading Slowly Away
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John “Double J” Jaeckel are joined by The-Rink NCAA expert Aaron “A-A-Ron” Goldschmidt and convene to talk about the Blackhawks west coast road trip. Once again, we… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks Recall Delia, Ward Out 7-10 Days
In a surprise move, Tuesday, the Blackhawks recalled goaltender Collin Delia from the Rockford Icehogs of the AHL on an emergency basis. ROSTER NEWS: Goaltender Collin Delia has been recalled… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks at Sharks
San Jose Sharks (38–19–8) vs Chicago Blackhawks (27–29–9) 9:00PM CST SAP Center TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – CAM WARD (14–10–4, SV%: .893, GAA: 3.71) San Jose – MARTIN JONES… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 45 – Trade Deadline Wrap
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John “Double J” Jaeckel wrap up an uneventful Blackhawks trade deadline. The Blackhawks drop 2 to division rivals. Are we happy with Stan Bowman standing pat? WHY… Read more »
Analysis: How Did Stan Bowman do at the Trade Deadline?
The NHL trade deadline came and went for the Blackhawks, yesterday, and Stan Bowman was surprisingly quiet. Other than a few very minor organizational deals, the Blackhawks came out of… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks 2019 Trade Deadline Tracker
The-Rink.com will be updating any Chicago Blackhawks deadline moves in real time, right here. Make sure to bookmark this page and come back as the moves happen. Trade Analysis: Darren Raddysh… Read more »
RECAP: Avalanche Beat the Blackhawks 5-3
It was Margarita Night at the United Center, Friday night, and the Blackhawks looked to use some of that tropical atmosphere to take a bite out of the division rival… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 44 w/ Justin Lowe from HockeyBuzz
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John “Double J” Jaeckel are joined by returning Rinkcast guest Tyler Cameron aka Justin Lowe from www.HockeyBuzz.com to talk about the Blackhawks latest streak and the trade deadline. The… Read more »
Rink On The Air: Gate Talks Blackhawks With Shawn And Maya In The Morning
The Rink feature writer Jeff Osborn joins The Superback, Shawn Sierra, and The Sports Chica, Maya Akai to discuss the latest in Blackhawks land. We talked about the recent winning streak,… Read more »
Analysis: Should the Blackhawks be Compared to the ’12 Kings?
The Chicago Blackhawks are in the middle of a (some might say improbable) seven game win streak. As a result, they have pulled themselves out of the basement of the… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks Extend Goalie Collin Delia
The Blackhawks announced this morning that they had extended goalie, and potential restricted free agent, Collin Delia for three years. The contract is a one-way deal, will begin this coming… Read more »