Preview: Blackhawks at Oilers
The Blackhawks attempt to break a now 3-game losing streak tonight in Edmonton. Nearing the midpoint of the season, the Hawks desperately need to right the ship. Chicago Blackhawks… Read more »
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Preview: Blackhawks at Canucks
The Blackhawks resume their road trip after a few days off—Thursday night, they face off against the rebuilding Vancouver Canucks. Chicago Blackhawks (17-13-5) at Vancouver Canucks (15-17-5) 8PM… Read more »
Recap: Devils 4, Blackhawks 1
Corey Crawford gets pulled in the first period and the Blackhawks drop their second straight on the road, 4-1 to the resurgent New Jersey Devils. I should’ve known better… Read more »
Preview: Blackhawks at Devils
The Blackhawks travel northeast to the Prudential Center in Newark to face the Devils tonight, looking to recapture their mojo after losing Thursday night in Dallas. Chicago Blackhawks (17-12-5)… Read more »
Preview: Blackhawks at Stars
The Blackhawks play at American Airlines Arena tonight against division and playoff position rival, the Dallas Stars. The Hawks also try to push their win streak to 6 games. … Read more »
Analysis: The 13th Forward We Always Thought He Was
Is Patrick Sharp about to take a press box sojourn for the first time in his tenure as a Blackhawk? And was it ever right to expect much from… Read more »
Analysis: It All Starts With The Defense
As the Blackhawks prepare to push their win streak to 6 games, it’s becoming more and more apparent something has changed. But exactly what’s driving this? So the Blackhawks… Read more »
Preview: Wild at Blackhawks
The Blackhawks’ surging confidence and 4 game winning streak gets put to another test tonight at the United Center, versus Central Division rival Minnesota. Minnesota Wild (17-12-3) at… Read more »
Analysis: What’s The Deal With Kempny?
Perhaps no player on the current Hawk roster is more puzzling than 26 year old Czech defender Michal Kempny, who still has under 80 games in North America. Some… Read more »
Preview: Blackhawks at Jets
The Blackhawks travel to frosty Winnipeg tonight to faceoff against a much-improved Jets club. Will the Hawks’ win streak continue? Chicago Blackhawks (15-11-5) at Winnipeg Jets (18-8-5) 7:00PM Central RADIO:… Read more »
Preview: Panthers at Blackhawks
The Blackhawks continue their homestand, hosting the Florida Panthers tonight at the UC—their third straight game against a “beatable” opponent on home ice. Florida Panthers (12-14-4) at Chicago… Read more »
Analysis: To Buy, Or To Sell?
In 2 months, Blackhawk GM Stan Bowman faces perhaps the biggest trade deadline of his career, or at least a momentous choice on which way to take his team. … Read more »
Preview: Coyotes at Blackhawks
The pickings get perhaps easier tonight, as the Blackhawks host Arizona, who are on the 2nd game of a road back-to-back, losing 1-0 last night in Columbus. Arizona… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks Nip Sabres In OT
The much beleaguered Chicago Blackhawks picked up a much-needed 2 points last night in an overtime win at the United Center versus the lowly Buffalo Sabres. Watching Jonathan Toews offer… Read more »
Preview: Sabres at Blackhawks
The ragtag Buffalo Sabres bring their 7-17-4 record into the UC tonight—which can only be viewed as great news for the reeling and on the ropes Blackhawks. Buffalo Sabres… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Preview: Blackhawks at Panthers
The Blackhawks move across the state of Florida tonight to face the Panthers, hoping to maintain a recent trend of improvement—especially on the power play. Chicago Blackhawks (10-8-3)… Read more »
What’s new on The-Rink?
Checking the calendar, we’ve been up and running for 23 days. Here’s what’s next. Upcoming site plans and improvements, staff positions available, and more. First and foremost, a hearty gesture… Read more »