Rocky Wirtz addresses season postponement, state of Blackhawks
With the worldwide pandemic postponing every major sport, there are few things to report as far as the Chicago Blackhawks go. As a result, the NBC Sports Chicago team had… Read more »
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The Fuel Tank: ECHL cancels season and Kelly Cup Playoffs
On Thursday, the ECHL announced that it was suspending their season due to COVID-19 (coronavirus). The move was made in accordance with the NHL and AHL suspending their seasons. On… Read more »
BREAKING: NHL postpones remainder of season due to Cononavirus scare
The NHL decided, today, to postpone games for the near future due to the outbreak of COVID-19 (aka Coronavirus) in the NBA and to avoid putting league players or employees… Read more »
Along the Boards: Blackhawks beat Sharks 6-2 amid Coronavirus scares
Wednesday’s game saw two teams relatively out of the playoffs face off for the last time this season. Both teams have shown flashes of greatness this season, but neither have… Read more »
Blackhawks and IceHogs taking precautions over Coronavirus concerns
Following the joint statement from the MLB, NBA, MLS and NHL on Monday, the Chicago Blackhawks and Rockford IceHogs are taking procedures to combat the spread of the Coronavirus. Teams… Read more »
War Pigs Report: IceHogs doing just enough to stay in postseason hunt
The Rockford IceHogs are not going away easy. I’ll save you the poetry this week. With just 13 games remaining on the schedule, the IceHogs currently sit in a tie… Read more »
Along the Boards: Blackhawks fail to show up at home against the Blues
The NHL made history with the Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis broadcast. On Woman’s Appreciation Day, NBC Sports network had the NHL’s first all-female commentated and produced broadcast. On the… Read more »
Along the Boards: Blackhawks fall 2–1 to lowly Red Wings
The Chicago Blackhawks were riding high entering Little Caesar’s Arena in Detroit on Friday night after four straight wins. The game was a bit of homecoming of sorts for Alex… Read more »
Along the Boards: Blackhawks survive vs Edmonton to win fourth straight
Both the Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks came into Thursday nights game on hot streaks. The Oilers had a record of 5–1–1 in their last seven road games. Edmonton also… Read more »
The Fuel Tank: Three of a different kind, as Fuel lose two and win one
Fuel’s struggles continued this past week, falling in two of three games Friday, Feb. 28 — Kalamazoo 1, Fuel 0 Zeroed out, whitewashed, nothing! These were the words used to… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 14 – featuring Jimmy Greenfield
The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” and “Double J” get together with former Chicago Tribune Blackhawks beat writer Jimmy Greenfield to discuss the post-deadline Blackhawks. Blackhawks three game winning streak. Nick Seeler, Ian… Read more »
Along the Boards: Blackhawks take down the Anaheim Ducks 6–2 on the back of Corey Crawford
With the Blackhawks just barely having one skate left in the doorway of the playoffs, they looked to go on a run at home against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday… Read more »
Alec Regula named OHL Defenseman of the Month
Chicago Blackhawks prospect Alec Regula has been named the Ontario Hockey League Defenseman of the Month. In February, Regula totaled 18 points while recording his first OHL hat trick. The… Read more »
From the Wolves’ Den: Wolves in a tough spot heading into playoffs
In the two weeks since we last checked in with the Wolves, the Wolves have lost five of their last six games. One lone win for the Wolves on February… Read more »
War Pigs Report: IceHogs sticking around in Calder Cup playoff hunt
The Rockford IceHogs will not go gently into that good night. They will continue to rage, rage against the dying light that is their slim Calder Cup playoff hopes. After… Read more »
Along the boards: Blackhawks down Panthers 3-2 in the shootout
The Blackhawks continued their Florida road trip Saturday evening, taking on the Panthers in Sunrise, with an early 6PM Eastern start. For the Hawks at this point, these games are… Read more »
Blackhawks recall Hagel, shut down Shaw and Smith
The Blackhawks made a few mid-level roster moves prior to tonight’s game in Sunrise, FL against the Panthers and former Chicago head coach Joel Quenneville. Blackhawks team physician Dr. Michael… Read more »
Along the Boards: Blackhawks take over in third, beat Lightning 5–2
The Blackhawks came into tonight’s contest having dropped a rough game to the St. Louis Blues by a score of 6–5 on Tuesday. The loss was the first time since… Read more »
The Fuel Tank: Two out of three is bad, as Fuel fall twice
Wednesday, February 18th, Fuel 4, Fort Wayne 5. In their third annual Education Day game, the Indy Fuel hosted a critical central division rival, the Fort Wayne Komets. The Komets… Read more »
Along the boards: Blackhawks drop a roller coaster, lose to Blues 6–5
Well, Blackhawks fans, buckle in for a rough ride to the end of the season. After the trade deadline saw both Erik Gustafsson and the beloved Robin Lehner dealt for… Read more »
Analysis: Where do the Blackhawks go from here?
Well, most of Blackhawk Nation has spent most of the last 24+ hours, mostly roasting a front office that basically pooped the bed spectacularly this trade deadline. So spectacularly, that… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 13 – Trade deadline “fizzle-ure”
The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” and “Double J” get together with HockeyBuzz Blackhawks writer Tyler Cameron to discuss the Blackhawks highly disappointing trade deadline. Nathan Noel to the Philadelphia Flyers for TJ… Read more »
Blackhawks acquire T.J. Brennan, will report to IceHogs
It was a rather underwhelming trade deadline for the Chicago Blackhawks in the eyes of the fan community. After the trades of defenseman Erik Gustafsson and goaltender Robin Lehner, Chicago… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks trade Lehner to Vegas Golden Knights
The Blackhawks finally waved the white flag and traded goalie Robin Lehner to the Vegas Golden Knights just minutes before the deadline. Lehner was reported to have been headed to… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks trade Erik Gustafsson to Calgary Flames
The Blackhawks finally jumped into the trade deadline frenzy just under an hour before the timer reached zero by trading defenseman Erik Gustafsson to the Calgary Flames. Gustafsson was drafted… Read more »