ANALYSIS: Blackhawks need to let Dach develop at his own pace
With the annual Blackhawks prospect and development camp opening next week, there will be a lot of talk about the shiny new center wearing No. 77, Kirby Dach. When the… Read more »
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Blackhawks announce 2019 development camp roster
On Tuesday morning, the Chicago Blackhawks released their annual development camp roster for their 2019 Summer Prospect Development Camp. Highlighted by Adam Boqvist, Nicolas Beaudin and the entire 2019 Blackhawks draft… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks ink Dach to entry-level deal
The Blackhawks announced today that they have come to terms with first round draft pick Kirby Dach on a three-year entry-level contract. The 18-year-old native of St. Albert, Alberta, was… Read more »
ANALYSIS: Lehner signing is another big move in Bowman’s rebuild
The Chicago Blackhawks fanbase and overall media universe were caught off guard yesterday by the team’s signing of free agent goalie Robin Lehner. Here at The Rink, we may… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks sign Robin Lehner
The Chicago Blackhawks shored up their goalie situation with a free agent signing. Goalie Robin Lehner has signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Blackhawks. Lehner reportedly turned down… Read more »
BREAKING: IceHogs sign Tyler Sikura to one-year contract
After a disappointing 2018–19 season, Tyler Sikura’s future was a question mark for the Chicago Blackhawks organization. On Monday afternoon, the Rockford IceHogs announced a one-year, AHL-level contract with Sikura… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks sign Ryan Carpenter, David Kampf
The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Monday afternoon that they had come to an agreement with forward Ryan Carpenter on a three-year deal worth $3 million dollars over the course of… Read more »
Blackhawks 2019 Real-Time Free Agency Ticker
The staff here at The Rink will be keeping you up to date on the latest Chicago Blackhawks free agent signings as the window opens at noon (EDT) on July… Read more »
Blackhawks re-acquire Andrew Shaw from Montreal for draft picks
After shoring up the NHL’s worst defense with two veteran acquisitions in the last several days, Stan Bowman turned his attention to the forward picture over the last 48–72 hours…. Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks re-sign Sikura and Quenneville
The Chicago Blackhawks announced two restricted free agent signings today, which will bolster the organizational depth for the 2020–21 season. Winger Dylan Sikura and recently acquired center John Quenneville both signed… Read more »
Early edition: Rockford IceHogs 2019–20 roster 2.0
The NHL Entry Draft has come and gone, as has the window for restricted free agents to receive qualifying offers or not. The Chicago Blackhawks have been busy making trades… Read more »
Report: Blackhawks qualify handful of RFA players
On Tuesday, the 4 p.m. Central deadline for NHL teams to submit their qualifying offers to their restricted free agent players came and went. The Chicago Blackhawks were one of… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 54 – Draft/Trade wrap with Bill “Wiz” Placzek
The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” and “JJ” are joined once again by The-Rink NHL draft guru Bill “Wiz” Placzek to wrap up the draft. We discuss the trade for Olli Maatta We… Read more »
Instant Reaction: Blackhawks acquire de Haan, Saarela for Forsberg, Forsling
The Chicago Blackhawks just announced another fairly significant trade, and another step in what appears to be an effort on the part of GM Stan Bowman to overhaul what… 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 NHL draft, what is upcoming and much more!… Read more »
Analysis: Bowman steps up and delivers
Having covered the Blackhawks for 9 years at HockeyBuzz and for 2 years here, I can safely say I’ve been one of Stan Bowman’s more vocal and persistent critics. But… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks trade Hayden to New Jersey for Quenneville
The Chicago Blackhawks and New Jersey Devils were involved in a minor trade at today’s NHL entry draft. Chicago received center John Quenneville in exchange for wing John Hayden. Quenneville… Read more »
Instant Reaction Roundtable: Blackhawks select Kirby Dach
Finally, all the mock drafts are over. No more theories and armchair GM scouting reports. The Chicago Blackhawks—after lucking in to the 3rd overall selection in the 2019 draft—have chosen… Read more »
2019 Blackhawks Entry Draft Ticker
The Chicago Blackhawks are scheduled to make six selections in tonight’s NHL Entry draft. The players that the organization select will be listed below, with links to their prospect profiles… Read more »
Draft prospect profile: Jack Hughes
Each day this week leading up to the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, held on June 21 in Vancouver, we will be taking a look at the top prospects available for… Read more »
Draft prospect profile: winger Kaapo Kakko
Each day this week leading up to the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, held on June 21 in Vancouver, we will be taking a look at the top prospects available for… Read more »
Draft prospect profile: Center Alex Turcotte
Each day over the next week leading up to the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, held on June 21 in Vancouver, we will be taking a look at the top prospects… Read more »
Draft prospect profile: defenseman Bowen Byram
Each day this week leading up to the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, held on June 21 in Vancouver, we will be taking a look at the top prospects available for… Read more »
Draft Prospect Profile: center/right wing Dylan Cozens
Each day over the next week leading up to the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, held on June 21 in Vancouver, we will be taking a look at the top prospects… Read more »
Blackhawks deal Kahun, pick for Olli Maatta
Following on a rumor reported last week by Scott Powers of The Athletic—that had the Blackhawks in discussion with Columbus about trading for the rights to defenseman Ryan Murray, yesterday… Read more »