IceHogs: Rockford Holds On For Much Needed Win Over Texas
On Wednesday night, the Rockford IceHogs faced a tough test to begin the final 20-game stretch of the season as they hosted the Texas Stars. Already in a Calder Cup… Read more »
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The Rink Examines Blackhawks’ Victor Ejdsell (Video)
Monday, the Blackhawks traded local fan favorite, Ryan Hartman, to the Nashville Predators in exchange for two draft picks and a Swedish center named Victor Ejdsell. To most fans, Victor… Read more »
Analysis: Blackhawk Trade Deadline Grade B+
As the dust settles on a fairly eventful day yesterday, let’s unpack what Stan Bowman did at this deadline, some of the back story, as well as what it… Read more »
IceHogs: Fallout From Blackhawks’ Moves On NHL Trade Deadline Day
On Monday afternoon, the NHL Trade Deadline came and went. The Chicago Blackhawks were relatively busy, making two deals before the deadline passed at 2pm Central Time. Both moves avoiding… Read more »
Blackhawks Stan Bowman Addresses Trade Deadline (Video)
Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman addressed the media following the 2018 NHL trade deadline. Bowman addressed the trades, new player, draft picks, the team’s future, Corey Crawford‘s future (kind of), Dylan… Read more »
Blackhawks Trade Tommy Wingels to Boston
The Blackhawks have reportedly traded forward Tommy Wingels to the Boston Bruins for a 5th round draft pick in 2019, towards the end of today’s trade deadline. The draft pick… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks Trade Ryan Hartman to Nashville
The Blackhawks acquired 1st and 4th-round selections in this year’s draft and center Victor Ejdsell from Nashville, in exchange for Ryan Hartman and a 5th-round pick. Hartman has had a… Read more »
Analysis: What To Do With Ryan Hartman?
Yesterday here, we looked at the rationale (for both teams) of an Artem Anisimov trade back to the Blackhawks’ opponent last night—the Columbus Blue Jackets. I continued to… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks at Columbus Blue Jackets – Preview & Game Thread
Chicago Blackhawks (27-27-8, 62 points) at Columbus Blue Jackets (30-26-5, 65 points) 7:00PM Eastern/6:00 Central RADIO: WGN 720 TV: NBCSCH PROJECTED GOALIES: Arizona: Sergei Bobrovsky (25-20-5 W-L | 2.45… Read more »
Artem Anisimov to Columbus Blue Jackets Makes Sense and Here’s Why.
First, I heard this morning from a second quality source that the Columbus Blue Jackets are making a hard push for Blackhawks center Artem Anisimov. OK, Anisimov is a… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks vs Sharks 3-1 Win
As the trade deadline rolled closer, the Blackhawks played the last game of this five game home stand before heading out to Columbus to face the Blue Jackets on Saturday…. Read more »
Rumor Roundup
Those who have followed me for any period of time know that I will only report what I actually hear—and even then, some of it never gets out because it… Read more »
Analysis: Anatomy of a Soft Rebuild
Introducing Bill “Wiz” Placzek, the newest writer at The-Rink.com, and our prospect/draft expert. Bill will be providing more and more coverage leading up to the draft. But for now,… Read more »
IceHogs: Calder Cup Playoff Spot Within Reach For Rockford
As of Thursday, the Rockford IceHogs sit on the outside looking in at the AHL Calder Cup Playoff picture. With a 26-22-6 record with 58 points and a .538 points-percentage,… Read more »
Rumors: Wednesday update, PHL, WSH, TB
Real quickly, as I tweeted a few minutes ago, the rumors are coming fast and furious this morning, and I suspect (and emphasize) there could be more conversations going on… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks vs Kings 3-1 Loss
After obliterating the Washington Capitals, Saturday night, the Blackhawks welcomed the Los Angeles Kings to the United Center, for a (now meaningless) mid-February tilt. The Kings came into the game… Read more »
Preview & Game Thread: Kings-Blackhawks
Los Angeles Kings (31-22-5) @ Chicago Blackhawks (25-26-8) 7:30PM Central TV: WGN, Fox Sports West RADIO: WGN 720 PROJECTED GOALIES: LA: Jonathan Quick (22-21-2, 2.51 GAA, .920 save%) Chicago: Anton… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks vs Capitals 7-1 Win
The Blackhawks faced Washington Capitals Saturday night, in a battle of the bottom vs the top. Most people with half a brain in their head fully expected a slaughter, but… Read more »
Kempny Dealt—More Rumors
The presses are still hot on a deal today—with the Blackhawks sending Michal Kempny to the Capitals for the higher of Washington’s third round picks in this year’s NHL… Read more »
New Blackhawk Deadline Rumors
And away we go, rumor season is definitely kicking in to a higher (anyway) gear: BROADLY It appears the Hawks are following the Anthony Duclair-Richard Panik model in more… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 15
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John “JJ” Jaeckel are joined, once again, by lead The-Rink.com Rockford Icehogs writer Mario Tirabassi to talk about the Blackhawks trade. Ville Pokka traded… Read more »
A Couple Of Rumors Trickle In
After posting about the lack of a clear plan this morning, I heard from two separate (and reliable) sources on the Hawks plans for the trade deadline, with one expanding… Read more »
Trade: Blackhawks Send Pokka To Senators, Acquire DiDomenico
On Thursday evening, before the Chicago Blackhawks were set to host the Anaheim Ducks, the organization pulled the trigger on a trade. The Blackhawks acquired forward Chris DiDomenico from the… Read more »
Jeff Glass Clears Waivers, Blackhawks Recall J.F. Berube
On Thursday, the Chicago Blackhawks made the move to recall goaltender J.F. Berube from the Rockford IceHogs as Jeff Glass cleared waivers. Glass will be sent to the IceHogs after… Read more »
Blackhawks: Does “Stan” Have A “Plan?”
Typically, at this point of the NHL season, Hawk blogs and message boards are rife with trade rumors and speculation. But this season has been anything but “typical” for… Read more »