7 Ways to Jump-Start the Blackhawks Power Play
Given the individual skill of Hawk power play units, why does the Blackhawks power play often struggle? Year after year, it continues to be one of the mysteries that no… Read more »
Category Archives: CHICAGO
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 »
Recap: Blackhawks at Stars 3-2 Shootout Loss
The Blackhawks completed the bottom of half of their Stars home-and-home Saturday night in Dallas. They also surprised everyone by announcing that goaltender Corey Crawford was put on IR Friday… 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 »
Blackhawks Place Corey Crawford on IR, Recall Berube
Today the Blackhawks surprised everyone by announcing that Corey Crawford was put on IR and Jean-Francois Berube was recalled from the Rockford Icehogs. In conjunction to the Berube move, Collin… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks vs Stars 4-3 OT Loss
Thursday night the Blackhawks were back home for the top half of a home-and-home series with the Dallas Stars. This game was a different scenario than last season, where the… Read more »
Preview: Rockford IceHogs Look For Bounce Back Weekend
In what is turning out to be quite the eventful weekend, the Rockford IceHogs look to get back on track with back-to-back home games this weekend. After a forgettable game… 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 »
Recap: Blackhawks at Predators 3-2 Loss
The Blackhawks are going to win the cup. Alex Debrincat is going to win the Hart, the Richard, the Calder and maybe be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame… 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 vs Ducks
The Blackhawks return home for the first time since Nov. 15 to face the Anaheim Ducks in the first of 10 games over the next 18 days for Chicago. The game will… Read more »
Recap: IceHogs Drop Weekend Slate Against Wild, Wolves
After the holiday break, the Rockford IceHogs were not able to overcome their Turkey hangover and only salvaged one point out of four over the weekend, dropping games to the… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks at Florida 4-1 Win
The Chicago Blackhawks didn’t have far to go after their disappointing narrow 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday. They had two days and a short trek across… 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 »
Two Blackhawks That Need to Learn the Two-Touch Shot
As a shooting coach, it’s natural for me to pay close attention to how Blackhawk players, and players around the NHL, shoot the puck. Beyond the mechanics of how the… 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 »
Meditations On A Tough Road Point
The Blackhawks lost a tough game in OT to the Lightning last night in Amalie, Florida. But if a game qualifies as a more victory, this contest might be… Read more »
Recap: Matthew Highmore Leads IceHogs over Wild
Behind the first professional hat-trick of Matthew Highmore‘s career, the Rockford IceHogs were able to get a victory over the Iowa Wild, 3-1 on Wednesday Night. The win not only… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks at Tampa Bay 3-2 OT Loss
Following an impressive win against the Pittsburgh Penguins this past Saturday night, the Blackhawks travelled to Tampa, Florida to face their 2015 Stanley Cup opponent, the Lightning. While the Blackhawks… Read more »
Preview: Blackhawks at Lightning
The Blackhawks take a two-game win streak into Tampa tonight—facing arguably the NHL’s best team this season, the Lightning. Is Chicago up to the challenge? Chicago Blackhawks… Read more »
Breaking the Toughest Trap in Hockey History
I met him at a local rink near Princeton, New Jersey. An old warrior whose life was etched in deep crevices across his face. Bumping into him during a puck… Read more »
Stupid Hockey Media
A recent “Vezina Contenders” graphic appearing on the NHL Network highlights goalies with award-winning credentials—with a notable exception: Corey Crawford. I don’t know. I have only a casual… Read more »
Vince Hinostroza Cannot Be Ignored Much Longer
It’s no secret that the Chicago Blackhawks coming into this season had some deficiencies on both ends of the ice. So far through a month and a half of the… Read more »