Blackhawks get burned by Calgary
Monday night’s matchup was the tale of two franchises trending in different directions. The Calgary Flames are making their way to the playoffs with a 6–3–1 record in their last… Read more »
Category Archives: Sean Fitzgerald
Stars outshine Blackhawks 6–4
Entering Sunday’s game, the Chicago Blackhawks were coming off a lackluster effort against the Seattle Kraken. After the Kraken game, interim head coach Derek King made some lineup changes. Tyler… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 19 – Toews 1000, Hossa’s big night, core questions ahead
Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by Rink staffer Sean Fitzgerald to talk about Jonathan Toews’ future after 1000 games, Marian Hossa’s big night, and what lies ahead for Patrick… Read more »
Blackhawks fall in OT on Toews Night, name Vosters as Foley’s replacement
Before Sunday night’s game, the Chicago Blackhawks honored Jonathan Toews with a silver stick for playing 1,000 games in the NHL. After a touching video montage, the organization brought back… Read more »
Blackhawks top Ducks 4–2 in Anaheim
The Chicago Blackhawks and Anaheim Ducks were both very active at the trade deadline: Both teams selling off players to recoup draft picks to aid in their rebuilding efforts. While… Read more »
Blackhawks/Kraken Rinkcast – S5Ep18/S1Ep10 – Trade Deadline Wrap-up
Blackhawks Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by The Rink co-founder Jeff Osborn from The Rink Seattle and Rink staffers Ray Napientek, Andrew Bard, Sean Fitzgerald, and Eric Andrews to… Read more »
Blackhawks’ comeback falls short against Winnipeg 6–4
On the eve of the NHL trade deadline, the Chicago Blackhawks took on the Winnipeg Jets at home on Sunday night. With no trades nearing completion, the Blackhawks were at… Read more »
The Rink’s 2022 NHL Trade Deadline Tracker
The-Rink.com will be updating any Chicago Blackhawks or Seattle Kraken deadline moves in real-time, right here. Make sure to bookmark this page and come back as the moves happen. Trade… Read more »
Blackhawks/Kraken Rinkcast – S5Ep17/S1Ep9 – Trade Deadline Extravaganza
The Rink co-founder Jeff Osborn from The Rink Seattle is joined by Rink staffers Andrew Bard, Sean Fitzgerald, and Eric Andrews to talk about the Blackhawks’ and Kraken’s plight for… Read more »
Blackhawks could be an attractive destination for NCAA Free Agents.
With everyone eagerly anticipating what new General Manager Kyle Davidson will do at the NHL trade deadline, people seem to overlook the college free agent signing period. The college free… Read more »
Blackhawks fall in a heartbreaker 4–3 to Boston
The Chicago Blackhawks came into Thursday’s game riding high from their trouncing of the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday. In a rematch of the 2013 Stanley Cup Final, the Boston Bruins… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 16 – Blackhawks hire Kyle Davidson as General Manager
Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by Rink staffers Andrew Bard, and Sean Fitzgerald jump on for a reaction podcast to discuss the official hiring of Kyle Davidson as… Read more »
ANALYSIS: The Blackhawks’ general manager selection process
In the wake of the disastrous town hall, the hiring of the Chicago Blackhawks’ general manager now carries that much more weight in the eyes of the hockey world. It… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 15 – Stache has entered the chat
Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by Rink staffers Eric Andrews, Sean Fitzgerald and special guest Christian Deme (aka StacheESQ) to discuss trade rumors surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks. Why is… Read more »
Blackhawks rebound against Winnipeg with 3–1 triumph
The Chicago Blackhawks entered Monday night’s game against the Winnipeg Jets in desperate need of a win. The last time they won in Winnipeg was December of 2019, so needless… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 14 – GM search, Flowers next seed and look around the league
Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by Rink staffers Ray Napientek, Sean Fitzgerald, Andrew Bard and Jeff Osborn from the Rink Seattle to discuss updates on the Blackhawks search for a… Read more »
Prospect development is key to the Blackhawks’ future
In all great organizations, teams draft well and develop prospects to supplement their current stars and then ultimately supplant their current stars when they age out of stardom and become… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 13 – A Rocky Wednesday Night
Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by Rink staffers Eric Andrews, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andrew Bard to discuss Blackhawks’ chairman Rocky Wirtz’s outbursts at Wednesday night’s town hall, as well as… Read more »
Vancouver cruises past Blackhawks 3–1
The Chicago Blackhawks came into Monday night’s game reeling from a loss to Colorado Avalanche. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks were coming in the game trying to find the net after… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 12 – GM Search, Deadline Moves and Major Stromage
Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by Rink staffers Sean Fitzgerald, Andrew Bard, and late joining Jeff Osborn to talk about the NHL trade deadline fast approaching, the recent opening… Read more »
Kraken edge Blackhawks in Seattle’s first-ever shootout win
In the first-ever matinee matchup at Climate Pledge Arena, the Seattle Kraken hosted the visiting Chicago Blackhawks. The Blackhawks entered the contest on a four-game winning streak, while the Kraken… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 11 – Midseason Awards
Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by Rink staffers Sean Fitzgerald, and Andrew Bard to touch base on the debut of Lukas Reichel, recent comments made by Connor McDavid, vote… Read more »
The Rink’s All-Madden teams
Last night during Season 5, Episode 10 of the Blackhawks Rinkcast, the panel selected their All-Madden teams to honor the late John Madden. The selections needed to be in the… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 10 – Hawks at a Dead End, The NHL’s All-Madden Team
Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by Rink staffers Eric Andrews, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andrew Bard to discuss the lowly state of the Blackhawks, a quick tour through team performances… Read more »
Blackhawks burned by Flames in 5–1 loss
In their second game of the new year, the Chicago Blackhawks looked to rebound after their ghastly performance against the Nashville Predators on New Year’s Day. Despite Marc-Andre Fleury coming… Read more »