ANALYSIS: MacKenzie Entwistle deserves to make the opening night roster
When the Stanley Cup is hoisted, you immediately think of the stars of the team who helped make it possible. Last season, the Tampa Bay Lightning were able to go… Read more »
Category Archives: Blackhawks
Kalynuk sidelined 2–4 weeks with right ankle sprain
The Chicago Blackhawks announced that second-year defenseman Wyatt Kalynuk will miss approximately 2–4 weeks after sustaining a right ankle sprain on Tuesday. MEDICAL UPDATE: Defenseman Wyatt Kalynuk will be out… Read more »
RECAP: Entwistle, Hagel shine as Blackhawks beat Red Wings 6–4
In their fourth preseason game in the young 2021–22 season, the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Detroit Red Wings 6–4 Monday at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, and moved to 2–1–1… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks bounce back to beat the Blues 5–1
In their second preseason game in as many nights, the Chicago Blackhawks bested the St. Louis Blues 5–1 Saturday at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, Missouri, home of the ECHL’s… Read more »
Blackhawks drop second straight preseason contest to the Blues
Playing in their second preseason game, the Chicago Blackhawks renewed their rivalry with the St. Louis Blues on Friday night at the United Center. After spending the pandemic-shortened season in… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 2 – Band(wagon) Camp
New Rinkcast host Andy Campbell and co-host Eric Andrews are joined by Rink staffers Jeff Osborn from the Rink Seattle, Sean Fitzgerald, and new guy Andrew Bard get the season rolling… Read more »
Blackhawks fall to Red Wings in preseason opener
The Chicago Blackhawks kicked off their preseason slate again their old rival, the Detroit Red Wings, on Wednesday night in the United Center in a game where Blackhawks fans got… Read more »
Blackhawks announce helmet sponsor, 100% player vaccination rate
The Chicago Blackhawks made two noteworthy announcements as training camp opened on Thursday, naming Belle Tire as the team’s official helmet sponsor for this season and disclosing that every player… Read more »
Breaking down the Blackhawks’ chances in the Central Division
With the 2021–22 season upon us, the Chicago Blackhawks are in preparation to get back into playoff contention. Chicago was gifted the 24th seed in the shortened 2019–20 season and… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks release training camp roster
The Chicago Blackhawks announced their training camp roster this evening before the beginning of their training camp, which is set to begin on Thursday at the Fifth Third Arena at… Read more »
Blackhawks’ prospects square off against Minnesota in Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase
With the Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild opting out of the annual Traverse City Prospect Tournament due to COVID-19 concerns, the teams came up with their own solution, the Tom… Read more »
Blackhawks sign Nolan Allan to entry-level deal
Nearly two months after making him the 32nd overall pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks inked their first-round draft pick, defenseman Nolan Allan, to a three-year… Read more »
United Center announces COVID-19 requirements, Blackhawks make front office changes
The United Center, home of the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls of the NBA, announced Thursday that for all events at the venue, fans will need proof of vaccination or… Read more »
Connor Murphy inks four-year extension with Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks locked up a key piece of the team’s defense, signing veteran defenseman Connor Murphy to a four-year contract extension on Tuesday morning. MORE‼️ MURPH‼️ Connor Murphy inked… Read more »
Blackhawks sign MacKenzie Entwistle to two-year extension
The Chicago Blackhawks completed another signing Wednesday morning, announcing a two-year, one-way contract extension for forward MacKenzie Entwistle featuring a cap hit of $800,000 annually. The deal will keep Entwistle… Read more »
Blackhawks re-sign Alexander Nylander to one-year deal
The Chicago Blackhawks announced a one-year contract for Alexander Nylander on Monday. Nylander’s deal worth $874,125 against the salary cap for next season. After being retained before the expansion draft,… Read more »
The Rink 2021 Blackhawks/Avalanche/Kraken Free Agent & Trade Tracker
The Rink will be providing player movement through free agency and trade from the Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche and Seattle Kraken.
Sizing up the Chicago Blackhawks’ draft
General Manager Stan Bowman made an obvious decision that size was an important part of Chicago’s philosophy in the recent 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Chicago made selections that shocked many… Read more »
Blackhawks acquire Marc-Andre Fleury from Vegas
In an offseason filled with large moves, the Chicago Blackhawks just made another gigantic move. After shoring up their defense with the acquisition of Seth Jones, the team focused on… Read more »
TRADE ANALYSIS: Blackhawks acquire Seth Jones, gamble on the ‘proven’ vs. ‘possible’
For the last few hours, I have been digesting the trade for Seth Jones, what was given up, the contract extension and oh boy, where do the Chicago Blackhawks go… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 1 – It’s getting Stankus in here
The Rink staff members John Jaeckel, Jeff Osborn, Sean Fitzgerald, Andy Campbell, Ray Napientek, Andy Campbell, Eric Andrews, Aaron Goldschmidt from the Rink Colorado, and special guest, Gate’s ol buddy… Read more »
ANALYSIS: The case for Seth Jones
As the rumors surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks and their possible sign and trade for Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones get more intense every day, there is also a lot… Read more »
TRADE ANALYSIS: Blackhawks deal Duncan Keith to Edmonton
It was the worst-kept secret in the hockey world over the last 10 days or so. And sure enough, late this afternoon, the Chicago Blackhawks finally consummated a rumored trade… Read more »
ANALYSIS: What to expect from the Blackhawks’ offseason
In certain ways, this summer will be like every other summer for Chicago Blackhawk fans—lots of speculation about this free agent or that, trades, the draft and the potential of… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 4, Episode 13 – The kids are alright
The Rink staff members John Jaeckel, Jeff Osborn, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andy Campbell and surprise guest Aaron Goldschmidt from the Rink Colorado talk about the end of the Blackhawks season…. Read more »