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.
Category Archives: Blackhawks
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 »
Blackhawks season wrap: What just happened here, and what is next?
The Chicago Blackhawks’ 2020–21 season ended last night, with a tease and ultimately a whimper, in a 5–4 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars. And, if you look at their… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks continue feeble limp to the finish line
It is hard to find any positives for current state of the Chicago Blackhawks. Despite decent efforts from an inadequate roster, the Hawks have lost their last six games, culminating… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 4, Episode 12 – Crosby, Stillman, Shaw and Nash?
The Rink staff members John Jaeckel, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andy Campbell reconvene to talk about the Blackhawks’ latest news and their fading playoff hopes. The state of the Blackhawks…. Read more »
Andrew Shaw announces his retirement
Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw announced his retirement on social media today. Doctors strongly advised Shaw, 29, to stop playing due to his health and history of concussions. This was… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks’ push for playoffs ends with a whimper
Entering this past week, the Chicago Blackhawks were still in the hunt for the playoffs. With three vital games against the Nashville Predators, the Hawks needed to capture six points… Read more »
Net Perspective: Blackhawks’ Colliton needs to look deeper into goaltending
Coming into the 2021 season, the Chicago Blackhawks had no answers at the goaltending position, only questions. This aligned with the rest of the team that was going into a… Read more »
ANALYSIS: The Blackhawks’ road back to contention is still a long one
To his credit, Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Stan Bowman fared well with his trade deadline moves. One-year contractual players such as Mattias Janmark and Carl Soderberg were dealt, among others,… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 4, Episode 11 – Stan’s Big Trade Deadline Adventure
The Rink staff members John Jaeckel, Sean Fitzgerald and Andy Campbell let the dust settle and talk bout a busy trade deadline for Stan Bowman and the Chicago Blackhawks. Watch… Read more »
ANALYSIS: Blackhawks have a no-lose/maybe-win trade deadline
To quote Stuart MacKenzie, the Lyndon Larouche-following dad character from the 90s cult classic film ‘So I Married An Axe Murderer’: “Ehhhh . . . it could have been worse.” Chicago… Read more »
The-Rink.com 2021 NHL Trade Deadline Tracker
The-Rink.com will be updating any Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs or Columbus Blue Jackets deadline moves in real-time, right here. Make sure to bookmark this page and come back… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 4, Episode 10 – Enter The Artist
The Rink staff members John Jaeckel, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andy Campbell reconvene to talk about the Blackhawks trades and the upcoming deadline. Analysis of the big trade (Lucas Wallmark,… Read more »
Blackhawks complete six-piece trade with Florida Panthers
The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired forward Brett Connolly, defenseman Riley Stillman, forward prospect Henrik Borgstrom and a seventh-round draft pick from the Florida Panthers in exchange for forward Lucas Wallmark… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks purchase Rockford IceHogs, announce BMO Harris Center renovations
This morning, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz and several others announced that the Blackhawks were unanimously approved to buy the Rockford… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks lose ground, sign two, trade for one in busy week
The Chicago Blackhawks’ playoff chances took another hit this week after they could only muster two points over three games. After splitting back-to-back home games with the Carolina Hurricanes, the… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 4, Episode 9 – Big Boy Hockey
The Rink staff members John Jaeckel, Ray Napientek, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andy Campbell reconvene to talk about the Blackhawks and some more broad NHL topics. Blackhawks have some success vs… Read more »
RECAP: Chicago wins a pair from Florida, falls to Nashville
The Chicago Blackhawks entered their pair of games against the Florida Panthers having lost three straight games and looked to right the ship. With only a three-point lead for the… Read more »