Blackhawk Summer Math Homework
As trade rumors, real and speculated, abound on Hawk Twitter, flavored with hypothetical free agency targets, let me try to bring the discussion back to reality somewhat. First, if you… Read more »
Category Archives: Blackhawks
BREAKING: Blackhawks Extend Vinnie Hinostroza
The Blackhawks announced this afternoon that pending restricted free agent forward Vinnie Hinostroza has agreed to a two year extension worth a reported $1.5M per season. Hinostroza was sent to… Read more »
Blackhawks To Russian Goalie: “Not Yet”
Among the flurry of post season signings, The Athletic’s Scott Powers floated a story on Wednesday regarding 24-year-old Russian goaltender Ivan Nalimov. The Blackhawks chose Nalimov in the 6th round… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks Extend John Hayden
The Blackhawks announced this morning that they had extended 2013 3rd round draft pick and pending restricted free agent John Hayden for two more seasons. This comes on the heels… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 24
The-Rink.com host Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and co-host John Jaeckel throw together a last minute episode to address the recent insanity following the end of the NHL season. Happy Fathers Day to all the wonderful… Read more »
Blackhawks Sign Defenseman Henri Jokiharju
The Chicago Blackhawks announced earlier this morning that they had agreed to terms with Portland Winterhawks defenseman Henri Jokiharju on a three year entry level contract. Jokiharju was drafted by… Read more »
Blackhawks extend Andreas Martinsen
The Blackhawks announced earlier today that they had extended 6’3″ 229 lbs Andreas Martinsen for the 2018-19 season, agreeing to a one-year contract. The 27-year-old Norwegian left-wing was acquired from… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks sign forward Jacob Nilsson (VIDEO)
The Blackhawks announced this morning that they have signed 24 year old center/left wing Jacob Nilsson to a one-year entry level deal. The 5’11”, 180lbs left-handed Swedish born forward tallied… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 23
The-Rink.com host Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and co-host John Jaeckel get together to talk a little Blackhawks and Icehogs hockey in this off-season episode. The Blackhawks sign 4 players to entry level deals The “terrible”… Read more »
Analysis: Stanley’s Choice
Some of you may still remember that old staple of ABC daytime tv: Let’s Make A Deal, wherein host Monty Hall would give participants the opportunity to choose prizes… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks Sign Four to Entry Level Deals
The Blackhawks formally announced the signing of four players to NHL entry level deals. Forward Dominik Kahun, defenseman Darren Raddysh and goalie Kevin Lankinen all signed two-year deals while defenseman… Read more »
WATCH: Blackhawks Players Earn Bronze Medal in IIHF World Championships
The USA Hockey team earned a bronze medal earlier today by beating Canada 4-1. After getting shutout by Sweden 6-0, on Saturday, the United States team drew the Canadian team,… Read more »
Rumors: Hossa, the draft, more
As promised on Twitter earlier today, here are just the beginning (I’m told) of a lot of Hawk rumors to come this summer. TOEWS/CRAWFORD RUMORS First, if there’s anything at… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 22 w/ The-Rink Staff
The-Rink.com host Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and co-host John Jaeckel “ruin” another podcast by actually talking hockey and are joined by Tyler Majewski and Jake Martin of the The Rink staff to commiserate over a… Read more »
2018 NHL Playoffs: The Excitement & The Blackhawk Depression
In my opinion, the 2018 NHL Playoffs have been the most exciting playoff the Blackhawks have been mostly uninvolved in since the 2011 season. For those of you who don’t… Read more »
High Level Team Play on Display in NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs
If you love hockey, and not just the Blackhawks, there are some things happening in team game play that show the direction NHL hockey, and hockey in general, is headed…. Read more »
Blackhawks Year End Reviews: The Goaltenders
We wrap up the player grades from the 2017-18 season with the goaltenders. Obviously, I could go on and on because it is my (self proclaimed) area of expertise. This… Read more »
NHL Draft: The Motor Matters
“McDavid blew everyone away (in interviews). Eichel was kind of a different story. He came off a lot like Joe Thornton did in his interviews. Which rubbed some people… Read more »
Blackhawk Rumor Quick Hits
First, a bit of context, as reported here and on the RinkCast recently, this offseason and the coming NHL season, for the Blackhawks are sort of at a one-year… Read more »
Four Blackhawks To Play For Team USA At World Championships
On Saturday, USA Hockey named their roster for the upcoming IIHF World Championships in Denmark. Four players from the Chicago Blackhawks will be playing for the United States as Patrick… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks Sign Forward Dominik Kahun
As reported right here at The-Rink.com back in March, Czech born German forward Dominik Kahun has announced, via his Instagram page, that he has signed an entry level deal with… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 21 w/ Matt Marini from PUCKHCKY
The-Rink.com host Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and co-host John Jaeckel answer mailsack questions and chat with PUCKHCKY CEO Matt Marini about the release of The-Rink.com PUCKHCKY apparel line The connections with The-Rink, PUCKHCKY and heavy… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks Pre-Draft Lottery Novena
1) Pray for a first overall slot win of the lottery and Rasmus Dahlin. (Wiz note 1: this would force a core player sell off quicker rather than later, because Dahlin’s… Read more »
Blackhawks Year End Reviews: Forwards
Our review will cover the 12 forwards who (basically) played the most games this season and are still Blackhawk properties at this writing. Could Tommy Wingels be back? Very possibly…. Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 20 – Year End Swag Bag
The-Rink.com host Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and co-host John Jaeckel are back to wrap up the Blackhawks season and the release of The-Rink.com PUCKHCKY Merch line. The Blackhawks season ends mercifully The Rockford Icehogs start their… Read more »