RECAP: Bruins deal Kraken sixth straight loss in OT
The Boston Bruins came to town to face the Seattle Kraken Thursday night. Seattle was rolling downhill with a five-game losing steak while Boston carried a two-game winning streak into… Read more »
Category Archives: NHL TEAMS
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 »
RECAP: Islanders jump out to big lead, beat Kraken 5–2
The New York Islanders traveled across the country to face the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday evening, and the home team took a period and a half to show signs of… Read more »
RECAP: Kraken lose in Vancouver, end Canadian road trip 0–3
The Seattle Kraken wrapped up their Canadian postponed game road trip Monday night right up the coast against the rival Vancouver Canucks. After coming out of the All-Star break with… Read more »
Patrick Kane’s frustration evident, Blackhawks pounced on by Panthers 5–2
The Chicago Blackhawks dropped their seventh straight home game with a 5–2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Sunday afternoon. Entering the game, 29 points separated the two clubs, and… Read more »
Blackhawks lose in shootout to division foe Stars
The final at the United Center Friday night did not trigger a red light in the first 65 minutes of action. The Dallas Stars won 1–0 in the shootout after… Read more »
Blue Jackets defeat Blackhawks behind Laine’s hat trick
Following a bounce back win in Winnipeg, the Chicago Blackhawks returned to the United Center on Thursday night for the first of six straight home games, beginning with a rematch… Read more »
RECAP: Maple Leafs easily dispatch Kraken 6–2
The Toronto Maple Leafs visited Climate Pledge Arena on Monday for their rescheduled game against the Seattle Kraken. The Leafs came into this game riding a two-game road losing streak,… 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 »
RECAP: Kraken come back on the road to beat Ducks 4–3
The Seattle Kraken continued their tour of COVID-19 postponed games Friday night by traveling to Southern California to face the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks were playing their first game since the All-Star… 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 »
RECAP: Kraken drop first game back from break, fall 5–2 to Coyotes
Following a 1–3 road trip, including three straight losses, the Seattle Kraken returned home to officially start the second half of their inaugural season Wednesday, hosting one of the few… Read more »
Blackhawks top Oilers 4–1 behind Fleury’s 40 saves
The Chicago Blackhawks came into Wednesday night’s contest with the Edmonton Oilers having lost six of their last seven games, and the Oilers hosting the Blackhawks having won five of… Read more »
Kraken Anchor Points — Seattle claims Czarnik, Cholowski off waivers
The Seattle Kraken announced yesterday that they have claimed 29-year-old forward Austin Czarnik off waivers. Czarnik had been playing with the New York Islanders and their AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport… 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 »
Blackhawks embarrassed by rocky night on and off the ice
It would be a preferred route to comment more on the Chicago Blackhawks’ 5–0 drubbing at the hands of the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night at the United Center. Commenting… 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 »
The mishandling of Kirby Dach
When the lottery commenced ahead of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks had a 3.0% chance to select within the top three picks. Fortune seemed on Chicago’s side… Read more »
Blackhawks fall to the Avalanche 6–4
The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Colorado Avalanche 6–4 on Friday night at the United Center. Competing against the best in the West, the Hawks came up short, as they… Read more »
RECAP: Kraken beat Penguins 2–1 in first-ever OT win
As the all-star break quickly approaches, the Seattle Kraken hit the road for a quick road trip to the East Coast. First up on the docket was the former team… 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 »
Strome’s hat trick lifts Hawks past Red Wings
The Chicago Blackhawks looked to finish their three-game road trip on a high note when they played the young and exciting Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday… Read more »
RECAP: Predators score three unanswered goals to beat Kraken 4–2
The Seattle Kraken wrapped up their homestand on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. After a rough first half of the season, they were assured a .500 record on this homestand,… Read more »