Blackhawks Goalies Masks for ’18/19 – Part 1
One of the most anticipated reveals for goaltenders and fans are the player’s new custom painted masks. The reveals have been enhanced even more by specialty mask reveals, such as… Read more »
Category Archives: NHL TEAMS
Preseason Recap: Blackhawks beat Blue Jackets 4-1
The United Center was buzzing (sort of) Saturday night, with the young, fast Columbus Blue Jackets visiting for the last exhibition game before hockey gets real this Thursday. Blackhawks goalie… Read more »
Despite what some “experts” say, face-offs really matter
On a couple of higher profile Blackhawk podcasts recently, hosts have suggested that faceoffs really don’t matter that much in hockey, that their importance is “overrated.” This has been stated… Read more »
Are Prospects and Draft Picks Overvalued?
The bloated love affair with organizational prospects and potential draft picks has led to a supernova of internet outrage that needs to be reeled in. One of the more common… Read more »
Preseason Recap: Blackhawks Fall To Senators, 2-1
On Thursday night, the Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Ottawa Senators for their fifth game of the preseason, second home game of the preseason, and second time playing the Senators this… Read more »
Blackhawks Announce Brandon Davidson Signing
Blackhawks terminate professional tryout agreement and sign veteran defenseman to one year deal This morning right as practice began, the Blackhawks snuck out a press release announcing that they had… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks, That Feeling of Impending Doom
A lineup that many would consider a close projection of the Chicago Blackhawks’ opening night roster delivered a predictably poor performance Tuesday night at the UC. Predictably is the operative… Read more »
Preseason Recap: Blackhawks Fall to Red Wings 8-6
Chicago scores six, but defense and goal-tending yielding eight goals to the Detroit Red Wings in Tuesday night’s loss. First Period From the opening puck drop, chants of “Detroit sucks”… Read more »
Blackhawks Assign Carl Dahlstrom and Joni Tuulola
Blackhawks assignments push the team one step closer to opening night roster. Prior to the Blackhawks preseason opener, the organization made some minor training camps moves. Defensemen Carl Dahlstrom and… Read more »
Preseason Recap: Blackhawks Beat Senators 5-2
The Blackhawks score five unanswered goals to come back and beat Ottawa after weather delays arrival to the arena. The Chicago Blackhawks traveled to Ottawa for their third preseason game… Read more »
It Just Feels Different With These Blackhawks
A Chicago Blackhawks core that arguably should be far from finished, and yet an undercurrent of apathy and futility looms over the upcoming 2018-19 season. Doesn’t it just feel as… Read more »
Blackhawks Fall to the Red Wings 4-2 in Second Preseason Game
The Chicago Blackhawks played their second game of the preseason Thursday night in Detroit against the Red Wings, and they are definitely still trying to get their legs back. There… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 30 – Season 2 Begins
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel discuss the Blackhawks start to training camp and first preseason game with Rink prospect writer Aaron Goldschmidt . Blackhawks lose to Columbus with a very young… Read more »
Connor Murphy Could Miss More Time After Back Surgery
It was less than a week ago that the Chicago Blackhawks announced their intentions to be more transparent with injuries in the future. On Wednesday morning, they continued that practice… Read more »
Lukewarm takes: Blackhawks fall to Columbus in exhibition opener
The Chicago Blackhawks sent a roster that’s likely more representative of the Rockford Ice Hogs and/or the London Knights to Columbus last night to kick off the preseason. The… Read more »
Blackhawks’ Dylan Sikura Can Have a DeBrincat-Like Rookie Season
Although they’re very different players, both Dylan Sikura and Alex DeBrincat dominated their junior leagues and will have a future in the NHL The NHL can be an intimidating place… Read more »
Corey Crawford Battling Concussion Issues, Not Cleared Yet
On Friday morning, Corey Crawford returned to the ice for the Chicago Blackhawks for the first time in nearly seven months. Having missed half of the regular season last year,… Read more »
33 Potential IceHogs At Chicago Blackhawks Training Camp
Today opens Chicago Blackhawks training camp at the MB Ice Arena in Chicago. Yes, real hockey is almost here. The Blackhawks open camp with a plethora of questions to answer… Read more »
When “no easy answer” means “no answer”
Those of you who’ve been following my posts this summer will recognize a familiar theme here—but events continue to unfold (or not unfold) that seem to keep me and… Read more »
Blackhawks Traverse City Tournament Notes
The Blackhawks rookies took part in the Traverse City 2018 Matthew Wuest Memorial Cup this past weekend. The rookies went 2-2 and lost in the third place game last night…. Read more »
Blackhawks 2018 Training Camp Roster Released
The Blackhawks officially released their 2018 training camp roster this afternoon and there were no big surprised added. The only non roster player invited to camp is defenseman Brandon Davidson,… Read more »
Blackhawks Lose Out On Potential Trade Target
Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman crossed another potential rumored trade target off his list early Monday morning when the Montreal Canadiens and Vegas Golden Knights announced that they had completed… Read more »
AHL Announces New Streaming Platform
The American Hockey League announced a brand new streaming service and feature structure called AHLTV, on Wednesday. According to TheAHL.com, they have partnered up with Ontario based HockeyTech to bring… Read more »
What To Watch For: Chicago Blackhawks Rookie Tournament
On the eve of the Chicago Blackhawks Rookie Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan, there is plenty to focus on as the rookies look to defend the 2017 tournament championship. With… Read more »
Blackhawks and Bruins Winter Classic Sweater Concepts Leaked
Tuesday, the fine folks at IceThetics unveiled what is now believed to be the concept sweaters for the 2019 Winter Classic. The Blackhawks sweater is built off the modernized logo… Read more »