ANALYSIS: Lehner signing is another big move in Bowman’s rebuild
The Chicago Blackhawks fanbase and overall media universe were caught off guard yesterday by the team’s signing of free agent goalie Robin Lehner. Here at The Rink, we may… Read more »
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Blackhawks 2019 Real-Time Free Agency Ticker
The staff here at The Rink will be keeping you up to date on the latest Chicago Blackhawks free agent signings as the window opens at noon (EDT) on July… Read more »
Instant Reaction: Blackhawks acquire de Haan, Saarela for Forsberg, Forsling
The Chicago Blackhawks just announced another fairly significant trade, and another step in what appears to be an effort on the part of GM Stan Bowman to overhaul what… Read more »
Rink On The Air: Gate Talks Blackhawks With Shawn (Minus Maya) In The Morning
The Rink feature writer Jeff Osborn joins The Superback, Shawn Sierra to discuss the latest in Blackhawks land. We talked about the NHL draft, what is upcoming and much more!… Read more »
Analysis: Bowman steps up and delivers
Having covered the Blackhawks for 9 years at HockeyBuzz and for 2 years here, I can safely say I’ve been one of Stan Bowman’s more vocal and persistent critics. But… Read more »
Instant Reaction Roundtable: Blackhawks select Kirby Dach
Finally, all the mock drafts are over. No more theories and armchair GM scouting reports. The Chicago Blackhawks—after lucking in to the 3rd overall selection in the 2019 draft—have chosen… Read more »
Draft prospect profile: defenseman Bowen Byram
Each day this week leading up to the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, held on June 21 in Vancouver, we will be taking a look at the top prospects available for… Read more »
Blackhawks deal Kahun, pick for Olli Maatta
Following on a rumor reported last week by Scott Powers of The Athletic—that had the Blackhawks in discussion with Columbus about trading for the rights to defenseman Ryan Murray, yesterday… Read more »
Draft prospect profile: right wing Kirby Dach
Each day over the next week leading up to the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, held on June 21 in Vancouver, we will be taking a look at the top… Read more »
Draft prospect profile: Center Trevor Zegras
Trevor Zegras Center/wing Shoots: Left Height: 6’0.25” Weight: 173 Amateur team: USNTDP Date of birth: March 20, 2001 Place of birth: Bedford, NY, USA NHL Central Scouting final ranking: 6th… Read more »
Draft prospect profile: Right wing Vasili Podkolzin
Each day leading up to the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, held on June 21 in Vancouver, we will be taking a look at one of the top prospects available for… Read more »
NHL Draft: No guarantee at Number 3
At the time of year when seemingly everyone turns into an opinionated NHL talent scout, Johnny Buzzkill is here to puncture balloons, pee on corn flakes and possibly, maybe, alter… Read more »
The age-old debate: size versus finesse in the NHL
“This is the future of the NHL—all the teams with small forwards and slick forwards are gone, the big bullies are now playing, the guys that are 6’3, 6’4… Read more »
ANALYSIS: The blessing (and the curse) of the third overall draft pick
Here at The-Rink, our editorial policy is to be thought-provoking and intellectually challenging to hockey fans—as opposed to dispensing the click bait “crack” of more “sign Panarin” articles. This will… Read more »
REPORT: Blackhawks interested in free agent Russian wing
Word on Twitter this morning from KHL source Igor Eronko indicates that the Blackhawks are in the mix, along with several other teams, to acquire the services of 24-year-old Avangard… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks prospect spotlight – Adam Boqvist (VIDEO)
In our efforts to bring you the best Blackhawks coverage possible, we will once again be providing video content of prospects in the system that you may not yet be… Read more »
RECAP: Hawks lose season finale in Nashville
The Blackhawks played their season finale game with the Predators after a decisive 6–1 win versus the Dallas Stars on Friday. Patrick Kane looked to tie his season-high in goals,… Read more »
Really, what just happened? Reflections on the 2018-19 Hawk season
As I posted on Twitter yesterday morning, after the Blackhawks had been officially eliminated from the postseason the night before, being “negative” became being “realistic.” Because this never was… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks fall to Avalanche in Colorado, 4-2
The Blackhawks took the ice at Saturday afternoon at Pepsi Center in Denver in the first half of a weekend home and home versus wildcard rival Colorado. At stake? Basically… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks NCAA Prospects Update: Post-Season Edition
As the Blackhawks battle to reach the playoffs, some of their college hockey prospects are already there Blackhawks fans can’t help looking toward the future. As much as it would… Read more »
Recap: Crawford delivers 48-save shutout in 2-0 win over Montreal
The Chicago Blackhawks, fighting to keep slim playoff opes alive, entered action last night in French Canada against the Montreal Canadiens, a team similarly engaged in the Eastern Conference playoff… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 47 w/ Al Cimaglia
The-Rink.com host Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn goes solo and is joined once again by NHL Radio Blackhawks Correspondent Al Cimaglia to discuss the suddenly hot (again) Blackhawks. Blackhawks sign draft pick Philipp Kurashev… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks down Stars in Dallas, 2-1
The Blackhawks took the ice in Dallas last night, sitting 9 points out of the last wildcard spot in the West and, one would assume, in desperation mode against the… Read more »
Rink On The Air: Gate Talks Blackhawks With Shawn (Minus Maya) In The Morning
The Rink feature writer Jeff Osborn joins The Superback, Shawn Sierra to discuss the latest in Blackhawks land. We talked about the fall back down to earth, Coach Colliton, what… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 46 – Fading Slowly Away
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John “Double J” Jaeckel are joined by The-Rink NCAA expert Aaron “A-A-Ron” Goldschmidt and convene to talk about the Blackhawks west coast road trip. Once again, we… Read more »