Rockford Icehogs won the game but lost the battle, Saturday, when starting goaltender Jean-Francois Berube was injured in the Icehogs 7-2 rout of the defending Calder Cup Champs, Grand Rapid… Read more »
In 2 months, Blackhawk GM Stan Bowman faces perhaps the biggest trade deadline of his career, or at least a momentous choice on which way to take his team. … Read more »
Well, After narrowly beating one of the two worst teams in the NHL, Friday night, the Blackhawks welcomed the Arizona Coyotes to Chicago for another attempt at bum slaying. The… Read more »
The pickings get perhaps easier tonight, as the Blackhawks host Arizona, who are on the 2nd game of a road back-to-back, losing 1-0 last night in Columbus. Arizona… Read more »
The ragtag Buffalo Sabres bring their 7-17-4 record into the UC tonight—which can only be viewed as great news for the reeling and on the ropes Blackhawks. Buffalo Sabres… Read more »
The Blackhawks are now proving on a near nightly basis they aren’t a very good team. Everyone has ‘solutions.’ But is the answer more than just a quick fix?… Read more »
The Blackhawks were in Washington DC Wednesday night to face the eastern conference powerhouse known as the Capitals and league goal scoring leader, Alex Ovechkin. Backup Anton Forsberg took the… Read more »
Yesterday, Joel Quenneville (or as I call him, Coach Wizzo) dumped some rancid muck out from his blender that were supposed to resemble productive NHL lines. As will happen when… Read more »
The Blackhawks take a shaky record and psyche—along with some wacky, freshly-blended lines—to Washington tonight where they face the Capitals. Chicago Blackhawks (12-10-5) at Washington Capitals (16-11-1) 8:00 PM… Read more »
Well, Anton Forsberg looked comfortable and played very well tonight. Unfortunately, aside from that fact, there isn’t much good news to be spread about the ‘Hawks’ performance tonight at home…. Read more »
Given the individual skill of Hawk power play units, why does the Blackhawks power play often struggle? Year after year, it continues to be one of the mysteries that no… Read more »
The Schedule Gods have given the Blackhawks a rough ride—returning home tonight to host the LA Kings after playing (and losing in OT) last night in Dallas. Los Angeles… Read more »
If you’re looking for a yardstick by which to measure this up and down, enigmatic Blackhawk team, it may have been the last 2 games against the Dallas Stars…. Read more »
The Blackhawks completed the bottom of half of their Stars home-and-home Saturday night in Dallas. They also surprised everyone by announcing that goaltender Corey Crawford was put on IR Friday… Read more »
The Blackhawks head to Dallas to play the Stars tonight in a rematch of Thursday’s game—another game that could affect the team’s playoff position in April. Chicago Blackhawks (12-9-4)… Read more »
Today the Blackhawks surprised everyone by announcing that Corey Crawford was put on IR and Jean-Francois Berube was recalled from the Rockford Icehogs. In conjunction to the Berube move, Collin… Read more »
The Blackhawks welcome the improved Dallas Stars to the United Center tonight in a game that may have significant repercussions on playoff standing in April. Dallas Stars (13-10-1) at… Read more »
The Blackhawks are going to win the cup. Alex Debrincat is going to win the Hart, the Richard, the Calder and maybe be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame… Read more »
Stepping back and looking at the Blackhawks’ moves over the last 5-6 months, they may (or may not) be improved now, but it may not just be about this year…. Read more »
The Blackhawks beat the Anaheim Ducks in virtually every aspect of the game last night at the United Center. New Rink Writer Jake Martin breaks it all down for you… Read more »
The Blackhawks coasted to an easy 7-3 victory on home ice last night—but the opposition gets tougher and the stakes get higher tonight against the Predators. Chicago Blackhawks (12-8-3) at… Read more »
The Chicago Blackhawks didn’t have far to go after their disappointing narrow 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday. They had two days and a short trek across… Read more »
The Blackhawks move across the state of Florida tonight to face the Panthers, hoping to maintain a recent trend of improvement—especially on the power play. Chicago Blackhawks (10-8-3)… Read more »
As a shooting coach, it’s natural for me to pay close attention to how Blackhawk players, and players around the NHL, shoot the puck. Beyond the mechanics of how the… Read more »
Checking the calendar, we’ve been up and running for 23 days. Here’s what’s next. Upcoming site plans and improvements, staff positions available, and more. First and foremost, a hearty gesture… Read more »