RECAP: Blackhawks show progress, going 2–0–1 for the week
After an 0–3 start and giving up five goals per game in the process, the Chicago Blackhawks entered the second week of the season looking for any sign of hope…. Read more »
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Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 4, Episode 2 – Camp and Crow
In this second podcast of season four, the Rink staff members John Jaeckel, Jeff Osborn, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andy Campbell get together to talk about the happenings in camp… Read more »
Kraken Hostile Seattle Rinkcast, Season 1 Episode 2 – Hart from Puckpedia joins to talk salary cap
The-Rink.com host Jeff Osborn is joined by Rink staffer Ray Napientek as well as Hart from Puckpedia to talk about the start of the season, expansion and, salary cap implications…. Read more »
Blackhawks re-sign center Dylan Strome to two-year extension
The Chicago Blackhawks have re-signed center Dylan Strome to a two-year contract extension ($3 million AAV). The deal runs through the end of the 2021–22 season. Strome will remain a… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 4, Episode 1 – From bad to Wirtz
In this first podcast of season 4, the Rink staff members John Jaeckel, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andy Campbell to talk about the latest Blackhawks news considering the absence of Jonathan… Read more »
BREAKING: NHL to play two outdoor games in Lake Tahoe in February
NHL fans awoke to a new year and some fresh plans for the NHL to continue their tradition of outdoor games. Sporstnet’s Elliotte Freidman was one of several NHL insiders… Read more »
Blackhawks announce Jonathan Toews out indefinitely with medical issue
The Chicago Blackhawks announced Tuesday morning that center and captain Jonathan Toews is out indefinitely due to a medical issue. Earlier today, Darren Dreger of TSN and Pierre LeBrun of… Read more »
Breaking down newcomer Pius Suter before the upcoming season
If the Chicago Blackhawks have shown anything over the past half decade, it is a good eye for overseas talent and acquisitions. President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Stan… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 27 – End of the year moves
In this final podcast of season 3, the Rink staff members John Jaeckel, Ray Napientek, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andy Campbell to talk about the Blackhawks moves. Kirby Dach fractures his… Read more »
NHL announces 2021 season plans
The NHL and NHL Players Association came to an agreement this weekend on their 2021 season dates, division parameters and other adjustments, which means that the pandemic-shortened, 56-game regular season… Read more »
Life after Landeskog? An analysis of the Colorado Avalanche leadership depth
For the record, this article is not advocating that Gabriel Landeskog should not be the captain of the Colorado Avalanche. He has been a pillar for this organization for several… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 26 – Stan Bowman promotion reactions
The Rink staff members John Jaeckel, Jeff Osborn, Sean Fitzgerald, and Aaron (Goldschmidt) Goldstein to talk about the Blackhawks announcement today that Stan Bowman has been promoted, while Jaime Faulkner… Read more »
Kraken Hostile Seattle Rinkcast, Season 1 Episode 1 – The Beginning
The-Rink.com host Jeff Osborn is joined by Brandon Seeley from The Kraken Crew to open up the Kraken division of The-Rink with the inaugural Seattle Rinkcast. A little history behind… Read more »
ANALYSIS: The Blackhawks publicly commit to a rebuild (wait, no)
“We want more than another window to win, we want to reach the summit again, and stay there—an effort that will require a stockpile of emerging talent to complement our… Read more »
Analysis: don’t confuse a cost reduction with a “rebuild”
Hockey twitter can collectively be like your unmedicated relative who devolves into an unfocused ranting rage at the slightest change in the direction of the wind—with every account trying to… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 25 – Brandon Saad trade reactions
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff Osborn , and John Jaeckel are joined by The Rink writers Andy Campbell and Sean Fitzgerald to talk about the big trade of the day. Brandon Saad… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 24 – Day One Draft Wrap
The-Rink.com co-host Jeff Osborn , Rink prospect writer Ray Napientek and The Rink Colorado‘s Aaron Goldschmidt wrap up the Blackhawks first day of the NHL draft. The Stan Bowman and… Read more »
Colorado Hockey Rinkcast S1 Ep1 – The-Rink.com’s Colorado Eagles expert Marie Sexton
Host Aaron Goldschmidt and The-Rink.com’s Colorado Eagles expert Marie Sexton discuss the current state of the Eagles, what the roster could look like next season, and how some of the… Read more »
Colorado Avalanche 2019-20 Season Review: The Bottom Six
In the second part of our season review, we’ll take a look at the bottom six group of forwards. Unlike the top-six group that is for the most part locked… Read more »
Colorado Avalanche 2019-20 Season Review: The Top Six
With the season well beyond us, and the Stanley Cup Finals set to begin between the Dallas Stars and the Tampa Bay Lightning, it is an excellent time to take… Read more »
RECAP: Stars eliminate the Avalanche in 5-4 overtime thriller
Well, that is not what any of us were expecting — and it is still a little bit of a shock. I even hate having to write this recap, but… Read more »
Preview: Avs look to force Game Seven against Dallas
Following an exciting 6–3 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game Five to extend the series and avoid elimination, the Colorado Avalanche will be looking to force a pivotal Game… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 23 – And that’s a wrap
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff Osborn , John Jaeckel and surprise guest Aaron Goldschmidt of The Rink Colorado wrap up the Blackhawks season and start to contemplate the draft and free agency. After… Read more »
Preview: Avs look to carry momentum to tie series against Stars
Following a couple of days off, the Colorado Avalanche return to action looking to even the series against the Dallas Stars on Sunday. After coming away with a thrilling 6–4… Read more »
Along the Boards: Vegas wins series after 4–3 victory
Chicago stole Game Four from the Vegas Golden Knights after Corey Crawford showed why he is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, stopping 48 shots and giving Chicago one more game… Read more »