Preview & Game Thread: Lightning-Blackhawks
Arguably the best team in the NHL this year, Tampa Bay brings their fast, yet disciplined game to the UC tonight to face the struggling Blackhawks. Tampa Bay Lightning… Read more »
Tag Archives: NHL
Preview & Game Thread: Blackhawks-Islanders
The Hawks look to get back on track tonight as they return to the ice versus former teammate Nick Leddy and the New York Islanders. New York Islanders (23-20-4)… Read more »
Three Years Of Crawford Rumors—Explained?
I’ve heard whispers since February of 2015 that the Blackhawks might want to deal Corey Crawford. They didn’t make total sense, until possibly now. Since I started blogging in… Read more »
Preview and Game Thread: Blackhawks-Jets
The Blackhawks look to redeem themselves tonight at the UC, against another divisional foe, after losing 2-1 on home ice to Minnesota Wednesday night. Winnipeg Jets (26-11-7) at… Read more »
Analysis: File Duclair Deal Under “Rundblad”
Blackhawk GM Stan Bowman traded one talented but unproductive player for another yesterday—swapping Richard Panik for Anthony Duclair. Why? The ‘positive’ spin on this deal was provided last night… Read more »
Recap: Wild 2, Blackhawks 1
The Blackhawks started fast last night, but seemed to run out of gas in the latter two periods of the second game of a road/home back-to-back. The Chicago Blackhawks… Read more »
Preview: Blackhawks at Senators
The Blackhawks are in Ottawa tonight—trying to build off a win Sunday, and get another streak going against a struggling Senators team Chicago Blackhawks (20-15-6) at Ottawa Senators (14-17-9)… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks 4, Oilers 1
The Blackhawks did what they needed to do yesterday at the UC—beat a struggling team at home. And there were additional encouraging signs in the 4-1 win. Here we… Read more »
Preview And Game Thread: Oilers At Blackhawks
The Hawks try to recapture their winning ways versus the Oil in an afternoon contest at the UC. Join the Rink Rats on the game thread at the bottom of… Read more »
Blackhawks-Vegas Game Thread
It’s too cold to go out. Hang out in here for tonight’s Hawk game, where the hockey discussion could get heated—even if it’s always friendly and respectful. Join JJ,… Read more »
Preview: Golden Knights at Blackhawks
The Blackhawks lost more than a little pocket change in their last trip to Las Vegas, getting humiliated by the expansion Golden Knights. Can they get revenge tonight? Vegas… Read more »
Preview: Blackhawks at Rangers
The Blackhawks are in New York tonight—to face old Original Six rivals the Rangers, who the Hawks’ beat at the UC earlier this year. Chicago Blackhawks (18-14-6) at New… Read more »
Reviewing Sean Avery’s Memoir ‘Ice Capades’
In his book Ice Capades, Sean Avery brings readers down to ice level and gives them a glimpse of professional hockey life beyond the generic behind-the-scenes anecdotes If there was one… Read more »
Analysis: What’s Really “Wrong” With Toews?
The truth may not lie in either the “too many hard miles” or “wacky diet” theories. But here’s my take—based on logic, hidden stats, and a little inside information…. Read more »
Preview: Blackhawks at Flames
The Blackhawks traveled south within the province of Alberta yesterday, where tonight they face the Calgary Flames. Can they get another winning streak going? Chicago Blackhawks (18-14-5) at Calgary… Read more »
Preview: Blackhawks at Oilers
The Blackhawks attempt to break a now 3-game losing streak tonight in Edmonton. Nearing the midpoint of the season, the Hawks desperately need to right the ship. Chicago Blackhawks… Read more »
Preview: Blackhawks at Canucks
The Blackhawks resume their road trip after a few days off—Thursday night, they face off against the rebuilding Vancouver Canucks. Chicago Blackhawks (17-13-5) at Vancouver Canucks (15-17-5) 8PM… Read more »
Recap: Devils 4, Blackhawks 1
Corey Crawford gets pulled in the first period and the Blackhawks drop their second straight on the road, 4-1 to the resurgent New Jersey Devils. I should’ve known better… Read more »
Preview: Blackhawks at Devils
The Blackhawks travel northeast to the Prudential Center in Newark to face the Devils tonight, looking to recapture their mojo after losing Thursday night in Dallas. Chicago Blackhawks (17-12-5)… Read more »
Preview: Blackhawks at Stars
The Blackhawks play at American Airlines Arena tonight against division and playoff position rival, the Dallas Stars. The Hawks also try to push their win streak to 6 games. … Read more »
Analysis: The 13th Forward We Always Thought He Was
Is Patrick Sharp about to take a press box sojourn for the first time in his tenure as a Blackhawk? And was it ever right to expect much from… Read more »
Recap: Every Night Should Be Duncan Keith Bobblehead Night
The Blackhawks played last night at the U.C. in another “Great 6 o’clock games” against division rival Minnesota, with whom they were tied in the standings. Plenty of positives… Read more »
Preview: Wild at Blackhawks
The Blackhawks’ surging confidence and 4 game winning streak gets put to another test tonight at the United Center, versus Central Division rival Minnesota. Minnesota Wild (17-12-3) at… Read more »
Analysis: What’s The Deal With Kempny?
Perhaps no player on the current Hawk roster is more puzzling than 26 year old Czech defender Michal Kempny, who still has under 80 games in North America. Some… Read more »
The Blackhawks 4th Line: From Grind to Glory
Introducing the new writing intern at The-Rink, Dan Newman, a senior at UW Madison, who breaks down the improvement in the Blackhawks fourth line in 2017-18. I’m a pretty… Read more »