Preview: Panthers at Blackhawks
The Blackhawks continue their homestand, hosting the Florida Panthers tonight at the UC—their third straight game against a “beatable” opponent on home ice. Florida Panthers (12-14-4) at Chicago… Read more »
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Analysis: To Buy, Or To Sell?
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 »
Preview: Coyotes at Blackhawks
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 »
Recap: Blackhawks Nip Sabres In OT
The much beleaguered Chicago Blackhawks picked up a much-needed 2 points last night in an overtime win at the United Center versus the lowly Buffalo Sabres. Watching Jonathan Toews offer… Read more »
Preview: Sabres at Blackhawks
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 »
Analysis: Let God Sort ‘Em Out
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 »
Preview: Blackhawks at Capitals
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 »
Preview: Kings at Blackhawks
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 »
Analysis: Blackhawks May Not Have The Horses
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 »
Preview: Blackhawks at Stars
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 »
Preview: Blackhawks vs. Stars
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 »
Recap: Blackhawks at Predators 3-2 Loss
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 »
Has The “Rebuild” Actually Begun?
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 »
Recap: Blackhawks Destroy Ducks 7-3
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 »
Preview: Blackhawks at Predators
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 »
Meditations On A Tough Road Point
The Blackhawks lost a tough game in OT to the Lightning last night in Amalie, Florida. But if a game qualifies as a more victory, this contest might be… Read more »
Preview: Blackhawks at Lightning
The Blackhawks take a two-game win streak into Tampa tonight—facing arguably the NHL’s best team this season, the Lightning. Is Chicago up to the challenge? Chicago Blackhawks… Read more »
Stupid Hockey Media
A recent “Vezina Contenders” graphic appearing on the NHL Network highlights goalies with award-winning credentials—with a notable exception: Corey Crawford. I don’t know. I have only a casual… Read more »
Analysis: Blackhawks At The Quarter Pole
After 20 games, and coming off a huge road win against the Penguins, what have we learned about the re-engineered, younger, less proven 2017-18 Blackhawks? The mood in… Read more »
Preview: Blackhawks at Penguins
The Blackhawks are in Pittsburgh tonight. Chicago beat the Penguins 10-1 in their season opener. However, both teams’ fortunes have changed somewhat since. Chicago Blackhawks (9-8-2) at Pittsburgh… Read more »
Blackhawks-Rangers: The ‘Other Team’ Showed Up
The Blackhawks played well for 40 minutes of last night’s 6-3 win over the Rangers. But they’ve had good stretches this year—do you trust last night’s play? After 20… Read more »
College Hockey Worth the Wait for Blackhawks’ Ian Mitchell and Family
Chicago Blackhawks prospect and current Denver Pioneer Ian Mitchell took a pass on the USHL and WHL with his education in mind The road to professional hockey is unique to… Read more »
Recap: No Defense For New Jersey Loss
The Chicago Blackhawks blow a 4-1 lead last night at home and fall to New Jersey, 7-5, setting the team’s overall record at 8-8-2 after 18 games this season…. Read more »
Preview: Devils at Blackhawks
Looking for consistency, and coming off a big OT road win last night, the Blackhawks host New Jersey tonight at the UC. New Jersey Devils (10-4-2) at Chicago… Read more »
Preview: Blackhawks at Hurricanes
Chicago Blackhawks (7-7-2) at Carolina Hurricanes (6-5-3) 7PM Eastern/6PM Central RADIO: WGN 720 TV: WGN/Fox Sports CAR GOALIES: Chicago: Anton Forsberg (0-1-2, 4.26 GAA, .895 save%) Carolina: Scott… Read more »