RECAP: Blackhawks go winless in three-game week
After tallying five of a possible six points in the second week of action, the Chicago Blackhawks looked to climb in the standings in the third week of the shortened… Read more »
Fuel Tank: Return to play yields three wins out of four
The Indy Fuel were forced to postpone their games against the Wheeling Nailers due to COVID-19. They got back to play the week of Jan. 18 against Tulsa. But, before… Read more »
With so much talent, will the Avs abandon defensive pairings this season?
We are two weeks into the new NHL season, and the Colorado Avalanche defensive unit already looks different to opening night. A trade sending Ian Cole to Minnesota left room… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 4, Episode 3 – Covid Protocol
The Rink staff members John Jaeckel, Eric Andrews, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andy Campbell take a hard, discerning look at the state of the Blackhawks after the first two weeks… Read more »
Doan and Ufko lead Chicago to two victories against Youngstown
The Chicago Steel (16–4–2–0) won two games this past weekend against the Youngstown Phantoms (5–13–1–1), led by defenseman Ryan Ufko’s two goals on Friday and a hat trick by forward… Read more »
WEEKLY RECAP: Leafs go 2–1 in trio of contests
The injury bug hit hard for the Toronto Maple Leafs this week, but still managed to post a 2–1–0 record on the week. Nick Robertson was placed on long-term injured… Read more »
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 »
TRADE BREAKDOWN: Columbus acquires Laine and Roslovic for Dubois, pick
Well, that was fast. While there have been whispers for a while regarding Blue Jackets center Pierre-Luc Dubois’ discontent in Columbus, the issue really came to a head in the… Read more »
Blackhawks legend, but is Corey Crawford a Hockey Hall of Famer?
To the surprise of many, former Chicago Blackhawks goaltender and two-time Stanley Cup champion Corey Crawford suddenly announced his retirement on Jan. 9. Crawford did so with a lucrative two-year,… Read more »
Toronto Maple Leafs: Week in review
Leafs stand with a 2–1–0 record at the end of the first week of the 2021 NHL season despite taking too many penalties, no consistency and shaky goaltending. Opening night… Read more »
Colorado Avalanche top line reunited after dismal start
For the Colorado Avalanche, one of their longest-running strengths was their top line of Gabriel Landeskog, Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen. C + A + A = Top Line #GoAvsGo… Read more »
Blackhawks drop three in a row to start season
If you were confused about the direction of the Chicago Blackhawks, the first three games of the season set the record straight for you. The franchise that won three Stanley… Read more »
Chicago defeats Waterloo 5–1 with five-goal second period
The Chicago Steel (14–3–2–0) defeated the Waterloo Black Hawks (6–11–0–0) 5–1 on Saturday behind a 25-save performance by Chicago Steel goaltender Nicholas Haas. With the victory, Chicago extended their current… Read more »
Indy Fuel postpones weekend series against Wheeling Nailers
The Indy Fuel have postponed their weekend series against the Wheeling Nailers. The Fuel and Nailers were scheduled to play in a home-and-home series on Friday and Saturday. The Nailers… Read more »
Fuel Tank: Indy keeps winning in overtime
The Fuel picked up two more wins this past week to push their record to 8–1–0. Friday, Jan. 9 — Fuel 6, Greenville Swamp Rabbits 5 After starting the season… Read more »
Blackhawks extend Colliton for two more seasons
The Chicago Blackhawks announced this morning that they have extended Head Coach Jeremy Colliton for two more seasons, beginning next season and going through the 2022–23 season. The financial terms… Read more »
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 »
Corey Crawford announces retirement from hockey
Former Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford announced his retirement from hockey today. Despite signing with the New Jersey Devils this offseason, Crawford opted to hang up his pads for good prior to… 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 »
Kraken add Botterill and Maciver to front office
Not to be outdone by the opening of NHL training camps this week, the Seattle Kraken announced two more additions to their front office with the hirings of former Chicago… Read more »
Chicago defeats Green Bay, falls to Dubuque in overtime
The Chicago Steel opened up the new year this past weekend with a home 6–4 victory over the Green Bay Gamblers at Fox Valley Ice Arena. Forward Mackie Samoskevich led… 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 »
The Fuel Tank: Indy keeps blazing a trail at 5–0–0
The Fuel are off to the hottest start in franchise history, standing at 5–0–0 to open the season. Friday, Dec. 18 — Fuel 4, Kansas City Mavericks 3 The Fuel… Read more »