ANALYSIS: The reasons behind Stan Bowman’s big 2020 PR tour
“When you find hypocrisy in the daylight, look for power in the shadows.” 2020 has taught us many things. But one thing some in Hawk nation still have yet to… 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 »
Rockford IceHogs Sign Notre Dame Standout Cale Morris
The Chicago Blackhawks organization added to their goaltending depth when the Rockford IceHogs signed Cale Morris to an AHL contract. Morris announced the signing via his Twitter account on Monday…. Read more »
Blackhawks sign former Panthers, Hurricanes center Lucas Wallmark
The Chicago Blackhawks announced the signing of Lucas Wallmark. The Swedish center signed a one-year ($950,000 Salary Cap hit) contract. Mark it done🖊️ Forward Lucas Wallmark has signed a 1-year… Read more »
Blackhawks sign former Dallas F Matthias Janmark
Continuing a minor overhaul of the middle to bottom of their roster this morning, the Blackhawks announced the signing of 27 year old UFA center/left wing Matthias Janmark to a… 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 »
BREAKING: Blackhawks trade Saad, Gilbert to Colorado for Zadorov, Lindholm
Elliotte Friedman announced that the Blackhawks have traded forward Brandon Saad and defenseman Dennis Gilbert to the Colorado Avalanche for defensemen Nikita Zadorov and Anton Lindholm on Saturday. The Blackhawks also… Read more »
ANALYSIS: Stan Bowman’s moves have been responsible…so far
After Tuesday and Wednesday’s NHL crapshoot, otherwise known as the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Stan Bowman had a busy end to the week. His recent moves… Read more »
Rink On The Air: Gate talks Blackhawks with Shawn Sierra and Jason Palmer in the Morning
The Rink feature writer Jeff Osborn joins The Superback, Shawn Sierra, and Jason Palmer to discuss the farewell to Corey Crawford, free agency, the “rebuild”, and more. You can watch… Read more »
BREAKING: Chicago Blackhawks re-sign Dominik Kubalik and Malcolm Subban
The Chicago Blackhawks announced the restricted free agent signing of forward Dominik Kubalik and re-signing of goaltender Malcolm Subban. Some 𝗗𝗼𝗺 good news🎉 Forward Dominik Kubalik has inked a 2-year… Read more »
Blackhawks 2020 Real-Time Free Agency Ticker
The staff here at The Rink will be keeping you up to date on the latest Chicago Blackhawks free agent signings as the window opens at 11:00 am central this… Read more »
ANALYSIS: With Corey Crawford gone, where do the Blackhawks turn?
Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Stan Bowman announced today in his post-draft/pre-free agency media availability that the team and long-time goaltender Corey Crawford could not come to an agreement on a… 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 »
BREAKING: Blackhawks take Lukas Reichel at number 17 in the NHL Draft
Stan Bowman and the Chicago Blackhawks went a bit off the board tonight, picking German forward Lukas Reichel at No. 17 in the first round of the 2020 NHL Entry… Read more »
2020 Chicago Blackhawks NHL Entry Draft Ticker
The Chicago Blackhawks made eight selections in this week’s NHL Entry Draft. The players that the organization selected are listed below, with links to their prospect profiles and all their… Read more »
Top 10 candidates for No. 17: Yaroslav Askarov
Each day over the next 10 days leading up to the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, held on Oct. 6–7, The Rink will be taking a look at draft prospects who… 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 »
BREAKING: Blackhawks trade Olli Maatta to LA in salary cap dump
The Blackhawks announced on Sunday afternoon they traded defenseman Olli Maatta to the Los Angeles Kings, also retaining $750,108 of Maatta’s 2020–21 and 2021–22 salary. In return, the Blackhawks acquired… Read more »
Top 10 candidates for No. 17: Braden Schneider
Each day over the next 10 days leading up to the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, held on Oct. 6–7, The Rink will be taking a look at draft prospects who… Read more »
Top 10 candidates for No. 17: Kaiden Guhle
Each day over the next 10 days leading up to the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, held on Oct. 6–7, The Rink will be taking a look at draft prospects who… Read more »
Top 10 candidates for No. 17: Connor Zary
Each day over the next 10 days leading up to the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, held on Oct. 6–7, The Rink will be taking a look at draft prospects who… Read more »
Top 10 candidates for No. 17: Jack Quinn
Each day over the next 10 days leading up to the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, held on Oct. 6–7, The Rink will be taking a look at draft prospects who… Read more »
Top 10 candidates for No. 17: Jan Mysak
Each day over the next 10 days leading up to the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, held on Oct. 6–7, The Rink will be taking a look at draft prospects who… Read more »
Top 10 candidates for No. 17: Dawson Mercer
Each day over the next 10 days leading up to the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, held on Oct. 6–7, The Rink will be taking a look at draft prospects who… Read more »