War Pigs report: IceHogs climb back into the playoff hunt
Like I was saying in the last War Pigs report, everything is fine! The IceHogs are still alive in the Calder Cup Playoff hunt and nothing is wrong with the… Read more »
Analysis: Hawks need a roadmap and better leaders (Bowman and McDonough must go)
Those who’ve read my blogs—starting in 2009 over at hockeybuzz.com and continuing on through the last 2+ years since Jeff Osborn and I founded The Rink—may recall my love-hate relationship… Read more »
Along the boards: Slide hits five in a row as Markstrom blanks Blackhawks 3-0
It was an emotional scene in Vancouver at the Rogers Arena Wednesday night. Daniel and Henrik Sedin were honored with an hour long pregame ceremony as they had their numbers… Read more »
Fuel Tank: The Indy Fuel Are Streaking!
“Got three in a row. Go for one more, Go for it, Connect Four!” That was the Fuel’s mantra this past week stringing together four wins in a row. With… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 12 – “As we’ve been saying…”
The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” and “Double J” get together to discuss the Blackhawks latest slide, and the upcoming trade deadline. The Blackhawks play has them falling down the standings. Alex DeBrincat… Read more »
Along the boards: Blackhawks drop fourth in a row, defeated by Oilers 5-3
After losing to the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday, the Blackhawks looked to get back on track against the McDavid-less Edmonton Oilers. This morning, head coach Jeremy Colliton announced that Dylan… Read more »
Avalanche battling for first in the Central Division
After what felt like an eternity, the Avalanche finally took to the ice again in a five-game road trip that, despite a blip, was largely successful. They fell to the… Read more »
Why Bowers, Kaut, and Timmins won’t be called up this season
With Nazem Kadri being hurt, there’s a lot of speculation about who could be called up. Everybody wants it to be Martin Kaut or Shane Bowers. And if the Avalanche… Read more »
Toronto Maple Leafs: Week in review
The Maple Leafs began the week third in the Atlantic division, and riding a three-game win streak coming out of the All Star break. Monday vs. Florida Panthers Toronto’s first… Read more »
Along the boards: Jets soar, comeback to defeat Blackhawks 5–2
After an agonizing loss on Wednesday night against Boston, the Blackhawks looked to rebound in game number one of the five game road trip with a win against the Winnipeg… Read more »
Brandon Hagel on historic rookie pace for IceHogs
The Buffalo Sabres selected Brandon Hagel in the sixth round of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. But, they did not sign him. After putting up 177 points in 193 games… Read more »
Leafs acquire Campbell, Clifford
Late last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Jack Campbell and Kyle Clifford, with Trevor Moore, a 2020 third round pick as well as a 2021 conditional third round pick… Read more »
From the Wolves Den: Wolves split weekend, other news for week of Feb. 1
The Wolves returned to action over the weekend with two divisional bouts against the Milwaukee Admirals on Jan. 31 and the Manitoba Moose on Feb. 1. Both games proved to… Read more »
Along the Boards: Blackhawks lose 2–1 in overtime to Original Six foe Boston Bruins
Coming off Tuesday night’s overtime loss, the Blackhawks were looking to chip away at a three-point deficit in the wild card standings with a win against an Original Six opponent,… Read more »
Along The Boards: The Blackhawks Fail to Show up In Minnesota
The Chicago Blackhawks came into Minnesota riding high after a strong showing in Phoenix and they looked to build on their momentum. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild were returning action after… Read more »
Jimmy Dowd, Jr. leads the Chicago Steel over the weekend
The Chicago Steel beat the Madison Capitols 4–0 behind the stellar goaltending by Victor Ostman on Friday only to fall to the Des Moines Buccaneers 7–6 the following night. Jimmy… Read more »
Blackhawks at the Beanpot: Shea, Vlasic, and Wise reach Final
The Beanpot. A college hockey tradition unlike any other. So, what is it? For a college hockey fan like myself, I only came across The Beanpot tournament in the last… Read more »
The Fuel Tank: One’s are Wild as Fuel go 1-1-1 over the Weekend.
The Indy Fuel missed a golden opportunity to gain some additional breathing room in the race for the playoffs, as Indy went 1-1-1 in their three-game slate over the weekend…. Read more »
War Pigs report: IceHogs season slipping away
In the infamous words of Michael Scott: “It’s over. We are screwed.” Well, not quite yet, but it’s looking pretty grim for the Rockford IceHogs Calder Cup Playoff chances as… Read more »
Along the Boards: Blackhawks avoid season sweep with 3-2 shootout win over Coyotes
Coming off the 10-day hiatus for the NHL All-Star Break, the Blackhawks entered tonight’s game already down in the season series 0–2 and on the verge of being swept for… Read more »
Timmins returns in Eagles Fight Cancer weekend
In the last set of games before the six-day break, the Eagles took to the ice in their stunning purple and black Hockey Fights Cancer jerseys. They bounced back to… Read more »
Colorado Eagles: True hockey culture evident in Loveland
In an era where consumers are offered a plethora of ways to entertain themselves on the weekends, live sports are constantly trying to evolve and keep up with the times. … Read more »
From the Wolves Den: Busy Wolves weekend and news
This past week has been full of action, news and rumors. The Wolves played two games before entering the AHL All-Star break. Players are off until Friday night when the… Read more »
Fuel Tank: The Fuel Take Three Points over the Weekend
In their quest for their second playoff appearance in franchise history, the Indy Fuel picked up a huge three points. In their two-game home stand, the Fuel lost in a… Read more »
Chicago Steel drop two in Cedar Rapids, ending 13-game winning streak
The Chicago Steel dropped both games in Cedar Rapids this past weekend, snapping their 13-game winning streak. With the losses, Chicago found themselves on the wrong side of the scoresheet… Read more »