What the Hossa trade really means
Marian Hossa is technically no longer a Blackhawk this morning, “going to” Arizona yesterday in a “major trade” that came about because of wrinkles in the collective bargaining agreement—which could… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks Trade Hossa/Hinostroza/Oesterle to Arizona
The Blackhawks finally announced a trade on Thursday afternoon. It was not the fireworks and sparkler that the fans were hoping for but it did open up some cap room… Read more »
Top 10 Unsigned Blackhawks Prospects: Maxim Shalunov
Leading up to the Blackhawks’ 2018 development camp, The Rink will profile the Hawks’ top 10 unsigned prospects. Next on the list at 4th is center Maxim Shalunov of CSKA…. Read more »
Rockford IceHogs 2018-19 Season Schedule Released
On Wednesday afternoon, the American Hockey League announced the regular season schedules for all 31 teams. The Rockford IceHogs open the season on October 5 against the Cleveland Monsters and… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs Sign Brett Welychka To AHL Contract
On Wednesday afternoon, the Rockford IceHogs announced they have agreed to terms with forward Brett Welychka on a one-year, AHL contract for the 2018-19 season. Welychka previously played eight games… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs 2017-18 Season Review: Tyler Sikura
While most Chicago Blackhawks fans were following the “will he/won’t he” of Dylan Sikura last season, older brother Tyler Sikura was making waves with the Rockford IceHogs in the AHL…. Read more »
Top 10 Unsigned Blackhawks Prospects: Chad Krys
Leading up to the Blackhawks’ 2018 development camp, The Rink will profile the Hawks’ top 10 unsigned prospects. Next on the list at 5th is defenseman Chad Krys of Boston… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs 2017-18 Season Review: Matthew Highmore
The Rockford IceHogs greatly benefited from the Chicago Blackhawks making a low-risk, high-reward decision last summer. Matthew Highmore was an undrafted free agent out of Saint John in the QMJHL… Read more »
Top 10 Unsigned Blackhawks Prospects: Ivan Nalimov
Leading up to the Blackhawks’ 2018 development camp, The Rink will profile the Hawks’ top 10 unsigned prospects. Next on the list at 6th is goaltender Ivan Nalimov of Salavat… Read more »
Boqvist, Jokiharju Highlight Chicago Blackhawks Prospect Camp Roster
On Monday morning, the Chicago Blackhawks released their roster for the upcoming Development Camp on July 16-20 at the MB Ice Arena in Chicago. The roster is composed of 20… Read more »
Top 10 Unsigned Blackhawks Prospects: Artur Kayumov
Leading up to the Blackhawks’ 2018 development camp, The Rink will profile the Hawks’ top 10 unsigned prospects. Next on the list at 7th is left wing Artur Kayumov of… Read more »
Top 10 Unsigned Blackhawks Prospects: Evan Barratt
Leading up to the Blackhawks’ 2018 development camp, The Rink will profile the Hawks’ top 10 unsigned prospects. Next on the list at 8th is center Evan Barratt of Penn… Read more »
Top 10 Unsigned Blackhawks Prospects: Jakub Galvas
Leading up to the Blackhawks’ 2018 development camp, The Rink will profile the Hawks’ top 10 unsigned prospects. Next on the list at 9th is defenseman Jakub Galvas of Olomouc… Read more »
Who here is satisfied?
I’ll say it: the Blackhawks owe their fans better Let me be clear, I’m not talking about the players, or perhaps even the coaches. I’m talking about the combined (and… Read more »
Top 10 Unsigned Blackhawks Prospects: Wouter Peeters
Leading up to the Blackhawks’ 2018 development camp, The Rink will profile the Hawks’ top 10 unsigned prospects. Starting the list at 10th is goaltender Wouter Peeters of the Youngstown… Read more »
Blackhawks Adam Boqvist To Play For London Knights Next Season
It looks as if the Chicago Blackhawks will have another prospect to pay attention to in the Canadian Hockey League next season. On Thursday afternoon, the London Knights announced that… Read more »
BREAKING: McInnis, Dufour Sign with Fuel for 2018-19 Season
The Indy Fuel announced in a news release on Thursday that forwards Johnny McInnis and Kevin Dufour would sign with the team for the 2018-19 season. The pair joins forwards… Read more »
Blackhawks Prospects Wise, Hakkarainen, Slavin Will Play College Hockey
Three of the eight 2018 draft picks made by the Chicago Blackhawks will play college hockey next season and beyond 2017-18 was a successful season for the Chicago Blackhawks prospects… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 26 w/ The Rink Staffers
The-Rink.com host Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn is joined by Rink writers Mario Tirabassi and Aaron Goldschmidt to wrap up the draft and free agency. The Blackhawks draft plenty of players, but make no moves. #LoseForHughes… Read more »
Catching up with the Indy Fuel: Housing and the Upcoming Season
The Apartments According to an agreement between ECHL and all its parent clubs, teams must provide housing to all their players. The Indy Fuel have done just that with fully… Read more »
Blackhawks 2018 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 noon (EDT) on July… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs 2017-18 Season Review: Lance Bouma
The Chicago Blackhawks came into the 2017-18 season with generally high hopes for Lance Bouma. After being bought out by the Calgary Flames, Bouma joined the Blackhawks by signing a… Read more »
Draft Pick Profile: Josiah Slavin
Upon the completion of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, The Rink will take a look at the players chosen by the Chicago Blackhawks on day two of the draft. Finally… Read more »
Draft Pick Profile: Alexis Gravel
Upon the completion of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, The Rink will take a look at the players chosen by the Chicago Blackhawks on day two of the draft. Next… Read more »
Updated trade and UFA targets; “plan” emerging?
Good morning. Heard a number of things from my top source overnight. First, as reported elsewhere yesterday, the Hawks have agreed to a deal (numbers TBD) with Carolina G Cam… Read more »