Preview & Game Thread: Blackhawks at Wild
The Blackhawks are in Minnesota tonight—trying to avoid a 5-game losing streak and keep their dim playoff hopes alive. Chicago Blackhawks (24-22-8) at Minnesota Wild (29-19-6) 7PM Central RADIO:… Read more »
Blackhawks Recall Carl Dahlstrom, Place Jan Rutta On IR
On Friday morning, the Chicago Blackhawks placed defenseman Jan Rutta on injured reserve, retroactive to February 6, and recalled Carl Dahlstrom from the Rockford IceHogs. Dahlstrom Recalled By Blackhawks The… Read more »
Misconceptions of Stan Bowman – Part 2
In part one of this series, I examined the forwards that Blackhawks General Manager Stan Bowman had drafted both before he took over as GM and while on the job…. Read more »
IceHogs: Highmore Powers Rockford Past San Antonio, Prepare For Admirals
On Wednesday night, the Rockford IceHogs were able to snap a three-game win-less streak by getting a 3-1 win over the San Antonio Rampage. Behind the two-goal effort of rookie… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks vs Stars 4-2 Loss
I fell in to a burning ring of fire I went down, down, down And the flames went higher And it burns, burns, burns The ring of fire The ring… Read more »
Preview and Game Thread: Dallas-Blackhawks
Dallas Stars (31-19-4) at Chicago Blackhawks (24-21-8) 7:30PM Central RADIO: WGN 720 TV: NBC Sports Chicago/FS West+ PROJECTED GOALIES: Chicago: Anton Forsberg (5-8-3, 2.94 GAA, .911 Save%)… Read more »
IceHogs: Blackhawks Trade Pieces Currently In Rockford
While the Rockford IceHogs find themselves right in the middle of the hunt for the Calder Cup Playoffs as the NHL trade deadline approaches, the Chicago Blackhawks continue slipping further… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks vs Flames 3-2 Loss
Blackhawks Flame continues to burn out After a disappointing overtime loss, the Blackhawks looked to change their fortunes in the second of a home and home series against the Calgary… Read more »
Flames At Hawks Game Thread
Calgary Flames (26-18-8) at Chicago Blackhawks (24-20-8) 7:30 Central NBC Sports Chicago NOTES: We’re not sure what’s more surprising after 52 games of the 2017-18 NHL season: that… Read more »
Misconceptions of Stan Bowman – Part 1
There are many misconceptions surrounding almost any professional sports organization, and the Blackhawks are certainly not immune to this sickness. These narratives sometimes drive a message out to the fan… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 14
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John “JJ” Jaeckel reconvene after John’s bout with the black plague. They are joined by lead The-Rink.com Rockford Icehogs writer Mario Tirabassi to talk… Read more »
Recap: IceHogs Lose Ground In Central Division Over Weekend
Coming out of the AHL All-Star break, the Rockford IceHogs had a great opportunity to create separation in the Central Division with back-to-back games against Division opponents over the weekend…. Read more »
Recap: Chicago Blackhawks 3, Calgary Flames 4 Final / OT
Photo courtesy of NHL.com The Blackhawks earned point in the standings in a game they should have won in Calgary Saturday night With another opportunity to gain some ground in… Read more »
Preview & Game Thread: Blackhawks-Flames
Chicago Blackhawks (24-20-7) at Calgary Flames (25-18-8) 10:00PM Eastern/9:00 Central RADIO: WGN 720 TV: SN, NBCSCH PROJECTED GOALIES: Calgary: Mike Smith (20-15-6 | 2.50 GAA | 0.922 SV% | 2… Read more »
Analysis: The Forsberg Follies
Is the Blackhawk coaching staff mishandling Anton Forsberg—and the overall goaltending situation—in the absence of Corey Crawford? It’s just a choice between two essentially backup goaltenders for a road game… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks NCAA Prospects Help Raise $7M For #BellLetsTalk
The Blackhawks NCAA Prospects all scored this weekend by spreading awareness about mental health Every couple weeks or so this article is posted with the intent of informing fans about… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks at Canucks 4-2 Loss
The Blackhawks headed way west, Thursday night, to face the Vancouver Canucks for “one of those great nine o’clock starts.” Before facing the Stars in a week, the Blackhawks play… Read more »
IceHogs: Rockford Sign Pelletier To One-Year Extension
On Thursday afternoon, the Rockford IceHogs came to terms with forward William Pelletier to a one-year contract extension through the 2018-19 season. IceHogs, Pelletier Agree To Extension This season marks… Read more »
Preview & Game Thread: Blackhawks-Canucks
Chicago Blackhawks (22-17-6) at Vancouver Canucks (20-24-6) 9:00PM Central RADIO: WGN 720 PROJECTED GOALIES: Chicago: Anton Forsberg (5-7-3, 2.86 GAA, .915 Save%) Vancouver: Jacob Markstrom (14-16-5, 2.75 GAA, .908 Save%)… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 13
The-Rink.com host Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn rolls solo for this micro episode with John under the weather. He is joined, though, by newest The-Rink.com writer Tyler Majewski and friend of the… Read more »
IceHogs: Mid-Season Awards At AHL All-Star Break
The Rockford IceHogs have had quite the season so far in 2017-18, given the amount of turnover from last season and the amount of first-year pros that have played significant… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks at Predators 2-1 Win
Music City Mode A gritty 2-1 Hawks victory Tuesday night in Nashville came complete with some depth scoring and phenomenal goaltending. How about this Tomas Jurco / Vince Hinostroza /… Read more »
Highmore, Dahlstrom Represent IceHogs At AHL All-Star Weekend
Over the weekend, the AHL All-Star festivities took place in Utica, New York. Representing the Rockford IceHogs for the AHL Central Division were rookie forward Matthew Highmore and defenseman Carl… Read more »
Preview & Game Thread: Blackhawks-Predators
Chicago Blackhawks (22-17-6) at Nashville Predators (29-11-7) 7:00PM Central RADIO: WGN 720 PROJECTED GOALIES: Chicago: Anton Forsberg (4-7-3, 3.00 GAA, .909 Save%) Nashville: Pekka Rinne (24-8-3, 2.35 GAA, .927 Save%)… Read more »
Revisiting Under The Radar Blackhawks
This was an article I put together at Puckin Hostile before the preseason began, regarding some under the radar players to watch. I thought the midway point of the season… Read more »