The mishandling of Kirby Dach
When the lottery commenced ahead of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks had a 3.0% chance to select within the top three picks. Fortune seemed on Chicago’s side… Read more »
Author Archives: Andy Campbell
Blackhawks fall to the Avalanche 6–4
The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Colorado Avalanche 6–4 on Friday night at the United Center. Competing against the best in the West, the Hawks came up short, as they… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 12 – GM Search, Deadline Moves and Major Stromage
Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by Rink staffers Sean Fitzgerald, Andrew Bard, and late joining Jeff Osborn to talk about the NHL trade deadline fast approaching, the recent opening… Read more »
Blackhawks embarrassed 5-1 at home by Wild
The Chicago Blackhawks’ five-game point streak was dissolved in one period at the United Center on Friday night in a 5–1 loss at the hands of the visiting Minnesota Wild…. Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 11 – Midseason Awards
Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by Rink staffers Sean Fitzgerald, and Andrew Bard to touch base on the debut of Lukas Reichel, recent comments made by Connor McDavid, vote… Read more »
The Rink’s All-Madden teams
Last night during Season 5, Episode 10 of the Blackhawks Rinkcast, the panel selected their All-Madden teams to honor the late John Madden. The selections needed to be in the… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks’ descent continues in 6–4 loss to Coyotes
The Chicago Blackhawks continued their disappointing start to 2022 with a 6–4 loss to the lowly Arizona Coyotes on Thursday night. For a team that continues to tease its fanbase… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 10 – Hawks at a Dead End, The NHL’s All-Madden Team
Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by Rink staffers Eric Andrews, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andrew Bard to discuss the lowly state of the Blackhawks, a quick tour through team performances… Read more »
Blackhawks’ American Prospects shine in World Junior Championship opener
With day one of the World Junior Championship in the books, it’s clear that 2021 1st overall pick Owen Power, stole the show for Team Canada with a hat trick… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 9 – Stroll around the NHL standings
Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by Rink staffers Sean Fitzgerald, and Andrew Bard to talk about the NHL standings, by divisions, thus far and a little bit of Blackhawks chatting…. Read more »
RECAP: Dach’s struggles continue, Blackhawks lose to Rangers 3–2
On Saturday night, the Chicago Blackhawks took on the red-hot New York Rangers hoping to capitalize off of earning a solid road win against the Washington Capitals on Thursday. However,… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks fall 5–2 to Flames in road trip finale
The Chicago Blackhawks limped to a 2–2 record on their four-game Western Conference road trip, finishing with a 5–2 loss to the Western Conference-leading Calgary Flames on Tuesday night. Following… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 8 – Goalie wins
Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by Rink staffers Sean Fitzgerald, Andrew Bard, and Kraken Hostile Rinkcast host / The Rink Seattle head writer Jeff Osborn to talk about the… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 7 – King in his Castle
Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by Rink staffers Ray Napientek, and Sean Fitzgerald to discuss the first games of the Derek King era. Is Derek King’s current style just what the… Read more »
RECAP: King gets first win, Hawks beat Preds 2–1
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the visiting Nashville Predators 2–1 in overtime in the debut of Interim Head Coach Derek King on Sunday night at the United Center. Following the termination… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 6 – Jeremy Colliton fired
Rinkcast host Andy Campbell and co-host Eric Andrews are joined by Rink staffers Ray Napientek, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andrew Bard to discuss the termination of head coach Jeremy Colliton With Derek… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 4 – Time to Panic?
Rinkcast host Andy Campbell and co-host Eric Andrews are joined by Rink staffers Sean Fitzgerald, and Andrew Bard to talk about the Blackhawks’ awful results and embarrassing home opener. Panic… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 3 – The Right Tools for the Toolbox?
Rinkcast host Andy Campbell and co-host Eric Andrews are joined by Rink staffers Sean Fitzgerald, and Andrew Bard to preview the regular season for the Blackhawks. The signing of Erik… Read more »
RECAP: Entwistle, Hagel shine as Blackhawks beat Red Wings 6–4
In their fourth preseason game in the young 2021–22 season, the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Detroit Red Wings 6–4 Monday at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, and moved to 2–1–1… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks bounce back to beat the Blues 5–1
In their second preseason game in as many nights, the Chicago Blackhawks bested the St. Louis Blues 5–1 Saturday at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, Missouri, home of the ECHL’s… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 2 – Band(wagon) Camp
New Rinkcast host Andy Campbell and co-host Eric Andrews are joined by Rink staffers Jeff Osborn from the Rink Seattle, Sean Fitzgerald, and new guy Andrew Bard get the season rolling… Read more »
TRADE ANALYSIS: Blackhawks acquire Seth Jones, gamble on the ‘proven’ vs. ‘possible’
For the last few hours, I have been digesting the trade for Seth Jones, what was given up, the contract extension and oh boy, where do the Chicago Blackhawks go… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 1 – It’s getting Stankus in here
The Rink staff members John Jaeckel, Jeff Osborn, Sean Fitzgerald, Andy Campbell, Ray Napientek, Andy Campbell, Eric Andrews, Aaron Goldschmidt from the Rink Colorado, and special guest, Gate’s ol buddy… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 4, Episode 13 – The kids are alright
The Rink staff members John Jaeckel, Jeff Osborn, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andy Campbell and surprise guest Aaron Goldschmidt from the Rink Colorado talk about the end of the Blackhawks season…. Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks continue feeble limp to the finish line
It is hard to find any positives for current state of the Chicago Blackhawks. Despite decent efforts from an inadequate roster, the Hawks have lost their last six games, culminating… Read more »