Chicago Blackhawks (29-31-8) at Boston Bruins (42-15-8) Noon Central RADIO: WGN 720 NBC Sports Chicago, NESN PROJECTED GOALIES: Chicago: JF Berube (2-2-0, 3.11 GAA, .911 SV%) Boston: Tuukka Rask… Read more »
Carolina Hurricanes (29-27-11) at Chicago Blackhawks (29-30-8) 7:30PM Central RADIO: WGN 720 NBC Sports Chicago, Fox Sports Carolina PROJECTED GOALIES: Carolina: Scott Darling (10-16-7, 3.09 GAA, .889 SV%)… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks (28-29-8) at Anaheim Ducks (32-21-12) 3PM Central/1 PM Pacific RADIO: WGN 720 TV: NBC Sports Chicago PROJECTED GOALIES: Chicago: JF Berube (1-1-0, 3.75 GAA, .894 Save%) Anaheim:… Read more »
As the dust settles on a fairly eventful day yesterday, let’s unpack what Stan Bowman did at this deadline, some of the back story, as well as what it… Read more »
Yesterday here, we looked at the rationale (for both teams) of an Artem Anisimov trade back to the Blackhawks’ opponent last night—the Columbus Blue Jackets. I continued to… Read more »
First, I heard this morning from a second quality source that the Columbus Blue Jackets are making a hard push for Blackhawks center Artem Anisimov. OK, Anisimov is a… Read more »
Those who have followed me for any period of time know that I will only report what I actually hear—and even then, some of it never gets out because it… Read more »
Real quickly, as I tweeted a few minutes ago, the rumors are coming fast and furious this morning, and I suspect (and emphasize) there could be more conversations going on… Read more »
Los Angeles Kings (31-22-5) @ Chicago Blackhawks (25-26-8) 7:30PM Central TV: WGN, Fox Sports West RADIO: WGN 720 PROJECTED GOALIES: LA: Jonathan Quick (22-21-2, 2.51 GAA, .920 save%) Chicago: Anton… Read more »
The presses are still hot on a deal today—with the Blackhawks sending Michal Kempny to the Capitals for the higher of Washington’s third round picks in this year’s NHL… Read more »
And away we go, rumor season is definitely kicking in to a higher (anyway) gear: BROADLY It appears the Hawks are following the Anthony Duclair-Richard Panik model in more… Read more »
After posting about the lack of a clear plan this morning, I heard from two separate (and reliable) sources on the Hawks plans for the trade deadline, with one expanding… Read more »
Typically, at this point of the NHL season, Hawk blogs and message boards are rife with trade rumors and speculation. But this season has been anything but “typical” for… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The second of a 2-part series on the sad state of the Blackhawks. Yesterday, we examined the causes. Today we look at potential solutions. What follows is not… Read more »
This is the first of a 2-part series on the sad state of the Blackhawks. Today, we look at how the Hawks got to this point. Next, where they might… Read more »
Arguably the best team in the NHL this year, Tampa Bay brings their fast, yet disciplined game to the UC tonight to face the struggling Blackhawks. Tampa Bay Lightning… Read more »
The Hawks look to get back on track tonight as they return to the ice versus former teammate Nick Leddy and the New York Islanders. New York Islanders (23-20-4)… Read more »
I’ve heard whispers since February of 2015 that the Blackhawks might want to deal Corey Crawford. They didn’t make total sense, until possibly now. Since I started blogging in… Read more »
Blackhawk GM Stan Bowman traded one talented but unproductive player for another yesterday—swapping Richard Panik for Anthony Duclair. Why? The ‘positive’ spin on this deal was provided last night… Read more »
The Blackhawks are in Ottawa tonight—trying to build off a win Sunday, and get another streak going against a struggling Senators team Chicago Blackhawks (20-15-6) at Ottawa Senators (14-17-9)… Read more »
The Blackhawks did what they needed to do yesterday at the UC—beat a struggling team at home. And there were additional encouraging signs in the 4-1 win. Here we… Read more »
The Hawks try to recapture their winning ways versus the Oil in an afternoon contest at the UC. Join the Rink Rats on the game thread at the bottom of… Read more »