Blackhawks Year End Reviews: The Goaltenders
We wrap up the player grades from the 2017-18 season with the goaltenders. Obviously, I could go on and on because it is my (self proclaimed) area of expertise. This… Read more »
Author Archives: Jeff Osborn
BREAKING: Blackhawks Sign Forward Dominik Kahun
As reported right here at The-Rink.com back in March, Czech born German forward Dominik Kahun has announced, via his Instagram page, that he has signed an entry level deal with… Read more »
The Official Rinkrats Apparel Line is Here!
As we mentioned in Episode 20 of the Rinkcast, and thanks to the great people at PUCKHCKY.com, we are proud to announce the launch our official line of Rink Rats… Read more »
Blackhawks Year End Reviews: The Defense
With the Blackhawks season coming to a merciful end just over a week ago, it is time to look at just how Blackhawks players individually performed (or, more accurately, did… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks at Winnipeg Jets Preview & Game Thread
Chicago Blackhawks (33-38-10 76 PTS) at Winnipeg Jets (51-20-10 112 PTS) TIME: 5:00PM Central/6:00PM Eastern RADIO: WGN 720 TV: SN, WGN PROJECTED GOALIES: Chicago: Jeff Glass (3-6-0 W-L | 3.31… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks vs St Louis Blues Preview & Game Thread
Chicago Blackhawks (33-37-10) vs St. Louis Blues (43-31-6) TIME: 7:30PM Central/8:30PM Eastern RADIO: WGN 720 TV: NBCSCH PROJECTED GOALIES: Chicago: Jean-Francois Berube (3-5-1 W-L | 3.84 GAA | 0.893 SV%… Read more »
Blackhawks Announce Stan Bowman and Joel Quenneville to Return
This morning, and one day prior to the final home game of the 2017-18 season, Blackhawks President and CEO John McDonough announced that the “3CUPZ CREW” of general manager Stan… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks at St. Louis Blues Preview & Game Thread
Chicago Blackhawks (32-37-10) at St. Louis Blues (43-30-6) TIME: 7:00PM Central/8:00PM Eastern RADIO: WGN 720 TV: NBCSCH PROJECTED GOALIES: Chicago: Jean-Francois Berube (2-5-1 W-L | 3.93 GAA | 0.891 SV%… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks at Colorado Avalanche Game Recap
After an incredibly emotional (and crazy) game the night previous, the Blackhawks had to travel to the mile high city to face the resurgent Avalanche. Teams generally play pretty poorly… Read more »
Blackhawks Recall Collin Delia, Re-Assign Berube
This morning the Blackhawks announced that they had recalled goaltender Collin Delia from Rockford, while re-assigning Jean-Francois Berube to Rockford. He started this season in Indianapolis but was shuttled to… Read more »
REPORT: Blackhawks to Sign Defenseman Blake Hillman
To the surprise of few “in the know“, Scott Powers of The Athletic Chicago is reporting that the Blackhawks will soon sign defensive prospect Blake Hillman to an entry level… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks vs San Jose Sharks Game Recap
The San Jose Sharks were in Chicago to face the Blackhawks, Monday evening. This could not have been a better example of two teams trending in opposite directions. While the… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks vs San Jose Sharks Preview & Game Thread
Chicago Blackhawks (30-35-9) vs San Jose Sharks (42-23-9) TIME: 7:30PM Central/8:30PM Eastern RADIO: WGN 720 TV: NBCSCH, NSCA PROJECTED GOALIES: Chicago: Anton Forsberg (10-16-3 W-L | 2.98 GAA | 0.907… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks Recall Forward Victor Ejdsell
The Blackhawks announced this morning that they had recalled Swedish center/wing Victor Ejdsell from Rockford, on an emergency basis. The Blackhawks were limited to one more standard call up for… Read more »
REPORT: Blackhawks Sign Prospect Dylan Sikura
Today, The Athletic’s Scott Powers broke the story that former Northeastern University standout and Hobey Baker nominee Dylan Sikura has signed with the Blackhawks after his college career ended just… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks at New York Islanders Preview & Game Thread
Chicago Blackhawks (30-34-9) at New York Islanders (31-33-10) TIME: 6PM Central/7PM Eastern RADIO: WGN 720 TV: MSG+, WGN PROJECTED GOALIES: Chicago: Anton Forsberg (9-16-3 W-L | 3.06 GAA | 0.905… Read more »
REPORT: Blackhawks Sign Defenseman Joni Tuulola To Entry Level Deal
Following a report that Swedish prospect Victor Ejdsell would join the Rockford Icehogs following his season with HV71 of the Swedish Elite League, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports that… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche Game Recap
The upstart Colorado Avalanche visited the UC last night—with the home team Blackhawks trying desperately these days to figure out how to actually win a hockey game. The Hawks’ lines… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche Preview & Game Thread
Chicago Blackhawks (30-34-9) vs Colorado Avalanche (39-25-8) 7:30 PM Central / 8:30 PM Eastern RADIO: WGN 720 TV: NBCSCH, ALT PROJECTED GOALIES: Chicago: Anton Forsberg (9-15-3 W-L | 3.04 GAA… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks at Buffalo Sabres Preview & Game Thread
Chicago Blackhawks (30-33-8) @ Buffalo Sabres (22-36-12) 12:00PM Central RADIO: WGN 720 TV: WGN, MSGB PROJECTED GOALIES: Chicago: Jean-Francois Berube (2-3-0 W-L | 3.47 GAA | 0.904 SV% | 0… Read more »
REPORT: Blackhawks Sign German Forward Dominik Kahun
A report surfaced from hockeyweb.de this afternoon that the Blackhawks had signed 22 year old Dominik Kahun to a two-year entry level deal, worth a reported $940,000 per season. Kahun is a… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks vs Boston Bruins Game Recap
Sunday morning, the Blackhawks wrapped up the bottom half of their matinee home-and-home series with the Boston Bruins. Joel Quenneville had few options as far as lineup juggling, so John… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks vs Boston Bruins Preview & Game Thread
Chicago Blackhawks (29-32-8) at Boston Bruins (43-15-8) 11:30 Central RADIO: WGN 720 NBC PROJECTED GOALIES: Chicago: Anton Forsberg (8-14-3 W-L | 3.02 GAA | 0.906 SV% | 0 SO) Boston:… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks vs Boston Bruins Game Recap
In a bit of a schedule wrinkle the Blackhawks were in Boston to face the Bruins in a matinee game, Saturday. This game was the top half of a very… Read more »
Revisiting Blackhawks Goaltending – Seven Months Later
Last summer, at my previous website, I took some time to examine (what I consider to be) my area of expertise… To the surprise of many, that expertise is not… Read more »