Author Archives: Sean Fitzgerald

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 35 – Draft Prospect Analysis / Part 1 – Caleb Malhotra

 Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O’Malley for part one of Jimmy’s pre-draft prospect analysis, specifically regarding center Caleb Malhotra. Join via… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 34 – Draft Picks, Trade Winds and the Off-season Ahead

 Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O’Malley to talk about the Blackhawks #4 overall pick in the 2026 entry draft, the abrupt availability… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 33 – NHL Draft Lottery LIVE

 Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O’Malley to watch and discuss the 2026 NHL draft lottery with instant reactions on the results. Where… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 32 – Blackhawks’ grades pt 2, Prospects, and FA

 Chicago Rinkcast staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O’Malley are joined by Goalie guru Jeff Osborn to discuss the goalie grades from Jimmy’s recent article featuring Blackhawk player season letter grades,… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 31 – Blackhawks ’25-26 Player-Letter Grades Part 1

 Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O’Malley to discuss the contract extension of general manager Kyle Davidson, as well as Jimmy’s recent article… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 30 – Closing Out the Season…Without Style

 Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O’Malley to discuss the final week of the 2025-26 season for the Blackhawks, their top 4 locked… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 29 – The Limp to the Finish Line

 Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O’Malley to discuss the remainder of the Blackhawks season, how the young players are progressing, more takes… Read more »

RECAP: Boisvert scores first goal as Blackhawks defeat Kraken 4-2

Since the NHL trade deadline, wins have been hard to come by for the Chicago Blackhawks. Saturday’s win against the Seattle Kraken was their first win in their last five… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 28 – The Need for Blue Line Help

 Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O’Malley to discuss a glaring need for a seasoned defenseman for 2026-27, as well as… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks implode against Devils

The Chicago Blackhawks made some moves before their contest against the New Jersey Devils on Sunday. The team recalled Kevin Korchinski from Rockford. Korchinski was recalled because of an injury… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 27 – The Debut of Anton Frondell

 Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by staff members Sean Fitzgerald, Jimmy O’Malley, and Rink co-founder Jeff Osborn to talk about the arrival of highly touted prospect Anton Frondell,… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 26 – Waiting on a Visa

 Chicago Rinkcast co-hosts Sean Fitzgerald and Jimmy O’Malley are back in The Rinkcast studio to discuss Sasha Boisvert visa issues, Matthew Knies rumors, Nick Lardis on the fourth line,… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks embarrassed by Vegas 4-0

The Chicago Blackhawks came into Saturday night’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights riding a two-game winning streak. Frank Nazar and Connor Bedard scored the winning goals in their last… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 25 – The Long Weeks Before the Offseason

 Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O’Malley to talk about the final moves of the trade deadline for the Blackhawks, what… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks fall to Stars 4-3 in overtime

The Chicago Blackhawks played the Dallas Stars in a Sunday matinee. The Hawks game into the game after losing 6-3 to the Vancouver Canucks. Meanwhile, the Stars were coming into… Read more »

Chicago Blackhawks 2026 NHL Trade Deadline Tracker

The-Rink.com staff will be updating any 2026 Chicago Blackhawks deadline moves in real time, right here. Make sure to bookmark this page and come back as the moves happen for… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 24 – Connor Murphy Traded, Dickinson Next

 Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O’Malley to talk about The Blackhawks trade of Connor Murphy and the pending trade of… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks get back on track with dominant 4-0 win in Utah

After the Hawks’ loss to the Colorado Avalanche, head coach Jeff Blashill and captain Nick Foligno said the teams needs more secondary scoring. In Sunday’s 4-0 victory over the Utah… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 23 – The Hawks are back…those same ones.

 Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O’Malley to talk about the return of the Blackhawks NHL schedule, the rumors surrounding the… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 22 – Olympic break coming to an end

 Chicago Rinkcast staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O’Malley jump on to talk about the AHL All-Star festivities, the Olympic games, and the Blackhawks ramping up for the trade… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 21 – Olympic Break Musings

 Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O’Malley to talk about Artyom Levshunov’s line-up scratches and development, Wyatt Kaiser’s injury and what… Read more »

RECAP: Coyle’s hat trick lifts Blue Jackets over Blackhawks 4-2

In the second game of their back-to-back, the Chicago Blackhawks squared off at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night. Before the game, Chicago made headlines by recalling… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 20 – Everything but the finish

 Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O’Malley to talk about the Blackhawks solid play of late yet with the inability to… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks secure three points in back-to-back shootouts

On Thursday night, the Chicago Blackhawks traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina, to take on the Carolina Hurricanes. The Canes boasted one of the best home records in the East. The… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 19 – Dickinson on the Block and Prospect Thoughts

 Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O’Malley to talk about the Jason Dickinson trade rumors, thoughts on the prospect pool and… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 18 – Blackhawks ’25-26 Mid-Term Grades

 Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O’Malley to talk about Jimmy’s latest article featuring the the Blackhawks’ mid-term grades. Join via… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 17 – The Up and Down ’25-26 Blackhawks

 Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O’Malley to talk about the Blackhawks’ recent trade with the San Jose Sharks, their winning… Read more »

RECAP: Bertuzzi powers Blackhawks to victory over Vegas with hat trick

The Chicago Blackhawks might have figured out something as of late. With Sunday night’s victory, the Hawks have won three in a row. They also have points in five of… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks defeat Stars 4-3 to start 2026

The Chicago Blackhawks entered the new year with points in two of their last three games. Their last matchup was a shootout loss to the New York Islanders. Meanwhile, the… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks fall to Ottawa 6-4 in a wild Saturday matinee

The Chicago Blackhawks played their final game of the Eastern Canada road trip against the Ottawa Senators. The Hawks were coming in off a loss to the Montreal Canadiens 4-1…. Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 16 – Bedard-less World

 Chicago Rinkcast co-host Sean Fitzgerald is joined by Rink Staff members Jimmy O’Malley and co-founder Jeff Osborn, who are back in the Rinkcast studio to discuss the Blackhawks’ last… Read more »

RECAP: Red Wings blank Blackhawks 4-0 as Lardis debuts

The Chicago Blackhawks took on the Detroit Red Wings in their second game of a back to back. It was their first game without Connor Bedard this season. To fill… Read more »

ANALYSIS: What would a trade return be for Laurent Brossoit?

When the Chicago Blackhawks signed Laurent Brossoit in the summer of 2024, it was believed that he would be a tandem goalie with then-starter Petr Mrazek. Brossoit would not suit… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks trounced 7-1 by Ducks

The Chicago Blackhawks were blown out for the second time on this four-game road trip on Sunday night, falling 7-1 to the Anaheim Ducks. After getting blown out by the… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks hang on to beat Kings 2-1

In the Chicago Blackhawks’ second game of their four-game West Coast road trip, the Hawks took on the Los Angeles Kings. This was their second meeting of the season and… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 14 – Blackhawks Start 4-Game Swing Out West

 Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by Rink Staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and  Jimmy O’Malley, in the Rinkcast studio to discuss the streaky Blackhawks re-entering the win column ahead… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks score five unanswered to beat Ducks 5-3

The Chicago Blackhawks were the embodiment of the phrase “it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish” on Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks in a game that pitted Connor… Read more »

ANALYSIS: NHL free agency is dead, how does it affect the Blackhawks?

In the summer of 2009, the Chicago Blackhawks signed Marian Hossa to a 12-year, $62.8 million contract. It was the best free agent signing in Blackhawks history and helped propel… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 13 – Blackhawks Drop Three Straight

 Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by Rink Staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and  Jimmy O’Malley, in the Rinkcast studio to discuss the Blackhawks’ recent skid of three straight games,… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 12 – Red hot Hawks!

 Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by Rink Staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and  Jimmy O’Malley, in the Rinkcast studio to discuss the Blackhawks’ recent winning streak, Connor Bedard’s Olympic… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks smother the Flames 5-2

Connor Bedard record his second hat trick of the season as the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Tuesday night. Bedard now has 13 goals and 16 assists… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 11 – Three in a Row, are Hawks for Real?

 Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell and co-host Sean Fitzgerald are joined by staff member Jimmy O’Malley, back in the Rinkcast studio to discuss the Blackhawks’ hot week with Bleacher Nation lead… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks extinguish Flames 4-0

Coming off a big road victory against the Vancouver Canucks, the Chicago Blackhawks looked to win back-to-back games for first time this month. Their opponent was the struggling Calgary Flames…. Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 10 – West Coast Woes

 Chicago Rinkcast Co-Host Sean Fitzgerald is joined by staff members Jimmy O’Malley ESQ, and Andrew Bard to talk about the latest Blackhawks slump, the previous night’s loss to the Seattle Kraken,… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 9 – Reichel Moved, Growing Pains to Go

 Chicago Rinkcast Host Andy Campbell , staff members Jimmy O’Malley ESQ, and Sean Fitzgerald discuss the Blackhawks’ trade of Lukas Reichel, their recent 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings, the injury… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 8 – Young, Exciting, Winning!

 Chicago Rinkcast Host Andy Campbell , staff members Jimmy O’Malley ESQ, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andrew Bard discuss the Blackhawks’ winning ways through the first seven games of the season, what players have… Read more »

RECAP: Donato delivers in Blackhawks’ 2-1 overtime win over Ducks

Follwing a shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Friday, the Chicago Blackhawks returned to action to take on the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. The Blackhawks continued their lines featuring… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks fall in a shootout 3-2 to Canucks

The Chicago Blackhawks returned to the United Center on Friday against the Vancouver Canucks after a one-night beatdown of the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday. With Blues behind them, the… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 7 – The future is “almost” now

 As the 2025-26 moves along Chicago Rinkcast Host Andy Campbell , Jimmy O’Malley ESQ, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andrew Bard discuss the Blackhawks’ first three games, the impact of their top two centers, thoughts… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks lose home opener to Canadiens 3-2

The Chicago Blackhawks squared off against the Montreal Canadiens in their home opener. Before the game began, the Hawks revved up the crowd the first celebration of the centennial season…. Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 6 – The 2025-2026 Opening Week!

 As the 2025-26 moves along Chicago Rinkcast Host Andy Campbell , Jimmy O’Malley ESQ, Sean Fitzgerald, and a late add of The Rink co-founder Jeff Osborn discuss the roster, predictions, and what to… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 5 – Preseason bubbles set to burst

 As the 2025-26 moves along Chicago Rinkcast Host Andy Campbell , Jimmy O’Malley ESQ, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andrew Bard discuss the Blackhawks recent roster moves, what may be coming and the what Kevin… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 4 – Time to chill out or freak out?

 Following the Blackhawks’ 3-2 preseason loss at Detroit, Chicago Rinkcast Host Andy Campbell , Jimmy O’Malley ESQ, Sean Fitzgerald and Jeff Osborn discuss what to hope for during the 2025-26 season, and raise… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 3 – Eve of training camp and breaking Wyatt Kaiser news

 On the eve of NHL training camp Chicago Rinkcast Host Andy Campbell and Sean Fitzgerald discuss story-lines heading into the first official Blackhawks practice. BREAKING Wyatt Kaiser news! Will the Hawks look to trade Lukas… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 2 – Rookie camp and the waiting game

  Chicago Rinkcast Host Andy Campbell and prospect guru Jimmy O’Malley ESQ are joined by staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and Andrew Bard to talk about the Blackhawks upcoming rookie camp,… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 1 – Blackhawks 2025-26 Preview

Chicago Rinkcast Host Andy Campbell and prospect guru Jimmy O’Malley ESQ are joined by staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and Andrew Bard to preview the 2025-26 season with Blackhawks training camp… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8 Episode 35 – Jimmy’s NHL Draft First Round Reactions

⚠️VERY LONG EPISODE ALERT!⚠️ 5 Hours Chicago Rinkcast guest host and prospect guru Jimmy O’Malley ESQ is joined by staff members Eric Andrews, Jeff Osborn and Sean Fitzgerald to watch… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8 Episode 34 – Minor Moves and Who’s it Gonna be at #3

Chicago Rinkcast Host Andy Campbell is joined by staff members Sean Fitzgerald, Andrew Bard and Jimmy O’Malley ESQ to discuss the Blackhawks recent moves including the acquisition of Andre Burakovsky,… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 33 – Rinkcast Welcomes Jonny Lazarus: James Hagens Preview

Chicago Rinkcast Host Andy Campbell, staff members Sean Fitzgerald, Andrew Bard and Jimmy O’Malley ESQ are joined by hockey analyst Jonny Lazarus (from @NHL, @DailyFaceoff, @BR_OpenIce, and @NESN) to talk… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 32 – Arena Expansion, Finals, Toews & More Draft Prospects

Chicago Rinkcast Host Andy Campbell is joined by staff members Sean Fitzgerald, Andrew Bard and Jimmy O’Malley ESQ discuss the Blackhawks expansion plans for Fifth Third Arena, a look into… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 31 – Blashill Introduced, Gold for two Hawks and Draft Talk

Chicago Rinkcast Host Andy Campbell is joined by staff members Sean Fitzgerald, Andrew Bard and Jimmy O’Malley ESQ discuss Jeff Blashill’s first press conference as head coach of the Blackhawks, Frank… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 30 – Blackhawks to hire Jeff Blashill as Head Coach

Chicago Rinkcast staff members Sean Fitzgerald, Andrew Bard and Jimmy O’Malley ESQ discuss the pending hire of Jeff Blashill as their new head coach and dissect what the Hawks may do… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 29 – Live from the 2025 Draft Lottery

Chicago Rinkcast staff members Sean Fitzgerald, Andrew Bard and Jimmy O’Malley ESQ are live from the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery for instant reactions to where the ping-pong balls fall for… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 28 – Rockford IceHogs’ Dana Grey talks AHL Playoffs

 Chicago Rinkcast staff members Sean Fitzgerald and Jimmy O’Malley ESQ are joined by Rockford IceHogs play-by-play voice Dana Grey to discuss the AHL playoffs: 🎙️ New faces in Rockford…. Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 27 – Blackhawks Season in Review and What’s Ahead

Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell, Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O’Malley ESQ discuss the Blackhawks’ exciting finish to the regular season, the emergence of their young core, what may be… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks fall in shootout in Maroon and Martinez swan songs

In the Chicago Blackhawks’ final home game of the season, the Hawks were celebrating the careers of Pat Maroon and Alec Martinez. Both veterans were brought in to help nurture… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks fall to Colorado 3–2 in shootout

With the Chicago Blackhawks fully embracing the youth moment, the roster has 11 players who are 23 years old and under. The Colorado Avalanche came into town with the league… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 26 – IceHogs 2024-25 Season Letter Grades

 Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell, Sean Fitzgerald, Andrew Bard, and Jimmy O’Malley ESQ finish discussing Jimmy’s recent article on Blackhawks/IceHogs player season grades. 🎙️ Each scholar will corroborate… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 25 – Blackhawks Sign Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel

Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell, Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O’Malley ESQ jump on for a quick reaction Podcast following the Blackhawks signings of Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel, two… Read more »

BREAKING: Blackhawks sign top prospects Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel

The University of Minnesota’s losses are the Chicago Blackhawks’ gain. The Golden Gophers were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night by UMass. With the Minnesota loss, pundits started… Read more »

RECAP: Despite Donato’s hat trick, Hawks lose 5–3 to Vegas

The crowd and atmosphere at the United Center understood the assignment on Friday night. Everyone was fired up for a matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Vegas Golden Knights…. Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 24 – Blackhawks 2024-25 Season Letter Grades

Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell, Sean Fitzgerald, Jimmy O’Malley, Andrew Bard, and a late special guest discuss Jimmy’s recent article on Blackhawks player season grades, and each scholar will… Read more »

ANALYSIS: The Jaime Faulkner myths

At the tail end of the another dismal Chicago Blackhawks season, a certain sect of Blackhawks fans have decided to vent their frustrations against the Blackhawks President of Business Operations… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks lose seventh in row, fall 4–1 to the Blues

The Chicago Blackhawks made their final trip to St. Louis this season. Before the game, Blackhawks forward Pat Maroon announced he was retiring from the game of hockey at the… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 23 – NHL Award Predictions

Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andrew Bard are back for their thoughts on the latest Blackhawks news and results: 🎙️ Touch on the Blackhawks’ latest woes…. Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks pummeled by Vancouver 6–2

All the good vibes of the last Chicago Blackhawks home stand were wiped away by this 0–3–1 four-game road trip. The Hawks were throttled by the Vancouver Canucks early and… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 22 – Dana Grey and Where’s Andy Campbell

Chicago Rinkcast staff members Sean Fitzgerald, Andrew Bard and Jimmy O’Malley ESQ are joined by Rockford IceHogs play-by-play voice Dana Grey, where they discuss: 🎙️ An update from the Blackhawks… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks come back to defeat Utah 4–3 on Bedard’s OT winner

The Chicago Blackhawks took on the Utah Hockey Club at the United Center on the NHL trade deadline day. While the Hawks made two moves on the day, only one… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 21 – 2025 TDL and What’s Eating Connor Bedard

Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell, Sean Fitzgerald, Andrew Bard, and Jimmy O’Malley ESQ meet up in the Rinkcast Studio to discuss: 🎙️ The impact of the Seth Jones/Spencer Knight… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 20 – The Seth Jones Saga Ends in Chicago

Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell, and Sean Fitzgerald share their immediate reaction to the Blackhawks trading Seth Jones to the Florida Panthers in exchange for Spencer Knight and a… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 19 – Buckle up for anything but winning hockey

 Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell, Sean Fitzgerald, Andrew Bard, and Jimmy O’Malley ESQ meet up in the Rinkcast Studio to discuss: 🎙️ 4 Nations Cup wrap. 🎙️ The… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks lose to the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2

After a poor showing against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night, the Chicago Blackhawks returned home to face the Toronto Maples Leafs on Sunday night. The Leafs were coming… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks back to reality, lose 5–1 to Columbus

After watching the best hockey of this century, Chicago Blackhawks fans were given a healthy dose of reality on Saturday night. The Blackhawks are still one of the worst teams… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 18 – The Success of the Four Nations Cup

 Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell, Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O’Malley ESQ meet up in the Rinkcast Studio to discuss: 🎙️ Artyom Levshunov gets hot in Rockford. 🎙️ 4… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 17 – Donato’s Destination, Prospects and Four Nations

 Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell, Sean Fitzgerald, and Ray Napientek meet up in the Rinkcast Studio to discuss: 🎙️ Red hot Ryan Donato and what that means for… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks lose wild Winter Classic rematch in shootout

In their final game before the break, the Chicago Blackhawks traveled to Missouri for a Winter Classic rematch with the St. Louis Blues. The Chicago lines on Saturday were the… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 16 – Nick Lardis, Odds and Ends

 Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell, Sean Fitzgerald, and James O’Malley ESQ meet up in the Rinkcast Studio to discuss: 🎙️ Excitement over prospect Nick Lardis. 🎙️ Artyom Levshunov’s… Read more »

ANALYSIS: Blackhawks prospect Nick Lardis enjoying special OHL season

The future of the Chicago Blackhawks is starting to take shape with Frank Nazar and Colton Dach joining Connor Bedard in the NHL. With the plan being to sign Oliver… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 15 – Trade Fall-Out & What’s Next

Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell, Sean Fitzgerald, Andrew Bard, and James O’Malley ESQ jump on during the Blackhawks game in Carolina to discuss: 🎙️ The implications of the Blackhawks… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks fall to Tampa Bay 4–3 in OT

Before the contest, the Chicago Blackhawks healthy scratched Taylor Hall. Hall would eventually be traded in a three-team deal with the Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche. The Hawks received their… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 14 – Taylor Hall Traded to Carolina

Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell and Sean Fitzgerald briefly dissect the Blackhawks trade of Taylor Hall to the Carolina Hurricanes in a three team deal. Watch the entire replay… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 13 – Trade Winds and Roster Movement

Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell, Sean Fitzgerald, Andrew Bard, and Jimmy O’Malley jump into the Rinkcast Studio to talk Blackhawks: 🎙️ Recent call-up of Ethan Del Mastro 🎙️ The demotion… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 12 – Will Taylor Hall be Dealt and a Look at the Draft Pool

Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell, Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O’Malley touch base during the first period of the Blackhawks/Predators game: 🎙️ Recent rumors surrounding a Taylor Hall trade 🎙️… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 11 – A 19-Year-Old “Bust”? and The Kids are Coming!

Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell, Sean Fitzgerald, Jimmy O’Malley, and Jeff Osborn are back from the holidays to talk about the Winter Classic and more: 🎙️ Criticism of Connor… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks embarrassed by Stars in Winter Classic tuneup

The Chicago Blackhawks kicked off the post-holiday break with a nationally televised home game against the Dallas Stars on Sunday. The Hawks had lost four in a row on the… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks fall short against Wild 4–3

The Chicago Blackhawks came into Minnesota hoping to change some recent history in the great north. The Hawks had lost seven straight in the state of hockey entering Monday’s matchup…. Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 10 – Bedard Turning a Corner, and Kaapo Kakko Rumors?

Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell, Sean Fitzgerald, Jimmy O’Malley, and Andrew Bard are back ahead of their Tuesday night game versus the Washington Capitals: 🎙️ Connor Bedard’s recent offensive… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks waste strong start from Commesso, lose 4–1 to New Jersey

After falling to the New York Islanders on Thursday night, the Chicago Blackhawks resumed action against the New Jersey Devils in a Saturday afternoon matinee. While Jack Hughes and Connor… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 9 – Sorensen’s First Win and are More Kids Coming Up?

Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell, Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O’Malley reconvene to talk about the Blackhawks first two games under Anders Sorenson: 🎙️ Kevin Korchinski’s solid night back with… Read more »

ANALYSIS: The CHSN fiasco continues with more incompetence

The first phase of the CHSN rollout has been a unmitigated disaster.  Despite the public outcry, CHSN has not made any concessions to “regular fans” of the Chicago Blackhawks. On… Read more »