Rockin’ with Rockford: 2025-26 season preview
After a 31-33-6 season ended in a five-game playoff series against the Milwaukee Admirals, the Rockford IceHogs look toward the 2025-26 season as another year of opportunity. Change came in… Read more »
Category Archives: Jimmy O’Malley
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 »
Chicago Blackhawks 2025 Real-Time Free Agency Tracker
The staff here at The Rink will be keeping you up to date on the latest Chicago Blackhawks free agent signings as the window opens at 11 a.m. CDT this… Read more »
ANALYSIS: A few predictions for the Blackhawks’ 2025 offseason
Another offseason, another chance to predict what the Chicago Blackhawks will choose to do on July 1. I wrote a similar article last year attempting to predict what Chicago would… Read more »
ANALYSIS: A quick glimpse at the Blackhawks’ 2025 draft class
The Chicago Blackhawks came into the 2025 NHL Draft with 10 draft picks. After a few trades, Chicago walked away with eight prospects. Of their picks, the Blackhawks selected six… 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 »
Chicago Blackhawks 2025 Upper Deck NHL Entry Draft Tracker
The Chicago Blackhawks are scheduled to make ten (10) selections in this week’s 2025 Upper Deck NHL Entry Draft, which will be held at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater in Los… 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 »
BREAKING: Ryan Donato re-signs with Blackhawks
One day after the Florida Panthers won their second consecutive Stanley Cup, the Chicago Blackhawks started the offseason on a strong foot. Forward Ryan Donato has re-signed with Chicago. The… 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 »
BREAKING: Jeff Blashill named Chicago Blackhawks’ head coach
Made official this morning, Jeff Blashill is now the 42nd head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks. Blashill’s introductory press conference will be on Tuesday, May 27. General Manager Kyle Davidson… 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 »
Rockin’ with Rockford: Hogs sunk by the Admirals
After sweeping the Chicago Wolves, the Rockford IceHogs went up against the Milwaukee Admirals in a five-game series. The Admirals, considered one of the best teams of the AHL, would… 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 »
Rockin’ with Rockford: IceHogs slay the Wolves
After a hard-fought 2–1 overtime game one victory in Rosemont, the Rockford IceHogs returned home to the BMO Center in hopes of finishing off the Chicago Wolves. Carrying momentum from… 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 »
Rockin’ with Rockford: Playoff spot secured
After the Iowa Wild lost 3–2 in overtime against the Milwaukee Admirals Saturday night, the Rockford IceHogs clinched a spot in the Calder Cup Playoffs. The contest ended during the… 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 »
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: Blackhawks and IceHogs player season grades
With both the Chicago Blackhawks and Rockford IceHogs’ season coming to a close, it is reasonable to start assessing how these skaters performed this season. In this article, I will… 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 »