Patrick Kane highest rated Chicago Blackhawks player in NHL20
For the fourth year in a row, Patrick Kane will be the highest-rated player for the Chicago Blackhawks in the EA Sports NHL franchise. Holding the crown of top overall… Read more »
Category Archives: Mario Tirabassi
The-Rink’s Blackhawks prospect pyramid: Blood, sweat and tiers, part three
The-Rink is taking an in-depth look at the Chicago Blackhawks’ prospect pool. However, unlike many other outlets that rank prospects in list form, The-Rink will be using tiers to express… Read more »
Five IceHogs rookie breakout candidates not named Adam Boqvist
As the beginning of the 2019–20 regular season gets closer, let’s take a look at a few rookies coming into the Rockford IceHogs organization that have the makings to have… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews’ NHL20 rating revealed
In the latest edition of the EA Sports NHL franchise, the Chicago Blackhawks will once again be undoubtedly led in the overall ratings department by Patrick Kane. But, before getting… Read more »
Blackhawks rookie Kirby Dach gets NHL20 rating revealed
The release of EA Sports’ NHL20 is on Sept. 13 and to drum up more buzz and attention to the newest edition, the developers are revealing a number of different… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks’ new collars finally revealed
The time has finally come for the newest edition of the Chicago Blackhawks’ sweaters to be revealed. After months of rumors, the collar change that the Blackhawks have made for… Read more »
The-Rink’s Blackhawks prospect pyramid: Blood, sweat and tiers, part two
The-Rink is taking an in-depth look at the Chicago Blackhawks’ prospect pool. However, unlike many other outlets that rank prospects in list form, The-Rink will be using tiers to express… Read more »
One-on-one: Rockford IceHogs head coach Derek King
Thrown into a difficult situation early last season, Derek King got his first taste of being a head coach with the Rockford IceHogs on the heels of the firing of… Read more »
IceHogs to face Wolves for Chicago’s first Pride Night on Oct. 19
The Chicago Wolves announced on Wednesday afternoon they will be hosting their inaugural Pride Night on Oct. 19 at Allstate Arena against the Rockford IceHogs in honor of October being… Read more »
Blackhawks sign Philip Holm to one-year, two-way contract
On Tuesday afternoon, the Chicago Blackhawks announced they had signed defenseman Philip Holm to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2019–20 season. The deal is reportedly worth $700,000 at the… Read more »
The-Rink’s Blackhawks prospect pyramid: Blood, sweat and tiers, part one
As was introduced on Friday, The-Rink is taking an in-depth look at the Chicago Blackhawks’ prospect pool. However, unlike many other outlets that rank prospects in list form, The-Rink will… Read more »
Introducing The-Rink’s prospect pyramid: Blood, sweat and tiers
The-Rink holds a keen interest in the future of the Chicago Blackhawks and the development of their prospects, as prospects play an important role in determining a franchise’s success down… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 56 – Gus bus to Camp Colliton
The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” and “JJ” step back into the dusty Rink podcast studio to discuss the prospect camp and the Blackhawks fan convention with staff writers Mario Tirabassi and Aaron Goldschmidt…. Read more »
Early edition: Rockford IceHogs 2019–20 roster 3.0
We have reached the end of July. With the NHL Entry Draft and the Chicago Blackhawks’ development camp behind us, here is a look at what the Rockford IceHogs organizational… Read more »
Blackhawks development camp wraps up with futures game
Friday’s full-team scrimmage was the highlight of the week of development camp for the Chicago Blackhawks. Pitting two teams of the future of the franchise together, it is one final… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks development camp: Day four takeaways
As development camp goes over the hill of the week and heads closer to the Friday full-team scrimmage, Blackhawks prospects have started to separate themselves from the pack. On day… Read more »
Nicolas Beaudin becoming well-rounded ahead of pro debut season
In 2018’s NHL Entry Draft, the Blackhawks were in a position that they had only been in once since 2002: they had two first round draft picks. With the eighth… Read more »
Stan Bowman, Jeremy Colliton address Blackhawks camp on day three
Before day three of development camp for the Chicago Blackhawks began, General Manager Stan Bowman and head coach Jeremy Colliton addressed the media to discuss the week so far, the… Read more »
Alex Vlasic not planning to rush his development
He grew up less than 20 miles north of the United Center in Wilmette, Illinois. But, for Alex Vlasic, he was not the die-hard Blackhawks fan many who grew up… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks development camp: Day two takeaways
Chicago Blackhawks prospect development camp rolled through day two today at Fifth Third Ice Arena in Chicago. After an opening day that saw players like Kirby Dach, Alexander Nylander and… Read more »
Kirby Dach settling into new city and organization
For the Chicago Blackhawks’ 2019 top draft pick Kirby Dach, development camp is providing an opportunity to become acclimated with the organization and the new city that he may call… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks development camp: Day one takeaways
The opening afternoon of the Chicago Blackhawks development camp provided a first-look at the entire 2019 NHL Draft class and the continued focus on the defensive depth of the organization…. Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks development camp roster breakdown
On Monday, the Chicago Blackhawks open their 2019 summer prospect development camp at the Fifth Third Arena in Chicago. One of my personal favorite times of the year, it is… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs release 2019–20 season schedule
On Wednesday afternoon, the American Hockey League announced the full 2019–20 regular season schedule for all 31 teams. For the Rockford IceHogs, they begin the season on the road on… Read more »
Blackhawks announce 2019 development camp roster
On Tuesday morning, the Chicago Blackhawks released their annual development camp roster for their 2019 Summer Prospect Development Camp. Highlighted by Adam Boqvist, Nicolas Beaudin and the entire 2019 Blackhawks draft… Read more »