The Blackhawks surrender a touchdown to Carolina in another loss
As the Blackhawks season continued to roll on, their next stop was in Carolina. While the Blackhawks were still searching for their win, the Canes had come in without a… Read more »
Category Archives: Sean Fitzgerald
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 5 – Reactions to investigation fallout
Rinkcast fill-in host Jeff Osborn and co-host Sean Fitzgerald are joined by Rink staffer Andrew Bard to talk about the results of the Jenner & Block investigation of the sexual assault… Read more »
The rise and imminent fall of Jeremy Colliton
When the Chicago Blackhawks promoted Jeremy Colliton to head coach of the NHL club, in their statement on his promotion, the front office emphasized Rockford’s first-ever AHL Western Conference Finals… Read more »
The Blackhawks’ losing streak continues against Detroit
This season has become a recurring nightmare for Chicago Blackhawks fans. The team has been rolling out the same formula night in and night out. The keys to the formula… Read more »
The Blackhawks are a bad 5-on-5 team and have been for awhile
Coming into this season, an area the Chicago Blackhawks needed improvement in was 5-on-5 play. The Blackhawks were trending downward since before Jeremy Colliton took over. The sad part is,… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 4 – Time to Panic?
Rinkcast host Andy Campbell and co-host Eric Andrews are joined by Rink staffers Sean Fitzgerald, and Andrew Bard to talk about the Blackhawks’ awful results and embarrassing home opener. Panic… Read more »
Rockford’s Cale Morris loaned to Indy Fuel
The 1–1–0 Rockford IceHogs announced a move at goalie, loaning Cale Morris to the Chicago Blackhawks’ ECHL affiliate, the Indy Fuel. Morris appeared in seven games with the IceHogs last… Read more »
Blackhawks blitzed by Avalanche in season opener
After three months of waiting, the Chicago Blackhawks’ season opener was finally upon us. The revamped Hawks took on the Stanley Cup favorite Colorado Avalanche in Denver. Despite being without… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 3 – The Right Tools for the Toolbox?
Rinkcast host Andy Campbell and co-host Eric Andrews are joined by Rink staffers Sean Fitzgerald, and Andrew Bard to preview the regular season for the Blackhawks. The signing of Erik… Read more »
Blackhawks assign Lukas Reichel, eight others to Rockford
Earlier this week, the Blackhawks announced that Lukas Reichel and several other players were assigned to the Rockford IceHogs. Despite displaying all his talents at the 2021 Tom Kurvers Showcase… Read more »
Kraken Hostile Seattle Rinkcast, Season 1 Episode 5 – Regular season ready
The-Rink.com host Jeff Osborn is joined by The Rink staffer Sean Fitzgerald to discuss the wrap-up of training camp and pending regular season opener. ⚓ Kraken go 4-2 in the preseason…. Read more »
Rockford IceHogs announce training camp roster
The Chicago Blackhawks’ AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs, have announced their opening training camp roster today. The total roster is 16 players with 11 forwards, three defensemen and two goalies…. Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 2 – Band(wagon) Camp
New Rinkcast host Andy Campbell and co-host Eric Andrews are joined by Rink staffers Jeff Osborn from the Rink Seattle, Sean Fitzgerald, and new guy Andrew Bard get the season rolling… Read more »
Blackhawks fall to Red Wings in preseason opener
The Chicago Blackhawks kicked off their preseason slate again their old rival, the Detroit Red Wings, on Wednesday night in the United Center in a game where Blackhawks fans got… Read more »
Blackhawks’ prospects square off against Minnesota in Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase
With the Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild opting out of the annual Traverse City Prospect Tournament due to COVID-19 concerns, the teams came up with their own solution, the Tom… Read more »
United Center announces COVID-19 requirements, Blackhawks make front office changes
The United Center, home of the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls of the NBA, announced Thursday that for all events at the venue, fans will need proof of vaccination or… Read more »
Blackhawks re-sign Alexander Nylander to one-year deal
The Chicago Blackhawks announced a one-year contract for Alexander Nylander on Monday. Nylander’s deal worth $874,125 against the salary cap for next season. After being retained before the expansion draft,… Read more »
Blackhawks acquire Marc-Andre Fleury from Vegas
In an offseason filled with large moves, the Chicago Blackhawks just made another gigantic move. After shoring up their defense with the acquisition of Seth Jones, the team focused on… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 1 – It’s getting Stankus in here
The Rink staff members John Jaeckel, Jeff Osborn, Sean Fitzgerald, Andy Campbell, Ray Napientek, Andy Campbell, Eric Andrews, Aaron Goldschmidt from the Rink Colorado, and special guest, Gate’s ol buddy… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 4, Episode 13 – The kids are alright
The Rink staff members John Jaeckel, Jeff Osborn, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andy Campbell and surprise guest Aaron Goldschmidt from the Rink Colorado talk about the end of the Blackhawks season…. Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 4, Episode 12 – Crosby, Stillman, Shaw and Nash?
The Rink staff members John Jaeckel, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andy Campbell reconvene to talk about the Blackhawks’ latest news and their fading playoff hopes. The state of the Blackhawks…. Read more »
Andrew Shaw announces his retirement
Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw announced his retirement on social media today. Doctors strongly advised Shaw, 29, to stop playing due to his health and history of concussions. This was… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks’ push for playoffs ends with a whimper
Entering this past week, the Chicago Blackhawks were still in the hunt for the playoffs. With three vital games against the Nashville Predators, the Hawks needed to capture six points… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 4, Episode 11 – Stan’s Big Trade Deadline Adventure
The Rink staff members John Jaeckel, Sean Fitzgerald and Andy Campbell let the dust settle and talk bout a busy trade deadline for Stan Bowman and the Chicago Blackhawks. Watch… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 4, Episode 10 – Enter The Artist
The Rink staff members John Jaeckel, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andy Campbell reconvene to talk about the Blackhawks trades and the upcoming deadline. Analysis of the big trade (Lucas Wallmark,… Read more »