Blackhawks 2022 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 11:00 am central this… Read more »
Category Archives: Jeff Osborn
The Net Perspective – Episode 2 – UNCAGE creator Surjan Singh
Gate and Dutch are joined by the creator of the UNCAGE, Surjan Singh. The UNCAGE is a new revolutionary device designed to replace traditional metal bar cages for goalies to… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks 2022 NHL Entry Draft Ticker
The Chicago Blackhawks made eleven selections in this weekend’s NHL Entry Draft. The players that the organization selected are listed below, with links to their prospect profiles and all their… Read more »
Rink On The Air: Gate talks Blackhawks with The Sports Cubicle
The Rink co-founder and podcast host Jeff Osborn joins Dan Marver, Devin Tingle, Paul Chivari, and Mike Mercado from The Sports Cubicle to discuss the Chicago Blackhawks’ new head coach… Read more »
The Net Perspective – Episode 1 – Every goalie wants to rule the world (teaser)
In this inaugural teaser episode, Lifelong hockey goalies “Gatekeeper” and “Dutch” introduce you to all things goalie. With over 50 years of combined experience playing and coaching hockey goalies, these… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 20 – Chicago Blackhawks’ Season in Review
Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by Rink staffers Eric Andrews, Andrew Bard, and Jeff Osborn from The Rink Seattle to discuss the Chicago Blackhawks season from start to finish…. Read more »
Kraken ink Matthew Beniers to entry-level deal
In a move that was not quite surprising but highly anticipated nonetheless, the Seattle Kraken announced that they signed their prized first-round draft pick from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft,… Read more »
RECAP: Kraken sink Blackhawks after Hossa retirement celebration
The Chicago Blackhawks welcomed the Seattle Kraken Thursday night for a late-season game between two teams who have little to play for. The Blackhawks sat ahead of the Kraken in… Read more »
Blackhawks/Kraken Rinkcast – S5Ep18/S1Ep10 – Trade Deadline Wrap-up
Blackhawks Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by The Rink co-founder Jeff Osborn from The Rink Seattle and Rink staffers Ray Napientek, Andrew Bard, Sean Fitzgerald, and Eric Andrews to… Read more »
BREAKING: Kraken wrap first trade deadline acquiring Victor Rask, claiming Derrick Pouliot
The Seattle Kraken made their last deadline move just as the deadline struck zero on Monday afternoon. Seattle acquired forward Victor Rask from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for future… Read more »
BREAKING: Kraken send Marcus Johansson to Washington Capitals
Seattle Kraken General Manager Ron Francis continued compiling his cupboard full of draft picks by unloading yet another depth player. Francis sent forward Marcus Johansson back to the Washington Capitals…. Read more »
BREAKING: Kraken unload Lauzon and Appleton to Predators and Jets
The Seattle Kraken continued to stockpile draft picks in two separate moves on Sunday, after trading Calle Jarnkrok, Mark Giordano and Colin Blackwell earlier in the week. The first move… Read more »
BREAKING: Kraken trade Giordano and Blackwell to Maple Leafs
In another deal that will help shape the future of the Seattle Kraken, they made their second big deal of their first trade deadline, sending their captain to Toronto on… Read more »
The Rink’s 2022 NHL Trade Deadline Tracker
The-Rink.com will be updating any Chicago Blackhawks or Seattle Kraken deadline moves in real-time, right here. Make sure to bookmark this page and come back as the moves happen. Trade… Read more »
Blackhawks/Kraken Rinkcast – S5Ep17/S1Ep9 – Trade Deadline Extravaganza
The Rink co-founder Jeff Osborn from The Rink Seattle is joined by Rink staffers Andrew Bard, Sean Fitzgerald, and Eric Andrews to talk about the Blackhawks’ and Kraken’s plight for… Read more »
TRADE: Kraken send Jarnkrok to Calgary Flames
The Seattle Kraken kicked off their first trade deadline season Wednesday by partnering up with their division foe Calgary Flames for a deal. The Kraken sent forward Calle Jarnkrok to… Read more »
Kraken extend Jared McCann, drop games to Capitals, Hurricanes and Maple Leafs
The Seattle Kraken announced yesterday that they have extended their leading scorer for five more seasons. Jared McCann signed a deal worth $25 million ($5 million AAV) to remain in… Read more »
RECAP: Kraken end losing streak in comeback win over Nashville
The month of March is already looking up for the Seattle Kraken. They hosted the Nashville Predators for their first-ever game in the month of March and ended their seven-game… Read more »
Kraken sign Tye Kartye to entry-level contract
The Seattle Kraken announced a player signing during their day off on Tuesday. Noted Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds alum and Kraken General Manager Ron Francis told Ryan S. Clark of… Read more »
RECAP: Bruins deal Kraken sixth straight loss in OT
The Boston Bruins came to town to face the Seattle Kraken Thursday night. Seattle was rolling downhill with a five-game losing steak while Boston carried a two-game winning streak into… Read more »
RECAP: Islanders jump out to big lead, beat Kraken 5–2
The New York Islanders traveled across the country to face the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday evening, and the home team took a period and a half to show signs of… Read more »
RECAP: Kraken lose in Vancouver, end Canadian road trip 0–3
The Seattle Kraken wrapped up their Canadian postponed game road trip Monday night right up the coast against the rival Vancouver Canucks. After coming out of the All-Star break with… Read more »
RECAP: Maple Leafs easily dispatch Kraken 6–2
The Toronto Maple Leafs visited Climate Pledge Arena on Monday for their rescheduled game against the Seattle Kraken. The Leafs came into this game riding a two-game road losing streak,… Read more »
RECAP: Kraken come back on the road to beat Ducks 4–3
The Seattle Kraken continued their tour of COVID-19 postponed games Friday night by traveling to Southern California to face the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks were playing their first game since the All-Star… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 14 – GM search, Flowers next seed and look around the league
Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by Rink staffers Ray Napientek, Sean Fitzgerald, Andrew Bard and Jeff Osborn from the Rink Seattle to discuss updates on the Blackhawks search for a… Read more »