Toronto Maple Leafs: Games two and three recap
Game two The Toronto Maple Leafs were coming off of being shut out in game one, and were desperate to break Columbus goaltender Joonas Korpisalo. Blue Jacket blue liner Dean… Read more »
Category Archives: NHL TEAMS
Along the Boards: Blackhawks defeat Oilers 4–3, take 2–1 series lead
After a solid win in Game 1, the Chicago Blackhawks were handed a loss by the Edmonton Oilers in the second game of the series. Both teams looked to take… Read more »
Avalanche, Francouz shut out the Stars 4-0 in second round-robin game
While the Avs’ buzzer-beater win over the St. Louis Blues on Sunday was just a round-robin game, fans couldn’t wait to cheer on their team again. In tonight’s bubble game,… Read more »
Round robin preview: Avalanche vs. Stars
Following a thrilling 2–1 victory over the St. Louis Blues, the Colorado Avalanche (1–0–0) will continue their quest for the top spot in the Western Conference when they take on… Read more »
Along the Boards: McDavid blitzes Blackhawks en route to 6–3 decision
The Blackhawks entered Game 2 riding high after stealing Game 1 from the Oilers 6–4. While the Blackhawks looked to take a commanding 2–0 series lead, the Oilers looked to… Read more »
How successful can the Colorado Avalanche be with a mediocre power play?
This past year has been the exception in many regards, and the NHL has proved no different with its game-changing rookies and broken records, the revamping of its entire postseason… Read more »
Round Robin Preview: Avs vs Blues
This time it all counts. After an exciting day of NHL Qualifying games where we saw plenty of surprises, we will finally be able to enjoy an Avs game again… Read more »
What will the Avalanche get out of Nazem Kadri in the playoffs?
It was this time last year when Avalanche GM Joe Sakic pulled the trigger on a trade sending defenseman Tyson Barrie to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a package deal… Read more »
Along the boards: Blackhawks take care of Oilers in Game 1
The Blackhawks entered Saturday’s action poised to steal a game early against the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL Play-In Best-of-5 series. Aside from Wednesday night’s exhibition game against the St…. Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 22 – Post Season Preview
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff Osborn, John Jaeckel, are joined by Rink writer Ray Napientek to wrap up the Blackhawks exhibition win and preview the play-in series vs the Edmonton Oilers Corey Crawford… Read more »
Along the Boards: Blackhawks shutout Blues 4–0 in exhibition warm up
The Chicago Blackhawks looked to use their lone tune-up game against the St. Louis Blues Wednesday night to prepare for what could be a one and done playoff appearance this… Read more »
Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild – Exhibition Game Preview
Hockey is officially back, as the Colorado Avalanche face off against the Minnesota Wild in a tune-up showdown on Wednesday
Blackhawks at Oilers/Round 1 Play-In Preview
(12) Chicago Blackhawks (32-30-8) at (5) Edmonton Oilers (37-25-9) Game 1 3 PM, Saturday, August 1 Game 2 10:30 PM, Monday, August 3 Game 3 10:30 PM, Wednesday, August 5… Read more »
NHL releases Return to Play broadcast schedule
With training camps well on their way and teams preparing to travel to their hub cities soon, the NHL released their television schedule for the NHL’s Return to Play exhibition… Read more »
Questions surrounding the Colorado Avalanche heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Hello, fellow Avalanche fans and Rink Rats! I can’t tell you how good it feels to be punching the keys again for The-Rink.com! It’s been a long few months for… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 21 – Return to Play with GameOnPodcast
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff Osborn, John Jaeckel, are joined by Don from the Game On Sports Podcast for Everyone to talk about the first few days of Blackhawks and Rangers raining camp… Read more »
Blackhawks sign free agent Pius Suter from Swiss National League, finalize Kalynuk and Mitchell contracts
The Chicago Blackhawks wasted no time on their day off by announcing the official signings of Ian Mitchell, Wyatt Kalynuk and free-agent Pius Suter on Thursday morning. Both Mitchell (three-year entry-level… Read more »
Blackhawks’ Dominik Kubalik named Calder Trophy finalist
The NHL announced their three finalists for the 2019-20 Calder Trophy, awarded to the player voted as the rookie of the year, and Blackhawks left wing Dominik Kubalik was included… Read more »
Blackhawks to face Blues in return to play exhibition game
The NHL released it’s post-training camp exhibition game plans, Tuesday, and the Blackhawks drew a very familiar opponent in the St. Louis Blues. Chicago will be the home team. The… Read more »
The Leafs are back: Here is what you need to know
On Sunday, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced their phase three return to play roster prior to the start of camp. Off to summer camp. Phase 3 Return to Play roster… Read more »
Blackhawks’ Corey Crawford deemed ‘unfit to play’ on day one of camp
In a relatively surprising development, Chicago Blackhawks starting goalie Corey Crawford was deemed “unfit to play” by the team following Monday’s first return to play training camp practice. Crawford was… Read more »
Blackhawks announce training camp roster
Just prior to taking the ice as a team for the first time in four months, the Chicago Blackhawks announced their return to play training camp roster with some noticeable… Read more »
Game on, as NHL and NHLPA ratify CBA extension
As expected, Friday, the NHL and NHL Players’ Association voted to ratify the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement extension that will go through the 2025-26 season. As part of the new… Read more »
REPORT: Critical dates for completion of ’20 and start of ’21 NHL seasons announced
According to the memorandum of understanding that the NHL has drafted, most of the critical dates have been announced for the remainder of the 2019-20 season and the start of… Read more »
REPORT: Blackhawks to sign University of Wisconsin defenseman Kalynuk
According to The Athletic’s Mark Lazerus, the Blackhawks have agreed to terms on a two year entry level contract with former Philadelphia Flyers seventh round draft pick, defenseman Wyatt Kalynuk…. Read more »