Changes must come from within despite growing pains for the Avalanche
When Dallas Stars forward Jason Dickinson tied the game at two in the third period on Tuesday, a sense of “here we go again” came through Pepsi Center like a… Read more »
Category Archives: NHL TEAMS
Along the Boards: Blackhawks win three straight, defeat Canadiens 4-1
After a deserving overtime win in Ottawa last night, the Blackhawks looked to continue their hot streak against the sinking Montréal Canadiens. Of course, Corey Crawford got the start at… Read more »
Along the boards: Blackhawks first line comes up big, beats Senators 3—2
The ‘Hawks were looking to keep the wins coming against the Senators after picking up points against the Anaheim Ducks and being them handily by a score of 4-2. Dominik… Read more »
#PayRobin: Too early to panic in Lehner negotiation
Through sources, here at The Rink, we heard this week that the Blackhawks had made an opening offer to Robin Lehner and his camp on a contract extension in the… Read more »
Along the boards: Blackhawks clip Ducks’ wings, win 4–2
After the embarrassment of Thursday night’s loss to the Nashville, the Blackhawks looked to regroup and rebound against the west’s worst team, the Anaheim Ducks. The good news entering today’s… Read more »
PREVIEW: Colorado Avalanche vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Currently on a two-game losing skid, the Colorado Avalanche aim to kick off their recent home streak with a victory against the streaking Pittsburgh Penguins
Along the boards: Blackhawks lose to “fragile” Predators, 5-2
The Blackhawks came into this game looking to rebound from a tough last game against Calgary in which they came up short in mounting a full comeback. Drake Caggiula came… Read more »
Rink On The Air: Gate talks Blackhawks with Shawn & Maya in the Morning
The Rink feature writer Jeff Osborn joins The Superback, Shawn Sierra, and the Sports Chica, Maya Akai, to discuss the latest in Blackhawks land. We talked about the Blackhawks’ latest… Read more »
Simplification Is Key for the Avalanche in Second Half
From turnovers to missed scoring chances, the Avalanche need to simplify their game in the second half of the season
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 9 – Dance of the Walking Dead
The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” and “JJ” usher in the new year during the first period of the Blackhawks / Predators game with even more Blackhawks injuries. Blackhawks down 3–0 to… Read more »
Along the Boards: Flames hold on to beat Blackhawks 2–1
On a rare night when the 2019–20 Chicago Blackhawks did most things right, and doing it against a decent conference opponent, they came up just short and lost 2–1, and… Read more »
Eagles snap win streak in 4–3 overtime loss to the Moose
Despite a 4–3 overtime loss to the Manitoba Moose on Saturday, the Colorado Eagles managed to mount a comeback game to keep their point streak alive. The Eagles came into… Read more »
Along the Boards: Chicago wakes up to defeat Detroit 4–2.
The once storied rivalry between Chicago and Detroit has fallen to the levels of not even being a must watch game anymore. Fans will always chant “Detroit Sucks” but one… Read more »
The good, the bad and the ugly: Avs at Devils
Mikko Rantanen tallies second career hat trick to help Avalanche extend winning streak with 5-2 victory over New Jersey Devils
Along the Boards: Blackhawks lose a crazy game to the Canucks 7-5.
2019 ended on a high note for the Chicago Blackhawks—and the team looked to continue the momentum into the new year Thursday night in Vancouver. Due to positive recent results,… Read more »
Round Table: 2020 Colorado Avalanche Predictions
Welcome back to The-Rink folks! Hope everybody had a nice holiday break and new year. As we enter a new decade, there is a lot of promise with the Colorado… Read more »
REPORT: Oilers and Avalanche inquiring about Brandon Saad
Earlier today, Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal and Mark Spector of Sportsnet reported that both the Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche are interested in pursuing 27-year-old Blackhawks left wing… Read more »
Along the boards: Blackhawks stage late comeback, down Blue Jackets 3-2
Well, the first two periods of tonight’s Chicago-Columbus game may have been the most boring 40 minutes of hockey I have ever paid to see. Especially from the perspective of… Read more »
Along the boards: Blackhawks strike early and often, down Islanders 5–2
The Blackhawks couldn’t get to the NHL Christmas break fast enough on Monday night after they were completely embarrassed by the New Jersey Devils. There was nothing good to talk… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 8 – Seabrook eulogy
The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” and “JJ” call a last-minute audible with Steel feature writer Ray Napientek, following the big injury news of the holiday. Brand new review from Jackie Davis Brent… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks’ Seabrook and de Haan out for the season, Saad spared
The Blackhawks released information on their injured players this morning and it cleared up some questions regarding the availability of some key players for this season, but caused some more… Read more »
Along the Boards: “Enough is enough.” Blackhawks lose 7-1 to Devils
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even — No. You know what? No. I wanted to do something creative for… Read more »
Along the Boards: Blackhawks rally to beat the Avalanche 5–3
After a major win against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night, the Blackhawks paid a visit to the Avalanche in Denver, playing for the second time in four days and… Read more »
Along the Boards: Blackhawks jostle the Jets, 4-1
This was the best game the Blackhawks have played this season. Okay, I didn’t expect to be writing these words either after how the team played against Colorado last night,… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks snap four-game skid, defeat Wild 5-3
After an awful road trip ending with a collapsing loss to the St. Louis Blues, the Chicago Blackhawks returned home to the United Center to take on the Minnesota Wild…. Read more »