Blackhawks Analysis: One Thing Leads to Another
The Blackhawks sit in a position they haven’t been in for over a decade, as the standings sit today. They are fighting for dead last place in the NHL. Worse… Read more »
Category Archives: NHL TEAMS
IceHogs Win Two Of Three, Delia Recalled
It was an eventful weekend for the Rockford IceHogs. With three game sin three nights, all against Central Division opponents, Rockford was able to capture five of a possible six… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks Lose Game And Crawford vs Sharks
The Chicago Blackhawks were riding a high from beating the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday and then taking the high-flying Winnipeg Jets to overtime on Friday. Sunday night they hosted the… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Sharks
San Jose Sharks (17–11–5) at Chicago Blackhawks (10–18–6) 6:00pm CST United Center TV/Radio: WGN/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (6–14–2, SV%: .903, GAA: 3.23) San Jose– Martin Jones (13–7–3, SV%:… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks Tie It Late, Grounded by Jets 4-3 in Overtime
After capturing their first win in eight games, the Blackhawks looked to continue their winning ways Friday night against central division rival Winnipeg. The Blackhawks found a winning combination on… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Jets
Winnipeg Jets (20–9–2) at Chicago Blackhawks (10–18–5) 7:30pm CST, United Center TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (6–14–1, SV%: .903, GAA: 3.20) Winnipeg – Laurent Brossoit (6–1–1, SV%: .932,… Read more »
Jan Rutta Clears Waivers, Reports To IceHogs
On Friday afternoon, Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Jan Rutta cleared waivers and will now report to the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. Rutta has played in 80 games for the Blackhawks… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks Send Penguins Home Waddling
This has been an intriguing matchup for years but the Blackhawks struggles this season lead to a decrease in excitement for this game. The Penguins came in 6-2-2 in their… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 38 – Taking On Water
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel get together to talk about the Blackhawks’ sinking ship. The Blackhawks have officially dropped to last place and lost 8 in a row. Blackhawks recall… Read more »
Opinion: The Emperor Has No Clothes
It’s time for Blackhawk fans—all of them, not just those who hearken back to the days before 2007 (when, to paraphrase Mel Brooks, things were truly rotten)—to accept a few… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins (13–10–6) at Chicago Blackhawks (9–18–5) 7:00pm CST, United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (5–14–1, SV%: .901, GAA: 3.921 Pittsburgh – Matt Murray (4–5–0, SV%: .877,… Read more »
Blackhawks Assign Fortin, Recall Dahlstrom And Sikura
On Wednesday morning, the Chicago Blackhawks announced a number of roster moves between them and the Rockford IceHogs. Chicago has recalled forward Dylan Sikura and defenseman Carl Dahlstrom from the… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Jets
Chicago Blackhawks (9–17–5) at Winnipeg Jets (18–9–2) 7:30pm CST, Bell MTS Place TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Cam Ward (4–3–0, SV%: .888, GAA: 3.91) Winnipeg– Laurent Brossoit (5–1–1, SV%: .935,… Read more »
Recap: Canadiens down Blackhawks 3-2
The Blackhawks entered action tonight hoping to break a 6-game winless streak on home ice against the Montreal Canadiens. In the pre-game intro, NBCSN Chicago on-air men, Pat Foley and… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens (14–10–5) at Chicago Blackhawks (9–16–5) 5:00pm CST, 6:00pm EST United Center TV/Radio: NHLN,NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (5–13–1, SV%: .902, GAA: 3.22) Montreal– Carey Price (10–8–4, SV%: .899, GAA: 2.96) TEAM STATISTICS Power Play… Read more »
Blackhawks Prospect Suspended For Hit, Punching Referee
The KHL (Kontinental Hockey League) announced Saturday that forward (and Blackhawks draft pick) Artur Kayumov has been suspended for 13 games and fined 400,000 rubles (roughly $6000) for his actions… Read more »
RECAP: Two Quick Goals Bury Blackhawks in Vegas
The Chicago Blackhawks (9-16-3), coming off their fifth loss in a row, found themselves on the losing side of a great match in Sin City facing the Vegas Golden Knights… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Golden Knights
Chicago Blackhawks (9–15–5) at Vegas Golden Knights (15–13–1) 9:00pm CST, 7:00pm PST T-Mobile Arena TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Cam Ward (4–3–4, SV%: .888, GAA: 3.91) Vegas– Marc-Andre Fleury (15–9–1,… Read more »
RECAP: Ducks Hold Off Blackhawks
It was opposite ends of the spectrum for the two teams coming into this game. The Blackhawks were on a four game losing streak while the Anaheim Ducks were riding… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs One-On-One: Anthony Louis
Earlier this week, I had the chance to talk with Rockford IceHogs forward Anthony Louis. Last season’s points leader in Rockford, Louis is a native on Winfield, Illinois, just 45… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Ducks
Chicago Blackhawks (9–14–5) at Anaheim Ducks (14–10–5) 9:30pm CST, 7:30pm PST Honda Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (5–11–1, SV%: .903, GAA: 3.17) Anaheim– John Gibson (10–8–4, SV%:… Read more »
Analysis: How Does The Potential Salary Cap Jump Affect The Blackhawks?
Gary Bettman announced at the league’s Board of Governors meeting Monday, that the salary cap for 2019-20 could rise as much as $3.5 million from this season’s ceiling of $79.5… Read more »
Blackhawks Junior Prospect Roundup: 11/26 – 12/2
The American Thanksgiving weekend provided lots of entertaining hockey, but the following week of action was a little quieter for the Blackhawks farm as a whole. However, there were some… Read more »
Dylan Sikura Highlights Rockford IceHogs Weekend
Over the weekend, the Rockford IceHogs began a four-game homestand with action against the Milwaukee Admirals on Saturday night and a Sunday night game against the San Antonio Rampage. After… Read more »
Recap: Calgary downs Blackhawks, 3-2
Reeling from 3 consecutive losses, the Blackhawks returned home to the United Center Sunday night to face the Calgary Flames. The obvious question in this affair would be whether the… Read more »