The Rink’s 2023 NHL Entry Draft first-round mock draft
With the 2023 NHL Entry Draft nearly upon us, The Rink staffers Eric Andrews and Andy Campbell wanted to put together a mock draft to see what might unfold come… Read more »
Category Archives: European Leagues
Blackhawks prospect game review: Lukas Reichel
Lukas Reichel, the Chicago Blackhawks’ first-round draft pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, has shown success this season with six goals and 11 assists in 20 games played in… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks take Lukas Reichel at number 17 in the NHL Draft
Stan Bowman and the Chicago Blackhawks went a bit off the board tonight, picking German forward Lukas Reichel at No. 17 in the first round of the 2020 NHL Entry… Read more »
Blackhawks prospect profile series recap and draft preview
The 2020 NHL Entry Draft kicks off tonight and a number of storylines could highlight the evening. What will Los Angeles and Ottawa do at 2 and 3? Will there… Read more »
Top 10 candidates for No. 17: Yaroslav Askarov
Each day over the next 10 days leading up to the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, held on Oct. 6–7, The Rink will be taking a look at draft prospects who… Read more »
Top 10 candidates for No. 17: Rodion Amirov
Each day over the next 10 days leading up to the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, held on Oct. 6–7, The Rink will be taking a look at draft prospects who… Read more »
Blackhawks news and notes — Sept. 8, 2020
As the Chicago Blackhawks take a little time to get some rest before the 2020–21 season, they have made a few moves and announcements to get some of their prospects… Read more »
Why the Chicago Blackhawks need to draft Yaroslav Askarov
As legendary Russian goaltender Vladislav Tretiak once said, there is no position in sport as noble as goaltending. And in hockey, there is perhaps none more important, either, as most… Read more »
Blackhawks agree to extensions with Highmore and Lankinen, sign Barratt and Altybarmakyan
There was actual hockey news on Thursday afternoon, as the Chicago Blackhawks announced four contract agreements. The team reached contract extensions with Matthew Highmore and Kevin Lankinen and signed 2017 draft… Read more »
Catching up with Chicago’s 2019 NHL Entry Draft selections
Chicago “won the lottery” with the third overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, moving up from potentially the 12th pick. Additionally, General Manager Stan Bowman made an obvious… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 1 – Prospect tier wrap special
The-Rink.com host “Gatekeeper” is joined by staff members Mario Tirabassi, Aaron Goldschmidt, Eric Andrews, Juliana Nikac and Ron Luce to talk in-depth about Blackhawks prospects. The Blackhawks sit at 2-1-1… Read more »
RECAP: The-Rink’s Blackhawks prospect pyramid: Blood, sweat and tiers
The-Rink thanks you for tuning in for the Blackhawks prospect pyramid: Blood, sweat and tiers series over the last five and a half weeks. But, in case you missed any… Read more »
Blackhawks open rookie tournament with 5–4 overtime win
The Chicago Blackhawks’ prospect team opened the Matthew Wuest Memorial Prospect Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan, last night with an exciting 5–4 overtime win against the host Detroit Red Wings’… Read more »
The-Rink’s Blackhawks prospect pyramid: Blood, sweat and tiers, part three
The-Rink is taking an in-depth look at the Chicago Blackhawks’ prospect pool. However, unlike many other outlets that rank prospects in list form, The-Rink will be using tiers to express… Read more »
The-Rink’s Blackhawks prospect pyramid: Blood, sweat and tiers, part two
The-Rink is taking an in-depth look at the Chicago Blackhawks’ prospect pool. However, unlike many other outlets that rank prospects in list form, The-Rink will be using tiers to express… Read more »
The-Rink’s Blackhawks prospect pyramid: Blood, sweat and tiers, part one
As was introduced on Friday, The-Rink is taking an in-depth look at the Chicago Blackhawks’ prospect pool. However, unlike many other outlets that rank prospects in list form, The-Rink will… Read more »
Introducing The-Rink’s prospect pyramid: Blood, sweat and tiers
The-Rink holds a keen interest in the future of the Chicago Blackhawks and the development of their prospects, as prospects play an important role in determining a franchise’s success down… Read more »
Full wrap-up of the 2019 Chicago Blackhawks development camp (links)
This week, the Blackhawks’ future stars hit the ice at the Fifth Third Ice Arena to display their skills and get evaluated in their developmental progress. The-Rink’s Blackhawks writer and… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks prospect spotlight: Dominik Kubalik (VIDEO)
In our efforts to bring you the best possible Blackhawks coverage, we are once again providing video content of prospects in the system that you may not yet be familiar… Read more »
REPORT: Blackhawks interested in free agent Russian wing
Word on Twitter this morning from KHL source Igor Eronko indicates that the Blackhawks are in the mix, along with several other teams, to acquire the services of 24-year-old Avangard… Read more »
Blackhawks Release 2019-20 Season Opening European Trip Details
This morning, the Blackhawks released the dates and ticket details for their 2019-20 season opening trip to Europe. It was also announced that they will play a preseason game against… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks Make Trade With Kings
The Blackhawks announced a minor trade, this afternoon, with the Los Angeles Kings. They acquired forward prospect Dominik Kubalík (koo-bah-LEEK) in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick in the 2019… Read more »
Are Prospects and Draft Picks Overvalued?
The bloated love affair with organizational prospects and potential draft picks has led to a supernova of internet outrage that needs to be reeled in. One of the more common… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks Prospect Spotlight – Kevin Lankinen (VIDEO)
In our efforts to bring you the best Blackhawks coverage possible, we will be providing video content of prospects in the system that you may not yet be familiar with…. Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks Prospect Spotlight – Jacob Nilsson (VIDEO)
In our efforts to bring you the best Blackhawks coverage possible, we will be providing video content of prospects in the system that you may not yet be familiar with…. Read more »