Blackhawks: Does “Stan” Have A “Plan?”
Typically, at this point of the NHL season, Hawk blogs and message boards are rife with trade rumors and speculation. But this season has been anything but “typical” for… Read more »
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Blackhawks Jeff Glass Waived; More Moves to Follow
Waivers: JEFF GLASS CHI CHRISTOPHER DIDOMENICO OTT — Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) February 14, 2018 It was announced, today, that the Blackhawks had put Jeff Glass on waivers to be… Read more »
Preview & Game Thread: Blackhawks at Golden Knights
Chicago Blackhawks (24-24-8) at Vegas Golden Knights (36-15-4) 9:00PM Central RADIO: WGN 720 PROJECTED GOALIES: Chicago: Jeff Glass (3-5-3, 3.24 GAA, .899 Save%) Vegas: Marc-Andre Fleury (16-6-2, 2.07 GAA, .932… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks at Coyotes 6-1 Loss
Coyote Ugly The Blackhawks headed to the desert on Monday night to play the Arizona Coyotes. The Hawks had not won a game in the month of February, and held… Read more »
Preview & Game Thread: Blackhawks-Coyotes
Chicago Blackhawks (24-23-8 56 pts) at Arizona Coyotes (13-32-10 36 pts) 9:00PM Eastern/8:00 Central RADIO: WGN 720 TV: NBCSCH PROJECTED GOALIES: Arizona: Antti Raanta (9-14-6 | 2.64 GAA |… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks at Wild 3-0 Shutout loss
The Blackhawks headed to Minnesota, Saturday night, to face the division rival Wild, who were red hot at home. They have gone undefeated at the Xcel Energy Center (8-0-3) in… Read more »
Preview & Game Thread: Blackhawks at Wild
The Blackhawks are in Minnesota tonight—trying to avoid a 5-game losing streak and keep their dim playoff hopes alive. Chicago Blackhawks (24-22-8) at Minnesota Wild (29-19-6) 7PM Central RADIO:… Read more »
Misconceptions of Stan Bowman – Part 2
In part one of this series, I examined the forwards that Blackhawks General Manager Stan Bowman had drafted both before he took over as GM and while on the job…. Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks vs Stars 4-2 Loss
I fell in to a burning ring of fire I went down, down, down And the flames went higher And it burns, burns, burns The ring of fire The ring… Read more »
Preview and Game Thread: Dallas-Blackhawks
Dallas Stars (31-19-4) at Chicago Blackhawks (24-21-8) 7:30PM Central RADIO: WGN 720 TV: NBC Sports Chicago/FS West+ PROJECTED GOALIES: Chicago: Anton Forsberg (5-8-3, 2.94 GAA, .911 Save%)… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks vs Flames 3-2 Loss
Blackhawks Flame continues to burn out After a disappointing overtime loss, the Blackhawks looked to change their fortunes in the second of a home and home series against the Calgary… Read more »
Flames At Hawks Game Thread
Calgary Flames (26-18-8) at Chicago Blackhawks (24-20-8) 7:30 Central NBC Sports Chicago NOTES: We’re not sure what’s more surprising after 52 games of the 2017-18 NHL season: that… Read more »
Misconceptions of Stan Bowman – Part 1
There are many misconceptions surrounding almost any professional sports organization, and the Blackhawks are certainly not immune to this sickness. These narratives sometimes drive a message out to the fan… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 14
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John “JJ” Jaeckel reconvene after John’s bout with the black plague. They are joined by lead The-Rink.com Rockford Icehogs writer Mario Tirabassi to talk… Read more »
Preview & Game Thread: Blackhawks-Flames
Chicago Blackhawks (24-20-7) at Calgary Flames (25-18-8) 10:00PM Eastern/9:00 Central RADIO: WGN 720 TV: SN, NBCSCH PROJECTED GOALIES: Calgary: Mike Smith (20-15-6 | 2.50 GAA | 0.922 SV% | 2… Read more »
Analysis: The Forsberg Follies
Is the Blackhawk coaching staff mishandling Anton Forsberg—and the overall goaltending situation—in the absence of Corey Crawford? It’s just a choice between two essentially backup goaltenders for a road game… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks at Canucks 4-2 Loss
The Blackhawks headed way west, Thursday night, to face the Vancouver Canucks for “one of those great nine o’clock starts.” Before facing the Stars in a week, the Blackhawks play… Read more »
Preview & Game Thread: Blackhawks-Canucks
Chicago Blackhawks (22-17-6) at Vancouver Canucks (20-24-6) 9:00PM Central RADIO: WGN 720 PROJECTED GOALIES: Chicago: Anton Forsberg (5-7-3, 2.86 GAA, .915 Save%) Vancouver: Jacob Markstrom (14-16-5, 2.75 GAA, .908 Save%)… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 13
The-Rink.com host Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn rolls solo for this micro episode with John under the weather. He is joined, though, by newest The-Rink.com writer Tyler Majewski and friend of the… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks at Predators 2-1 Win
Music City Mode A gritty 2-1 Hawks victory Tuesday night in Nashville came complete with some depth scoring and phenomenal goaltending. How about this Tomas Jurco / Vince Hinostroza /… Read more »
Preview & Game Thread: Blackhawks-Predators
Chicago Blackhawks (22-17-6) at Nashville Predators (29-11-7) 7:00PM Central RADIO: WGN 720 PROJECTED GOALIES: Chicago: Anton Forsberg (4-7-3, 3.00 GAA, .909 Save%) Nashville: Pekka Rinne (24-8-3, 2.35 GAA, .927 Save%)… Read more »
Revisiting Under The Radar Blackhawks
This was an article I put together at Puckin Hostile before the preseason began, regarding some under the radar players to watch. I thought the midway point of the season… Read more »
Wiz scouts Blackhawks Prospects Ian Mitchell and Blake Hillman
The-Rink.com Prospect Guru Bill “Wiz” Placzek gives a taste of things to come with a quick breakdown on two Blackhawk defensive prospects playing at Denver University. I spent the… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks at Red Wings 5-1 Win
The Cat Gets a Hat Despite improved play over the last two games, the Blackhawks entered Thursday night losers in their last four games. The first loss in that losing… Read more »
Pride & Prejudice Pt. 2: Resurrection
The second of a 2-part series on the sad state of the Blackhawks. Yesterday, we examined the causes. Today we look at potential solutions. What follows is not… Read more »