Chicago Blackhawks Hockey Rinkcast
77 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsNow in their third NHL season, this pragmatic weekly hockey podcast hosted by the founders of The-Rink.com, Jeff and John, filters out the nonsense while bringing you guests and inside information on the Chicago Blackhawks, Rockford IceHogs, Indy Fuel and Chicago Steel. Get your latest NHL, AHL, ECHL, College, Major Junior and European prospect hockey news from the rest of the staff. The truth isn't always pretty, but you'll get it here. If you want reasonable, down to earth and realistic, this is the Blackhawks podcast for you! Brought to you by PUCKHCKY.com
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The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S3 Ep18 - McDonough Down!
April 29, 2020 01:27 - 58 minutes - 84.8 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff Osborn, John Jaeckel, are joined by staff writer Aaron Goldschmidt, and friend of the site Christian Deme aka StacheESQ on Facebook live to talk about the firing of John McDonough. John McDonough surprisingly fired by Rocky Wirtz Danny Wirtz takes over in the interim What does this mean going forward? Does Stan stay or go? We get in-depth with some wishlists? If you are interested in writing for The Rink for any division, email [email protected] Please s...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S3 Ep17 - Facebook Live #2
April 24, 2020 02:26 - 1 hour - 162 MBThe-Rink.com writers John Jaeckel, Jeff "El Gatekeeper" Osborn, Mario Tirabassi, Juliana Nikac, Lucas Rozell, Marie Sexton, Eric Andrews, Matt Csakai and Sean Fitzgerald get together again on Facebook live to lightheartedly discuss the lack of hockey during this pandemic. Can the NHL really restart in July? Ian Mitchell and Michal Teply sign entry level deals Juliana talks about NWHL news Mario talks about the Rockford Icehogs and Gate hits him with an Ian McCoshen scouting request Luca...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S3 Ep16
April 09, 2020 03:33 - 1 hourThe-Rink.com writers John Jaeckel, Jeff "El Gatekeeper" Osborn,Mario Tirabassi, Aaron Goldschmidt, Ron Luce, Eric Andrews, Eric Johnson, and Sean Fitzgerald get together to lightheartedly discuss the lack of hockey while still managing to talk hockey. Aaron gives us a rundown of the Avalanche. The news that Dylan Strome could be available. The Blackhawks goaltending uncertainty. What do we think of Jeremy Colliton? Some prospect names to look forward to. If you are interested in writing...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S3 Ep16 - Facebook Live #1
April 09, 2020 03:33 - 1 hour - 143 MBThe-Rink.com writers John Jaeckel, Jeff "El Gatekeeper" Osborn, Mario Tirabassi, Aaron Goldschmidt, Ron Luce, Eric Andrews, Eric Johnson, and Sean Fitzgerald get together to lightheartedly discuss the lack of hockey while still managing to talk hockey. Aaron gives us a rundown of the Avalanche The news that Dylan Strome could be available The Blackhawks goaltending uncertainty What do we think of Jeremy Colliton? Some prospect names to look forward to If you are interested in writing f...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S3 Ep15
March 19, 2020 23:18 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts "Gatekeeper" and "Double J" get together to discuss the COVID-19 lockdown and postponement of all professional sports. Blackhawks, IceHogs and Fuel seasons postponed What scenarios have we been hearing? Rocky Wirtz talks to NBC Sports Chicago and fuels the fire If you are interested in writing for The Rink for any division, email [email protected] Please subscribe, rate this episode, and even write us a review. Reviews will be read on the air. Also, please hel...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S3 Ep14
March 05, 2020 04:01 - 1 hour - 137 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts "Gatekeeper" and "Double J" get together with former Chicago Tribune Blackhawks beat writer Jimmy Greenfield to discuss the post-deadline Blackhawks. Blackhawks three game winning streak. Nick Seeler, Ian Mitchell, Evan Barratt. Should the upper management be consulting the cup core? More insight on the goalie situation Wrap up with some listener questions. If you are interested in writing for The Rink for any division, email [email protected] Please subscribe...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S3 Ep13
February 25, 2020 02:54 - 46 minutes - 64.6 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts "Gatekeeper" and "Double J" get together with HockeyBuzz Blackhawks writer Tyler Cameron to discuss the Blackhawks highly disappointing trade deadline. Nathan Noel to the Philadelphia Flyers for TJ Brennan Robin Lehner to the Vegas Golden Knights in a three way deal (including Toronto) for Malcolm Subban, Stanislav Demin, and 2020 second round pick Erik Gustafsson to Calgary for a draft pick If you are interested in writing for The Rink for any division, email write...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S3 Ep12
February 12, 2020 04:11 - 1 hour - 167 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts "Gatekeeper" and "Double J" get together to discuss the Blackhawks latest slide, and the upcoming trade deadline. The Blackhawks play has them falling down the standings. Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Strome. What is up with Alex Debrincat? Corey Crawford and Robin Lehner. Blackhawks claim defenseman Nick Seeler from the Wild. A few The Rink #Puckbag questions. If you are interested in writing for The Rink for any division, email [email protected] Please subscrib...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S3 Ep11
January 24, 2020 18:18 - 1 hour - 155 MBThe-Rink.com host "Gatekeeper" gets together with Blackhawks and Steel writer Ray Napientek to discuss the state of the team at the all-star break. What are the Blackhawks at the 51 game mark? Coach Q returns to feed the Blackhawks a little of their own familiar medicine. Dominik Kubalik, Kirby Dach, and Adam Boqvist are all some great positives. Brandon Hagel gets a shot, hopefully. More #PayRobin talk. How incredibly dumb it would be to let a guy of this talent go. A few The-Rink #Puckbag ...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S3 Ep10
January 16, 2020 16:44 - 53 minutes - 99.2 MBThe-Rink.com host "Gatekeeper" goes solo and gets together with our old buddy Tyler Cameron from HockeyBuzz. Recorded prior to the Sens and Habs games. We discuss the pending Robin Lehner contract situation. Dominik Kubalik is red hot and looking like a steal. Who are our picks for a new Blackhawks GM? What might happen around the trade deadline? If you're interested in writing for The-Rink about any division, email [email protected] Please subscribe, rate this episode, and even write us...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S3 Ep9
January 10, 2020 03:22 - 1 hour - 117 MBThe-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 the Preds while we recorded. Talk about the latest injuries. Some positive things to say about Adam Boqvist and Dominik Kubalik. It wouldn't be a Rinkcast without more goalie praise. It also wouldn't be a Rinkcast without some realism. We wrap with a short Rinkrat PuckBag segment. Check out our friend and forme...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S3 Ep8
December 27, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 191 MBThe-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 Seabrook and Calvin de Haan are on LTIR and done for the season. What could this mean for Brent Seabrook's career? Where to go now? It wouldn't be a Rinkcast without some goalie talk. We wrap with a short Rinkrat PuckBag segment. Please subscribe, rate this episode, and even write us a review. Re...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S3 Ep7
December 13, 2019 03:37 - 1 hour - 191 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts "Gatekeeper" and "JJ" get together for a pre-game Rinkcast just prior to the Blackhawks facing the Arizona Coyotes. The Blackhawks play a bunch of overtime and shootout games. Injuries to Keith, Shaw, and de Haan. Some big announcements regarding The-Rink Mario gives us another "award-winning" #Warpigs report. More on what the future holds with Jeremy Colliton, Corey Crawford, and Robin Lehner Why trading Robin Lehner is not only stupid but unlikely. We wrap up with the...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S3 Ep6
December 04, 2019 03:10 - 1 hour - 169 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts "Gatekeeper" and "JJ" are back at it to discuss the Blackhawks' spiral downward and glaring mistakes. Thank you for the new review, Darth Hawkey. We have (not one) but TWO new chapters opening up. Colorado and Columbus. We take a few minutes to address the Marc Crawford/Bill Peters situation. The Blackhawks lose badly to the Avs twice and the Blues last night. What can the Blackhawks do as an organization to fix this endless loop of mediocrity? Who is untouchable? Is an...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S3 Ep5
November 22, 2019 02:28 - 1 hour - 125 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts "Gatekeeper" and "JJ" reconvene to discuss the Blackhawks' recent success and their outstanding goaltending. Are the Blackhawks really that good, or is this just a brief spark? Adam Boqvist sent down to Rockford. Brian Campbell's "One More Shift". Praise for several Blackhawks players, including Kirby Dach. Mike Babcock is fired We wrap with the Rinkrat PuckBag segment. Please subscribe, rate this episode, and even write us a review. Reviews will be read on the air. Al...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S3 Ep4
November 07, 2019 03:44 - 1 hour - 129 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts "Gatekeeper" and "JJ" reconvene with Facebook/Twitter sensation Christian Deme, aka StacheESQ, to discuss the Blackhawks plummeting hopes. The Blackhawks are 4-7-3 after losing to the San Jose Sharks, Tuesday night. Blackhawks traded Brendan Perlini, recalled Adam Boqvist and re-assigned Dennis Gilbert f not for Robin Lehner, could the Blackhawks be winless? Also, thoughts on Crawford An extended conversation about just what is wrong with this Blackhawks team and franch...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S3 Ep3
October 25, 2019 19:10 - 1 hour - 189 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts "Gatekeeper" is joined again by staff writers Ray Napientek and Juliana Nikac to talk about the current state of the Blackhawks. The Blackhawks are 2-4-2 after losing to the Flyers, Thursday night. Kirby Dach recalled from Rockford and played 3 games thus far. Connor Murphy injured against the Vegas Golden Knights Aleksi Saarela sent to Florida for Ian McCoshen Mario Tirabassi gives us another award-winning #Warpigs report. Gate, Ray and Juliana discuss the last 6 games...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S3 Ep2
October 11, 2019 18:10 - 1 hour - 153 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts "Gatekeeper" and "Double J" are joined by staff member and Chicago Steel head writer Ray Napientek to talk about the first two games of the Blackhawks regular season. The Blackhawks lay an egg in Prague. Some roster moves happen, including Carl Dahlstrom moving to balmy Winnipeg. Mario Tirabassi gives us another award winning #Warpigs report. The three old guys talk about the Blackhawks loss to San Jose. We also discuss Corey Crawford, Robin Lehner, Brendan Perlini, Eri...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S3 Ep1
September 25, 2019 03:48 - 2 hours - 113 MBThe-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 with two preseason and an exhibition game remaining.Roster is not finalized but is starting to shape up.We take a long look at the six prospect tiers and why the writers rated players the way they have.Don't miss the hot takes.We wrap with Rinkrat PuckBag segment. Please subscribe, rate ...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep28
September 06, 2019 04:10 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts "Gatekeeper" and "JJ" finally wrap up season 2 with Puckpedia's Hart Levine to chat about salary cap related topics. The Traverse City rookie tournament starts Friday Five IceHogs rookie breakout candidates not named Adam Boqvist Hart discusses escrow, RFAs and UFAs, Alex Debrincat and Dylan Strome extensions, Robin Lehner, and that beloved Brent Seabrook contract. The rookie tournament paperwork debacle. The "Blood, Sweat and Tiers" prospect segments. What are we...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep27
August 02, 2019 03:19 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts "Gatekeeper" and "JJ" step back into the dusty Rink podcast studio to discuss the prospect camp and the Blackhawks fan convention with staff writers Mario Tirabassi and Aaron Goldschmidt. Blackhawks traded Artem Anisimov to Ottawa for Zack Smith Thoughts on Development camp Fan convention came and went. Chris Kunitz retires and joins the Blackhawks player development staff New jersey leak? Ian Mitchell corner, Brent Seabrook's trial, Gus's garage, Sekac street. W...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep26
July 10, 2019 03:34 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts "Gatekeeper" and "JJ" rush to the The-Rink podcast studio to discuss the big trade today, the Andrew Shaw trade, and the UFA signings on July 1st. Now that the Andrew Shaw trade has marinated, what do we think? You might be surprised...or not. What happened with the Blackhawks and Henri Jokiharju? Is this trade as bad as first thought? Can Alex Nylander help the Blackhawks? Following JJ's revelation that the Blackhawks might swing big on the goalie market, they d...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep25
June 25, 2019 04:21 - 1 hour - 103 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts "Gatekeeper" and "JJ" are joined once again by The-Rink NHL draft guru Bill "Wiz" Placzek to wrap up the draft. We discuss the trade for Olli Maatta We discuss the trade for John Quenneville The crew reconvenes to go through the Blackhawks draft picks Some #WordsOfWizdom The trade for Calvin de Haan. Some opinions on what might happen with the goalies this next season Some vintage #GateRage We answer some listener and reader questions along the way We say thank...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep24
May 30, 2019 12:28 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts "Gatekeeper", "JJ" and staff prospect writer Eric Andrews are joined by The-Rink NHL draft guru Bill "Wiz" Placzek and hold a mock draft. After a short hiatus, the crew convenes to go through the first round of the upcoming draft Some #WordsOfWizdom. John drives the short bus for this episode. Eric, Gate and Wiz plead their case for the Blackhawks pick with JJ. Does it work? Gate throws the whole thing off the rails with one of his picks. Wiz takes us through pic...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep23
April 26, 2019 03:15 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts "Gatekeeper" and "JJ" are joined by staff writer Ray Napientek to chat about the few things abuzz in Blackhawks speculation. Blackhawks potential suitors for Ilya Mikheyev Kris Versteeg returns to Rockford Derek King named Rockford head coach Mark Eaton discussed Hawks defensive prospects Just what IF the Blackhawks draft Bowen Byram? Kane officially a nominee for Ted Lindsay Award Don Granato and the Blackhawks mutually part ways A little Chicago Steel talk at ...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep22
April 12, 2019 03:10 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts "Gatekeeper" and "JJ" are joined by staff writers Mario Tirabassi, Eric Andrews, Ray Napientek to talk about the end of the Blackhawks season. The Blackhawks moved up from 12th to third in the NHL Draft Lottery! What should/could the Blackhawks do in the draft? Is it possible they trade up or down? How does the change in draft order change summer free agency? Airing of grievances. We answer some listener and reader questions Please subscribe, rate this episode, ...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep21
April 05, 2019 03:23 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John "Double J" Jaeckel are joined by NBC Chicago's Charlie Roumeliotis to talk about this dead-man-walking week for the Blackhawks. Mario Tirabassi has a lengthy #Warpigs report Where do the Blackhawks go with defensemen? Where do the Blackhawks look for depth scoring? Gate looks to fire up the Erik Gustafsson fan club How realistic is this Kevin Hayes stuff? We examine many different trade and free agent scenarios We have a new revi...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep20
March 28, 2019 03:27 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John "Double J" Jaeckel are joined by The-Rink Junior / Chicago Steel writer Ray Napientek to talk about the Blackhawks and the Steel. We have a new review (thanks Mark from Algonquin) The Blackhawks are basically eliminated "officially" from the postseason Chad Krys and Jack Ramsey enter the organization More talk about what the team needs to do this summer What is going on with the Chicago Steel? Stan Bowman talk Dylan Sikura talk ...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep19
March 21, 2019 03:24 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John "Double J" Jaeckel are joined by surprise guest Mark Lazerus, formerly of the Chicago Sun-Times and currently of The Athletic, as the Blackhawks roll into the final ten games of the season. We open up with the statistical breakdown of the week. What kind of player are the Blackhawks rumored to go after in the offseason? Mario Tirabassi gives us a War Pigs report. We open up with Laz about the great Erik Gustafsson Are the Blackhawk...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep18
March 14, 2019 01:30 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBThe-Rink.com host Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn goes solo and is joined once again by NHL Radio Blackhawks Correspondent Al Cimaglia to discuss the suddenly hot (again) Blackhawks. Blackhawks sign draft pick Philipp Kurashev this week Rockford signs college free agent Dylan McLaughlin today Dylan Sikura and Brendan Perlini talk Who do Gate and Al think the Blackhawks may target this summer We wrap up by answering some listener and reader questions Please subscribe, rate this episode, and ev...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep17
March 07, 2019 04:42 - 1 hour - 109 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John "Double J" Jaeckel are joined by The-Rink NCAA expert Aaron "A-A-Ron" Goldschmidt and convene to talk about the Blackhawks west coast road trip. Once again, we start off with the positives (we know, we're shocked too) What happened on the road trip? Suddenly the mainstream media is reporting some very familiar sentimentsJohn has some Blackhawks rumors!! The NBCSN poll. Evan Miller gives us an indy report Ward hurt, Delia recalled ...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep16
February 28, 2019 04:11 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John "Double J" Jaeckel wrap up an uneventful Blackhawks trade deadline. The Blackhawks drop 2 games to division rivals. Are we happy with Stan Bowman standing pat? WHY DID UNT DA HOCKS TRAYD FER DAT STONE AN DA BRED GUY? Corey Crawford is back but, once again, temper expectations Are we now the Statler and Waldorf of the Official Stan Bowman fan club? Our homage to the Daily Herald's John Dietz. We wrap up by answering some listener ...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep15
February 22, 2019 04:28 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John “Double J” Jaeckel are joined by returning Rinkcast guest Tyler Cameron aka Justin Lowe from www.HockeyBuzz.com to talk about the Blackhawks latest streak and the trade deadline. The triumphant return of the Warpigs report with Mario Triabassi. Let’s start off with some positive thoughts. The Blackhawks made a small trade. We go through Tyler’s bold and not-so-bold predictions. Crawford might be back soon, now what? Carl Dahlstrom...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep14
February 07, 2019 04:16 - 1 hour - 105 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John “Double J” Jaeckel are joined by the great Forklift from www.HockeeNight.com to discuss what is going on with this Blackhawks franchise and their 5 game winning streak. Fork tells some HockeeNight history, has many quips in the middle, and tells a few stories at the end. Has the 5 game winning streak made a difference in where the Blackhawks should be looking long term? Why these silly theories are just that; silly theories. Erik ...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep13
January 17, 2019 04:23 - 2 hours - 123 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John “Double J” Jaeckel are joined by NHL Network Radio Blackhawks correspondent Uncle Al Cimaglia to discuss what we can expect from this Blackhawks franchise. There is actually some positivity (contrary to some beliefs) More “Gus”. (We know, we’re sick of it too) We cover the Blackhawks from stem to stern with Uncle Al for almost an hour! NCAA head writer Aaron Goldschmidt comes on to discuss his much-maligned Patrick Kane trade articl...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep12
January 12, 2019 03:36 - 1 hour - 103 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel are joined by HockeyBuzz Blackhawks writer Tyler Cameron aka Justin Lowe to discuss the team’s return to earth. The Blackhawks trade Jan Rutta and a pick to Tampa for Slater Koekkoek and a pick The roast of Erik “future Norris Trophy winning defenseman” Gustafsson We discuss some draft ideas Who should and shouldn’t the Blackhawks target via trade or free agency? The Panarin thing will not go away. Some goalie talk We ans...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep11
January 03, 2019 02:49 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel get together to talk about the Blackhawks and their happenings over the holidays. Our Indy Fuel beat writer Evan Miller gives us the first Indy Fuel report. The Blackhawks lose to Boston in the 2019 Winter Classic. Blackhawks trade Manning and Norell to Edmonton for Caggiula and Garrison Where does Caggiula fit in the lineup? Does anyone get sent down or waived? Goalie talk with the Gatekeeper We answered some great liste...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep10
December 20, 2018 03:21 - 1 hour - 105 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn, John Jaeckel and The Rink Feature NCAA Writer Aaron Goldschmidt get together to talk about the latest developments in Blackhawks land heading into the holidays. Corey Crawford is out with another serious concussion Marcus Kruger joins him as the walking wounded increase Collin Delia, Dylan Sikura, Carl Dahlstrom and Luke Johnson all get recalled The Gustafsson delusions Addressing the Panarin nonsense again. We answered some great listene...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep9
December 13, 2018 03:28 - 1 hour - 91 MBThe-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 Dylan Sikura and Carl Dahlstrom, while sending down Alexandre Fortin Warpigs Report from Mario Tirabassi Early take-a-ways from the Schmaltz/Strome trade appear even Who needs to stay and who needs to go? We answered some great listener and reader questions Please subscribe, ...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep8
November 29, 2018 04:21 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel get together to talk about the big trade that happened Sunday night. Blackhawks make a trade featuring Nick Schmaltz, Dylan Strome, and Brendan Perlini They then go out and lose 8-3 to the Vegas Golden Knights Who should the Hawks attempt to trade? What are the latest rumors? The Blackhawks power play is epically bad We answered some great listener and reader questions Please subscribe, rate this episode, and even write u...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep7
November 22, 2018 02:21 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel get together to chat about the first six games of the Jeremy Colliton era. BREAKING: The-Rink will be covering the Chicago Steel of the USHL! In a special segment, Gate and Aaron Goldschmidt talk to David Eckert from Blue White Illustrated and The Daily Collegian about Penn State center and Blackhawks prospect Evan Barratt What about that Brandon Saad / William Nylander trade speculation? Can Dylan Sikura save the organizati...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep6
November 08, 2018 03:57 - 1 hour - 108 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel get together with The Rink Rockford Icehogs Head Writer Mario Tirabassi to talk about the Blackhawks firing Joel Quenneville and his assistants, then promoting Jeremy Colliton. Joel Quenneville out, Kevin Dineen out, Ulf Samuelsson out. Jeremy Colliton in, Barry Smith in, Don Granato stays, Jimmy Waite stays. Derek King takes over in Rockford while Sheldon Brookbank stays there as an assistant. We dissect yet another awkward...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep5
October 25, 2018 03:28 - 1 hour - 105 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel get “very dude” and discuss the Blackhawks success, and their failures with Rink staff writer Marc-Louis Paprzyca. The Blackhawks go 2-2. Impressive wins vs Columbus and Anaheim, but pretty bad games vs Tampa Bay and Arizona. Corey Crawford is back and looks surprisingly well. Anton Forsberg heads to Rockford. What do they do with all these goalies? Some good discussion about Alexandre Fortin Gustav Forsling and Connor Mu...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep4
October 18, 2018 03:03 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel discuss the unexpected Blackhawks success, and discuss the newest, most robust NHL salary cap website, PuckPedia, with its founder, Hart Levine. The Blackhawks lose to the Wild and beat the Blues; both in overtime. Fans will be happy to hear that we point out several Blackhawks positives The Blackhawks are also, technically, undefeated and winless in regulation. The newest saga with Brandon Saad Will Corey Crawford play Thu...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep3
October 12, 2018 02:36 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel discuss the start to the Blackhawks regular season. A new podcast review from JDofNations 2-0-1 is about as good as it gets for the start of the season Is it sustainable? The Corey Crawford inaccuracies. Toews is back, Kahun looks good Alex Fortin makes his NHL debut as we record Chris Kunitz stinks and so does the powerplay John is always wrong and ruins everything, maaaaaan We wrap up the episode with some great liste...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep2
October 04, 2018 02:33 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel discuss the Blackhawks pending start of the regular season with Rink Rockford Icehogs writer Mario Tirabassi. Blackhawks finish the preseason The Corey Crawford saga continues The opening night lineup, what are our thoughts? What happens now? We have added a “@Pappy_Hour” to The-Rink’s coverage We wrap up the episode with some great listener/reader questions. Please subscribe, rate this episode, and even write us a review...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S2 Ep1
September 20, 2018 03:14 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel discuss the Blackhawks start to training camp and first preseason game with Rink prospect writer Aaron Goldschmidt. Blackhawks lose to Columbus with a very young inexperienced roster Not a lot of positives in preseason game oneThe Corey Crawford injury and situation, and how the team finally released the official injury The team announces that injury reports will be more specific The defensemen still look bad and the outlook...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S1 Ep29
August 24, 2018 03:09 - 1 hour - 110 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel are joined by NBC Sports Chicago’s Charlie Roumeliotis for a 2 hour extravaganza to talk about the dog days of the Blackhawks summer with Rink writers Mario Tirabassi and Aaron Goldschmidt. Mario has a sit down with Rockford head coach Jeremy Colliton Back with this Troy Brouwer talk, and other PTO potential A whole bunch of defensive prospects. Aaron talks NCAA prospects. Charlie unloads a prospect HOT TAKE!Will Quennevill...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S1 Ep28
August 10, 2018 02:22 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel get together in this short and sweet episode to discuss the scraps of Blackhawks news. What is a Puckpedia? John McDonough, Stan Bowman and the Blackhawks circus are still peddling the snake oil The Blackhawks convention ends, mercifully We talk a little about the big hammer, John Scott, and his brand new podcast “Dropping The Gloves with John Scott” What is all this Artemi Panarin nonsense? RIP Stan Mikita What upcoming ...
The Chicago Blackhawks Rinkcast S1 Ep27
July 20, 2018 03:03 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBThe-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel are joined by Rink prospect expert Eric Andrews to wrap up Blackhawks Prospect and Development Camp. The Blackhawks traded Marian Hossa’s contract, Vinnie Hinostroza, and Jordan Oesterle for some prospects and the corpse of Marcus Kruger. What about Tobias Enström? Stan Bowman has another virtually useless press conference regarding trades and Corey Crawford full of more fluff, empty words and lisp service Lots of prospect t...