Blackhawks’ Sam Rinzel’s Confidence Makes for Smooth Transition to NHL
An influx of young talent defined the Chicago Blackhawks this season. From Frank Nazar joining the team in December to Ryan Greene debuting at the end of the season, fans…
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Chicago Blackhawks 2024-25 Player Grades: Defense
With the Chicago Blackhawks‘ 2024-25 season having come to a close, it’s time for player grades, and this edition will focus on the defense. The Blackhawks’ defense was the second-worst…
Chicago Blackhawks’ 3 Stars for April
It’s been a long and winding road for the Chicago Blackhawks in this 2024-25 season. Finishing 31st in the league and with a record of 25-46-11 was not the original…
10 Thoughts on the Blackhawks’ 2024-25 Season
The 2024-25 season is in the books for the Chicago Blackhawks. They ended their campaign with a 25-46-11 record for 61 points, good for a rather disappointing 31st in the…
Blackhawks Defense Competition Makes For Tough Upcoming Choices
Isn’t it funny how fast things change? Ever since the Chicago Blackhawks‘ dynasty ended, they have tried to rebuild their defense (and their entire team!), and for a while, the…
5 Takeaways From the Blackhawks’ 3-1 Win Over the Penguins
The Chicago Blackhawks finally earned a much-desired win Sunday night (Apr. 6), defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins by a score of 3-1 at the United Center. It was their first win…
Blackhawks Notebook: Moore & Rinzel Make NHL Debuts, Coaching & Defensive Depth
The Chicago Blackhawks have won just a single game in their last 11, flirting with last place in the league. To nobody’s surprise, the team was officially eliminated from the…
Blackhawks Sign Oliver Moore & Sam Rinzel to Entry-Level Contracts
On March 29, the Chicago Blackhawks announced they had agreed to terms with forward Oliver Moore and defenseman Sam Rinzel, both products of the University of Minnesota’s Golden Gophers hockey…
Blackhawks Prospects Report: Thompson, Greene, Rinzel & More
Welcome to the latest installment of the “Future Hawks” prospect series. In this column, we take a look at the Chicago Blackhawks’ prospects who are standing out and enjoying success, whether they’re…
Blackhawks Prospects Report: Moore, Rinzel, Greene & More
The Chicago Blackhawks are a franchise in rebuild mode. With star player Connor Bedard at the foundation of these efforts, the organization looks to couple the development of talented young…