Chicago Blackhawks

How The Devils Can Address The Winger Position

The Need It is no secret that the New Jersey Devils need another top-six winger. Jack Hughes is a superstar center and does not need to move to the wing. Meanwhile, the team is currently in negotiations with Jesper Bratt. But after him, the top six is thin, and Nico Hischier needs a winger of […]

Blackhawks: Danny Zhilkin No Matter What

The NHL season has ended, and the Colorado avalanche is the 2022 Stanley Cup Champions. Now, all focus is on the NHL draft. This will be Kyle Davidson’s first draft as a general manager, but he does not need to panic. Instead, Davidson needs to make his best Kevin Costner impression, get a sticky note […]

Trade Rumor: Bruins Linked to Chicago Blackhawks Center

The Bruins got the best news of the off-season two days ago when it was reported that Captain Patrice Bergeron would be returning to Boston for another season. While this is excellent news for the storied franchise, it doesn’t mean the Bruins should stop looking to acquire a young center that can play second-line center […]

Opinion: Why Chicago Should Trade Connor Murphy and Luke Richardson hired as HC

Luke Richardson named Head Coach As the finals rage on, it’s quiet in the Windy City. The calm before the storm. The Blackhawks have an insane offseason in front of them. Kyle Davidson has taken the wheel and put the Blackhawks on a path leading the Hawks down the rebuild route. With the trade rumors […]

Opinion: Sending DeBrincat to the Devils is the right move

The Stanley cup finals are underway, and Kyle Davidson should be working the phone lines with the NHL draft less than a month away. With the Blackhawks heading down a rebuild, the central question for Blackhawks fans is, will Alex DeBrincat be traded, or will he sign an eight-year deal worth a massive amount of […]

Carter Hutton hangs up the skates at 36

Journeyman goaltender Carter Hutton announced his retirement on Tuesday at the age of 36. Hutton was acquired by the Toronto Maple Leafs in February from the Arizona Coyotes for future considerations but never stepped on the ice for the Leafs. “Honestly, I’ve been preparing myself for hockey to be over in some aspect for a while,” Hutton […]

An Alex DeBrincat Trade From an LA Kings Standpoint

Recently, my Inside The Rink colleague Clifton Ramey published an article in regards to the LA Kings acquiring left winger Alex DeBrincat from the Chicago Blackhawks (you can read it here: Opinion: Should The Kings Trade For DeBrincat). As someone who follows the LA Kings, it immediately piqued my interest, and although this is pure […]

Opinion: Should The Kings Trade For DeBrincat

With the report from Elliotte Friedman that Chicago is willing to listen on any player not named Kane, Toews, or Seth Jones, an eerie feeling was cast on the Alex DeBrincat extension front. Kyle Davidson made it clear that he will trade any player if a team can rock his socks off. Just look at […]

Could Mrazek be the right answer in Chicago?

While Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane are booking tee times and training, Kyle Davidson has a massive load of work to do before the Blackhawks can take the ice next season. The Blackhawks have glaring holes up and down the roster. None is more evident than the goaltender position. Every position is important, but only […]

Player Profile: Connor Murphy

Connor Murphy is coming off his ninth season and is currently playing for the Chicago Blackhawks. Murphy has been the definition of a stay-at-home defensive defenseman throughout his career. Connor Murphy was selected by the then Phoenix Coyotes, now Arizona Coyotes, twentieth overall in the 2011 NHL draft held in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Connor Murphy’s […]