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The-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  and 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 picks 11-32Koekkoek extended, IIHF World Championships end with some Blackhawks players winning gold.The-Rink is expanding with four new writers, a potential BIG podcast guest coming, and a promising new season.We answer some listener and reader questions along the way Please subscribe, rate this episode, and even write us a review. Reviews will be read on the air. Also, Please help spread the word to more #RinkRats and visit our sponsor www.PUCKHCKY.com. Use the discount code "THERINK" for 10% off all orders. The Rinkcast is b

The-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 MikheyevKris Versteeg returns to RockfordDerek King named Rockford head coachMark Eaton discussed Hawks defensive prospectsJust what IF the Blackhawks draft Bowen Byram?Kane officially a nominee for Ted Lindsay AwardDon Granato and the Blackhawks mutually part waysA little Chicago Steel talk at the endWe answer some listener and reader questions Please subscribe, rate this episode, and even write us a review. Reviews will be read on the air. Also, Please help spread the word to more #RinkRats and visit our sponsor www.PUCKHCKY.com. Use the discount code "THERINK" for 10% off all orders. The Rinkcast is brought to you by the Overtime Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The-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, and even write us a review. Reviews will be read on the air. Also, Please help spread the word to more #RinkRats and visit our sponsor www.PUCKHCKY.com. Use the discount code "THERINK" for 10% off all orders. The Rinkcast is brought to you by the Overtime Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The-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 reportWhere do the Blackhawks go with defensemen?Where do the Blackhawks look for depth scoring?Gate looks to fire up the Erik Gustafsson fan clubHow realistic is this Kevin Hayes stuff?We examine many different trade and free agent scenariosWe have a new review (thanks "The Cyto")We answer some listener and reader questions Please subscribe, rate this episode, and even write us a review. Reviews will be read on the air. Also, Please help spread the word to more #RinkRats and visit our sponsor www.PUCKHCKY.com. Use the discount code "THERINK" for 10% off all orders. The Rinkcast is brought to you by the Overtime Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The-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 postseasonChad Krys and Jack Ramsey enter the organizationMore talk about what the team needs to do this summerWhat is going on with the Chicago Steel?Stan Bowman talk, Dylan Sikura talkWe answer some listener and reader questions Please subscribe, rate this episode, and even write us a review. Reviews will be read on the air. Also, Please help spread the word to more #RinkRats and visit our sponsor www.PUCKHCKY.com. Use the discount code "THERINK" for 10% off all orders. The Rinkcast is brought to you by the Overtime Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The-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 GustafssonAre the Blackhawks a playoff team?The unrealistic "wish" that will never die, Artemi PanarinWe talk about reality of the "vocal minority" on Twitter and dealing with themWe answer some listener and reader questionsWe wrap up with some random Blackhawks fodder. Please subscribe, rate this episode, and even write us a review. Reviews will be read on the air. Also, Please help spread the word to more #RinkRats and visit our sponsor www.PUCKHCKY.com. Use the discount code "THERINK" for 10% off all orders. The Rinkcast is brought to you by the Overt

The-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 weekRockford signs college free agent Dylan McLaughlin todayDylan Sikura and Brendan Perlini talkWho do Gate and Al think the Blackhawks may target this summerWe wrap up by answering some listener and reader questions Please subscribe, rate this episode, and even write us a review. Reviews will be read on the air. Also, Please help spread the word to more #RinkRats and visit our sponsor www.PUCKHCKY.com. Use the discount code "THERINK" for 10% off all orders. The Rinkcast is brought to you by the Overtime Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The-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 reportWard hurt, Delia recalledWe wrap up by answering some listener and reader questions Please subscribe, rate this episode, and even write us a review. Reviews will be read on the air. Also, Please help spread the word to more #RinkRats and visit our sponsor www.PUCKHCKY.com. Use the discount code "THERINK" for 10% off all orders. The Rinkcast is brought to you by the Overtime Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The-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 expectationsAre 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 and reader questionsPlease subscribe, rate this episode, and even write us a review. Reviews will be read on the air. Also, Please help spread the word to more #RinkRats and visit our sponsor www.PUCKHCKY.com. Use the discount code "THERINK" for 10% off all orders. The Rinkcast is brought to you by the Overtime Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The-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 hate?Gate brings up Jesse Puljujärvi, as a wild swingWe wrap up by answering some listener and reader questions Please subscribe, rate this episode, and even write us a review. Reviews will be read on the air. Also, Please help spread the word to more #RinkRats and visit our sponsor www.PUCKHCKY.com. Use the discount code “THERINK” for 10% off all orders. The Rinkcast is brought to you by the Overtime Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The-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 a 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 Karlsson and Artemi Panarin.We answered some great listener and reader questionsNew for 2019, the Rinkcast is also available on YouTube Please subscribe, rate this episode, and even write us a review. Reviews will be read on the air. Also, Please help spread the word to more #RinkRats and visit our sponsor www.PUCKHCKY.com. Use the discount code “THERINK” for 10% off all orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The-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 articleWe answered some great listener and reader questionsNew for 2019, the Rinkcast is also available on YouTube Please subscribe, rate this episode, and even write us a review. Reviews will be read on the air. Also, Please help spread the word to more #RinkRats and visit our sponsor www.PUCKHCKY.com. Use the discount code “THERINK” for 10% off all orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The-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 pickThe roast of Erik “future Norris Trophy winning Defenseman” GustafssonWe discuss some draft ideasWho should and shouldn’t the Blackhawks target via trade or free agency?The Panarin thing will not go away.Some goalie talkWe answered some great listener and reader questionsNew for 2019, the Rinkcast is also available on YouTube Please subscribe, rate this episode, and even write us a review. Reviews will be read on the air. Also, Please help spread the word to more #RinkRats and visit our sponsor www.PUCKHCKY.com. Use the discount code “THERINK” for 10% off all orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The-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 GarrisonWhere does Caggiula fit in the lineup?  Does anyone get sent down or waived?Goalie talk with the GatekeeperWe answered some great listener and reader questionsAs a new year gift, we close out with “On My Side” from The-Rink friend and huge Blackhawks fan Patrick Judge with his bandmates in Demon Hunter. New for 2019, the Rinkcast is also available on YouTube Please subscribe, rate this episode, and even write us a review. Reviews will be read on the air. Also, Please help spread the word to more #RinkRats and visit our sponsor www.PUCKHCKY.com. Use the discount code “THERINK” for 10% off all orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho

The-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 concussionMarcus Kruger joins him as the walking wounded increaseCollin Delia, Dylan Sikura, Carl Dahlstrom and Luke Johnson all get recalledThe Gustafsson delusionsAddressing the Panarin nonsense again.We answered some great listener and reader questionsAs a special holiday gift, we close out with “On My Side” from The-Rink friend and huge Blackhawks fan Patrick Judge with his bandmates in Demon Hunter. Please subscribe, rate this episode, and even write us a review. Reviews will be read on the air. Also, Please help spread the word to more #RinkRats and visit our sponsor www.PUCKHCKY.com. Use the discount code “THERINK” for 10% off all orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The-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 FortinWarpigs Report from Mario TirabassiEarly take-a-ways from the Schmaltz/Strome trade appear evenWho needs to stay and who needs to go?We answered some great listener and reader questions Please subscribe, rate this episode, and even write us a review. Reviews will be read on the air. As a special perk, listen to Jeff talk with the Shawn and Maya in the Morning about the Blackhawks at the 2:33:00 mark, from Wednesday morning: Also, Please help spread the word to more #RinkRats and visit our sponsor www.PUCKHCKY.com. Use the discount code “THERINK” for 10% off all orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The-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 PerliniThey then go out and lose 8-3 to the Vegas Golden KnightsWho should the Hawks attempt to trade?What are the latest rumors?The Blackhawks power play is epically badWe answered some great listener and reader questions Please subscribe, rate this episode, and even write us a review. Reviews will be read on the air. Also, Please help spread the word to more #RinkRats and visit our sponsor www.PUCKHCKY.com. Use the discount code “THERINK” for 10% off all orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The-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 BarrattWhat about that Brandon Saad / William Nylander trade speculation?Can Dylan Sikura save the organization?Positive stuff about Jeremy Colliton.We spend a good hour focussing on some great listener and reader questions Please subscribe, rate this episode, and even write us a review. Reviews will be read on the air. Also, Please help spread the word to more #RinkRats and visit our sponsor www.PUCKHCKY.com. Use the discount code “THERINK” for 10% off all orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The-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 press conference in Blackhawks lore.Mario give us more insight into Coach Colliton.Very in-depth talk about the move, what led up to it, what the future could hold.We spend a good hour focussing on some great listener and reader questions Please subscribe, rate this episode, and even write us a review. Reviews will be read on the air. Also, Please help spread the word to more #RinkRats and visit our sponsor www.PUCKHCKY.com. Use the discount code “THERINK” for 10% off all orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg

The-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 FortinGustav Forsling and Connor Murphy will be back, then what?We wrap up the episode with some great listener/reader questions.Also, Let’s talk a little about #SmokingNickSchmaltz (You heard it here first!)photoshop creation by Marc-Louis Paprzyca @pappy_hour Please subscribe, rate this episode, and even write us a review. Reviews will be read on the air. Also, Please help spread the word to more #RinkRats and visit our sponsor www.PUCKHCKY.com. Use the discount code “THERINK” for 10% off all orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi