Stolen Zetterberg Classic stick may be reunited with young fan
(Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:52:07 PST)
There's an interesting second chapter being written to that story we posted on Wednesday, in which 14-year-old...

Puck Headlines: Leafs' Grabovski gets three games for ref push
(Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:56:36 PST)
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NHL Calendar
(Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:58:20 PST)
Jan 22-26 -- All-Star break. Jan. 24 -- NHL SuperSkills Competition, Montreal. Jan. 25 -- NHL All-Star Game, Montreal. March 4 -- Trade deadline, 3 p.m. EST. April 9-19 -- IIHF Under 18 World Championship, Fargo, N.D., and Moorhead, Minn. April 12 -- Last day of 2008-09 regular season. April 15 -- Stanley Cup Playoffs begin.

Is Raycroft the new No.1 goalie in Colorado?
(Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:23:59 PST)
His status on the team finally appears to match the number on his back. Andrew Raycroft, it would seem, is your...

Blackhawks Team Report
(Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:13:10 PST)

The Blackhawks must now get ready for Central Division action. They visit the Predators on Saturday, then host them Sunday after coming home from a three-game road trip.

Heading into the game at Nashville the Hawks have won 11 of their last 14 games and felt unlucky in their loss at Colorado. The Hawks haven't complained about officiating much this season, but they did after Thursday's 2-1 loss.

Coach Joel Quenneville cited a "home drop" on a third-period face-off that led to an Avalanche power play that produced the game-winning goal.

"I haven't seen that in four years," Quenneville said.

The fact of the matter is, the Hawks didn't have their offensive attack working on the night that winger Patrick Kane returned after missing two games with a high right...

Blackhawks RW Kane returns vs. Avalanche
(Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:17:01 PST)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane returned to the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Colorado Avalanche.

Puck Headlines: Caps coach doesn't like equal ASG representation
(Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:44:27 PST)
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This is pretty much the worst time to call for helmetless players
(Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:47:20 PST)
I've read Steve Rosenbloom's blog over at the Chicago Tribune Web site a few times now, and I just can't decide...

Puck Headlines: Jordan Staal signs, and East all-star snubs
(Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:18:44 PST)
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Chris Chelios vs. Scott Stevens: Who was the better player?
(Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:48:50 PST)
There's really nothing like a good player-based hockey debate. Like the old "healthy Mario" vs.

Stick-swiping jerk almost finds way to ruin Winter Classic
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:59:05 PST)
So 14-year-old Kalan Plew had his soda commercial moment at the Winter Classic, as Henrik Zetterberg of the...

Lidstrom an All-Star for 10th straight time
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:36:17 PST)
Nicklas Lidstrom is headed to the NHL All-Star game for the 10th straight season, but for the first time as captain of the Stanley Cup champion. The six-time Norris Trophy winner, as the league's best defenseman, and Detroit Red Wings teammate Pavel Datsyuk were among 15 players chosen Wednesday to fill out the Western Conference roster for the midseason classic to be played Jan.

Puck Headlines: Phaneuf, Nabokov among West all-star snubs
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:24:58 PST)
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Puck Headlines: Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals ready to go 'Patrick Division' on each other
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:44:46 PST)
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NHL Power Poll: Teams set sights on playoffs
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:07:01 PST)
Toronto coach Ron Wilson noticed it while playing Ottawa this week. The intensity is rising for teams getting...

Puck Headlines: After tragedy, fight debate reaches critical mass
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:15:25 PST)
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From ratings to reviews, the NHL's epic Winter Classic victory
(Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:10:56 PST)
The concept of "overwhelming success" and Wrigley Field are usually diametrically opposed' but the...

4 Canadiens elected for NHL East stars in Montreal
(Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:23:18 PST)
Only Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin prevented the Montreal Canadiens from an All-Star sweep. The NHL announced the starting lineups Saturday for the midseason classic, and the host Canadiens filled four of the six slots for the Eastern Conference. Crosby and Malkin, teammates and linemates with the defending East champion Pittsburgh Penguins, both broke the record for the most votes and claimed...

Four Habs, one joke of an NHL All-Star Game fan vote
(Sat, 03 Jan 2009 12:22:34 PST)
The starters for the NHL All-Star Game have been announced; and in the spirit of openness and full disclosure...

Winter Classic ratings increase 12 percent
(Sat, 03 Jan 2009 10:17:05 PST)
Ratings increased 12 percent for the second Winter Classic, which featured the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings at Wrigley Field. The New Year's Day event on NBC earned a 2.9 overnight rating and a 6.0 share, the best overnight NHL regular-season rating in nearly 13 years. The Red Wings defeated the Blackhawks 6-4 in the second U.S.

When Vince met Gary and other celebrities at the Winter Classic
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:30:00 PST)
Vince Vaughn hasn't looked this thrilled since the reviews for "Fred Claus" were published.

From the Friendly Confines, it's Puck Daddy's Winter Classic
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:50:50 PST)
Big League Stew editor Kevin Kaduk has been to hundreds of baseball games in Wrigley Field, but like everyone...

Winter Classic showcases NHL's next big rivalry
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:50:03 PST)
For the second year in a row, the Winter Classic brought some much-needed attention to the NHL.

Blackhawks invited to open 2009-10 season in Europe
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:01:36 PST)
The Chicago Blackhawks were on display on a North American stage for the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field.

New owner, new possibilities for Blackhawks
(Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:44:00 PST)
The Blackhawks' previous owner, Bill Wirtz, would have scoffed at the Winter Classic. His son, Rocky, is different.

The third time was the charm for NHL'S latest outdoor game
(Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:27:02 PST)
The National Hockey League hosted its third outdoor game and the third time was the charm for hockey's hottest regular-season event.

NHL hits home run at Wrigley
(Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:44:00 PST)
The NHL hit one out of the park with the Winter Classic between Chicago and Detroit at Wrigley Field.