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Neil Greenberg highlights 11 rookies who are having a major impact on their teams in the 2013 Cup playoffs, including Ottawa forward Jakob Silfverberg and Minnesota defenseman Jonas Brodin.

Story | Conversation | May 09, 2013

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- In the middle of a hotly contested playoff series and with a crucial game in the offing, individual awards may seem relatively inconsequential. But when it was revealed Tuesday morning that Ryan Suter was a finalist for the Norr...

Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher, Florida Panthers center Jonathan Huberdeau and Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad are the three finalists for the Calder Trophy, give to the NHL's top rookie.

From the official NHL release: GALLAGHER, HUBERDEAU AND SAAD VOTED CALDER TROPHY FINALISTS NEW YORK (May 6, 2013) - Right wing Brendan Gallagher of the Montreal Canadiens, center Jonathan Huberdeau of the Florida Panthers and left wing Br...

With the conclusion of the 2013 NHL regular season, Grant Sonier provides his final rookie rankings. Montreal's Brendan Gallagher tops Grant's list of Calder Trophy candidates, followed by Chicago's Brandon Saad and Florida's Jonathan Huberdeau.

Story | Conversation | May 02, 2013

With the end of 2013 NHL regular season approaching, Neil Greenberg outlines his picks for the Hart, Norris, Calder, Byng and Selke awards. Among the selections, the Islanders' John Tavares gets the nod for this season's Hart Trophy.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2013

Grant Sonier updates his NHL rookie rankings heading into the final week of the regular season. Montreal's Brendan Gallagher and Chicago's Brandon Saad retain the top two spots while Edmonton's Justin Schultz resurfaces on the list at No. 8.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2013

Brandon Saad scored in the fifth round of the shootout after Jonathan Toews tied the game late in regulation, and the Chicago Blackhawks clinched the Central Division title with a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night.

Grant Sonier updates his weekly NHL rookie rankings, noting the rise of Chicago's Brandon Saad to No. 2. Mika Zibanejad also jumps to No. 8 after being ranked 10th last week.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2013

Brandon Saad and Jonathan Toews scored 55 seconds apart midway through the third period, and the Chicago Blackhawks rallied to beat the Nashville Predators 5-3 on Sunday night to become the first team to clinch a NHL playoff spot this season.

Blackhawks 7, Red Wings 1 * Blackhawks: 5-5-0 since starting season 21-0-3 * Brandon Saad (CHI): 2 goals (1st career multi-goal game) * Blackhawks: 6th straight win over Red Wings * FROM ELIAS: the 6-goal win matches Chicago's largest-ever win o...

Brandon Saad had two goals and an assist and Dave Bolland scored twice in the Chicago Blackhawks' 7-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday.

Grant Sonier updates his weekly NHL rookie rankings, noting the rise of Chicago forward Brandon Saad, who breaks into the top three.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2013

Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa missed his second consecutive game Monday due to an upper-body injury.

ESPN Insider scouting guru Grant Sonier ranks his top rookies for the 2013 season. This week, Montreal's Brendan Gallagher retains the top spot while St. Louis' Jake Allen debuts at No. 5 and Chicago's Brandon Saad climbs three spots to No. 4.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2013

Blackhawks 5, Wild 3 * Blackhawks: 23 straight games with point to start season * Blackhawks: won 10 straight (franchise record) * Bryan Bickell (CHI): 2 goals (5); 1st career multi-goal game * Devin Setoguchi (MIN): Goal (5); 5-game point streak...