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The Thin Blue Line: Souray back

Victoria Matiash discusses the return of Sheldon Souray to the lineup in her weekly roundup and ranking of fantasy hockey defensemen.

Ebbett, Hawks starting to click

...season] to think they are going to pack it in even if they get down early," Brian Campbell said after Friday's morning practice. "We're just 16 or 17 games into the season...

Superstitious? So are the Hawks

...have one, but I could tell you a couple for just about everyone on the team. Brian Campbell doesn't like anyone touching the knob of his stick before the game, or he has...

CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 11: (L-R) Brian Campbell #51, Partick Sharp #19, Patrick Kane #88 and Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrate...

The Thin Blue Line: Fantasy wasteland

Victoria Matiash looks at the latest among fantasy defensemen, noting the Hurricanes' slow start has hurt the values of Joe Corvo and Joni Pitkanen.

Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19), celebrates with teammates Troy Brouwer, Patrick Sharp, and Brian Campbell after Toews scored the Blackhawks third goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game...

Getting their head into the game

...lead of the night. I'd like to blame a poor rush into the zone by Brian Campbell, but Keith should not have compounded that play with his mistake. For all practical purposes it...

Don't blame Huet

...move by Martin Hanzal on the first tally. Sopel gave Hanzal an easy shooting lane. Then Brian Campbell was slow to come off the end boards in his own zone after a check, which...

The Thin Blue Line: Myers here to stay

Victoria Matiash adds Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers to her rankings but warns readers to keep their expectations reasonable for the 19-year-old rookie.

Huet solid again as Blackhawks take care of Canadiens

Patrick Sharp scored with 4:10 left to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night.

The Thin Blue Line: Shuffling Canucks D

Victoria Matiash establishes the pecking order for Canucks defensemen in her weekly news, notes and rankings of the position.

Bucci's Mailbag: Iginla's legacy, teen stars and best of the bands

Hey Bucci, First-time writer, so I want to start off by saying your column is my favourite and your music taste is awesome. I am a huge Colorado fan...

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 17: Brian Campbell #51 of the Chicago Blackhawks shoots the puck during a game against the Dallas Stars on...

10 after 10

...is hot OK, maybe not hot but warm enough to like. Through the first 10 games, Brian Campbell seems to be playing better hockey than he did most of last season. Seven points in...