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The NHL and NHLPA remained at an impasse in the latest round of collective bargaining talks as the deadline for a lockout looms.

With the 2012 Summer Games serving as a back drop, Craig Custance starts looking ahead to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi Russia, projecting what a possible Canadian roster might look like given an influx of young talent.

Blog | Conversation | August 09, 2012

Ahead of All-Star Weekend, Gary Bettman tells E.J. Hradek there will likely be another edition of HBO's "24/7" chronicling the Winter Classic. Plus the latest on the league's key issues, including its expiring TV contract and protecting its players.

Blog | Conversation | January 27, 2011

When the Chicago Blackhawks were driving toward a Stanley Cup title last spring, Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith made a point of calling Hawks coach Joel Quenneville to wish him luck. Quenneville returned the favor.

The way the Chicago Blackhawks captivated the city during their Stanley Cup run and victory parade last year was not lost on the other athletes in the city, and now it's the Hawks' turn to become fans.

In NHL, it's Clubber Lang (Chicago) vs. Rocky Balboa (Philly)

Chicago vs. Philadelphia for the Stanley Cup crown continues the great matchup between these two cities.

Here are 12 thoughts courtesy of the NHL playoffs.

Peater Keating of ESPN The Magazine looks at the growing concern of concussions in hockey.

Story | Conversation | December 28, 2009

Unfamilar with the NHL? DJ Gallo has the perfect crash course for you.

Cubs fans have had their share of misery, but many others have experienced even more pain and suffering.

Forget crime, schools, weather and so on. Uni Watch ranks the most livable cities by ranking the only thing that matters: the uniforms.

Hockey is back, and that means it's time to take a look at what uniform treats we'll be seeing in the NHL this season.