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• There's no forgetting Nicklas Lidstrom. That goes without saying. But here's to Niklas Kronwall for at least helping Wings' fans with the separation anxiety that comes with losing the greatest defenseman of his generation to retirement. ...

The first-quarter dash has seen some surprising superlatives so far, writes Scott Burnside.

From the official NHL release: KANE, BENN AND BRODEUR NAMED NHL 'THREE STARS' OF THE WEEK NEW YORK (Feb. 11, 2013) - Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane , Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn and New Jersey Devils goaltender...

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane was named the NHL's First Star in its "Three Stars" of the week on Monday. Kane led all players last week with five goals. He scored twice, including the game-winner, in a 5-3 win over the San Jose Sharks...

In the first edition of the Player Power Rankings for the 2013 season, veteran forwards Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton are showing there's still some bite left in the San Jose Sharks. Meanwhile, Craig Anderson tops the league's netminders early.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2013

Neil Greenberg compares the historical bar for entry into the Hockey Hall of Fame with the production of current NHL players to see which are worthy of lock status going forward.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2012

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

CHICAGO - Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford said he's not worried about whom the front office was interested in acquiring in the offseason, he just wants to play hockey. Hawks general manager Stan Bowman admitted recently the team tried ...

CHICAGO -- Is it talking out of both sides of your mouth if you praise someone while at the same time looking to replace him? That's the scenario facing the Chicago Blackhawks and incumbent goalie Corey Crawford -- though the issue may not be as b...

With the free agent frenzy dwindling to a free agent fizzle, Rob Vollman looks at which teams helped themselves the most this offseason, and which lost the most production from their previous campaign.

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2012

Stan Bowman said the Blackhawks made competitive offers for the top free agents.

Martin Brodeur is staying put. The NHL's all-time winningest goalie agreed to a two-year, $9 million deal with the only team he's ever played for, the New Jersey Devils. Read the entire story....

Sources: The Blackhawks and goaltender Martin Brodeur have mutual interest.

Timo Seppa of Hockey Prospectus reintroduces the Goalie Heat Index and takes the temperature of the netminders who will be featured in the NHL playoffs. Who can get hot and steal a series?

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2012

Travis Zajac and Patrik Elias scored in a shootout and Martin Brodeur made 37 saves and stopped four of five shooters to give the Devils a 2-1 victory over the Blackhawks on Tuesday night.

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