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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

With a win over the Hawks, the Canucks avoided becoming hockey's lovable losers

CHICAGO -- There wasn't a moment of hesitation from Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville. Rookie netminder Antti Niemi will be back in goal for Game 2 on Monday night. "Antti's playing, no doubt," Quenneville said Sunday after choosing not to skate his...

This has the making of a long and entertaining series, but Pierre LeBrun smells a minor upset here with the Canucks prevailing over the Blackhawks.

Let's take an early look at the Western Conference semifinal series between the Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks: Offense: Vancouver had the most potent attack in the Western Conference, but the Blackhawks weren't far behind. Both teams have...

E.J. Hradek takes a look at each of the first-round series, sniffing out key reasons that each series could be closer than it first may appear.

Blog | Conversation | April 14, 2010

Blackhawks forward Jonathan Toews was named top forward at the Olympic Games.

E.J. Hradek believes the Swedes are sitting pretty heading into the single-elimination tournament portion of the Olympics

Blog | Conversation | February 24, 2010

E.J. Hradek breaks down each of Wednesday's Olympic matchups, including Team USA versus Switzerland and what should be an epic clash between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin ... er ... Canada and Russia.

Blog | Conversation | February 23, 2010

With no All-Star Game this season, Puck Prospectus offers its take on what the rosters should look like.

Story | Conversation | January 26, 2010

Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook made Team Canada's Olympic roster.

Pardon the interruption (where have I heard that before?), but I've decided to spend my last blog before the Christmas break on my choices for the US and Canadian Olympic teams. I will get back to my usual rookie/prospect-based Wednesday blogging nex...

Blog | Conversation | December 23, 2009

Before I dive into the holiday edition of the Monday 10, I have to take a short musical detour. I highly recommend that you check out the video for the holiday song, "That's What Christmas Means To Me," written and performed by Alyonka and Diana Lari...

Blog | Conversation | December 21, 2009