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Scott Burnside previews the seven hottest players coming back from Europe.

Damien Brunner has more points than any other NHL player in Europe right now, making him "the most-productive player that the NHL lockout has brought to Europe," according to BLICK. The Red Wings' center is playing in the Swiss National League A club...

The Detroit Red Wings have hired former star defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom as a scout.

Corey Pronman casts his gaze across the pond to see how some drafted prospects playing in Europe stack up. And the Minnesota Wild seem to have no shortage of them.

Blog | Conversation | March 07, 2012

Lars-Ove Haraldsson looks at CSS rankings of international skaters, and believes that while Victor Rask is a bit overrated (CSS rank of 9), Miika Salomaki (CSS rank of 7) could actually find his way into the top three.

Blog | Conversation | February 10, 2011

Ahead of the NHL all-star game, Lars-Ove Haraldsson generates an all-star team made up of players from all the European hockey leagues. And some could play in the NHL next season.

Blog | Conversation | January 27, 2011

Alvin Chang examines the value of drafting international players across the Atlantic, finding that teams that don't scout enough in Western Europe and Russia miss out on solid prospects.

Blog | Conversation | December 22, 2010

They've already been drafted, but they haven't made it to the NHL. Still these five prospects still skating in Europe should excite fans of the Caps, Blues and, of course, Red Wings.

Blog | Conversation | December 16, 2010

Andreas Lilja's attempt to make the San Jose Sharks' roster is over. He even got on the team flight to Europe, but then found out Tuesday from Sharks GM Doug Wilson they wouldn't be keeping him. "He was very good, but we are healthy and a couple o...

Andreas Lilja's attempt to make the San Jose Sharks' roster is over. He even got on the team flight to Europe, but then found out Tuesday from Sharks GM Doug Wilson they wouldn't be keeping him. "He was very good, but we are healthy and a couple o...

Boston, Carolina, Columbus, Minnesota, Phoenix and San Jose will open their 2010-11 regular seasons in Europe, the NHL and the players' association announced Tuesday.

Blackhawks-Red Wings Preview

Paul Kariya scored two goals as the St. Louis Blues rallied to edge the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in their opening game of the NHL regular season Friday.

STOCKHOLM -- There are a lot of things that are out of the ordinary for the St. Louis Blues and Detroit Red Wings as they get ready to open the NHL's regular season here tonight. First of all, naturally, is playing in Europe. Second is the start ti...

Some will continue to argue over the merit of having the NHL teams opening their seasons in Europe, but the Red Wings' trip to Sweden is proof it's still worth it.

The Detroit Red Wings will open the 2009-10 regular season against the St. Louis Blues with a two-game series in Stockholm, while the Chicago Blackhawks play two games against the Florida Panthers in Helsinki.