PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 05: Kris Versteeg #32 of the Chicago Blackhawks controls the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins on December 5, 2009...

Ear to the glass: Change has come

Cutting the cord with a coach is never easy, but it can also motivate an underachieving team. We asked our panel of players about the aftermaths of their coaching changes and the ensuing push to the playoffs for the Hurricanes, Blackhawks and Penguins.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009

I have to confess ...

My name is Marc and I'm a bad Chicago sports fan. So in the words of Usher, these are my confessions... I watched the Green Bay/Baltimore Monday ...

ESPN 1000, Chicago

...the Notre Dame head coaching search, Bears DB Charles Tillman, NBC's Rodney Harrison, Hawks W Kris Versteeg and Bruce Levine from the MLB Winter Meetings

Rangers-Blackhawks Preview

Rangers-Blackhawks Preview

Front Line: Has Gaborik reached peak?

Marian Gaborik has risen up to No. 5 in the forwards rankings after a great start, but Sean Allen thinks he can't get much higher.

Hurricanes-Penguins Preview

Hurricanes-Penguins Preview

Blackhawks Slip Past Penguins In Overtime

Kris Versteeg knocks home the game-winner in overtime as the Blackhawks nip the Penguins, 2-1

Versteeg thwarts streaking Penguins with OT winner; Crosby (groin) sits

Kris Versteeg scored 2:38 into overtime and the Chicago Blackhawks snapped the Pittsburgh Penguins' five-game home winning streak with a 2-1 victory Saturday night.

PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 05: Brooks Orpik #44 of the Pittsburgh Penguins looks to pass in front of Kris Versteeg #32 of the Chicago Blackhawks on December 5, 2009 at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo...

Chicago Blackhawks' Kris Versteeg (32) checks on teammate Patrick Kane (88) as Kane lies on the ice after suffering a...

Chicago Blackhawks' Kris Versteeg (32) falls to the ice after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime against Pittsburgh Penguins...