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CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville and his players returned to the drawing board Thursday in hopes of finding an answer to their struggling power play. The Blackhawks haven't scored in their last 19 power-play opportunities cover...

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

Craig Custance reports on 20 interesting findings from his whirlwind camp tour prior to the NHL openers, starting with why he thinks Chicago goalie Corey Crawford is poised for a bounceback season.

Blog | Conversation | January 21, 2013

There has been so much focus on the Big One on the NHL labor front, the percentage of the pie the players and owners eventually agree to share, that you almost forget other thorny issues need to be addressed before we have labor peace again one day. ...

With the collective bargaining negotiations ongoing, a proposed change to the salary cap could end up hamstringing some teams financially, including the Sabres, Rangers and Wild.

Blog | Conversation | August 20, 2012

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...

In the final regular season edition of the Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, Evgeni Malkin completes the season as the No. 1 skater, and Phoenix's Mike Smith takes the top goalie spot.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2012

In the latest edition of the Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, Jonathan Quick dethrones New York's Henrik Lundqvist as the No. 1 goalie. Evgeni Malkin maintains his spot as the top skater.

Story | Conversation | April 02, 2012

In the latest edition of Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, a new Penguin cracks the top 10 skaters, but a familiar one remains No. 1. Dallas' Kari Lehtonen makes an appearance in the goalie rankings.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2012

In the latest edition of Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, Tyler Seguin gives the Boston Bruins their second skater in the top 10, and the top five goalies all hold on to their spots.

Story | Conversation | March 19, 2012

In the latest edition of Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, Flyers forward Claude Giroux slides up to the No. 2 skater spot, while Henrik Lundqvist retains his title as the rankings' top goalie.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2012

In the latest edition of Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, Rangers forward Marian Gaborik gives New York a representative in the top-10 skaters rankings, and two goalies swap places.

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2012

In the latest edition of Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, the Ottawa Senators get their turn in the spotlight with two top-five skaters, and Pekka Rinne makes an appearance as the No. 4 goalie.

Story | Conversation | February 28, 2012

In the latest edition of Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin remains the top skater, and Henrik Lundqvist keeps his spot as the top goalie. Two new goalies join the top five.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2012

In the latest edition of Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin continues his run atop the skater standings while the Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist protects his title as the top goalie.

Story | Conversation | February 14, 2012

In the latest edition of Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, the Chicago Blackhawks have two skaters in the top four despite their recent struggles, and a new goalie takes over the No. 1 spot.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2012