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15 reasons to love the Blackhawks

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

Hockey is back in the City of Big Shoulders. In a major way. Here are 15 reasons why, young or old, you should watch the Chicago Blackhawks.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2009

Hawks-Flames? 'The hate is building'

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

A playoff meeting between the Flames and Blackhawks doesn't have the rivalry feel of, say, Bruins-Habs. But both teams are admitting that this series is getting ugly ... real quick.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009

Khabibulin comes full circle with Hawks

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

At the start of the season, Nikolai Khabibulin was put on waivers. Now, the Russian goalie is charging into the playoffs and facing off against a team he owns, the Calgary Flames.

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2009

Our MVPs for all 30 teams

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

Here are the regular-season MVP choices for all of the NHL's 30 teams -- the good, the bad ... and the Islanders.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009

Blues refuse to quit in home stretch

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

Around the New Year, no one would have thought the Blues would be in the thick of the playoff hunt. But, with less than a month to go before the postseason, St. Louis is making a lot of noise.

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2009

Iginla the eternal Calgary Flame

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

As Jarome Iginla became the Flames' all-time points leader this past weekend, he further solidified a bond with the city of Calgary that will never be broken.

Story | Conversation | March 02, 2009

Cammalleri making wave$ in Calgary

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

For the first time in a long while, someone other than Jarome Iginla could lead the Flames in goals. But don't get too attached Calgary. Mike Cammalleri's stay might not last long.

Story | Conversation | February 10, 2009

Constructing the ultimate Canadien

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

It's the Canadiens' centennial season. Montreal is hosting the All-Star festivities. So we're throwing our own party by compiling the ultimate Canadiens player of all time.

Story | Conversation | January 23, 2009

Florida's play making Bouwmeester's decision that much tougher

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

By choosing not to commit to the Panthers beyond this season, Jay Bouwmeester gave his team a kind of ultimatum. Show me, or I'm outta here.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2008

Canucks' hopes now turn to backups Sanford, Schneider

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

The Canucks haven't exactly gotten used to life without Roberto Luongo. Now, their playoff hopes could rest on the backs of their two backup netminders, Cory Schneider and Curtis Sanford.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2008

Magnificent Miikka continues to be the Mortal Miikka

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

Not so long ago, Miikka Kiprusoff was arguably the best goaltender in the NHL. Now, he's struggling. If the Flames want to reach the playoffs, Jarome Iginla won't be enough. They'll need their old goalie back.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008

Koivu helping Wild get through another Gaborik-less stretch

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

Who needs Marian Gaborik. Who needs Marian Gaborik?! Yes, the Minnesota Wild are hanging in nicely without their franchise star, thanks to a great combo of goaltending and defense, yes … but also scoring.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008

Are Oilers ready for the next step? We'll have fun watching them try

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

The Oilers' mad dash to the playoffs fell short last season, but will this young squad be able to get over the hump in 2008-09? The team, and the city, are hoping.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2008

New season, new outlook ... same hockey hot seat

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

In this time of possibilities and unbridled optimism, there are some who are already feeling the warm glow of the hot seat. Taken team by team, they would be ...

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008

Bertuzzi looks for another fresh start, this time in Calgary

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

It's a new season and Todd Bertuzzi is making another fresh start in Calgary. Will things be any different this time around?

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2008