http://assets.espn.go.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif en-us 10 ESPN Inc. http://espn.go.com/ Copyright 2010 ESPN Inc. Rink Rat/Hit Parade]]> July 10, 2012 07:09:03 PDT 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.]]> April 29, 2009 18:20:18 PDT 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.]]> April 22, 2009 08:26:12 PDT 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.]]> April 16, 2009 05:49:42 PDT Here are the regular-season MVP choices for all of the NHL's 30 teams -- the good, the bad ... and the Islanders.]]> April 06, 2009 18:30:16 PDT 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.]]> March 24, 2009 06:35:00 PDT 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.]]> March 02, 2009 05:20:26 PST 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.]]> February 10, 2009 15:36:39 PST 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.]]> January 23, 2009 07:54:56 PST 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.]]> December 17, 2008 13:23:13 PST 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.]]> December 05, 2008 10:40:33 PST 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.]]> November 13, 2008 06:32:06 PST 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.]]> November 05, 2008 10:53:49 PST 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.]]> October 17, 2008 05:55:18 PDT 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 ...]]> October 09, 2008 09:42:00 PDT