NHL - Chicago Blackhawks' goalie Corey Crawford faces greater expectations
It's too bad, really. Corey Crawford was the Chicago Blackhawks' best player in their Game 7 loss to the Vancouver Canucks in the first round of the p...
View ArticleNHL - Columbus Blue Jackets digging early hole that may force them to reevaluate
By Michael Arace's count, there were 27 scouts in attendance for the game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night....
View ArticleNHL - After a subpar performance last season, the Red Wings recommitted to...
Last season, the Detroit Red Wings finished 23rd in the NHL in goals-against per game, with opponents averaging 2.89 goals. For a team that has some o...
View ArticleCustance: Mark Howe wasn't just Gordie's son, he is Hall-worthy in his own right
Sure, growing up as Gordie Howe's son comes with its privileges and pressures. But Mark Howe developed into one of the NHL's best two-way defensemen all on his own.
View ArticleCanucks end history at Joe Louis Arena
DETROIT -- On a white dry-erase board in the Vancouver Canucks dressing room at Joe Louis Arena, the words were hand-written in black: To be the best...
View ArticleNHL - General managers' focus is on possible rule changes
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- The rules will be debated. If you get 30 general managers into one room, break them off into small groups and charge them with imp...
View ArticleHandicapping the Pacific Division playoff race - NHL
The good news is that they're resting. The Phoenix Coyotes played an intense, playoff-like game in San Jose on Saturday night, arriving back in Phoeni...
View Article2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Rival coaches, players scout New York Rangers
Heading into the playoffs, Craig Custance gets the lowdown on the New York Rangers from rival players, coaches and scouts.
View Article2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Peter DeBoer gets Devils to buy in - NHL
One more win and the New Jersey Devils are in. Their surprise playoff run has them tantalizingly close to playing for the best trophy in sports. If t...
View ArticleNHL - Dougie Hamilton, Boston Bruins defenseman prospect, best case, worst case
Last season, Dougie Hamilton's third with the Niagara IceDogs, his point total jumped to a career-best 72. He put up that total in just 50 games, incl...
View ArticleNHL - Tempering expectations for Edmonton Oilers prospect Nail Yakupov
SARNIA, Ontario -- For most of Monday evening's Super Series game against the OHL's best, Nail Yakupov had very little space on the ice. No moment be...
View Article2013 NHL Playoffs - Detroit Red Wings closing gap on Cup-favorite Chicago...
DETROIT -- It's a theory Mike Babcock has had going back to his days as a junior coach. When it comes to the development of young players, a playoff g...
View Article2013 NHL Playoffs - How Detroit Red Wings are shutting down Jonathan Toews
DETROIT -- There was a moment in the final two minutes of Game 3 between Chicago and Detroit that captured perfectly just how hard Blackhawks captain ...
View ArticleSan Jose Sharks' early success not a fluke - NHL
There are a lot of flashy explanations for the San Jose Sharks' success. Tomas Hertl has emerged as one of the game's best rookies, with his combinati...
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