1. 5 Reasons Why Patrick Kane Should Be Trade Bait

    Patrick Kane may be on thin ice with the Chicago Blackhawks organization. His recent antics and less then stellar play last season may trigger a trade this offseason for the elite winger...

    James Maahs Written by James Maahs about 10 hours ago 401 reads 13 comments

  2. Detroit Red Wings: Ranking Detroit Goalies over the Past Decade

    For the past 10 years, the Detroit Red Wings have been a powerhouse in the Western Conference. They not only had great players, they had good goalies. In the NHL , no matter how good your offence is, a good goalie can stop you...

    Matthew Shepard Written by Matthew Shepard about 11 hours ago 224 reads 1 comments

  3. Signing of 2011 Top Pick Tomas Jurco Delayed by Lack of Transfer Agreement

    DETROIT – The lack of a transfer agreement between the International Ice Hockey Federation and the Slovak Ice Hockey Federation is delaying the Detroit Red Wings ' signing of forward Tomas Jurco, their top draft pick in 2011 (35th overall)...

    Eric Drobny Written by Eric Drobny about 13 hours ago 45 reads 0 comments

  4. Blues Sign 2011 Pick Ty Rattie to Contract

    The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Ty Rattie, the club announced Friday. Rattie was the Blues' first selection at the 2011 draft, taken in the second round and 32nd overall...

    Ken Chin Written by Ken Chin about 13 hours ago 3 reads 0 comments

  5. Nicklas Lidstrom: How Will the Red Wings Deal With His Absence

    So it's been two days since the big announcement and it turns out the Red Wings are still in Detroit, will play their games at the Joe Louis Arena, and now have an extra $6.2 million to go shopping with this summer...

    Rob Kirk Written by Rob Kirk about 16 hours ago 849 reads 6 comments

  6. The Perfect Career: Nicklas Lidstrom Really Is 'The Perfect Human.'

    “I’ve been dreading this day since I became manager in 1997.” The perfect line to wrap up a perfect career from ‘The Perfect Human...

    Marc Valeri Written by Marc Valeri about 17 hours ago 82 reads 0 comments

  7. Rape Charges Dropped Against Red Wings Draft Pick

    According to the Boston Herald, prosecutors have dropped rape chargers against former Boston University player and Detroit Red Wings draft pick Max Nicastro.....

    Ken Chin Written by Ken Chin about 19 hours ago 52 reads 0 comments

  8. Chicago Blackhawks Patrick Kane Could Learn a Thing or 2 from Nicklas Lidstrom

    Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane is the subject of what is now an annual ritual. That would be the sentiment that his boorish off-ice behavior merits a trade out of the organization...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 19 hours ago 806 reads 5 comments

  9. Nicklas Lidstrom: His Stealth Perfection Is Irreplaceable

    When Nick Lidstrom first suited up for the Red Wings in 1991, George Bush was president—the first Bush. The Tigers’ first baseman was Fielder—the first Fielder...

    Greg Eno Written by Greg Eno about 20 hours ago 198 reads 0 comments

  10. Blackhawks Agree to Terms with 2011 Pick Clendening

    The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with defenseman Adam Clendening on a three-year contract. Clendening, 19, shared the lead among Hockey East defensemen with a career-high 33 points (4G, 29A) in 38 games with Boston University...

    Ken Chin Written by Ken Chin about 20 hours ago 27 reads 0 comments

  11. Detroit Red Wings: Why This Is the Best Time for Nick Lidstrom to Retire

    As many have said since the news broke about the retirement, Nick Lidstrom is irreplaceable. Irreplaceable not only because of the numbers and results he produced on the ice, but more importantly because of his presence and impact off the ice...

    TJ Kleinert Written by TJ Kleinert about 1 day ago 239 reads 2 comments

  12. Nick Lidstrom Retires: Right for Him, Difficult for Red Wings and Their Fans

    Today, one of the greatest defensemen to ever play in the NHL officially retired. At 11 AM EST, Nicklas Lidstrom announced he would officially be hanging up his skates...

    Scott Abuso Written by Scott Abuso about 1 day ago 193 reads 1 comments

  13. Ex-Hawk Sutter has Kings seeking crown

    It’s probably overstating it to say this is a kinder, gentler Darryl Sutter. Maybe the sour face isn’t quite as sour, the daily news conference a bit less grouchy, the defensive rules slightly relaxed...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 1 day ago 7 reads 0 comments

  14. Oduya Signing Speaks Louder Than His Cap Hit

    I have been sitting on this recent development to see what others were saying, and hopefully, to find the silver lining in it all...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 1 day ago 18 reads 0 comments

  15. Bowman: Hawks 'disappointed' by Kane Party Pics

    To the surprise of no one, the Chicago Blackhawks officially consider the pictures from Patrick Kane's weekend adventure in Wisconsin to be bad publicity...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 1 day ago 28 reads 0 comments

  16. Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp Isn't Worried About Patrick Kane

    “Sure, we talk all the time about what it is to be a professional and how to carry yourself and I think a guy like Kaner, he knows that,” Sharp said. “It’s just he finds himself getting his picture taken because of who he is...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 1 day ago 33 reads 0 comments

  17. Report: Source Says Hawks Suggested Kane Seek Help

    Some pretty controversial stuff coming out of Chicago today in the wake of ‘Hawks GM Stan Bowman addressing the Patrick Kane situation with reporters on Tuesday...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 1 day ago 6 reads 0 comments

  18. Blackhawks GM Says Marian Hossa Is “Feeling Much Better”

    About two years ago, Marian Hossa expunged the frustrations of losing in two straight Stanley Cup finals series in a row (with two different teams) by winning one with the Chicago Blackhawks ...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 1 day ago 24 reads 0 comments

  19. Wings' Pavel Datsyuk Earns Master of Sport Award in Russia

    Pavel Datsyuk added one more honor Tuesday to his long list of accomplishments. Datsyuk was named a Master of Sport in his native Russia, one of the highest honors a Russian athlete can achieve...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 1 day ago 3 reads 0 comments

  20. Wings Will Miss Lidstrom, but Nashville's Ryan Suter Would Help Fill the Void

    DETROIT -- Losing Nicklas Lidstrom to retirement is a huge blow to the Detroit Red Wings , but they have a chance to land a suitable replacement. Defenseman Ryan Suter has long been at the top of the Red Wings' 2012 free-agent wish list...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 1 day ago 105 reads 0 comments

  21. Red Wings Sign Center Calle Jarnkrok, 2010 Draft Pick, to Three-Year Contract

    DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings have signed center Calle Jarnkrok, their second pick in the 2010 entry draft (second round, 51st overall) to a three-year entry-level contract...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 1 day ago 176 reads 0 comments

  22. They Don't Come Any Better Than Nick Lidstrom

    With the news breaking on Wednesday that Nick Lidstrom will hold a news conference today from Joe Louis Arena to announce his decision to return for a 21st season or retire, it almost ...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 1 day ago 57 reads 0 comments

  23. Niklas Lidstrom Retirement: The End of an Era

    This morning Nicklas Lidstrom called it quits after 20 seasons ( h/t Sports Illustrated ). One of the best Red Wings , defensemen and players of all time, Lidstrom's greatness will never be forgotten...

    Ryan Kraft Written by Ryan Kraft about 1 day ago 177 reads 0 comments

  24. Nicklas Lidstrom Retirement: Where Did He Rank Today and All Time?

    It is no wonder that Nicklas Lidstrom announced his retirement today. He has been slowing down for the last four years, the four worst of his career (since his first four)...

    MJ Kasprzak Written by MJ Kasprzak about 1 day ago 468 reads 2 comments

  25. Nicklas Lidstrom Retirement: Twitter Reacts to Hall of Famer's Farewell

    Thursday was a very sad day for the hockey world as Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom retired from the NHL after a 20-year hall of fame career. Per ESPN...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 2 days ago 2,765 reads 3 comments