1. Mike Babcock Says Pavel Datsyuk Isn't Leaving for KHL

    Earlier this year rumors started to surface that Detroit Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk could leave for the KHL when his contract expires after next season.....

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 6 days ago 97 reads 0 comments

  2. Henrik Zetterberg Likes Youngsters' Play, Just Not Their Movies

    Captain Henrik Zetterberg might not like their movie choices, but he does like what the some of the younger players have brought to the Red Wings in the playoffs, in terms of speed and youthful energy...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 6 days ago 53 reads 0 comments

  3. Babcock Defends Play of Brendan Smith, Says Others Need to Help More

    Rookie defenseman Brendan Smith seemed to be the primary scapegoat for the Detroit Red Wings ' problems in Game 1 against Chicago .....

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 6 days ago 6 reads 0 comments

  4. Preds Have Decisions to Make with RFA's

    The Nashville Predators made it their first offseason priority to lock up restricted free agents Patric Hornqvist and Roman Josi. With Hornqvist signed to a five-year contract, Josi becomes the next priority...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 6 days ago 6 reads 0 comments

  5. Free Agency Preview: Playoff Teams With Potential UFAs

    Earlier we talked about who we could possibly sway from the Vancouver Canucks , but I am not so sure if there are any other teams who have multiple free agents that we need...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 6 days ago 14 reads 0 comments

  6. Predators Want Roman Josi to Get Stronger in Offseason

    Asked to evaluate Roman Josi near the end of the 2013 season, Predators coach Barry Trotz gushed about the second-year defenseman. Josi's skating, vision, overall awareness and confidence all had taken major steps from his rookie season, Trotz raved.

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 6 days ago 5 reads 0 comments

  7. Miller Could Be Back in Detroit Lineup for Game 2 Saturday vs. Chicago

    CHICAGO – Help might be on the way for the Detroit Red Wings in the form of veteran forward Drew Miller. .....

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 6 days ago 31 reads 0 comments

  8. Hawks Penalty-Killing Duo Unlikely but Effective

    Michael Frolik and Marcus Kruger may not have envisioned the penalty kill being such a big part of their repertoire...

    Benjamin Cruz Written by Benjamin Cruz about 6 days ago 67 reads 0 comments

  9. Stalberg Trying to Work His Way Back into Blackhawks Lineup

    Blackhawks winger Viktor Stalberg was still in a white jersey, still skating outside the top four lines at Friday's practice, meaning he'll likely be a healthy scratch again in Saturday's Game 2 against the Detroit Wings...

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 6 days ago 146 reads 0 comments

  10. Chicago Blackhawks: Leave Patrick Kane's Off-Ice Antics Out of Lady Byng Talk

    The Chicago Blackhawks had another player announced as a finalist for an end-of-the-year award Thursday. Patrick Kane was named a finalist for the Lady Byng trophy, the prize awarded to the league's most sportsmanlike player...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 6 days ago 1,766 reads 6 comments

  11. Perfect Penalty Kill Big Part of Blackhawks' Success

    CHICAGO -- Marian Hossa scored on a one-timer from the slot on the power play in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals for the Chicago Blackhawks ...

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 6 days ago 23 reads 0 comments

  12. Will Corey Crawford Stay Hot in Chicago Blackhawks' 2nd-Round Playoff Series?

    Corey Crawford 's 2012 playoff performance left Chicago Blackhawks fans booing. But only cheering for Crawford coming up huge in net is heard at the United Center these days...

    Nicole Blum Written by Nicole Blum about 6 days ago 611 reads 0 comments

  13. Quenneville: Stalberg Reports '100 Percent Inaccurate'

    Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville denied reports that he benched Viktor Stalberg for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Detroit Red Wings because the winger questioned his lack of ice time on the power play...

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 7 days ago 4,281 reads 0 comments

  14. After Winning League Titles, Carruth, Broadhurst Go for Memorial Cup Glory

    When the puck drops on Friday night to open the 2013 Memorial Cup, two Blackhawks prospects and their respective teams will spend the next 10 days trying to reach the pinnacle of Canadian major-junior hockey...

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 7 days ago 1,238 reads 0 comments

  15. Detroit Fans: Chicago Blackhawks Are Going Down in Second Round

    CHICAGO – MLive.com readers were correct when they predicted the Detroit Red Wings would beat the Anaheim Ducks in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. .....

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 7 days ago 133 reads 0 comments

  16. Blackhawks Back Up Fans' 'Dee-Troit ...' Chant

    If you believe things happen for a reason, then the Blackhawks ' Western Conference ­semifinal against the Red Wings was meant to be. If you sit on the other side and believe life is a series of ­coincidences, then this series is simple chance...

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 7 days ago 15 reads 0 comments

  17. Blues Prospect Shatters WHL Records

    Blues fans are clamoring for more offensive firepower for their forward lines. Perhaps talented winger Vladimir Tarasenko can answer that call with more consistent production. Maybe the relentless Jaden Schwartz is ready to take a big step...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 7 days ago 8 reads 0 comments

  18. Red Wings vs. Blackhawks: Why Detroit Is Already Desperate for a Win in Game 2

    The Detroit Red Wings lost another Game 1 on Wednesday night when they were beaten 4-1 at the United Center by the rival Chicago Blackhawks to open their Western Conference semifinals series...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 8 days ago 5,596 reads 22 comments

  19. Red Wings vs. Blackhawks: No Star Power, No Problem for Chicago

    The eighth seed in the Western Conference went down easily in the first round, as the Chicago Blackhawks disposed of the Minnesota Wild in five games. The seventh seed may not offer much more resistance...

    Steve Silverman Written by Steve Silverman about 8 days ago 3,748 reads 11 comments

  20. Jimmy Howard Will Give Detroit a Chance, but He's Not Enough

    If there was one bright spot for the Detroit Red Wings in their 4-1 Game 1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night it was the play of goaltender Jimmy Howard...

    Mike Denevi Written by Mike Denevi about 8 days ago 14 reads 0 comments

  21. Red Wings Revel in Underdog Role Against Favored Blackhawks

    Chicago -- Hockey players tend to give credit where credit is due, even after they've been slammed face-first into the boards or cross-checked in the back or speared in the nether regions...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 8 days ago 14 reads 0 comments

  22. Samuelsson Out, Cory Emmerton In; Blackhawks' Stalberg a Healthy Scratch

    CHICAGO -- Quick update from today's morning skate, prior to Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center (8 p...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 8 days ago 65 reads 0 comments

  23. Hawks Bench Stalberg for Game 1 vs. Wings

    Chicago Blackhawks forward Viktor Stalberg has been benched for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series against the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 8 days ago 113 reads 0 comments

  24. NHL Playoffs 2013: Teams with Best Chance at Reaching Stanley Cup Final

    Hoisting Lord Stanley’s Cup doesn ’t come easily. It takes sweat, blood and grit. It’s a feat given to the most rugged team—the last one standing. Breezing through the playoffs is as rare as finding a two-dollar bill...

    Tyler Poslosky Written by Tyler Poslosky about 8 days ago 2,337 reads 6 comments

  25. Duncan Keith on Pavel Datsyuk: Can't Say Enough Good Things About Him

    Today's announcement of the finalists for the 2013 Selke trophy makes it official: The series between the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks will pit two of the game's best defensive forwards against each other...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 8 days ago 44 reads 0 comments

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