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Detroit Red Wings: Datsyuk Signing Typical for Hockeytown
There is no franchise in any of the four major sports that includes the term loyalty in their day-to-day operations. Except one. The Detroit Red Wings have made a habit out of developing, grooming and keeping great players for the duration of their careers. Show More Summary
NHL: Bergeron, Not Rask, Should Win Conn Smythe If the Bruins Win Cup
"Bergeron! Bergeron! In Game 7, and the Bruins win the series!" The climactic words of Bruins' radio play-by-play man Dave Goucher on 98.5 The Sports Hub after Patrice Bergeron scored the game-winner in overtime to complete the epic comeback over Toronto should resonate deeply. Show More Summary
NHL Draft 2013: Updated Look at Washington Capitals' Targets
There are 11 days left until the 2013 NHL draft. For the Washington Capitals, time is running out to sort through their many options for the 23rd selection. To illustrate the multitude of possibilities for the Capitals, eight new mock...Show More Summary
Pavel Datsyuk's Top 5 Goals Since 2010
Pavel Datsyuk has been a member of the Detroit Red Wings throughout his entire NHL career. After going undrafted in 1996 and 1997, Datsyuk was finally selected by Detroit in the sixth round, 171st overall, in the 1998 NHL entry draft. Show More Summary
NHL Free Agency 2013: Which Top Players Will Remain with Current Teams?
NHL free agency is fast approaching, and league-wide focus is shifting to the pursuit of a title in 2014. General managers throughout North America aren't just concentrating on acquiring talent from elsewhere; there's also the pivotal task of retaining their own free agents. Show More Summary
Pavel Datsyuk Contract: Red Wings Getting Priceless Star Back at a Bargain
The Detroit Red Wings have agreed to extend Pavel Datsyuk through 2016-17, retaining a key piece of their organization at a bargain price for at least four more years. While the cap hit might not be the most attractive thing in the world...Show More Summary
Blackhawks vs. Bruins: Keys to Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final
The Boston Bruins have gained momentum in the 2013 Stanley Cup Final, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks by a score of 2-0 to take a 2-1 series lead. As a result, the Bruins picked up a momentous edge entering Game 4. As always, thereShow More Summary
Patrice Bergeron: Why He Should Be Prominent In The Conn Smythe Discussion
If the Boston Bruins hold on and prevail in the 2013 Stanley Cup Final, top point-getter David Krejci and otherworldly goaltender Tuukka Rask are both knee-jerk Conn Smythe Trophy candidates, and good ones at that. Krejci ’s consistency...Show More Summary
Chicago Blackhawks: Tony Amonte Should Get Facts Straight Before Ripping Hossa
Former Chicago Blackhawks right winger Tony Amonte is entitled to his opinion. He just may want to check his facts before he opens his mouth. Amonte, who played for the 'Hawks for part of nine seasons, took Marian Hossa to task on Tuesday. Show More Summary
2013 Stanley Cup Final: Have the Boston Bruins Found Corey Crawford's Weakness?
The Chicago Blackhawks would never have gotten to the Stanley Cup Final if Corey Crawford had not played stellar goal in the first three rounds of the playoffs. He stopped the Minnesota Wild in the first round with little trouble. He helped the Blackhawks overcome a 3-1 deficit against the Detroit Red Wings in the conference semifinal. Show More Summary
New York Rangers' Biggest Short-Term and Long-Term Problems
It was only last May that the New York Rangers were just two wins away from a Stanley Cup Final berth. Glen Sather built a team that head coach John Tortorella could work with, and in 2011-12, together the two helped the team reach its peak. Show More Summary
Stanley Cup Final 2013: Is Game 4 a Must-Win for the Chicago Blackhawks?
The Chicago Blackhawks have responded well to adversity over the last few years, and this kind of experience in the NHL playoffs is one reason why the Original Six club was able to advance to the 2013 Stanley Cup Final against the Boston Bruins. Show More Summary
NHL Draft 2013: Pros and Cons of the Top 20 Prospects
This year is the deepest crop of top prospects for the NHL Draft since 2003. Some years, experts begin talking about players as projects after the first five picks. For the 2013 NHL draft, there is a possibility that at least a dozen of these players could play regularly in the NHL next season. Show More Summary
Bruins vs. Blackhawks: Biggest Early Disappointments of 2013 Stanley Cup Final
We are now three games into the 2013 Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks, and the list of players whose performance has disappointed is surprisingly long. Since the triple-overtime thriller to begin the series, the top-six forwards on both sides have failed to make a strong impact, especially offensively. Show More Summary
Pavel Datsyuk Talks About the Winter Classic, Red Wings and the NHL Draft
Pavel Datsyuk was in New York City recently to promote next season's Winter Classic and, as always, talk a little hockey. "It's good for hockey fans of both teams, for the NHL, and for people who live in Michigan," Datsyuk said. "When...Show More Summary
2013 Stanley Cup Final: Keys to Chicago Blackhawks Regaining Home-Ice Advantage
After being blanked 2-0 by the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Chicago Blackhawks find themselves down 2-1 heading into their next game in Boston. Only one team has come back in the finals when down 3-1, and that was the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1942. Show More Summary
Buffalo Sabres: Was It a Mistake to Trade Daniel Paille?
Right about now it's not hard to picture many Buffalo Sabres fans hitting their heads off of the nearest table wondering how in the world their general manager, Darcy Regier, could trade Daniel Paille. And not only just for trading him, but trading him to the Boston Bruins of all teams. Show More Summary
The Biggest Adjustments Joel Quenneville, Chicago Blackhawks Need to Make
The Chicago Blackhawks are no longer feeling the glow of a triple-overtime win in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. On the contrary, the Blackhawks have ceded control of the series to the underdog Boston Bruins. Boston head coach Claude...Show More Summary
NHL Draft 2013: Latest Buzz on Teams Looking to Trade Up
The 2013 NHL draft is less than a month away, and general managers are trying to shake up the draft board. Many teams are looking to trade up and snag a top prospect to shape the future of their organization. The Colorado Avalanche hold the No. Show More Summary
Boston Bruins Fan's Rally Towel Suit Is Better Than Anything You're Wearing
Thanks to one Boston Bruins fan, business suits are now far more absorbent than they used to be. Yahoo! Sports Greg Wyshynski caught up with a man who decided to gather up discarded rally towels from past playoff games and stitch together a terry cloth suit. Show More Summary