Former Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith has been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, the team announced Tuesday.
Is Sidney Crosby the NHL's version of Duke villains Christian Laettner and Grayson Allen? Or are the Blackhawks and their bandwagon fans hockey's Blue Devils? Pittsburgh and Chicago get the calls and the glory -- and have guys opposing fans love to hate.
Teams have fallen for Rasmus Dahlin, a 17-year-old Swedish defenseman who could change a franchise's fortunes. Which one will get the chance to draft him? While the Sabres and Red Wings are worthy, our writers say another Original Six team will win out.
With the cap in place since 2005-06, it's no longer enough for teams to get the right players, as financial considerations must be kept in mind for that season and down the line. Here are the 10 best examples of teams that have struck the perfect balance.
Things look bleak for the Blackhawks right now. They are not rebuilding, and they are not contending. But during an otherwise trying season, Chicago has gotten younger and faster, transitioning on the fly so it won't have to do a total reset this summer.
It's compelling theater whenever Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin face off, but have their bouts become a one-sided feud? Meanwhile, Flames-Kings offers plenty of heat, Chicago-Nashville is smoldering, and there's bad blood between the New York teams.