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Can the ‘Canes get back to the playoffs?

At home in Prince Edward Island, Canada, he’s known as Lyle Richardson . But around these parts, he’s known as Spector, FOXSports.com’s Prince of Pucks.

Crawford won’t lament crowded crease in Chicago

Corey Crawford laughed. He actually laughed. Really, what else can the Chicago Blackhawks goalie prospect do? Asked if he’s spending his summer waiting, hoping, praying for GM Dale Tallon to trade veteran …

Blackhawks sign junior standout Aliu

Akim Aliu played for the OHL’s Sudbury Wolves from 2005-2007. Akim Aliu will attend Chicago Blackhawks training camp next month armed with a new contract.

Red Wings sign RW Downey to 1-year deal

Downey signed with Detroit last season and played in 56 games. He has spent parts of eight seasons with the Boston Bruins , Chicago Blackhawks , Dallas Stars , St.

Bio: Mark Bell

Paul’s, Ont., Canada Country: CAN HT: 6-4 WT: 220 Shoots/Catches: L Salary: $2,000,000 NHL Seasons: 7 Drafted by Chicago in 1998 .

Toth: Pass the puck

Sean Avery should be just fine wearing the famed No. 16 shirt in Dallas. Nothing against the Olympics but I’m ready for the Olympiques, as in the junior hockey Gatineau Olympiques.

Sirott joins Blackhawks radio team

Judd Sirott is returning to Chicago hockey. Sirott, the former announcer for the Chicago Wolves, has been hired by the Chicago Blackhawks and WGN radio as the team’s studio host for the 2008-09 season.

Jussi Jokinen on the Block

With the Tampa Bay Lightning having 17 forwards under contract, they have been shopping Jussi Jokinen and Michel Ouelett, according to the St.

Lightning and Rangers kick off 2008 NHL TV schedule

Versus returns for a fourth NHL season with a 56-game schedule that opens with an international doubleheader on Oct 5. Included is a Nov.

Tuesday morning odds and ends

Here are a few Red Wings-related news tidbits for your Tuesday morning perusal: First, the Chicago Sun-Times’ Len Ziehm reports that the Chicago Blackhawks started selling single-game tickets on Monday, but the …

Blackhawks’ ticket sales surge: Fans show up early to purchase tickets

Aug. 12–Mike Kamarauskas’ predawn drive from Bartlett to the United Center to be at the front of the line to purchase Blackhawks tickets Monday was a first for him.

Blackhawks are in a prime position to take NHL by storm

As I said yesterday in my preview of the Columbus Blue Jackets , the Central division is a tough one to decipher - so many teams are improving so often, that it could all come down to who gets hot at the right …

Outdoor hockey game extends Wrigley excitement

Wrigley Field was at its midsummer best Friday afternoon. The temperature at game time was announced as 72 degrees.

Win Chicago Blackhawks Tickets

Classic 2009, will go on sale Monday, August 11 at 10 am CT. Single game tickets will be available for purchase at the United Center box office, through Ticketmaster online or by calling 312-559-1212. For more …

Huet surprise latest bold stroke for resurgent Blackhawks

Cristobal Huet’s tight smile suggested he would have rather avoided the question, except that wasn’t really an option for the newest member of the Chicago Blackhawks .

Bowman joins Blackhawks’ fold

Three prominent hockey men, all once sought to help rescue the Toronto Maple Leafs, took new NHL jobs yesterday: - Scotty Bowman, pegged as a senior adviser to then-general manager John Ferguson last year, came …

Huet, Khabibulin in net for ‘Hawks

New Chicago Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet should turn the heat up on Nikolai Khabibulin.

In Chicago. Scotty will work as adviser to son Stan

After helping the Detroit Red Wings win four Stanley Cups in 15 years, Scotty Bowman is taking up a new challenge with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Multiple perspectives on Bowman’s move to Chicago

I don’t know about you, but I’m still stunned and saddened by the news that Scotty Bowman has left the Red Wings to join the Chicago Blackhawks’ organization as a senior adviser.

Roy’s son charged with assault for role in brawl

The son of former NHL goaltender Patrick Roy was charged yesterday with assaulting a rival during a Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playoff game in March.

Chiefs lose coach Peters

Coach Bill Peters of the Spokane Chiefs shouts instructions to his players during a break in the game against the Vancouver Giants Sunday evening, April 6, 2008 at the Spokane Arena.

Scotty Bowman leaves Wings for Blackhawks

Scotty Bowman has spent nearly 15 years with the Detroit Red Wings. Scotty Bowman is leaving the Detroit Red Wings to join the Chicago Blackhawks as a senior adviser.

PU Men’s Hockey Standout Godlewski Samples Pro Game at Blackhawks Camp

Matt Godlewski was looking forward to a quiet summer. The sophomore defenseman for the Princeton University men’s hockey team planned to spend a lot of time on the lake near his family’s home in Elk River, …

Opinion: Khabublin among five prime trade candidates

So your team missed out in free agency. Or it still has a gaping hole at forward.

Duncan Keith Day’ hailed as success

More than 300 people showed up at the Memorial Sports Centre here yesterday to see one of their own who has gone on to reach the highest hockey stage.

Players can’t wait for Wrigley’s Winter Classic

The 23-year-old Blackhawks right winger will get a chance to relive the experience - at least for a day - when Chicago hosts the defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings on New Year’s Day at baseball’s …

Boston Bruins swap forwards _ Pelletier for St. Pierre _ in trade with Chicago Blackhawks

Pierre in exchange for Pascal Pelletier. The trade was announced Thursday. St. Pierre played five games with the Blackhawks last season and spent the most time with Chicago’s AHL affiliate Rockford.

Sharks hire two bench assistants, two other aides

The Sharks expanded their coaching staff Wednesday, giving Todd McLellan more assistants than his predecessor and making their first hire to work with goalies since the death of Warren Strelow 15 months ago.

Blackhawks hire Rockford IceHogs coach Haviland

The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that Rockford IceHogs head coach Mike Haviland has been added as an assistant coach to Denis Savard’s staff.

Young Blackhawks build on buzz

The Chicago Blackhawks, a team that has played in front of many empty seats in recent years, now have suddenly become the pop star of the NHL.