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Chris Chelios To Retire

On Tuesday, Chris Chelios will formally announce the end of his great NHL career. Acquired on June 29, 1990 from the Montreal Canadiens with a second-round draft pick in exchange for Denis Savard, Chelios would play in 664 games between the … Continue reading

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Mike Modano: A Perfect Fit in Chicago?

There are a number of rumors flying right now surrounding veteran center Mike Modano, who turned 40 in early June. The Detroit Red Wings are recruiting him hard, but there are allegedly three or four teams with interest in him, … Continue reading

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NHL Western Conference Playoffs Set

With the overtime wins for the Kings and Red Wings on Sunday, the Western Conference playoff picture is finally settled. 1. San Jose Sharks vs. 8. Colorado Avalanche 2. Chicago Blackhawks vs. 7. Nashville Predators 3. Vancouver Canucks vs. 6. … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Need Two Points to Win West

After San Jose’s season finale, a shootout win over Phoenix on Saturday night, the Blackhawks need two points of their own from Sunday’s game against Detroit to clinch the top seed in the Western Conference. The NHL scoreboard will be … Continue reading

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Western Conference Standings – Through April 7

What a difference 24 hours can make! Detroit wins a game and jumps from seventh to fifth after the Coyotes hung three on Nashville in a furious third period. Los Angeles now stands with one game in-hand on Detroit and … Continue reading

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Tuesday, April 6: What To Watch

There is a lot of drama unfolding in the NHL’s Western Conference, and Tuesday could be a pivotal day in deciding the final playoff seeds. A number of games will take place tonight, the outcomes of which will hold the … Continue reading

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Struggling vs. Streaking: What’s the Difference Between the Red Wings and Blackhawks?

Since the Olympic Break, a great deal has been written about how much the Blackhawks have struggled. In 16 games since the break, the Hawks have only a 7-7-2 record. Similarly, a lot has been said about how well the … Continue reading

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How the Blackhawks’ Schedule Could Impact the Western Conference Postseason

The Blackhawks have just six games remaining in the regular season, and sit just three points behind the San Jose Sharks for the top spot in the Western Conference with a game in-hand. But looking at the schedule, the Blackhawks … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Not the Only Western Conference Team With Goalie Concerns

  A lot of people, including CommittedIndians, have questioned whether or not the Blackhawks have the right goalie to make a run at the Stanley Cup in 2010. Consistency, recent struggles and a lack of playoff success have all been … Continue reading

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Western Conference Standings – Through March 15

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