Nick Lidstrom Retires

In a very emotional press conference yesterday, Nick Lidstrom announced his retirement from the NHL after 21 seasons. Drafted 53rd overall in 1989, Lidstrom has become one of the most talented and successful defencemen ever to play the game. If there is a prize to be won in hockey, odds are Lidstrom has it and all the while he has remained humble and respectful. A true captain and leader, Lidstrom has become the benchmark that most young defencemen strive to model. This article will be my reminiscing of Lidstrom and a reflection on how he changed the game of hockey.

Blackhawks Re-Sign Johnny Oduya To A 3-Year Deal

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced on Tuesday that they have re-signed defenseman Johnny Oduya to a three-year contract extension.

Blackhawks Re-Sign Jamal Mayers To A 1-Year Deal

According to RDS, the Chicago Blackhawks have re-signed grinder forward Jamal Mayers to a one-year deal worth $600,000.

Blackhawks Fire Assistant Coach Mike Haviland

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced on Tuesday that Mike Haviland has been fired as their assistant coach.

Detroit Red Wings: A Summer of Questions

The Detroit Red Wings appear to be nearing the end of a historic era. An era that saw twenty-one straight playoff appearances, four Stanley Cup Championships and the rise of superstars Steve Yzerman and Nick Lidstrom. But with their 2-1 loss last night to the Nashville Predators, a loss that eliminated Detroit from the playoffs after only five games, questions are rising about the future of the current Wings team. Are they to old? Are they deep enough in all positions? And at forty-two years of age, how much more can Nick Lidstrom take? These questions and more are answered after the jump.

Detroit Red Wings: Can they beat Nashville?

The Detroit Red Wings are about to play in their 21st straight NHL playoff, but for the first time in a long time they are considered an underdog in their first round matchup. The Nashville Predators are strong in all areas on the ice and appear ready to make a long playoff run. Detroit stumbled into the playoffs with injured players and a terrible road record. In this article I am going to highlight what Detroit needs to do in order to get past round 1.

Blackhawks Re-Sign Ray Emery To 1-Year Deal

The Chicago Blackhawks have reportedly agreed to a one-year contract extension, worth $1.15 million with goaltender Ray Emery.

Myers Suspension, Playoff Push

Yesterday was about as bad a day for the Sabres organization as can be had on an off day. Late in the afternoon it was announced that NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan had ruled on a three game suspension to Tyler Myers for his hit on Scott Gomez in Monday night's OT win over Montreal. To make matters worse, the NY Islanders blew a 4-1 lead at home to the visiting Capitals to extend Washington's lead back to 4 points over the Sabres for eighth place in the conference. Tampa Bay and Florida also won.