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【BLACKHAWKS】Kane, Toews playing as one

Despite the differences, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews are the two most important elements in the ongoing rebirth of hockey in Chicago. Their differences are striking, so much so that it makes you wonder how Patrick Ka…
【SEASON PREVIEW】Here are 10 sophomores facing great expectations

Patrick Kane won the Calder Trophy as the NHL's best rookie in 2007-08. Jonathan Toews and Nicklas Backstrom, the other nominees, didn't trail far behind.The three are now entering what amounts to their sophomore season …
【PROSPECTS】Mueller enjoying added responsibility

The Phoenix Coyotes Peter Mueller scored the second-most goals among rookies during the 2007-08 season with 22.Phoenix Coyotes center Peter Mueller wasn't a nominee for the Calder Trophy as the League's top rookie in 200…
【BLACKHAWKS】Toews Named 34th Captain In Team History

The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that center Jonathan Toews will serve as the team's captain during the 2008-09 regular season, making him the third-youngest player to earn that distinction in the history of the Na…
【PROSPECTS】Weber ready to move onto Buffalo's blue line

In his final junior season, Mike Weber put together six goals and 28 assists and finished a plus-11, numbers which impressed the Sabres enough to draft the defenseman with their second pick in 2006.More than one Buffalo …
【PROSPECTS】Ducks hope Ryan is ready to make impact

The Ducks' Bobby Ryan, who was drafted No. 2 behind Sidney Crosby, feels that he is ready to play his first full NHL season.Bobby Ryan wants this to be the season he becomes known for something more than being picked rig…
【PROSPECTS】Red Wings' Howard believes he's ready

Jimmy Howard's 48-27 record and eight shutouts over two AHL seasons has the 24-yeard-old goalie in the mix to win the Red Wings' backup job, depite the signing of Ty Conklin during the offseason. After signing Ty Conklin…
【IN THE SPOTLIGHT】L.A.'s Brown showing signs of improvement

With budding stars Dustin Brown and Anze Kopitar in the fold, the Los Angeles Kings could be on the verge of turning things around. The Pittsburgh Penguins were the Eastern Conference champions this past season, but pri…
【IN THE SPOTLIGHT】Booth, Panthers have bright future

David Booth attributes his success last season to his linemates in South Florida.The Florida Panthers failed in their strong late surge for a playoff spot, but emerging left wing David Booth played a major role in gettin…
【NHL INSIDER】Sanguinetti in a New York state of mind

Bobby Sanguinetti, the New York Rangers' No. 1 pick in the 2006 NHL Draft, was one of the top scoring defensemen in the OHL last season. New Jersey native Bobby Sanguinetti didn't graduate high school in the States -- in…