Blackhawks

Colton Dach was Frank Nazar’s friend and linemate with the Rockford IceHogs, but Dach’s call-up to the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday was a surprise. “I walked in for breakfast. I saw him sitting there at the table,” Nazar said of Dach. “So it was pretty exciting to just see a familiar face. He deserves it, works hard, and I was glad to see him.” As a matter of fact, the … [Read more...] about Colton Dach will make his Chicago Blackhawks — and NHL — debut against his brother: ‘Keep it family-friendly out there’

Washington’s captain moved closer to Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 career goals. Ovechkin was 25 back with 46 games remaining in the regular season. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin returns with goal for Capitals against Maple Leafs

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for all 32 Teams The Athletic and Daily Faceoff: Christmas presents for each team and ways each team could better itself in the new year. Anaheim Ducks Develop a consistently productive offense – Eric Stephens of the Athletic A shiny new head coach – Anthony Trudeau of Daily Faceoff Boston Bruins Trade Trent Frederic – Fluto Shinzawa of … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: Wish Lists and Presents for All Teams

The Dallas Stars were fined $100,000 by the NHL on Monday for an optional practice session during the mandatory Christmas break that was attended by several young players. … [Read more...] about Stars fined by the NHL for violating CBA with an optional practice during the Christmas break