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Puck Talk: Breaking Down the Blackhawks

After trading first place in the Western Conference with San Jose for a while, the Chicago Blackhawks found themselves mired in a mini-slump. The top spot in the West may no longer be attainable, but Chicago is still in good position to win the Central Division. Share So what was at the root of Chicago's stumble, and...

Puck Talk: Those Slumping Penguins

Not even a 2-0 lead midway through a shootout was enough to get the Pittsburgh Penguins two points Wednesday night. They gave up goals in three straight shootout rounds and found a way to lose to the Washington Capitals at Verizon Center. Share Given the Penguins' recent struggles, this is a good time to chat with...

Puck Talk: Talking Trades With the Ultimate Hockey Insider

There are two huge deadlines in the NHL this season. One of them -- the Olympic trade freeze -- is Friday at 3 p.m. Eastern. The league's trade deadline is then set for March 3 at the same time. Share With a couple significant moves already made, FanHouse checks in this week with TSN hockey insider Bob McKenzie. He's...

Puck Talk: The Cormier Suspension, Trade Deadline and Hockey Day

We reached north of the border for this week's Puck Talk. After all, that's where the week's big story came from. The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's season-ending suspension of Patrice Cormier (pictured) stole the headlines. To break down the story, we are honored to have Elliotte Friedman of CBC's Hockey Night in...

Puck Talk: The Impact of Burrows' Comments

Let there be no doubt what the big story in the NHL is this week. Vancouver's Alex Burrows set off a bomb Monday night with his incendiary remarks about referee Stephane Auger. The NHL was quick to act Tuesday, fining Burrows and standing firmly behind their official.This week, we talk about the incident and other major...