But more than anything, it stoked the dreams of just about every hockey player who wasn’t invited to the 4 Nations Face-Off.

The 4 Nations break marked essentially the halfway point of Nazar's NHL season, with 26 games played and 27 to go. He hopes to improve his conditioning and treat his body better the rest of the way.

The Chicago Blackhawks’ first practice since the NHL took a break for the 4 Nations Face-Off looked more like a series of ...

Since the turn of the calendar, especially leading up to the trade deadline, one player receiving plenty of interest is ...

1. Winnipeg Jets – Of any Canadian team that could break the Stanley Cup drought that dates to 1993, the Jets seem the most capable. Big, strong, skilled and in possession of the NHL’s best goalie at ...

While the Chicago Blackhawks continue to struggle, prospect Nick Lardis is having an all-time season with the OHL's Brantford Bulldogs.

The action has been exciting, but there has been a glaring missing piece in the event. Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard is ...

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard didn’t make it on the Canadian team for the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.

Bedard deserves criticism. He should be better than he has been. But the recent unloading of abuse felt almost coordinated, as though the powers that be in the national media had decided that Bedard ...

Chicago Blackhawks veteran Tyler Bertuzzi stood up for his teammate Connor Bedard, who was slammed into the board by Bolts forward Michael Eyssimont during Tuesday's matchup. In the third period ...

The Chicago Blackhawks have some of the worst defense ... In terms of xG%, Vlasic being paired with Connor Murphy or Louis Crevier hasn't worked out great either. It's time to go back to an ...