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Coyotes' Torres has 8 games left on suspension
A lot of things have been abbreviated this season due to the lockout, including training camp and a regular season that will run 48 games instead of 82.
Blackhawks' Hossa happy with recovery from concussion
Marian Hossa wasn't going to be sure he was completely recovered from a severe concussion until he absorbed a big hit and came away symptom-free.
Blackhawks' goaltending depth sure to be tested
The Blackhawks will begin the lockout-shortened schedule with nine games in 15 days, starting and ending with back-to-back games.
Video: Hawks' Hossa on comeback from concussion
Chicago Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa talks about how he feels as he comes back from a serious concussion suffered last April.
Depleted Wolves get roster boost
After losing several key players when the NHL lockout was resolved, the Chicago Wolves have restocked their roster.
Hawks thank fans in full-page ad
Chairman Rocky Wirtz vowed that the Chicago Blackhawks would do everything in their power to win back fans angered by the NHL lockout, and the team stepped forward Monday with a full-page Tribune advertisement thanking fans for their "patience and loyalty."
Hawks say depth won't be a problem
Standing side-by-side while coach Joel Quenneville diagrammed a play on a white board suctioned to the glass, Blackhawks players immersed themselves in the first day of training camp for what will be a season like none of them has experienced.
Hawks eager to win back fans
The lockout that paralyzed the NHL is over, and now it's time to pick up the pieces.
Big chance for Hawks' Bolland
Dave Bolland once had 57 goals and 73 assists in 59 games while playing for London of the Ontario Hockey League.
'Excited' Blackhawks open training camp
The Chicago Blackhawks hit the ground running on an abbreviated training camp Sunday after the NHL lockout officially ended late Saturday night.
Canucks GM 'sticking to' high price for Luongo
Maligned Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo said Saturday he's ready to go if general manager Mike Gillis still wants to part with the 33-year-old.
New Hawks roster looks about same as old one
Slowly but surely over the last few weeks, Blackhawks players arrived in Chicago and eventually made their way to the team's practice rink for informal workouts.
Haugh: GM Bowman on the clock
Nothing marks the return of the Blackhawks like a bit of euphoria and a bout of amnesia. It also triggers a third thing but I forget what that is.
5 Hawks games to watch
The Blackhawks will play 48 games during the 2013 season. Here are five that should not be missed.
Hawks better get used to road quickly
If the Blackhawks come out of the gate quickly to start the 2013 season, they will have to do it away from the United Center.
Crawford can't wait to erase memory of soft playoff goals
For those Blackhawks who didn't allow soft overtime goals in consecutive games while their team was going down in flames in the first round of the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs, the wait for this season to begin has been difficult.
Ex-GM Burke caught off guard with firing by Leafs
Former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke was sthocked when he learned Wednesday that he had been fired.
Video: Hawks' Bickell on end of NHL lockout
Chicago Blackhawks winger Bryan Bickell talks about the end of the NHL lockout and the challenges of playing a shortened season. Bickell talked Friday following an informal practice at Johnny's IceHouse West.
Video: Hawks' Crawford on preparation for NHL season
Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford says he's excited about returning to play and also what he worked on during the time off to get better as a player. Crawford spoke following Friday's informal practice at Johnny's IceHouse West.
NHL players thrilled with negotiating of Fehr
Throughout the NHL lockout, Commissioner Gary Bettman kept owners informed on the status of negotiations with the players union via blanket emails from deputy Bill Daly.
Kane should hit season in full stride
Patrick Kane is already in midseason form in the stitches-to-the-lip department.
Video: Hawks' Kane on shortened season
Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane talks about the expected level of play during the first few games of the shortened NHL season.
McCudden helps keep many Hawks sharp
If the Blackhawks seem fit and their play is crisp when the NHL resumes action later this month, give a big chunk of credit to Kenny McCudden.
NHL owners approve new labor deal
The NHL's board of governors ratified the tentative labor deal on Wednesday, bringing players one step closer to playing after a four-month lockout that threatened to wipe out the entire season.
Hawks to open shortened season Jan. 19 at Kings
The Chicago Blackhawks will open the shortened 2013 NHL season Jan. 19 on the road against the reigning Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings, a source confirmed Wednesday.
Leafs dismiss president/GM Burke
The Toronto Maple Leafs fired team president and general manger Brian Burke on Wednesday and named Dave Nonis as his successor.
Toews: Shortened season will be 'like playoff hockey'
The Blackhawks captain says the four-month NHL lockout actually had some benefit, helping him physically and mentally prepare for the game's return.
Lockout helps Hawks' Carcillo
The lengthy NHL lockout has been a blessing in disguise for Blackhawks' left winger Dan Carcillo.
NHL expects 48-game season to start Jan. 19
If everything goes smoothly in the voting processes on a new collective bargaining agreement, a truncated NHL season will begin Jan. 19, according to a top league official.
Major mood swing as NHL players gear up for season
It wasn't an official training session as players from the Blackhawks and other NHL teams gathered at Johnny's IceHouse on Monday. But the 90-minute workout at the Near West Side rink was at least a practice with a purpose.
Rosenbloom: Lockout ends, so Kane trade talk can begin
Steve Rosenbloom: Now, where was I before Gary Bettman unanimously captured the “Moron of the Millenium’’ championship?
Rosenbloom video: Bears, Blackhawks, BCS
Chicago Tribune sports columnist Steve Rosenbloom discusses recent news in the NFL and NHL and also weighs in on the BCS national championship game.
Blackhawks thrilled NHL lockout is over
It happened while most of them were sleeping. Though for one, the news arrived right before he stepped onto the ice half a world away.
Wolves losing stars with NHL lockout ending
As the Wolves tied a season-high for goals in a game Sunday, a group of their most skilled players watched from high above the Allstate Arena ice.
Blackhawks fans, shops cheer end to NHL lockout
As soon as he heard the Chicago Blackhawks may soon be lacing up to play, Jim Boffa took his family out for a celebratory lunch near the United Center to toast the end of a 113-day NHL lockout.
Swedish team drops Johansson off at gas station as lockout ends
STOCKHOLM -- Washington Capitals center Marcus Johansson was hastily dropped off at a Swedish gas station as news of the end of the NHL lockout broke on Sunday.
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