Blackhawks’ Dustin Byfuglien ‘Next American Star’

CHICAGO – In a day of banged-up economies, collapsing housing markets and difficult daily challenges, if you are searching for an inspirational story, look no further than the Chicago Blackhawks forward Dustin Byfuglien.

Scotty Bowman Exclusive – Fighting and Rule Changes

CHICAGO – NHL icon Scotty Bowman holds a laundry list of coaching records including 1,244 regular season wins and 9 Stanley Cups and is currently the Senior Advisor for Hockey Operations for the Chicago Black Hawks.

Now in his fifth decade in the NHL, he has seen drastic changes over the years and believes it is time to look hard at implementing stricter fighting rules.

NHL enforcer Eric Boulton interview/feature

ATLANTA – Atlanta Thrashers forward Eric Boulton is no stranger to fisticuffs. After recording 131 points (65g 66a) and 1,374 penalty minutes in 319 minor league games, Boulton journeyed his way to the NHL where he has established himself as one of the game’s respected enforcers.

I sat down with the 7-year NHL veteran to get his feedback on the possibility of fight rule changes in the league.

Trading Kovalchuk not the answer for NHL Thrashers

ATLANTA – There has been a buzz around the NHL about the possibility of the Atlanta Thrashers trading their Russian star Ilya Kovalchuk before this year’s trade deadline but trading away their hugest asset may is not fix this club’s problem, it may add to it.