Dan McNeil

When I first saw Dustin Byfuglien wearing a red sweater, he didn't make a very good impression. He didn't handle the puck well. He was clumsy, challenged at many skills...

We shouldn't begrudge the Blackhawks if they really believe the Vancouver Canucks are their most-hated rivals. The Hawks are victims of their youth and limited life experience. So be it....

Slaving away in front of a wall of hot, high-definition televisions is a dirty job, but I am a selfless coach potato. Thursday night usually means boys night out for...

So you thought there was no way the Blackhawks would get a fight from their guests from Sour Mash Country. Oops. More so than in any sport, there is no...

Go to any Las Vegas sports book or Web site that caters to those of us who "invest," and you'll find hundreds of propositional plays on baseball. There are some...

There's no doubt in my mind that the Blackhawks are the only team in town prepared to meet the expectations being plopped in most of the locals' laps. Have you...

If Denis Savard ever took another stab at being an NHL coach, it would be easy for many of us to root for his team. Unless, of course, they're playing...

This week's "Twittergate" is just another exhibit of Ozzie Guillen's burning desire to be the center of attention. The colorful field boss treats the spotlight as if it's oxygen. Guillen...