Mike Kiley

To hear what Blackhawks coach Mike Keenan is saying, sometimes you must be clever enough to read between the lines. Monday, he remarked: ''We`re the only team that hasn`t made...

Not good enough: Blackhawks General Manager Bob Pulford said Quebec told him he made the best offer of anyone for defenseman Jeff Brown. But it wasn`t good enough, either. So...

Everett Sanipass returned from the minors to score a goal in Sunday`s game with Detroit. Mike Eagles, the other Blackhawks` recall, almost followed in Sanipass` footsteps. He had Detroit goalie...

- Long haul:Rookie center Jeremy Roenick can smile through his tough times. He mentioned that veteran Steve Larmer had given him good advice when he said, ''It gets tougher every...

Wing and a prayer: With the Bears in Minnesota Sunday night, the Hawks take center stage for a rare Sunday afternoon game, starting at 1:35 p.m. There is obviously lots...

Losing ledger: The 0-4-1 road trip ended with the Blackhawks 1 for 11 on the power play in the closing two losses and the opponents 5 for 11. Overall on...

The Blackhawks now will find plenty of time to fine-tune their engine through practices. After Sunday night`s game in Minnesota, they face only two games in the next seven days...

- Marked man: Hawks defenseman Dave Manson thinks he is unfairly treated by National Hockey League officials. In his brief time in the league, Manson has gained a reputation for...

All for one: Doug Wilson said that three, four years back, he and Denis Savard sometimes tried to do everything themselves when the Blackhawks were down by one or two...

Making progress: Left wing Al Secord didn`t hurt his chances to start again soon with his performance Sunday against Edmonton. That was his first game since Oct. 14, having sat...