Mike Kiley

Greg Stefan was on the Detroit bench as the backup goalie even though he won`t be medically cleared to return to the net until next week. Stefan was pressed into...

Forward Mike Eagles has finally reported to the Blackhawks` minor-league club in Indianapolis. He had initially refused to be sent there after being one of the final cuts in the...

- Black and brown: This could be a career year for Blackhawks defenseman Keith Brown. After Sunday night`s goal against Los Angeles, the 10-year veteran has three goals through 10...

Former Blackhawks coach Bob Murdoch, now the head coach of Winnipeg, remains a staunch Denis Savard supporter. ''I`m a Denis Savard fan,'' he said. ''Why, if it wasn`t for him,...

- Trade rumor: Hawks General Manager Bob Pulford has spoken with Edmonton GM Glen Sather about acquiring center Jimmy Carson. But Pulford noted he might not be leading bidder in...

- Derailed: A black cloud has followed winger Everett Sanipass. He started last season late because of a broken ankle. He was forced to start this season in the minors...

Although Rangers coach Roger Neilsen was a loyal Blackhawks employee for years, he isn`t above giving Chicago coach Mike Keenan and his team a friendly jab. When asked if he...

Broadway bound: With the Blackhawks holding a tentative 3-3 record after some up-and-down performances, forward Troy Murray believes it`s imperative the team builds a winning streak. It can start with...

Lost in the disappointment of Saturday night`s meek 2-1 loss in St. Louis was left wing Al Secord`s best single play this season for the Blackhawks. He stopped Brett Hull...

- Delayed in transit: Forward Mike Eagles, who was among the Blackhawks` final cuts, hasn`t reported yet to the minor-league club in Indianapolis as he was told to do by...