Robert Markus

Blackhawks defenseman Steve Smith participated in the morning skate Tuesday and said two cortisone shots over the weekend have him feeling frisky again. But coach Craig Hartsburg couldn't promise any...

Blackhawks defenseman Steve Smith is trying a new course of treatment for his chronic back problem. In hopes of alleviating the pain that has caused him to miss all but...

You expect Chris Chelios to score a goal or two. You expect Ed Belfour to beat the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. But the Blackhawks are getting help from unexpected sources as...

With Sergei Krivokrasov out of the lineup for up to two weeks, Patrick Poulin could finally return as early as Sunday, when the Blackhawks play the Mighty Ducks in Anaheim....

Although they have begun to feel comfortable in the United Center, where they are 8-2-2 in their last 12 games, the Blackhawks lately have seemed to thrive on the road....

Blackhawks defenseman Chris Chelios didn't think he could have stopped Nicklas Lidstrom's tying goal with 18 seconds remaining in regulation in Saturday's 5-5 standoff with the Detroit Red Wings. But,...

Eric Daze's reputation continues to grow. Now Blackhawks coach Craig Hartsburg is comparing the Hawk rookie with the National Hockey League's top power forwards. "He's not as physical as some,"...

If there are passages in the life of a man they seem to have bypassed Chris Chelios. The Blackhawks' defenseman, who once said he never wants to grow up, apparently...

Kirk Muller's arrival in Toronto drew a media mob to the Maple Leafs' morning skate Wednesday and this comment from Blackhawks coach Craig Hartsburg: "They're a better team today than...

Blackhawk coach Craig Hartsburg is hopeful that defenseman Steve Smith can play by the end of the week after his latest bout with back trouble. Smith, who has played only...