The Globe and Mail - Eric Duhatschek Columns

Cleary on a roll and so are the Wings

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00 EDT

Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock has a theory about Daniel Cleary, the Newfoundland-born right winger who is having the playoffs of his life on behalf of the Stanley Cup defending champions.

Cleary helps Wings soar

Tue, 19 May 2009 23:41 EDT

Newfoundland-born right winger is having playoffs of his life as he helps defending champions take 2-0 series lead over Chicago

NHL PLAYOFFS / THE NEXT ROUND

Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00 EDT

WESTERN CONFERENCE FINAL BEST-OF-SEVEN SERIESNO. 2 DETROIT RED WINGS V. NO. 4 CHICAGO BLACKHAWKSThe Chicago Blackhawks are making their first conference final appearance since 1995 (it is the Red Wings' seventh trip in that span) and Detroit brushed aside Chicago in five easy steps in the '95 series. Altogether, this will be the 15th time the two long-time rivals square off in the playoffs, with the Blackhawks holding a narrow 8-6 edge, including two wins in the Stanley Cup final (1934 and 1961).

Cost of moving up

Fri, 15 May 2009 13:17 EDT

In his weekly compilation of news, notes and quotes, columnist Eric Duhatschek sheds more light on Brian Burke's attempt to get a higher first-round pick in next month's NHL entry draft

The Answerman on the Coyotes

Thu, 14 May 2009 13:20 EDT

Our globesports.com hockey columnist wades into the future of Phoenix's NHL team, Balsillie's motivations and other matters in the Jim and Gary showdown

Situation bleak for Canada's clubs

Tue, 12 May 2009 22:24 EDT

It's been 16 years since the Canadiens won the Cup and things are going to get worse rather than better in the near term

What now for Canucks?

Tue, 12 May 2009 11:03 EDT

Gillis's managing skills will be put to the test in Vancouver this summer, starting with a decision on the Sedins

On Wayne, Jim, Gary and Jerry

Fri, 8 May 2009 13:20 EDT

In this week's potpourri of puck news, notes and quotes, the Globe and Mail hockey columnist has a few thoughts on the Coyotes' situation and Adam Burish recounts his appearance on The Jerry Springer Show

Chicago cooks up victory at home

Fri, 8 May 2009 00:00 EDT

This is how quickly things can change in the NHL playoffs, when the quick-strike Chicago Blackhawks are in the building.For the better part of 57 minutes last night, the Blackhawks looked as if they'd dug themselves into a black scoring hole.