NHL Central Division News

With the 2013 NHL Entry Draft just around the corner, the Edmonton Oilers are about to embark on a very important time in this club's immediate future.

Pavel Datsyuk was in New York City recently to promote next season's Winter Classic and, as always, talk a little hockey.

Remember T.J. Brennan? He lit the AHL on fire and almost broke a 40 year old Rochester Americans record for goals in a single season by a defenseman.

The Detroit Red Wings are one of the most consistent teams in the NHL , and center Pavel Datsyuk is one of the league's most consistent players.

JUNE 08: Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates after he scored the game-winning goal in the second overtime period against the Los Angeles Kings during Game Five of the Western Conference Finals of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at United Center on June 8, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois.

Federal agents appeared to be reviving the hunt for the remains of Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa on Monday as they searched a field in suburban Detroit.

But when you look back over the full voting results for the NHL awards from the weekend, it's not always pretty, as the totals shed light on some really bizarre ballots that were submitted.

The 24-year-old was on the ice with the Chicago Blackhawks during yesterday's morning skate.

Alabama's Public Health Officer unveiled the new map for Medicaid recipients in the state.

Detroit Red Wings prospect Riley Sheahan skates at Joe Louis Arena on July 8, 2010.

Just give him a pair of skates, players to teach and a spot behind the bench and the coach of the Boston Bruins is thrilled.

The hockey rink also will double as a practice facility for the National Hockey League franchise.

Mayor Karl Dean will participate in a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday for an expanded library, regional community center and park space at the city's new mixed-use complex in southeast Nashville.

The Hockey Gods must be laughing right in the face of Philadelphia Flyers General Manager, Paul Holmgren, right now.

Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Nick Leddy gets tangled up with Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand in the second period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final on Saturday in Chicago.

Patrick Sharp #10 of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates with teammate Michal Rozsival #32 after scoring a goal in the first period against Tuukka Rask #40 of the Boston Bruins in Game Two of the NHL 2013 Stanley Cup Final at United Center on June 15, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois.

Following the marathon three overtime game to open the Stanley Cup Final, fans wondered if the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins would feel fatigue set in for Game 2. For the Blackhawks, it wasn't fatigue that led to their 2-1 overtime loss but a loss of focus.

Jan 19, 2013; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues head coach Ken Hitchcock and Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak and Blues goalie Brian Elliott and Blues general manager Doug Armstrong pose with the general manager of the year coach of the year and goalie of the year trophies before the game against the Detroit Red Wings at the Scottrade Center.

It was the goal that didn't count that might have been the biggest of the night for the Chicago Blackhawks.

One of the NHL's worst kept secrets was finally made official as P.K. Subban was announced as the winner of the Norris Trophy as the best defenseman in the NHL.