2009 NHL Western Conference Finals Game 3

Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press; Pavel Datsyuk is a game-time decision tonight, I still say he goes unless his foot falls off then he's a game-time decision. Also a look at the lineup if he doesn't go...hello Ville Leino.

Chris Kuc, Chicago Tribune; The Blackhawks were able to get half of their Dynamic Duo on track in Game 2 with Jonathan Toews picking up two goals. Now its winger Patrick Kane's turn to join the fray if the Hawks want to get back into the series and he knows it.


Dave Dye, Detroit News; Turnovers, Dustin Byfuglien, Ville Leino, and Patrick Kane highlight the Game 3 things to watch for.

The Chicago Tribune highlights the Game 3 matchup between Chicago d-man Brian Campbell and Detroit winger Dan Cleary.

Bob Wojnowski, Detroit News; The Red Wings are ahead two games to none in the Western Conference Finals but they aren't rolling, yet. If they can get superstars Pavel Datsyuk and Marian Hossa scoring then, as they say, it's on like Donkey Kong.

Steve Rosenbloom, Chicago Tribune; The Blackhawks can't win the series tonight, but their season may end if they don't and they need a healthy Duncan Keith to makeup for mistakes being made by their blueliners.

Angelique S. Chengelis, Detroit News; "Detroit Sucks!", "Detroit Sucks!"

Chris Kuc, Chicago Tribune; A Mike Babcock-hates-Americans update from Mike Babcock.

Here are a couple items not related to on ice action...

Nathan Vardi, Forbes; The Chicago Blackhawks are the NHL's answer to George and Weezie Jefferson, from the low rent district to the penthouse in two years.

Reed Albergotti, The Wall Street Journal; You're assistant manager Frank Selke and the Toronto Maple Leafs have just won the Stanley Cup. Your name and title will be engraved on it for everyone to see. Unfortunately, you'll forever be known on the Cup as "ass man" Frank Selke.