Thomas Harley is surging for Dallas, raising questions about whether he has overtaken Miro Heiskanen as the Stars' defensive leader.

Bowman needs to sign Ekholm. The math of last season suggests the key is to get the top pairing to the Stanley Cup Final ...

As Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman works on key summer contract extensions, one decision stands out beyond ...

Though spreading the wealth may sometimes be a good idea, Stanley Cup contenders often have an elite top pairing, able to control the pace of play at both ends of the ice.