What a difference five days can make in the world of the Chicago Blackhawks' GM Stan Bowman. Here's what was written by Chicago Breaking Sports on June 25th. Note the Bowman quotes: Bowman said Friday that despite the rumors, many of which focused on winger Kris Versteeg, the Hawks don't have to make any more deals to clear space under the salary cap to sign key restricted … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Trade Versteeg, Contradicting Previous “No More Trades” Statement
Archives for June 2010
Chicago Bulls release 2 players you’ve never heard of
Chicago Bulls announced today that the team has waived forwards Rob Kurz and Chris Richard.I would say this is a cost-cutting move, yet another transaction to increase salary cap space for the free agent bonanza, but I'd be lying. These guys didn't cost anything. I'm not sure they would even be on the books for this year anyway. … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls release 2 players you’ve never heard of
NBA Free Agent Small Forward Rankings
Not sure if you heard, but at midnight EST tonight LeBron James will officially become a free agent. No, seriously. He will. I know it hasn't been talked about at all, but it's a fact. So will a whole bunch of other guys. David Kay breaks down the top free agent small forwards that will hit the market when the clock strikes 12. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about NBA Free Agent Small Forward Rankings
The chances Alando Tucker makes the Milwaukee Bucks roster
Update: As of July 1, Alando Tucker is not on the Milwaukee Bucks Summer League roster. Rest assured I'll be speaking with John Hammond and Scott Skiles about this at the first Summer League practice next Thursday, July 8. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about The chances Alando Tucker makes the Milwaukee Bucks roster
White Sox All-Star Candidates and their Respective chances
So much for the Stanley Cup afterglow Chicago. Patrick Kane isn't even done with his post celebration alcoholic bender, and we've already moved on to discussing a multitude (or "mulletude" in Kaner's case) of local sports topics: Our White Sox becoming the hottest team in baseball and climbing back into the race, the Cubs falling further into oblivion as their $18 million … [Read more...] about White Sox All-Star Candidates and their Respective chances
Stanley Cup Featured in Gay Pride Parade (Pics)
As you might have heard, the Chicago Blackhawks won the 2010 Stanley Cup (it was all over the news, and the blogs too). But you may or may not have heard that (now former) Hawks defenseman Brent Sopel and the Cup itself were in Chicago's Gay Pride Parade this past weekend. And we have pictures, and a thoughtful recap courtesy of Jerry Pritikin- a Cubs die-hard who has been … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Featured in Gay Pride Parade (Pics)
NBA Summer League Schedule Released!
Once again fans will be able to watch all of the NBA Summer League action from Las Vegas by tuning in to NBA TV or logging on to NBA.com. The 58-game schedule tips off on Friday, July 9, and continues through Sunday, July 18, as 22 NBA teams, including the 2010 NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers and a team of NBA Development League Select players, compete at the Thomas & Mack … [Read more...] about NBA Summer League Schedule Released!
Cedric Benson looking more Troublesome than Ricky Williams
When the Chicago Bears drafted Cedric Benson into the NFL, scouts couldn't stop talking about his character issue red flags. He was often compared to another Texas running back, Ricky Williams- who similarly has been a tremendous pain in the ass to every NFL team that has employed him. But Williams just likes to smoke a little greenery, and you know hippies- they're always … [Read more...] about Cedric Benson looking more Troublesome than Ricky Williams