Happy final edition of The Sports Bank's 2025 NHL Mock Draft, as tonight is the big night. The NHL Draft is so close you can start counting down the hours, or even minutes now. The Sports Bank is the only independently-owned, mom and pop shop site (at least as far as we know, but we could be wrong) that publishes a mock draft for all of the four leading North American major … [Read more...] about 2025 NHL Mock Draft Version 22.0 (Final Edition)
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Patrick Kane Inspires James Hagens, the Likely Next #1 Overall NHL Draft Pick
With the NHL Draft tonight, we now re-post our pieces on top NHL Draft prospects James Hagens, Porter Martone and Anton Frondell. This piece originally ran in November. In the 2010s, Patrick Kane was the face of American hockey, on both the club and country level. Because the Chicago Blackhawks were "America's Team" on frozen pond, as they won Stanley Cups in 2010, 2013 and … [Read more...] about Patrick Kane Inspires James Hagens, the Likely Next #1 Overall NHL Draft Pick
NHL Legend Eddie Olczyk Once Won $497,000 Betting on Horse Racing
For Eddie Olczyk, it's a huge week. He's currently calling the Stanley Cup playoffs for TNT and the Kentucky Derby is Saturday. It's the one day on the calendar that the masses pretend to care about horse racing, but OIczyk is someone who actually does truly care about the "sport of kings." The Chicago Blackhawks legend and member of the Seattle Kraken broadcast team is … [Read more...] about NHL Legend Eddie Olczyk Once Won $497,000 Betting on Horse Racing
Joel Quenneville Strongly Linked to Detroit Red Wings, NY Rangers Jobs
It's quite possible that former Chicago Blackhawks Head Coach Joel Quenneville could be back in the NHL this season, given that he was officially reinstated by the league on July 1. "Coach Q." is the second winningest coach in NHL history, behind only the legendary Scotty Bowman. Quenneville infamously feuded with Scotty's kid, who was his General Manager in Chicago, Stan … [Read more...] about Joel Quenneville Strongly Linked to Detroit Red Wings, NY Rangers Jobs
Jeremy Roenick Believes Alex Ovechkin Will Break NHL Scoring Record
We all know that Wayne Gretzky is "The great one;" unquestionably. However, the hockey G.O.A.T. could very well see his great National Hockey League record soon fall. Chicago Blackhawks legend and former NHL on NBC Analyst Jeremy Roenick believes that Alexander Ovechkin could soon break Gretzky's goals scored record. The numbers seem to back up that claim too. However, we're … [Read more...] about Jeremy Roenick Believes Alex Ovechkin Will Break NHL Scoring Record
Can Connor Bedard Become Better than Patrick Kane Someday?
The Chicago Blackhawks have a very long way to go in order to become relevant again, but with franchise forward Connor Bedard, there is hope. The Blackhawks are off to a rough start this season, having only taken five points from their first five games, a tally that sees them sitting sixth in the eight team Central Division. Although Connor Bedard only has one goal thus far, … [Read more...] about Can Connor Bedard Become Better than Patrick Kane Someday?
The Most Popular Prop Bets Made During the NHL Regular Season
Prop bets in the NHL regular season offer an interesting twist to traditional betting. These wagers focus on individual players' performances and specific events within each game, setting them apart from general team-based outcomes. By emphasizing players' contributions and key actions, these bets create a unique aspect of watching and engaging with hockey games. … [Read more...] about The Most Popular Prop Bets Made During the NHL Regular Season
Patrick Kane Leaves Blackhawks with a Complicated Legacy
Make no mistake about it, the Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup competitive window closed years ago, but today still marks the actual end of an era. Blackhawks right-winger Patrick Kane, who long ago solidified his place in Chicago sports history, was traded to the New York Rangers. The deal immediately makes the Rangers a really trendy team, when it comes to making NHL picks for … [Read more...] about Patrick Kane Leaves Blackhawks with a Complicated Legacy
Blackhawks Dynasty Still Legit, Despite Being Forever Tainted
The Chicago Blackhawks, during the 2010s, became America's Team for hockey; there is no denying it. Toiling in obscurity until 2008, when former owner Bill Wirtz died, and his son Rocky took over, they became a classic "started from the bottom now we here" kind of story. Perennial losers, going nowhere for decades, they then built a dynasty, culminating with Stanley Cup … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Dynasty Still Legit, Despite Being Forever Tainted
Popular Sports to Bet on in Canada in 2021
If you are a sports fan, and you have an interest in betting on sports in Canada, we’ve got the perfect post for you right here. As you may already know, sports betting is becoming pretty popular in Canada, but to get the best taste of the action, you need to know what sports to bet on in the first place. That’s precisely what we’ve focused on through this quick article, and we … [Read more...] about Popular Sports to Bet on in Canada in 2021