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2015-16 Chicago Bulls Schedule Released; dates to circle

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The Chicago Bulls will tip off their 50th season on Tuesday, Oct. 27  at the United Center versus Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The game will be televised nationally on TNT, and tips at 7 local time. Turner Sports announced that this season will feature 10 appearances by the NBA Champion Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers, nine appearances … [Read more...] about 2015-16 Chicago Bulls Schedule Released; dates to circle

NHL Power Rankings

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Now that we’re into the month of December, we can now see which teams have are legitimate Stanley Cup playoff contenders and which teams have begun their descent towards the NHL draft lottery.  To coin a phrase once used to jumpstart a struggling team, “It starts now.” With that, here are the power rankings for the week ending December 10th: By Ed Cmar … [Read more...] about NHL Power Rankings

Detroit and Columbus Give Blackhawks two Divisional Mountains to Climb

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When I covered the 2009 NHL Western Conference Finals, I saw firsthand when the Detroit Red Wings soundly defeated the Chicago Blackhawks. Actually, I saw Detroit own Chicago the way Goldman Sachs owns the United States government, and it made me realize the only way the Blackhawks were ever going to win the Cup was if they did during a Detroit down year. Sure enough last … [Read more...] about Detroit and Columbus Give Blackhawks two Divisional Mountains to Climb

Can the Blackhawks Recover From Their Stanley Cup Hangover?

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It still may be too early to call it but it looks like the Blackhawks are in for a rough season. Following their four-game winning streak, they played several inconsistent games. Following Wednesday night’s disappointing loss to the New Jersey Devils, the league’s worst team, spirits sank low in the locker room. After the three-game losing streak on home ice, the player’s were … [Read more...] about Can the Blackhawks Recover From Their Stanley Cup Hangover?

Chicago Blackhawks’ Nick Leddy Not Ready for Big Leagues?

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This past Sunday, Chicago Blackhawks’ rookie defenseman Nick Leddy, acquired midseason last year from the Minnesota Wild, was sent to Rockford of the AHL: a decision that still has fans scratching their heads. At nineteen, Leddy was the youngest defenseman to appear in a Blackhawks’ season-opening game since 1999.  Despite his young age and inexperience, Leddy has managed … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks’ Nick Leddy Not Ready for Big Leagues?

2010–2011 Chicago Blackhawks Season Preview

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It’s that time of year again!!! The air is getting colder, and the sweaters are coming out.  The hockey sweaters that is.  Well maybe not today exactly in Chicago- it's actually perfect and 75 out today. And it'll be almost 80 this weekend. But eventually, probably a few games into the regular season, it will get cold, and it will be officially hockey season. Opening Day of the … [Read more...] about 2010–2011 Chicago Blackhawks Season Preview

Stanley Cup Featured in Gay Pride Parade (Pics)

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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)

Blackhawks Draft Synopsis: Day 2

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The Chicago Blackhawks drafted left-wing Ludvig Rensfeldt (35th overall), defenseman Justin Holl (54th overall), goaltender Kent Simpson (58th overall), defenseman Stephen Johns (60th overall), center Joakim Nordstrom (90th overall), center Rob Flick (120th overall), center Rob Flick (120th overall), center Mikro Hoefflin (151st overall), defenseman Nick Mattson (180th overall) … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Draft Synopsis: Day 2