Around the NHL: Larkin Surgery, a Wild-Devils Trade, Colgiano Retires, More

Tab Bamford has been writing about the Chicago Blackhawks for almost two decades. He joined Bleacher Nation as the lead Blackhawks writer in May 2022. Tab is a member of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and is the author of two books about the Blackhawks: "100 Things Blackhawks Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die" (Triumph Books) and "Chicago Blackhawks: An Illustrated Timeline" (Reedy Press, 2021). Find him on Twitter/X/Instagram/Threads at @The1Tab

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We’ve Got an NHL Draft Trade!

The flood gates may be opening on trades leading into the 2024 NHL Draft. The Buffalo Sabres and San Jose Sharks made a move on Thursday afternoon. Buffalo traded back three spots, sending No. 11 overall to the Sharks --...

Jun 27, 2024

Around the NHL: Joshua Signs, Buyout Window Open, Blues Add Julien, Holland Leaves Edmonton, More

It's the day before the 2024 NHL Draft and the league is buzzing as execs settle into their hotels in Vegas. Teams are looking to wheel and deal with picks floating and veterans being made available as 31 teams chase...

Jun 27, 2024

Calder Night, Trade Thoughts, Draft Moves Coming, Rule Changes, Orange Ducks, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Hey, the Blackhawks made a trade on Wednesday night. And his agent -- the same agent who reps both Ivan Demidov and Artyom Levshunov -- tweeted that he's ready to work. The Hawks landed Ilya Mikheyev, the rights to UFA...

Jun 27, 2024

OFFICIAL: Blackhawks Acquire Ilya Mikheyev, Sam Lafferty and a Pick From Vancouver

The Blackhawks are looking to add quality players around Connor Bedard this summer. But they also still have a lot of cap space; they still need to spend around $10M to get to the salary floor for the 2024-25 season....

Jun 26, 2024

2024 NHL Mock Draft: BN’s FINAL Day Before the Draft Starts Two-Rounds

We've almost made it, folks. The 2024 NHL Draft begins tomorrow! So let's put a wrap on our mock draft season with one final take on the first two rounds. How will the draft play out? Undoubtedly differently than anyone...

Jun 27, 2024

It’s A Copycat League: What The Blackhawks Can Learn From the Panthers

The Stanley Cup Final is officially behind us, and while it got a little dicey there for a while, the Florida Panthers have brought their first Stanley Cup to South Florida. That series was so much fun, it had everything....

Matt Rooney

Jun 26, 2024

FINAL 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Rankings Offer Different Perspectives

We've arrived at the point that we've over-analyzed and fully stared at the names of prospects in line to be drafted in the first, second and even third rounds of the 2024 NHL Draft so much that we can lose...

Jun 26, 2024

Roenick to the HOF, Great Ratings, More Chychrun Buzz, McLellan to Columbus? and Other Blackhawks Bullets

We're now two days away from the 2024 NHL Draft, Blackhawks fans! And we're embarking on the rest of this summer with the knowledge that Jeremy effing Roenick is a hockey hall of famer! How awesome is that! Having spoken...

Jun 26, 2024

Fanatics Officially Takes Over NHL On-Ice Jerseys

Yesterday, we learned the Blackhawks' home uniforms will have a brand logo other than their own on the front this coming year. On Wednesday morning, the NHL and Fanatics announced the league has officially transitioned to Fanatics Authentic Pro NHL...

Jun 26, 2024

FINAL Mock Draft Roundup: Four More Experts’ Picks for the Blackhawks

This is going to be my final wrap of a few mock drafts from reputable outlets before the 2024 NHL Draft begins. It will also be our 11th wrap of other people's thoughts on what the Chicago Blackhawks will do...

Jun 26, 2024

NHL

Buffalo Sabres Mock Draft: Sabres Add Defenseman at No. 14

The Sabres missed the playoffs yet again in 2023-24 and have to continue to build in the draft if they want to get back into the postseason. Let's look at who the Buffalo Sabres could take at no. 14 overall...

Sam Russell

Jun 27, 2024

We’ve Got an NHL Draft Trade!

Jun 27, 2024

Tigers vs. Angels Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, June 27, 2024

The Los Angeles Angels (33-46) will vie for their fourth straight victory when they host the Detroit Tigers (37-43) on Thursday at 9:38 PM ET on BSW. The Tigers are listed as -151 favorites to stop the streak, while the...

Jun 27, 2024

Chicago Cubs

Cubs Farm Report | June 27, 2024: Alcántara is Back, Howard is Hot, Ballesteros is Absurd, More

CUBS PROSPECTS — Kevin Alcántara returned to the lineup in Tennessee, and Ed Howard is putting together a very impressive stretch in South Bend. Cubs Prospects Report | June 27, 2024 Triple-A Iowa Cubs Prospects The Iowa Cubs lost 9-7...

Patrick K. Flowers

Jun 27, 2024

Chicago Cubs

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Suzuki in Left Field

CUBS LINEUP — Well, the Cubs are on the doorstep of a four-game series sweep to one of the teams directly ahead of them in the Wild Card standings. But given the way things have gone lately - including the...

Michael Cerami

Jun 27, 2024

Chicago Cubs

Javier Assad is Going on the Injured List

[ankin_law] The view was already pretty bleak, and this certainly won't help. Javier Assad is the latest Cub with an injury. The spot newly-signed reliever Vinny Nattoli is taking belongs to Assad: https://twitter.com/Taylor_McGregor/status/1806373077640695979 We'll find out more on the prognosis...

Brett Taylor

Jun 27, 2024

Chicago Bears

ESPN Ranked All 32 NFL Rosters — And the Bears’ Landing Spot is a Pleasant Surprise

You won't believe where ESPN ranks the Chicago Bears roster ahead of the 2024 NFL season. And, yes, the forecast is a positive one. ESPN's team of analysts including Mike Clay, Aaron Schatz, and Seth Walder have the Bears roster...

Luis C. Medina

Jun 27, 2024

Thursday’s WNBA Picks and Predictions – June 27

The Minnesota Lynx versus the Dallas Wings is a game to catch on a Thursday WNBA schedule that has four exciting contests.Below you'll discover WNBA best bets for the games on today's slate.WNBA picks todayMinnesota Lynx at Dallas WingsThe Lynx...

Jun 27, 2024

Tigers vs. Angels Probable Starting Pitchers – June 27

The Los Angeles Angels (33-46) kick off a four-game series against the Detroit Tigers (37-43) with a Thursday meeting at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. First pitch is at 9:38 PM ET.The Tigers will call on Jack Flaherty (5-4) against the...

Jun 27, 2024

Sun vs Mystics: Best Bets, Player Props & Computer Picks – June 27

The Washington Mystics (4-13) aim to build on a three-game home winning streak when hosting the Connecticut Sun (13-3) on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET.If you are aiming to gain an edge on Thursday's game, find out...