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Kyle Davidson Speaks: Blackhawks’ New Depth, Foligno, Prospects, More

Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson spoke with the media on Friday morning for the first time since the completion of the 2024 NHL Draft and his free agent collecting earlier in the week. Here's some of what he spoke about....

Jul 05, 2024

BN Blackhawks Top 25 Prospect Rankings: Post NHL Draft UPDATE

The 2024 NHL Draft is now in the rearview mirror and the Chicago Blackhawks added some new, exciting names to their prospect pool, now is a good time for us to update our prospect rankings for the organization. In the...

Jul 05, 2024

Rinzel’s Path, Greene’s Unfinished Business, Seabrook’s Influence, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Hopefully everyone in Blackhawks nation had a beautiful, safe, festive Fourth of July. My holiday checked all of the boxes, which was awesome. But today, it's back to the office (the rink) for one more day of development camp. Today's...

Jul 05, 2024

Prospects Talk, Foligno Recruits, Kraken Make History, and Other Blackhawks Fourth of July Bullets

Happy Fourth of July, Blackhawks fans. Hopefully there are fireworks in your plans at some point last night, tonight or this weekend. And a barbecue. And a parade. And some other safely executed extracurricular activities. I plan on all of...

Jul 04, 2024

It Sounds Like the Blackhawks Would Like Artyom Levshunov in Rockford This Season

Since the draft -- including their free agency barrage -- there's been a lot of questions about where the Chicago Blackhawks see the No. 2 pick from the 2024 NHL Draft, Artyom Levshunov, playing the coming season. We're slowly starting...

Jul 03, 2024

Foligno’s Want, Levshunov’s Decision, Pipeline Clogged? Pinto Interest? and Other Blackhawks Bullets

The Blackhawks development camp continues this week, and we'll be back at the rink to chat with Rockford IceHogs head coach Anders Sorensen and assistant general manager of player development Mark Eaton later today. We'll see if the Blackhawks have...

Jul 03, 2024

Around the NHL: Busy Blues, Try to Trade Trouba, Changes in Carolina, More

Let's take a quick lap around the NHL and catch up with some more moves and news as free agency and trades continue to take place. We'll start in the Central Division with the Blues, who made some waves on...

Jul 03, 2024

Where Are the Now-Former Blackhawks Playing Next Year?

As free agency slowly winds to a close before the Fourth of July, some folks have asked if/where the now-former Blackhawks have signed. In my Tuesday bullets, I included the first day's results. Here those are again: Taylor Raddysh —...

Jul 02, 2024

The Blackhawks 2024-25 Schedule is OUT! (Let’s Break it Down)

On Tuesday morning, the Chicago Blackhawks released their full regular-season schedule for the 2024-25 season! Here it is: Blackhawks in October The Blackhawks open their season with another four-game road trip, including the first game in the history of the...

Jul 02, 2024

Answers, Questions, Goalies, Prospects, Nashville Goes Big, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

How about that Monday, folks? The Blackhawks got busy in free agency, signing two veteran defensemen, a veteran goalie and (counts on fingers) four new forwards (plus Joey Anderson) to give the team better... well, everything -- but especially depth....

Jul 02, 2024

Picks

Liberty vs Fever Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – July 6

The Indiana Fever (8-13) hope to extend a four-game home winning streak when they host the New York Liberty (17-3) on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET.Liberty vs. Fever Prediction & OddsFavorite: Liberty (-9)Total: 171.5Spread Prediction: FeverTotal Prediction:...

Jul 05, 2024

Picks

Today’s UEFA European Championship 2024 Predictions, Picks and Odds – Saturday, July 6

Ahead of Saturday's 2024 UEFA European Championship action in Germany, here's a look at the betting odds for each matchup.Our betting preview for the UEFA Euro action on Saturday can be found below.Head to Fubo to watch the entire UEFA...

Jul 05, 2024

Chicago Cubs

Cubs Sign Catcher Christian Bethancourt to a Minor League Deal

To the extent you felt the Cubs had a hole at Iowa for an established veteran big-league-ish back-up catcher, they have now filled that hole. Christian Bethancourt is probably not a big-league-caliber back-up at this point, but as an emergency...

Brett Taylor

Jul 05, 2024

Chicago Bears

Around the NFL: Dak Prescott’s Boot, Travis Kelce Says No to Netflix, More

Patrick is on vacation, so I thought I'd take a stab at writing an NFL Notes post to close my Friday. Wish me luck. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott seen wearing a protective boot. I'm no public relations expecrt. But...

Luis C. Medina

Jul 05, 2024

How to Watch

Cubs vs. Angels: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

On Saturday, Ian Happ and the Chicago Cubs (40-48) play Luis Rengifo and the Los Angeles Angels (36-50), with first pitch scheduled for 2:20 PM ET at Wrigley Field.Find out how to watch the Chicago-Los Angeles matchup below.When is Cubs...

Jul 05, 2024

Chicago Cubs

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 5, Angels 1 – July 5, 2024

THE CHICAGO CUBS HAVE WON BACK-TO-BACK GAMES! DON'T LET 'EM GET HOT! All right, so I kid a little, because the Cubs will have to do a WHOLE lot more over the next couple weeks for anyone to really buy...

Brett Taylor

Jul 05, 2024

Chicago Bulls

Franz Wagner (Who the Magic Selected With the Bulls’ Pick) is Now a Max Man

The Orlando Magic have made 22-year-old Franz Wagner a max player. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the two sides agree upon a five-year, $224 million rookie scale extension on Friday. The deal could also pay him as much as $269...

Elias Schuster

Jul 05, 2024

Chicago Bears

Why Are Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze Still Unsigned?

The Chicago Bears' first public training camp practice is three weeks from today. And yet, the team's top two draft picks have yet to sign their rookie contracts. Quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze remain unsigned as of...

Luis C. Medina

Jul 05, 2024

Chicago Bulls

Woj: DeMar DeRozan Has Played His Last Game With the Bulls

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski couldn't have been more clear on Friday afternoon. The NBA insider appeared on Sportscenter to discuss the future of DeMar DeRozan. Not only did he state that the six-time All-Star was done in Chicago, but he underscored...

Elias Schuster

Jul 05, 2024

Picks

Saturday’s MLB Computer Picks & Best Bets – July 6

Saturday's MLB lineup includes top teams in play, and we have best bets for each game here. Among those 15 games is the Milwaukee Brewers playing the Los Angeles Dodgers.MLB picks todayBoston Red Sox at New York YankeesGame infoWhen: 1:05...