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The Blackhawks Have a Type

The Blackhawks have a type. If you haven't been paying attention, there are elements in every one of these players' games that are similar when you actually read the scouting reports. And they're consistent with what the Blackhawks have drafted...

Jun 29, 2024

Levshunov, Boisvert, Vanacker, Winners, Rumors, Wirtz Buy-In, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

The first round of the draft went well for the Blackhawks. They took RHD Artyom Levshunov at No. 2 and then North Dakota-bound center Sacha Boisvert at No. 18. Both players measured in at 6-2 and bring a lot of...

Jun 29, 2024

2024 NHL Draft: Chicago Blackhawks Select Sacha Boisvert No. 18 Overall

With the 18th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks have selected center Sacha Boisvert, who will head to North Dakota this fall. https://twitter.com/NHLBlackhawks/status/1806859114632425970 Sacha Boisvert, C 6-2, 180DOB: March 27, 2006Shoots: Left2023-24 Team: Muskegon (USHL) https://youtu.be/5zTFCK-0OPU?si=PmF_Ak28OluZRMPC Ranked #21 by...

Jun 28, 2024

What Picks Do the Blackhawks Have on Day Two of the 2024 NHL Draft?

The Chicago Blackhawks made three (3) picks in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft on Friday night. The third selection they made came at a cost; they traded both of the picks they had in the second round...

Jun 29, 2024

Report: Blackhawks Tried to Swing BIG Early in the First Round

Lots of Blackhawks fans wanted them to draft Ivan Demidov at No. 2 overall. Some liked Cayden Lindstrom as well. It sounds like the Blackhawks reeeeeaallly wanted more than one player who went inside the top five overall... According to...

Jun 28, 2024

2024 NHL Draft Tracker: Complete First-Round Results and Instant Reaction

The 2024 NHL Draft is upon us, Blackhawks fans! The first round begins on Friday night, and I'm going to bring you every pick and my thoughts on the selections as the young men hear their names called and realize...

Jun 28, 2024

2024 NHL Draft: Chicago Blackhawks Trade Up, Select Marek Vanacker No. 27 Overall

The Chicago Blackhawks traded back up into the first round with Carolina, acquiring the 27th overall pick in exchange for both of Chicago's second-round picks (Nos. 34 and 50). With the 27th pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, the Chicago...

Jun 28, 2024

2024 NHL Draft: Chicago Blackhawks Select Artyom Levshunov No. 2 Overall

With the second overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks have selected right-handed defenseman Artyom Levshunov from Michigan State University. https://twitter.com/NHLBlackhawks/status/1806831157926936609 Artyom Levshunov, RHD 6-2, 205DOB: Oct. 28, 2005Shoots: Right2023-24 Team: Michigan State (NCAA — Big Ten) https://youtu.be/cCEpL1seEf8?si=gvYCOyi16ZVoASXR Ranked #3...

Jun 28, 2024

We’ve Got Another NHL Draft Trade!

The Los Angeles Kings were rumored to be busy on the phones by Dennis Bernstein earlier on Friday. They made a deal to move down in the 2024 NHL Draft, trading the 21st overall pick to Montreal. The Kings sent...

Jun 28, 2024

Blackhawks Draft Day Buzz: Draft Approach, Free Agency, More

Let's get into some of the buzz surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks as we get into the 2024 NHL Draft and sprint immediately into free agency on Monday. Emily Kaplan at ESPN wrote an around the league piece on Friday morning....

Jun 28, 2024

Orioles vs. Rangers Probable Starting Pitchers – June 29

After winning their past three games, the Baltimore Orioles (52-30) host the Texas Rangers (37-45) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday at 7:15 PM ET.The probable starters are Cade Povich (0-2) for the Orioles and Michael Lorenzen (4-3)...

Jun 29, 2024

Dodgers vs. Giants Probable Starting Pitchers – June 29

The Los Angeles Dodgers (51-32) go on the road against the San Francisco Giants (40-43) on Saturday. The matchup is set to begin at 7:15 PM ET.Tyler Glasnow (8-5) will start for the Dodgers in this matchup. The Giants, however,...

Jun 29, 2024

Chicago Bears

Watch Jaylon Johnson Work, Receiver Talk, 71 Days, and Other Bears Bullets

Day 1 of the weekend group chat trip was a great success. I'm looking forward to seeing what shenanigans today will bring us. Sheesh! I thought Bears GM Ryan Poles had a heckuva draft day. In case you missed it,...

Luis C. Medina

Jun 29, 2024

Chicago Cubs

Running Low on Hope, Running Into Outs, Running Around, and Other Cubs Bullets

I hate that they drop 'The Bear' as a binge, because it's too good to devour so quickly like that. Apropos of the subject matter, you want to take your time to appreciate just how incredibly well-crafted it is. The...

Brett Taylor

Jun 29, 2024

Phillies vs. Marlins Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, June 29, 2024

The Philadelphia Phillies (54-28) are -259 favorites for their Saturday matchup with the Miami Marlins (29-53). Aaron Nola gets the ball for the Phillies and will look to earn his 10th win of the campaign.Nola will get the ball for...

Jun 29, 2024

Diamondbacks vs. Athletics Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, June 29, 2024

The Arizona Diamondbacks (39-43) will try to put a stop to their current three-game losing streak when they host the Oakland Athletics (30-54) at 4:10 PM ET on ARID Saturday. Bookmakers consider the Diamondbacks to be -203 favorites to end...

Jun 29, 2024

Astros vs. Mets Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, June 29, 2024

The New York Mets (40-39) will vie for their fifth straight victory when they host the Houston Astros (40-41) on Saturday at 4:10 PM ET on WPIX. The Astros are listed as -118 favorites to stop the streak, while the...

Jun 29, 2024

Brewers vs. Cubs Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, June 29, 2024

The Milwaukee Brewers (49-33) roll into Saturday's matchup with the Chicago Cubs (38-45) looking to extend a five-game winning streak. The contest starts at 4:10 PM ET on MARQ with the Brewers listed as -133 favorites on the moneyline.Tobias Myers...

Jun 29, 2024

Rays vs. Nationals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, June 29, 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays (41-41), led by Yandy Diaz and a 20-game hitting streak, will meet the Washington Nationals (38-43) on Saturday at Tropicana Field. The Rays are -137 favorites for the matchup, which starts at 4:10 PM ET on...

Jun 29, 2024

Royals vs. Guardians Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, June 29, 2024

The Kansas City Royals (46-38) and Cleveland Guardians (51-29) meet Saturday at Kauffman Stadium, with first pitch at 4:10 PM ET on BSGL. The Royals are -110 moneyline favorites for the contest, however, the Guardians are favored against the spread...