April 27, 2016: Weird Times

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Is this really happening?  Both Chicago baseball teams in first place after almost a full month of the season?  2 of the 3 best records in baseball reside here in the Windy City?  These are weird times. Yes, weird because … Continued

April 26, 2016: Marquee Matchup

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What better way to try to get over the Blackhawks exit, then getting back on that trip down memory lane… back to an exciting time in Chicago.  (Yes, it’s pretty exciting now with both baseball teams doing historically well, but … Continued

April 25, 2016: Outbattled

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These are the worst, yet sometimes easiest blogs to write. The Blackhawks just got eliminated from the 2016 NHL playoffs by the St. Louis Blues in Game 7 of their first round series; the final score was 3-2. Where to … Continued

April 23, 2016: Not Done Yet

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Maybe they’re just better…  That’s what I sent in a text message to my Dad and brother after Tarasenko scored to give the Blues a 3-1 first period lead in Game 6 at the UC.  5 unanswered goals later, it … Continued

April 21, 2016: Oh What A Night

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I think we will be remembering this date for years to come.  Depending on what happens the rest of the series for the Blackhawks, it could have even more importance.  It didn’t start out too well. Couple notable deaths…. Chyna … Continued

April 20, 2016: Minnesota Thibs

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Wednesday came with the announcement that Tom Thibodeau will become the Minnesota Timberwolves coach and president of basketball operations.  I’m happy for him. It all worked out for him in the long run; we knew it would.  Now, with both … Continued

April 19, 2016: Role Reversal

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Undisciplined hacks. At the beginning of this series, that was the term I used to describe the St. Louis Blues.  After watching game 4, there appears to be some role reversal going on. This is not the Blackhawks I remember. … Continued

April 18, 2016: Turning Tables

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The Cubs Cardinals rivalry started its 2016 chapter on Monday night.  I think it’s about time to turn the tables on these birds. It really hasn’t been a rivalry.  The Cardinals have owned us over the years.  All those titles … Continued