July 1, 2015: Jimmy B Back
One day after losing one of our brightest sports stars, we bring one back. I’m not sure I could have took two in a row. I’m still upset about losing Saad. I totally understand we have to trust in the … Continued
June 30, 2015: Saad Day
Well that was a surprise. If anybody was going to be re-signed… If anybody was going to NOT be traded or dumped… It was Brandon. Think again. No, not Brandon Bollig…he was dumped a while ago. And no not Brian … Continued
June 27, 2015: First Shoe
I still have my son’s first pair of shoes in my car. I keep them in my console under my radio. It’s a pair of Chicago Bears shoes. I look at them now, and can’t believe he was that tiny. … Continued
June 23, 2015: 2010 Part 2
So you enjoy tremendous success, win the Stanley Cup, and your prize is… You must dump players. This is the story of our dynastic Blackhawks in the salary cap era. Who goes? Maybe we start with who stays. The dynamic … Continued
June 20, 2015: Minnesota Fats
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear Minnesota? Maybe it’s Minnesota Fats, a fictional pool hustler? Nowadays, it’s probably the Mall of America. I was there once, a long time ago, before it became a city in … Continued
June 19, 2015: Where’s the Cup?
Driving home early that evening of the rally and listening to sports radio, they were already talking about the Hawks that will be gone. And yes, although there will be players shipped off, sooner than later with the NHL draft … Continued
June 18, 2015: Parade of Champions
It’s a celebration bitches! Thursday marked the 3rd Blackhawks parade that made its way through downtown Chicago to a final destination. Let’s review. Back in 2010 & 2013, the parade started just west of Downtown, and proceeded down Washington; I … Continued
June 17, 2015: Finishing Touch
Ahhh, the Blackhawks championship celebration continues… this time, we got a little help from some Warriors from the Golden State. First thing was first, never to get things twisted and priorities out of whack, was for the Blackhawks to win … Continued
June 16, 2015: Happy Hangover
I’m sure Tuesday wasn’t the most productive day in Chicago… Regardless of how you celebrated, and how you felt today, the overriding feeling was happiness. It’s funny how the celebration has changed for me. Flash back to the 2nd three-peat … Continued
June 15, 2015: Glory
This is what it’s all about. This is why we are die hard fans. It’s THIS very moment. The moment when our team has reached the top of the mountain. The moment when we are the undisputed best. The moment … Continued