1. NHL Playoffs: 5 Chicago Blackhawks Who Could Use the Rest Saturday

    The Chicago Blackhawks have some decisions to make heading into the 2011-12 regular season finale in Detroit. Playoff position hangs in the balance for both teams, but that may not result in playoff intensity at Joe Louis Arena...

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  2. Kenny Williams on Gregg Williams Tirade: Chicago White Sox GM Does It Right

    Ozzie Guillen could take a tip from Chicago White Sox general manager Kenny Williams in defending his kids...

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  3. Chicago Blackhawks: 5 Reasons Why Opening Against Detroit Beats Heading West

    The Chicago Blackhawks , unlike a season ago, know that they will be in action following their last regular-season game Saturday in Detroit. The 'Hawks are playoff-bound...

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  4. Chicago White Sox: 6 Biggest Challenges for Robin Ventura in Year One as Skipper

    Chicago White Sox skipper Robin Ventura will begin his first season as a big league manager April 7th in Texas . Ventura is no stranger to the South Side, but this could be a tough season for the rookie manager...

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  5. Chicago Blackhawks: Brent Seabrook Proves His Worth in Duncan Keith's Absence

    The Chicago Blackhawks signed defenseman Brent Seabrook to a five-year, $29 million contract extension last season. He has proved his worth in the 2011-12 campaign, particularly over the last month...

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  6. Chicago Blackhawks Farm Report: New Faces Gather in Rockford at Season's End

    The AHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks , the Rockford IceHogs, are approaching the end of another campaign. The postseason still seems to be a reach, though Rockford is among a host of teams fighting for a playoff spot...

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  7. Chicago White Sox: Is This Team Capable of Pulling off a Playoff Surprise?

    The Chicago White Sox trimmed payroll following a disappointing 2011 season. The team's marketing slogan for 2012 is "Appreciate The Game." Expectations have been lowered considerably from a year ago...

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  8. Chicago Blackhawks Farm Report: Donnybrook in Milwaukee No April Fools Joke

    The Chicago Blackhawks AHL franchise, the Rockford IceHogs, capped off a weekend of shootouts with a bang Sunday in Milwaukee. A mid-game brawl that saw the benches empty, resulted in 10 ejections and 142 penalty minutes...

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  9. Chicago White Sox: Nate Jones a Pleasant Surprise Despite a Smug Kenny Williams

    The Chicago White Sox released their 25-man roster Saturday with a few surprises. To hear GM Kenny Williams talk about rookie Nate Jones, one would think that the tall relief pitcher was a sure thing to make the club...

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  10. Chicago Blackhawks: April Fools or Serious Playoff Contenders?

    The Chicago Blackhawks have reached the postseason for the fourth consecutive year. In keeping with the roller coaster ride the team has taken us on for the past six months, the ...

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  11. Matt Thornton Will Likely Get a Second Shot as Chicago White Sox Closer

    The Chicago White Sox haven't announced who their closer will be going into the 2012 season. However, it appears that a familiar name is going to be getting the ball in the ninth inning...

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  12. Chicago Blackhawks: 4 Ways to Finish Strong in the Final Four Games

    The Chicago Blackhawks showed that they are still capable of changing their playoff position even as the sands on the 201-12 season run out...

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  13. Chicago Blackhawks: Why It Is Best to Sit Jonathan Toews Until the Playoffs

    The Chicago Blackhawks just don't have the best of fortune when it comes to dealing with concussions. With Jonathan Toews slowly approaching a possible return, the 'Hawks would do well to think twice when it comes to getting him back on the ice...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 year ago 1,607 reads 11 comments

  14. Chicago White Sox: Could the Next Closer Be...Jake Peavy?

    The Chicago White Sox aren't naming a closer at this point in the spring, though that day seems to be fast approaching...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 year ago 1,295 reads 2 comments

  15. Chicago Blackhawks: Brandon Bollig Fights—Is That What Team Needs Right Now?

    Chicago Blackhawks forward Brandon Bollig has made an impression since joining the team last month. Sunday night in Chicago, Bollig made a definite impression on the face of Nashville's Jordan Tootoo...

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  16. Chicago Blackhawks: Stretch Without Duncan Keith Another Trying Task

    The Chicago Blackhawks have overcome injuries on defense—as well as the injury to captain Jonathan Toews—in the past six weeks to climb within spitting distance of home ice in the NHL playoffs...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 year ago 870 reads 7 comments

  17. Chicago Blackhawks Farm Report: Mark McNeill's Arrival in Rockford This Weekend

    Chicago Blackhawks fans itching for some hockey action would do well to hop on I-90 and take in a Rockford Ice Hogs game over the weekend. The 'Hawks faithful can wait until Sunday's tilt with Nashville or they could get a look at the future...

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  18. Canucks' Daniel Sedin, Blackhawks' Duncan Keith Both Deserve Suspensions

    The Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks treated fans to playoff intensity Wednesday night in a 2-1 overtime decision won by Chicago...

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  19. NHL: 5 Red-Hot Chicago Blackhawks Stepping Up in Lieu of Jonathan Toews

    The Chicago Blackhawks have been without the services of Jonathan Toews for over a month. As the captain goes, so go the 'Hawks is the conventional wisdom...

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  20. Chicago Blackhawks: Kyle Beach's Big Chance to Shrug off the Bust Tag

    The Chicago Blackhawks drafted Kyle Beach with the 11th overall pick in the 2008 NHL Draft. Nearly four years later, the big forward is trying to get his professional career on ...

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  21. Chicago White Sox: Gavin Floyd's Trade Value May Be Higher Later This Summer

    Chicago White Sox GM has made some offseason deals, but has held on to one of his more movable pieces. Williams is holding out for the best possible value from starting pitcher Gavin Floyd ...

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  22. Chicago Blackhawks: Troy Brouwer Has Been Missed

    The Chicago Blackhawks welcome the Washington Capitals to the United Center on Sunday looking to solidify their playoff positioning...

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  23. Chicago Blackhawks: There Are No Answers on the Return of Jonathan Toews

    Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews is currently due to miss his 12th-straight game as the team travels to Dallas Friday night...

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  24. Chicago White Sox: Is Tyler Flowers the Catcher of the Future?

    Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski is in the twilight of his career, and as the 2012 season approaches, it's time to examine the heir apparent, Tyler Flowers...

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  25. Chicago Blackhawks: Despite Glaring Issues, 'Hawks Show They Can Man Up

    The Chicago Blackhawks still have the same issues taken into their United Center showdown with the Western Conference-leading St. Louis Blues Tuesday night. The 'Hawks have problems keeping the puck out of their net...

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