For the first time since 2002, the Blackhawks went on to the playoffs, and they did not disappoint in their return. What a treat it was to see them overcome the Calgary Flames in 6 hard-fought games. It’s comforting to know that my beard is not growing wildly in vain. Welcome back Blackhawks! [...]

While we take a break tonight before the Hawks head up to Calgary, lets take a minute to evaluate the Bears draft picks over the last 2 days.
Here is a condensed list of the Bears picks:
Jarron Gilbert DT San Jose State
Juaquin Iglesias WR [...]

Some initial reactions to a stunning home win:
1.) YEEEEAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!
2.) Great to see production from a number of Hawks
3.) Khabibulin looked good
4.) Maybe this Kiprussoff drama will come back to hurt Calgary
5.) Another home win
6.) Gotta do something on the road
7.) DECISIVE win - better than the Hawks first 2 wins
8.) Iginla, Jokinen, and Aucoin all [...]

Randy Youngman of the OC Register (don’t call it that) writes why the NHL playoffs trump the playoffs of the other big sports events.
Anyone who watches hockey, even the casual fan, will (hopefully) agree with him that hockey has some of the most exciting and compelling action of any sport. The consequence of every [...]

5 Days without a post? What the hell Blackhawkey staff?!?!?!
So this best of seven series with Calgary is now half over (sort of) and I think it would be helpful if we took a step back and take stock of the situation.
What are some positives we have seen thus far:
1.) Toews has ZERO problem [...]

7:33: Game is almost underway. Enjoying a Becks dark and a hot dog. Lets get this going
7:36: Jay Cutler just dropped the first puck. The most accurate drop in Bears history.
7:40: Kiprusoff is an ugly, ugly man
7:43: Campbell just fell without any contact. The first in a long line [...]