Blackhawks Prospect Ethan Del Mastro Named December&#8217;s OHL Defenseman of the Month

DUH! Connor Bedard Named a Calder Trophy Finalist

On Tuesday morning, the NHL announced the three finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy, which is given to the league's rookie of the year. Blackhawks sensation Connor Bedard is among the three players named. Also named: Minnesota defenseman Brock Faber...

Apr 30, 2024

Comparing No. 1s, Mocks, Pick Value, Stamkos’ Future, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Let's jump into a great read from the folks over at The Athletic from Monday. Corey Pronman wrote a fabulous piece in which he asked six NHL scouts to rank the last nine (9) No. 1 overall picks -- and...

Apr 30, 2024

Blackhawks Announce Important Dates: Development Camp, Rookie Camp, 2024 Training Camp

Last week we looked at some key dates on the NHL calendar for Blackhawks fans to circle between now and the start of the 2024-25 season. On Monday afternoon, the Hawks announced three more of their own. Sunday, June 30...

Apr 29, 2024

Seattle Kraken Fire Head Coach Dave Hakstol

Just one season after making the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in franchise history, the Seattle Kraken have fired head coach Dave Hakstol. Hakstol, 55, was the Kraken's head coach since the team's inception in 2021. They finished...

Apr 29, 2024

2024 NHL Mock Draft: Lottery Simulator Fun — Episode One

The 2024 NHL Draft Lottery will take place on May 7, so we have a little more than one week until we know the official order of the top 16 picks in the 2024 NHL Draft. Until then, the Blackhawks...

Apr 30, 2024

Hellebuyck, Bobrovsky, Demko Named Vezina Trophy Finalists

On Monday morning, the NHL announced the three finalists for the Vezina Trophy: Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck, Florida's Sergei Bobrovsky and Vancouver's Thatcher Demko. The Chicago Blackhawks did their part in helping two of the three finalists earn their invite to...

Apr 29, 2024

Let’s Have an Honest Talk about the Blackhawks’ Offseason (And What’s Actually Realistic)

We're just getting started in the Blackhawks' offseason, but I think we already need to have a conversation. A frank, real discussion about how and where we place our hopes and, more importantly, how we embrace our reality. Over the...

Apr 29, 2024

Bubbles Needed? Rangers Advance, Draft Help from Florida Tonight, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

I wasn't the only person wondering yesterday if we were nearing the point in time that the NHL and NHLPA had conversations about facial protection. Blackhawks superstar Connor Bedard broke his jaw this season and missed 14 games over six...

Apr 29, 2024

IceHogs Drop Game One, Net Front Shaq, Toronto’s Got Problems, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

The Rockford IceHogs hosted the Grand Rapids Griffins in their first round playoff series on Saturday night. It started very well for Rockford. Michael Teplý scored in the first period off a pretty set-up from Lukas Reichel and Zach Sanford...

Apr 28, 2024

Hossa Documentary Coming, IceHogs’ Playoffs Begin, Hayes Reports, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Back in mid-August, Marian Hossa hosted an incredible collection of friends, countrymen and former teammates for a farewell game in his hometown of Trenčín in Slovakia. Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith and Dustin Byfuglien were among the notable former Blackhawks to...

Apr 27, 2024

Braves vs. Mariners Probable Starting Pitchers – April 30

The Atlanta Braves (19-8) visit the Seattle Mariners (16-13). The contest at T-Mobile Park begins at 9:40 PM ET on Tuesday.The Braves will call on Reynaldo Lopez (2-0) versus the Mariners and Luis Castillo (2-4).Braves vs. Mariners Pitcher Matchup and...

Apr 30, 2024

Pirates vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers – April 30

The Oakland Athletics (13-17) play at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates (14-16) at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The contest is set to start at 9:40 PM ET on Tuesday.The Pirates will look to Mitch Keller (2-2) against the Athletics and Alex...

Apr 30, 2024

Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitchers – April 30

The Los Angeles Dodgers (19-12) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (13-17) play on Tuesday at 9:40 PM ET. The contest will take place at Chase Field.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Dodgers will send Landon Knack (1-1) to the...

Apr 30, 2024

Padres vs. Reds Probable Starting Pitchers – April 30

The San Diego Padres (14-18) look to end a stretch of five losses as they face the Cincinnati Reds (16-13) on Tuesday at 9:40 PM ET.The probable starters are Yu Darvish (0-1) for the Padres and Nick Martinez (0-1) for...

Apr 30, 2024

Phillies vs. Angels Probable Starting Pitchers – April 30

The Los Angeles Angels (11-18) take on the Philadelphia Phillies (19-11) at home on Tuesday at 9:38 PM ET.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies will send Spencer Turnbull (2-0) to the mound, while Tyler Anderson (2-3) will...

Apr 30, 2024

Twins vs. White Sox Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, April 30, 2024

The Minnesota Twins (15-13) will put their eight-game win streak to the test when they visit the Chicago White Sox (6-23) Tuesday at 7:40 PM ET on NBCS-CHI. Sportsbooks consider the Twins -175 favorites to extend their streak, while the...

Apr 30, 2024

Astros vs. Guardians Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Jose Altuve, batting .342 this season, leads the Houston Astros (9-19) into a matchup with one of the league's other top hitters, Steven Kwan (.339 AVG) and the Cleveland Guardians (19-9). Altuve and the Astros are -174 favorites on the...

Apr 30, 2024

Brewers vs. Rays Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, April 30, 2024

The Milwaukee Brewers (17-11) hope to avoid their fourth straight defeat when they host the Tampa Bay Rays (14-16) Tuesday at 7:40 PM ET on BSSUN. The Brewers are listed as -177 favorites to snap their losing skid, while the...

Apr 30, 2024

Rangers vs. Nationals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Two of the league's top power hitters meet Tuesday when the Texas Rangers (15-14) and Washington Nationals (14-14) take the field at 8:05 PM ET, live on BSSW. Adolis Garcia has eight home runs for the Rangers (-151 favorites on...

Apr 30, 2024

Donte DiVincenzo Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the 76ers – NBA Playoffs Game 5, Tuesday, April 30, 2024

On Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET, the New York Knicks face the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, and Donte DiVincenzo's 3-pointer prop for this clash requires three trifectas.Donte DiVincenzo's Three-Pointer Prop Odds...