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Tab Bamford has been writing about the Chicago Blackhawks for almost two decades. He joined Bleacher Nation as the lead Blackhawks writer in May 2022. Tab is a member of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and is the author of three books about the Blackhawks: "The Future: Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks' New Era,"(Triumph Books),"100 Things Blackhawks Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die" (Triumph Books) and "Chicago Blackhawks: An Illustrated Timeline" (Reedy Press, 2021). Find him on Twitter/X/Instagram/Threads at @The1Tab

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Nazar, Korchinski, New Lines, Frozen Four, Hall Plan, TV Issues, Boston Goalies, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

The Blackhawks announced a few roster moves before practice on Wednesday, including sending center Frank Nazar to Rockford. The fact that Nazar was in the IceHogs' lineup for a late-morning preseason game means he was informed of the decision after...

Oct 03, 2024

Blackhawks Roster Moves: Nazar, Korchinski and Crevier Sent to Rockford

On Wednesday morning, the Blackhawks announced a series of roster moves. Three skaters are headed to Rockford: forward Frank Nazar and defensemen Louis Crevier and Kevin Korchinski. Earlier this week, head coach Luke Richardson indicated Nazar would get another game...

Oct 02, 2024

Blackhawks Send AJ Spellacy Back to Windsor After Great Training Camp

AJ Spellacy's fun run at Blackhawks training camp has come to a close. We knew he was going back to join Windsor, his junior club, at some point -- and that moment came on Wednesday morning. But the 2024 third-round...

Oct 02, 2024

Could/Should the Blackhawks Explore a Jeremy Swayman Trade?

Let's jump on a big one right out of the gate this morning, shall we? With the talks -- public and private -- between the Boston Bruins and Jeremy Swayman being ugly at the moment, there's increasing speculation that Boston...

Oct 02, 2024

The Blackhawks Have Two Unfortunately Familiar Problems

Remember last summer when there was optimism about the trajectory of Lukas Reichel's career, and the Blackhawks signed Andreas Athanasiou to a two-year extension because of how well the two had worked together after the trade deadline? Reichel came up...

Oct 02, 2024

CHSN Debut, Kaiser Scare, Defense Competition, Commesso, Board of Governors News, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

First thing this morning, we did finally get something of an update on Wyatt Kaiser from the Blackhawks on Tuesday before the team left town for their game in Minnesota. And, while encouraging, it's scary at the same time. Head...

Oct 02, 2024

Connor Bedard Inks New Memorabilia Deal With Fanatics

Connor Bedard has signed an exclusive, multi-year partnership with Fanatics to sell his memorabilia and collectibles. Bedard had worked with Upper Deck in recent years. The press release doesn't mention hockey cards, but does indicate Fanatics will have access to...

Oct 02, 2024

Blackhawks 2, Wild 7 — Three Stars, Key Takeaways

You know what I love more than anything? When I take some time over a couple days to work on a piece about the new third line of Nick Foligno, Jason Dickinson and Ilya Mikheyev and they get on the...

Oct 01, 2024

Blackhawks at Wild – Preseason Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

If you have Chicago Sports Network available, tonight we'll get the Blackhawks' debut on the new network. So we've got that going for us, which is nice. The Blackhawks are sending a veteran group to Minnesota tonight and we should...

Oct 01, 2024

Blackhawks Third Line Could Be Defensive, Dependable and Dynamic

The Blackhawks are finally going to load up the next two preseason games with a lineup that's close to what might be on the ice in Utah on Oct. 7 to start the regular season. After seeing some of the...

Oct 01, 2024

Picks

Brewers vs. Mets Probable Starting Pitchers – NL Wild Card Game 3

The Milwaukee Brewers (93-69) and the New York Mets (89-73) play on Thursday at 7:08 p.m. ET. The game will be held at American Family Field.The probable pitchers are Tobias Myers (9-6, 3.00 ERA) for the Brewers and Jose Quintana...

Oct 03, 2024

Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em: Week 5 Players to Upgrade & Tough Matchups

Fantasy football start 'em sit 'em strategy is a pivotal part of the game. It revolves around the weekly challenge of deciding which players from your fantasy team should be in action and who should take a backseat. These decisions are...

Justin Edwards

Oct 03, 2024

How to Watch

China Open Schedule Friday, October 4: Matchups & TV/Live Stream Info

There are two matches at the China Open on October 4, highlighted by No. 22-ranked Mirra Andreeva versus No. 7 Qinwen Zheng. Looking to keep up with the action? The Tennis Channel provides live coverage and highlights of all the...

Oct 03, 2024

Week 5 Fantasy Football Sleepers & Starts: Geno Smith, Xavier Worthy

Fantasy football sleepers are players who are expected to outperform their preseason expectations and provide excellent value for fantasy team owners. Week 5 of the NFL season is always full of surprises, and it's important to move with the tide of...

Justin Edwards

Oct 03, 2024

Chicago Cubs

Good Regular Season Teams Losing in the Playoffs, Sustainability, Spin, Diamond Bankruptcy, and Other Cubs Bullets

The sweeps yesterday almost left us without a playoff game today. But the Mets did some Metsing and the Brewers evened up that series. Now they play a decisive game three tonight at 6:08pm CT on ESPN. Going back a...

Brett Taylor

Oct 03, 2024

Chicago Cubs

MLB Playoffs Highlights: Three Sweeps and a Whoopsie

The 2024 MLB playoffs opened up yesterday with four Wild Card series games, the outcomes of which were generally pleasing to me … Tigers 5, Astros 2 – Detroit Wins Series 2-0 For the first time in EIGHT YEARS, the...

Brett Taylor

Oct 03, 2024

Picks

Best MLB Prop Bets Today, October 3, 2024

The MLB Playoff schedule today, which includes the New York Mets versus the Milwaukee Brewers as one of nine contests, should provide some fireworks.Searching for MLB player prop bets for Thursday's games? This article features MLB player props for every...

Oct 03, 2024

Jacoby Brissett Fantasy Week 5: Projections vs. Dolphins, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

Jacoby Brissett and the New England Patriots will face the Miami Dolphins and their fifth-ranked pass defense (162.5 yards allowed per game) in Week 5, on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.When setting your fantasy football lineup this week, is Brissett...

Oct 02, 2024

Mark Andrews Fantasy Week 5: Projections vs. Bengals, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

Tight end Mark Andrews has a matchup against the 11th-ranked pass defense in the league (181.3 yards conceded per game) in Week 5, when his Baltimore Ravens play the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.With his upcoming game versus...

Oct 02, 2024

Lamar Jackson Fantasy Week 5: Projections vs. Bengals, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

Quarterback Lamar Jackson faces a matchup versus the 11th-ranked passing defense in the NFL (181.3 yards allowed per game) in Week 5, when his Baltimore Ravens take on the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.Should Jackson be someone that...