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Tom Thibodeau

Bernstein: Other NBA Teams Try Hard, Too

Four NBA teams remain in the running for the title, and the never-say-die Bulls are not one of them because, well, they died.

670 The Score–2013/05/19

Joel Quenneville

Quenneville Named Jack Adams Award Finalist

Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville has been named one of three finalists for 2013 Jack Adams Award, given annually the NHL coach that has contributed the most to his team’s success.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/17

Marian Hossa celebrates with Patrick Sharp. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Silverman: Overpowering Blackhawks Certain To Face Drama If They Can Make Cup Run

But if the Blackhawks are going to fulfill their Presidents Trophy pedigree and emerge as the best team during the postseason as well, they are likely going to have to overcome adversity and win in dramatic fashion.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/16

Umpires gather before the start of a game.  (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Bernstein: Stop Getting Calls Wrong

I’m still waiting for a single credible argument against widely expanded use of instant replay in baseball to get critical calls right, since the two usually offered are embarrassingly limp.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/15

The Red Wings celebrate during the Stanley Cup Finals. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Silverman: Red Wings Will Be Speed Bump, Not Road Block For Hawks

This second-round playoff matchup has the potential for drama and angst, but there’s no way that Detroit should come out on top in a best-of-seven series.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/15

New York Rangers winger Derek Boogaard fights with New York Islanders winger Trevor Gillies at the Nassau Coliseum on December 2, 2010 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Boogaard Family Sues NHL For Son’s Death

The family of a National Hockey League player who died of an accidental overdose of pain medication and alcohol has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the NHL, blaming it for brain damage he suffered as an enforcer and for his addiction to prescription painkillers.

2013/05/13

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NHL Playoffs Schedule

The battle for the Stanley Cup rages on. Keep up with your favorite team’s playoff schedule.

2013/05/10

Jason Collins. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Baffoe: Why Some Athletes Are Homophobes

In much the same way rule changes have been implemented in youth sports to make them safer in hopes the grown-up games evolve—changing a culture of violence in hockey, for example—the prejudicial culture in sports needs to change from early on.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/10

Mikko Koivu #9 of the Minnesota Wild knocks the puck away from Marian Hossa #81 of the Chicago Blackhawks in Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the United Center on May 3, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Blackhawks Edge Wild 5-2 In Game 2

Patrick Sharp and Michael Frolik had two goals apiece, and the Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 on Friday night in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series.

2013/05/03

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Matt Cooke Show: “We’re Ready To Do Business”

Hours after helping the Penguins demolish the New York Islanders, Pittsburgh winger Matt Cooke stops by with Vinnie & Cook for his weekly appearance on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan.

2013/05/02

Head Coach Mike Babcock of the Detroit Red Wings. (credit: Dave Sandford/Getty Images)

An Ornery Mike Babcock Weighs In On Hiller, Lackluster Play

An ornery-sounding Red Wings coach Mike Babcock tore down his team’s play, ripped into the opposing team’s goalie, and got up in arms over an innocuous comment.

2013/05/02

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Here We Go Again: Monzo’s Rangers-Capitals Playoff Preview

What would playoff hockey be without the Rangers playing the Capitals?

2013/05/02

Gary Bettman. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Bernstein: Gay-Affirming NHL Way Ahead Of The Game

When it comes to acceptance of gay players, the NHL is already way ahead of the NBA.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/01

A general view of Soldier Field. (credit: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Soldier Field Hockey: Hawks vs. Penguins On March 1

Outdoor NHL hockey will return to Chicago when the Blackhawks host the Pittsburgh Penguins on March 1, 2014 at Solider Field.

2013/05/01

Andrew Ference and Milan Lucic (credit: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Four Reasons To Feel Optimistic About Bruins Heading Into Playoffs

It’s easy to be down on the Bruins right now, but here’s why you should like their matchup in the first round of the playoffs.

2013/04/29

Corey Crawford

Video: Corey Crawford Makes Unbelievable Save

In what was supposed to be a night off, Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford made arguably the play of the day.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/25

Derrick Rose sits on the bench as the Bulls take on the Nets. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Bernstein: For A Night, Bulls And Blackhawks A World Apart

For one night, performance, geography, expectation and the choice of juxtaposition conspired to make something once so grand seem very small, and very far away.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/21

Corey Crawford. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Coyotes Beat Blackhawks 3-2 In Shootout

CHICAGO (AP) — Mikkel Boedker and David Schlemko scored shootout goals to lift Phoenix to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night, snapping the Coyotes’ three-game losing streak and preserving their fading […]

CBS Chicago–2013/04/20

Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Brandon Saad and Duncan Keith celebrate Saad's third period goal. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Silverman: Latest Blackhawks Streak Clearly Makes Them NHL’s Top Dog

Take a look at the NHL’s Western Conference Standings and you’ll see the same thing you have seen since the lockout ended and players returned to the ice.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/18

TD Garden in Boston. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Bruins Game Postponed In Aftermath Of Boston Marathon Bombings

The NHL says Monday night’s game between the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins at TD Garden has been postponed in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/15

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