Frank Nazar is a very confident individual. It was evident the first time Chicago Blackhawks fans got introduced to him, and that hasn’t waned. When speaking with NHL Now’s Players Only in May, he spoke about liking being the underdog, and the one that “surprises people.” I don’t know if many expected that, after only … Read more
The Chicago Blackhawks are putting all their eggs in the youngsters’ basket this upcoming season. They’re hoping to see substantial steps from the plethora of young players who will be given a chance to prove themselves in this 2025-26 campaign. We already know 2023 first overall draft pick Connor Bedard is a cornerstone piece for … Read more
We live in a time when we are all looking for the next “thing.” The average attention span is about eight seconds. People stay on a website for only 10 seconds (thanks for reading this if you still are!). And most of us check our phones at least every few minutes, hoping for the sweet … Read more
The Chicago Blackhawks have made it clear they’re committing to their youth this upcoming season. But in response to my recent 2025-26 player projections, I received numerous comments that despite the organization’s commitment, there are still plenty of veteran players in the lineup. As a matter of fact, many feel there are still too many … Read more
Lifelong youth sports advocate Mark Miller drew 484 kids to courts outside of Chicago – all for the love of the game, and totally free of charge. Mark Miller has been teaching kids to play tennis in the Chicago area for nearly 20 years. More recently, he’s added pickleball to his playbook. And this year, … Read more
The Chicago Bears finished 5-12 in 2024, dead last in the NFC North. Following last season, the Bears parted ways with head coach Matt Eberflus. As his replacement, Chicago hired former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. In the 2025 NFL draft, the Bears had the 10th overall pick. Despite having a capable TE in Cole … Read more
In a move that signals just how fast professional pickleball is attracting non-endemic sponsors, performance footwear company SQAIRZ has been named the official footwear sponsor of the Chicago Slice, a Major League Pickleball (MLP) franchise with one of the most engaged fanbases in the league. The deal, announced in late June, marks SQAIRZ’s first major … Read more
Frank Nazar had an impressive stint with the Chicago Blackhawks last season. After being called up to the NHL on Dec. 13, he skated in 53 games and registered 12 goals and 14 assists. The 21-year-old forward impressed with his explosive skating and high hockey IQ. Of course, he’s hardly scratched the surface of his … Read more
The Chicago Blackhawks didn’t waste much time after the Stanley Cup was awarded to the Florida Panthers to get to work on their offseason moves. The re-signed one of their top players from the 2024-25 season, made a trade with the Seattle Kraken, and are working on a buyout. Plus, two Blackhawks’ legends make the … Read more
Aside from the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks‘ most pressing matter for this summer was re-upping Ryan Donato. Less than 24 hours after the conclusion of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, general manager Kyle Davidson got it done—a team-friendly four-year, $16 million deal. FOUR MORE YEARS OF RYAN DONATO‼️ 📰 ➡︎ https://t.co/dmJ0ENjlc0 pic.twitter.com/cScsQdCZJo … Read more