NQTC Reader JavierSandooski (formerly known as Ethan), is helping us cover some of the pressing and serious issues in Chicago Sports that StevieY19 or I normally write about.  Please show him the same courtesy and respect he always shows us in the comments-so basically none.  Enjoy!
Imagine if the Cubs locked up Alfonso Soriano, Milton Bradley [...]

Have you heard about those Blackhawks lately?  After making a run in the playoffs last year, they are off to a great start again this season at 12-5-2.  Now, on the eve of their Circus Trip, management has leaked the information that they are close to signing Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews to long-term extensions, [...]

Down 1-0 in the series, the Blackhawks will try again to steal home ice from Detroit in the Western Conference Finals tonight.  The momentum seems firmly planted in Detroit’s corner after the Wings netted three straight goals to win 5-2 in Game 1, but the Hawks will look for another fast start to recapture the [...]

Game 4 could have been a chance to put a choke hold on this series for the Blackhawks, but after a loss Tuesday the Hawks need a win to stay competitive.
After falling behind early, just like every other game this series, the Blackhawks couldn’t complete the comeback and now find themselves in a 2-1 hole [...]

Is it time for the second round already?  How was that reintroduction to playoff hockey, Chicago?  After an amazing first round victory against Calgary, the Blackhawks face their second straight opponent from north of the border.
Calgary and Vancouver took their battle for a division title down to the end of the regular season, and Chicago [...]

For a few months now, we’ve talked about how important it is for the Blackhawks to be peaking around this time of the year going into the playoffs.  Two weeks ago, it was time to lift the lid over the panic button.  Then the Hawks went on a five game point streak that included three [...]