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Ask Sam | Sam Smith opens his mailbag | 05.02.2014

Every Friday, Sam Smith of Bulls.com opens his Ask Sam mailbag and responds to the latest round of emails from his readers

Blackhawks Buzz: May 2, 2014 vs. Minnesota Wild - Game 1

1) Into the Wild The Blackhawks are set to face Minnesota for the second consecutive postseason, after the Wild posted a 5-4 overtime victory over Colorado in Game 7 of their first-round matchup. Chicago was 2-3-0 in five contests against Minneso...

Wild entering unfamiliar territory against Blackhawks

For the Chicago Blackhawks, it's a familiar scenario. For the Minnesota Wild, it's territory unchartered for a significant period of time. The defending Stanley Cup champions are in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the sixth straight season and hav...

Seven early Conn Smythe Trophy candidates

The First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is over. Eight teams have advanced, the second round begins Thursday, and several players have emerged as potential MVP candidates. It might be too early to crown a champion, way too early in fact, b...

Prideful Bulls moving forward

With six straight postseason appearances and nine out of the last ten years, the Chicago Bulls have enjoyed sustained success. Now, GM Gar Forman said the focus shifts with one question at the forefront: How do the Bulls get to the next level?

Blackhawks vs. Wild broadcast information

The Chicago Blackhawks announced today the broadcast information for the team’s upcoming Second Round series vs. the Minnesota Wild, which begins on Friday, May 2 at the United Center. All seven games of the series can be heard nationwide at on...

2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 schedule

Below are dates, times, national broadcast information and results for the second round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Information on the U.S. broadcast for games later in the round will be released as it is determined. All times listed are ...

Versteeg focused on returning to lineup

The Chicago Blackhawks got back on the ice Wednesday after taking two days off between series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Forward Kris Versteeg skated on the fourth line at right wing during line rushes and looks to get back in the lineup for ...

Bickell ready for whatever comes next

In the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs, one could make the argument that no Blackhawks skater was as effective with his ice time than Bryan Bickell. In 2014, he has continued his penchant for timely production, recording three points (2G, 1A) in the las...

Wizards close out series with Game 5 victory