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Phil Thompson: Chicago Blackhawks’ race to the bottom of the standings — and the best odds for the No. 1 pick — is shaping up to be a nailbiter

The fan bases of the Chicago Bears and Blackhawks are in different places right now. Bears fans: jubilation. Hawks fans: trepidation. Bears fans are celebrating the team’s trade haul — two first-round draft picks, two second-rounders and former Carolina Panthers receiver D.J. Moore — in exchange for the NFL’s No. 1 draft pick. Hawks fans are sweating out each win or close loss, knowing that ...
Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson takes questions after an event for reporters and potential season ticket holders at the United Center Concert Club on May 16, 2022.

The fan bases of the Chicago Bears and Blackhawks are in different places right now.

Bears fans: jubilation.

Hawks fans: trepidation.

Bears fans are celebrating the team’s trade haul — two first-round draft picks, two second-rounders and former Carolina Panthers receiver D.J. Moore — in exchange for the NFL’s No. 1 draft pick.

Hawks fans are sweating out each win or close loss, knowing that the NHL’s No. 1 pick — and consensus favorite Connor Bedard — isn’t secure. Far from it.

The Hawks have stiff competition for the best lottery odds for the top spot with the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have had the league’s worst record since Feb.

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