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 ...
by Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune
Mar 14, 2023
4 minutes
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.
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days