On today’s show, I address the Big Ten’s idea to begin the college football season near Thanksgiving. I also catch up with Pat Boyle, host of Chicago Blackhawks coverage on NBC Sports Chicago and The Hockey Show on ESPN 1000! We recap the surprising finish to the Hawks’ season, and […]
NHL Playoffs
A New Bears Quarterback, Scott Powers Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 8-19-20)
On today’s show, I address the Bears’ decision to bring in Mason Fine, and what that means for the team’s quarterback competition. I also catch up with Scott Powers, Senior Chicago Blackhawks Beat Writer for The Athletic Chicago. We discuss the team’s playoff series against the Las Vegas Golden Knights, […]
Bulls Fire Boylen, Ben Pope Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 8-18-20)
On today’s show, I break down the Bulls’ decision to fire Jim Boylen, and assess what it means for the team’s future. I also catch up with Ben Pope, Chicago Blackhawks Beat Reporter at the Chicago Sun-Times! We discuss the Hawks’ Game Four win over the Las Vegas Golden Knights, […]
Blackhawks Make The Playoffs, Phil Rogers Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-1-20)
On today’s show, I break down the Blackhawks’ surprising playoff berth, along with the NHL’s proposal to resume the 2019-20 season. Although some may argue that the NHL’s “play-in” format is pointless, I believe it will lead to more interest in the sport, while actually benefitting players the most. I […]
Mike “Doc” Emrick Talks NHL’s Suspended Season, Blackhawks News, and Legendary Broadcasting Career!
Mike “Doc” Emrick, lead NHL broadcaster for NBC Sports and Foster Hewitt Memorial Award winner, joins the show! We discussed the NHL’s decision to suspend the season due to COVID-19, and what it means for the sport moving forward. We also broke down the Blackhawks’ wild card chances, and recounted […]