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 Fans outraged by smart business move as Blackhawks ditch Niemi for TurcoMonday, Aug. 2, 2010 Ability to comprehend saving more than $1 million and signing all-star goalie lost on fans The Blackhawks again made off-season headlines by cutting another hero from their Stanley Cup-winning team Monday by parting ways with goalie Antti Niemi in favor of former Dallas Star Marty Turco. Fans were outraged by the move, which saved the Hawks roughly $1 million in cap space and brought them an established premier netminder. Read More  Missed The Heckler Half Hour Comedy Spectacular a couple weeks ago? Check it out hereFriday, July 30, 2010 Guaranteed to be the best half hour of the next 60 minutes of your life In case you missed The Heckler's cable access show a couple weeks back because you had something better to do at 10 on a Sunday night, here it is for you to watch at your leisure. Read More  Huet loses Stanley CupThursday, July 29, 2010 Backup goalie's Ill-fated day with Cup ends badly While NHL officials have not given up hope of finding it, the location of hockey's storied Stanley Cup is presently unknown, having gone missing while in the possession of Blackhawks backup goalie Cristobal Huet. Read More  Quenneville's mustache traded to VancouverMonday, July 26, 2010 Canucks coach already seen sporting it around town The latest move made by Hawks GM Stan Bowman has coach Joel Quenneville's mustache headed to the Canucks. Read More  July '10 issue is out: Big Z returns, Cubs get Hall of Fame, Hawks make another big tradeMonday, July 12, 2010 Another month of unbelievable sports news With so much going on in Chicago's topsy-turvy sports world, The Heckler's July issue is here to help you make sense of it all. Read More Blackhawks put heart and soul on open market Friday, July 2, 2010 Suitors line up after fire sale Just two weeks after winning the Stanley Cup, the Blackhawks have traded several key players to help ease the salary cap crunch they are facing heading into next season. The fire sale reached a new low when the team's heart and soul was put on the trading block. Read More  Kane virginity promise in doubt after startling picture surfacesThursday, June 24, 2010 'To think a young, rich, famous, championship-winning pro athlete might be having non-marital sex with women he barely knows is just shocking' A photo of Patrick Kane and a woman in bed circulating the internet and published on Deadspin yesterday directly contradicts the virginity promise the young Blackhawks' star made in church when he was just 13. Read More Guy who couldn't pronounce Byfuglien six months ago 'totally pissed' about trade Thursday, June 24, 2010 'This is a total blow' When the Blackhawks traded Dustin Byfuglien, Brent Sopel and Ben Eager to the Thrashers Wednesday, many viewed it as a necessary, yet painful move driven by salary cap pressures for the reigning champs. Newbie fan Mike Johnston, however, was outraged. Read More  Blackhawks to send ugliest player to Gay Pride ParadeWednesday, June 23, 2010 Attendees long for Sharp, Toews or Kane The Blackhawks Wednesday announced Brent Sopel would bring the Stanley Cup to the weekend's Gay Pride Parade in Chicago's Boystown neighborhood. Attendees were happy the NHL champions were acknowledging the city's gay population but disappointed they were sending its ugliest player to do so. Read More Radio Brief: Bandwagon jumpers promise to remain Hawks fans, unless Bulls sign LeBron Wednesday, Jun. 16, 2010 People throughout the Chicagoland area say they'll stick with their new love, unless LeBron comes to the Bulls and makes basketball interesting again. Read More  Blackhawks take break from touring libraries and soup kitchens to bring Stanley Cup to WrigleyMonday, June 14, 2010 Partying fans finally get chance to see players and their Cup The Blackhawks postponed their Stanley Cup weekend tour of community organizations to stop at Wrigley Field for Sunday night's Cubs-Sox game. Fans were thrilled to finally have a chance to finally party with the players and their trophy. Read More Radio Brief: No longer distracted by Blackhawks, Cubs fan realizes team sucks Monday, Jun. 14, 2010 With the Stanley Cup playoffs over, a North Side fan pays attention to baseball for the first time only to discover the season is basically over. Read More  June '10 Issue is out: Hawks are champs; Crosstown winner to be awarded 5th in AL WestFriday, June 11, 2010 All the unbelievable Chicago sports news you can handle With so much going on in Chicago's topsy-turvy sports world, The Heckler's June issue is here to help you make sense of it all. Read More  Wrigley marquee again used to congratulate champions other than CubsThursday, June 10, 2010 Someday? The Cubs typically use the electronic message board on their famed stadium marquee to broadcast messaging from corporate sponsors. Occasionally they congratulate another team for winning a championship. Someday maybe that team will be them. Read More  Thousands gather in Wrigleyville to celebrate Cubs' 9-4 win over Milwaukee Wednesday nightThursday, June 10, 2010 Fans chant 'Philly sucks!' while proclaiming Chicago champs The intersection of Clark and Addison was filled with fans celebrating the Cubs huge 9-4 win in Milwaukee Wednesday night, which moved the North Siders to just five games under .500 and 6.5 games behind the first-place Cincinnati Reds in the NL Central. Read More Blackhawks fan who just bought 'Chelsea Dagger' regrettably learns rest of song sucks Thursday, June 10, 2010 Fan learns the hard way that only the chorus is catchy After watching his team win their first Stanley Cup in nearly 50 years, Blackhawks fan Bill Umberg was so inspired by Chicago's rock anthem he decided to shell out 99 cents and purchase it on iTunes. It was a move he soon regretted. Read More  Hawks win first of 6 Stanley Cups over the next 8 years says fan who grew up watching Jordan's BullsThursday, June 11, 2010 'Can't be that hard' says fan who grew up watching Jordan and the Bulls The Blackhawks won their first Stanley Cup in nearly half a century with a thrilling OT win over the Flyers Wednesday night. Some die-hard fans are already calling it the first of multiple championships to come and comparing them to the Bulls of the '90s. Read More  Blackhawks bring Stanley Cup to billionaire liquor baron team ownerThursday, June 10, 2010 Toews, Kane, Niemi, Byfuglien and company won the most prestigious trophy in professional sports last night, and owner William Rockwell "Rocky" Wirtz couldn't be happier. Read More  Blackhawks to let each season ticket holder from prior to 2008 spend time with Stanley CupThursday, June 10, 2010 Wirtz emails heartfelt thank-you to long-time fans In an unprecedented move, the Blackhawks announced they'd let season ticket holders whose accounts predate the team's renaissance each spend several hours with the Stanley Cup, which the team won Wednesday night in Philadelphia. Read More Cubs ask if they can borrow Stanley Cup to use for Crosstown Cup as well Thursday, June 10, 2010 Kenney: 'It would be nice to win the Stanley Cup' Following the Blackhawks' Stanley Cup championship win Wednesday night, the Cubs have asked the Hawks if they can borrow the Stanley Cup for use in lieu of the maligned and pointless BP Crosstown Cup when they battle the White Sox at Wrigley this weekend. Read More  Area farmer changes prized jackass's name to Chris ProngerWednesday, June 9, 2010 Name to remain changed forever Farmer Bill Mackey has decided to name his prized jackass after Chris Pronger, the Flyers defenseman who had one of the worst games of his career during the Blackhawks big 7-4 win over Philadelphia Sunday night. Read More  NHL bills Pronger for stolen pucksFriday, June 4, 2010 Flyers defenseman forwards bill to Byfuglien Earlier this week, Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger made headlines by stealing the game puck after Blackhawks wins in games one and two of the Stanley Cup Finals. Hawks fans, players and hockey insiders were angered by the move, which Pronger has used to deflect attention from his team's early struggles in the championship round. Read More  Mutton-chopped Toews lands Civil War movie roleFriday, June 4, 2010 Also in talks to star as a young teenage version of Wolverine After honing his acting chops in several local commercials with teammate Patrick Kane, Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews has landed a role in a Civil War film, largely thanks to his mutton chops playoff beard. Read More  Blackhawks: 'We didn't want a sweep anyway'Thursday, June 3, 2010 Finals now forced to come back to Chicago for at least Game 5 Blackhawks fans were dejected as the puck dribbled through Antti Niemi's legs in overtime Wednesday night, giving the Philadelphia Flyers their first win of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Chicago coach Joel Quenneville and his team were secretly elated. Read More  Niemi stops BP oil spill on off dayWednesday, June 2, 2010 Obama praises goalie and his defensemen After a slew of failed BP attempts to stem the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the flow was finally cut off when President Obama called in Blackhawks star goalie Antti Niemi for the government-led "Blocker Save" measure on the team's day off from the Stanley Cup Finals. Read More Most Blackhawks still three weeks away from growing decent playoff beards Friday, May 28, 2010 Only Byfuglien and Madden have respectible facial hair The Stanley Cup playoffs have entered their final round, which usually means full playoff beards for participating players. Unfortunately, most of the young Blackhawks still have a ways to go on their facial hair. Read More  Blackhawks fans set to destroy Flyers for first of 10 straight Stanley Cup winsTuesday, May 25, 2010 'Maybe the Hawks will win 12 straight championships' Blackhawks fans are riled up and confident their team will eliminate the Flyers in the first of 10 straight Stanley Cup victories for Chicago. Read More  Least Likely Fathead of the Month: Toothless Duncan Keith's postgame interviewMonday, May 24, 2010 A moment in sports you probably won't be able to hang on your wall Fathead -- the manufacturer of life-size wall art specializing in sports and entertainment -- offers many new products daily. As a regular feature, The Heckler will highlight moments in sports that aren't likely to be immortalized by Fathead anytime soon. Read More  Quenneville's mustache grows playoff beardTuesday, May 18, 2010 Coach's mustache already had the personality. Now it's got the beard. While Jonathan Toews' Wolverine-style sideburns grabbed the attention last season and Patrick Kane's mullet has turned plenty of heads this year, coach Joel Quenneville's usually meticulously trimmed mustache is sporting some new tresses. Read More  Wrigley rooftops to show remaining Hawks playoff games on giant flatscreensWednesday, May 12, 2010 View of Cubs games to be blocked, but no one on rooftops seems to mind As the Cubs were flailing away to yet another loss Tuesday night, the Blackhawks had captured the city's attention on their way to a 5-1 drubbing of the Canucks that solidified a berth to the Western Conference Finals. Read More  Least Likely Fathead of the Month: Sami Salo groin injuryTuesday, May 11, 2010 A moment in sports you probably won't be able to hang on your wall Fathead -- the manufacturer of life-size wall art specializing in sports and entertainment -- offers many new products daily. As a regular feature, The Heckler will highlight moments in sports that aren't likely to be immortalized by Fathead anytime soon. Read More  May '10 issue is out: Ricketts has first true 'Cubs fan' experience; Cubs use Groupon to unload Zambrano contract; and moreMonday, May 10, 2010 Crosstown Cup finally gives Cubs an opportunity to win a trophy; Kasper loses his cool on-air The Heckler's May issue has hit the streets and like every issue, this one's packed with unbelievable sports news. Read More  Byfuglien deported from Canada after Hawks rout Canucks in Game 3Thursday, May 6, 2010 Chicago forced to replace forward for Game 4 after huge game It was the Blackhawks who were reeling rather than the Canucks after Chicago's rousing 5-2 Game 3 win at Vancouver Wednesday night, when Canadian immigration officials deported the evening's star Dustin Byfuglien as a perceived national security threat who was likely to steal highly valued Canadian jobs. Read More  Hawks trainer reveals list of obscure items found in Quenneville's mustacheMonday, May 3, 2010 McDonough plans marketing push around mustache's contents The Blackhawks head trainer has revealed the list of items found in Joel Quenneville's mustache. Fans have been clamoring for months for the list to be made public, but the organization has been hesitant since they consider his lip sweater to be sacred. Read More Check out The Heckler on Chicago Public Radio's vocalo.org Wednesday at noon Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Even people who aren't 'experts' can participate Live chat about Chicago sports to be archived forever and forever after it ends at 1. Read More  Niemi named Time Man of the YearMonday, April 19, 2010 'Chicago-style' voting cited for goalie's award A day after his huge playoff shutout against Nashville, Blackhawks rookie goalie Antti Niemi has joined Barack Obama, Pope John Paul II, Winston Churchill and countless other dignitaries as Time Magazine's Man of the Year. Read More  Soriano, Soto try to call in sick for Saturday's game vs. AstrosSaturday, April 17, 2010 After partying in a suite with teammates during the Blackhawks loss to Nashville Friday night, both Alfonso Soriano and and Geovany Soto tried to call in sick for Saturday's 12:05 game at Wrigley against the Astros. Read More  Hawks switch to bubble hockey goalie for playoffsTuesday, April 13, 2010 'Just keep him moving back and forth,' Quenneville tells controller Unsure of the Antti Niemi and Cristobal Huet duo at goaltender, the Blackhawks may have struck gold in their search for stability at the position heading into the postseason. A press conference has been scheduled to announce the signing of a crafty old veteran -- the Super Chexx Team U.S.A. bubble hockey goaltender. Read More  April '10 issue is out: Unknown relievers get nametags, Soto donates weight to Cubs Care and much moreMonday, April 12, 2010 Check out pics from Next Year Day The Heckler's April issue has hit the streets just in time for the Cubs home opener. Read More  102nd Annual Next Year Day: Party with The Heckler, Rick Telander and many more at Harry Caray's Sat, April 10Wednesday, April 7, 2010 This one promises to be the best one yet Join The Heckler and Rick Telander this Saturday, April 10, at Harry Caray's Tavern Wrigleyville for the 102nd Annual Next Year Day to celebrate the joy, frustration and eternal optimism that is ... Next Year! This one promises to be the best ever (yes, even better than 1946, 1970, 1985, 1990, 1999, 2004 and 2008 combined). Read More Radio Brief: Hawks slumping purposely in attempt to avoid Red Wings in playoffs Tuesday, Mar. 30, 2010 The Blackhawks are hoping to avoid facing Detroit in the first round of the NHL playoffs, even if it means losing now to do so. Read More  Comcast SportsNet launches new show: Chicago Sports Team PR HourThursday, April 1, 2010 Network will will finally give local clubs a voice on the network they partially own Comcast SportsNet will debut its newest show, Chicago Sports Team PR Hour, next week. According to program director Ed Malone, the new offering will serve as an alternate viewpoint on the state of sports in the city. Read More  Blackhawks fans agree with Ovechkin that suspension wasn't proper lengthTuesday, March 16, 2010 'Two, maybe three years' says one fan Caps star winger Alexander Ovechkin was suspended two games for his illegal hit on Brian Campbell Sunday. Ovechkin released a statement today saying he was disappointed by the suspension. Hawks fans agreed, but for completely different reasons. Read More  True Olympic spirit captured as bunch of millionaires from one country beat bunch of millionaires from anotherSunday, Feb. 21, 2010 Games no longer about showcasing amateur talent As the clock wound down on Sunday night's historic USA-Canada men's hockey game, the true spirit of the modern-day Olympics was finally realized as a team of American millionaires defeated a team of Canadian millionaires 5-3 in Vancouver. Read More  Newbie Hawks fan can't wait to cheer for Toews on U.S. Olympic teamTuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 Would hate to see Toews and Kane compete against each other Wrigleyville resident John Wellmeyer has only been a Hawks fan for three months, but he's already extremely excited about watching Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook compete alongside Patrick Kane and Marian Hossa on the U.S. Hockey Team. Read More  Feb. 10 Issue is out: First '10 Cubby Occurrence as Marlon Byrd eaten by huge Mesa Gila monsterFriday, Feb. 12, 2010 Among the headlines: Ricketts to compete for Gold in men's Winter Olympic figure skating; Steroid use up 50% among idiot Cardinals fans; and much, much more The Heckler's February issue has hit the streets to help ease your winter blues. We think it's our best ever, but we also thought signing Milton Bradley was a good move by Jim Hendry. Sometimes we're wrong. Read More  'Shirtless John Madden scandal' not nearly as disgusting as America fearedWednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 'Good god, we've all dodged a bullet' When news out of Canada broke that John Madden was involved in a shirtless photo scandal, many around the country braced for nausea. They were relieved to learn the John Madden in question was the Chicago Blackhawks forward rather than the morbidly obese retired football announcer and coach. Read More  Remorseful Kane apologizes for shirtless limo photo scandalWednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 'Next time the girls will be way hotter' says young star Photos of Blackhawks forwards Patrick Kane, John Madden and Kris Versteeg in various states of undress with three young women in the back of a limo were posted Tuesday by a Canadian blog. They have spread rapidly on the Internet, and Wednesday Kane issued a heartfelt apology. Read More  Jan. 10 Issue is out: Cubs Convention time!Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 Among the headlines: Cubs add ice rink to Hilton; Kitty O'Sheas unveils $24 'Convention fries'; and much more Great news: The Heckler's January issue has hit the streets just in time for the Cubs Convention. Once again, The Heckler will have a booth at the Hilton (No. 58 in the NW Hall.) We'll also be Tweeting like crazy, because that's what everyone else is doing. Read More  McDonough finally getting the hang of hockey lingoWednesday, Jan. 6, 2010 No longer calls puck 'that hard black disk thingie' John McDonough said he knew nothing about hockey when he left the Cubs to take over as president of the Blackhawks, but after two years at the helm, he's finally getting the hang of hockey lingo. Read More Kane, Keith, Toews mistaken for orphans in wacky caroling mishap Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009 3 police injured after attempting to arrest Blackhawks Reports of three "shaggy-haired boys" who'd escaped a local orphanage recently led cops to a trio of newly-rich Blackhawks attempting to spread some holiday cheer. Read More  Dec. 09 issue is out: NFL Today adds 10th host; Bears demoted to CFL; Hawks sign entire team for lifeTuesday, Dec. 22, 2009 Chicago sports news you won't find anywhere else Great news: The Heckler's December issue has hit the streets. In addition to our award-winning unbelievable Chicago sports coverage, this month The Heckler names its first-ever Sportsman of the Year. Here's a hint: His nickname should be "Pick Six." Read More  New Hawks fan blocks other fan's view with his big, stupid headWednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 Newbie shows no consideration for those around him The Blackhawks' resurgence has brought a new generation of fans to the regularly sold-out United Center. Most in Chicago are happy to see it, but they don't sit behind a newbie fan like Jimmy Adams, who has never learned the etiquette of watching hockey in person. Read More  Nov. 09 issue is out: Cubs sign Kenny Powers; Bears lineman struggle, and much moreMonday, Nov. 16, 2009 Chicago sports news you won't find anywhere else Great news: The Heckler's November issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable sports news. Read More  Oct 09 issue is out: New Soldier Field Carpet; Gregg's tasty new gig; Impact of Urlacher's injury on the population; and much moreFriday, Oct. 16, 2009 Chicago sports news you won't find anywhere else Great news: The Heckler's October issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable sports news. Read More  Watch Now: The Heckler's Sept. 2009 Unbelievable Video UpdateFriday, Sept. 18, 2009 Everything you'd have read in the Sept. issue if you weren't so damn lazy A look in video at the latest happenings in sports, including news on Jim Hendry and Carlos Zambrano, John Madden's retirement plans being ruined by Brett Favre, and the Bears being a little too eager to honor Jay Cutler. Read More  Sept 09 issue is out: Hendry's job hunt, Big Z's really big gig, Favre's un-retirement and much moreFriday, Sept. 11, 2009 Chicago sports news you won't find anywhere else Great news: The Heckler's September issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable sports news. Read More  Aug 09 issue: Soto stuck in MRI machine; Fan with iPhone misses game; Cutler shows up in beer helmet; and much moreTuesday, Aug. 11, 2009 Cubs, Sox and Bears news you won't find anywhere else Great news: The Heckler's August issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable sports news. Read More  Adam Burish flies to Buffalo just in case other cab drivers retaliateMonday, Aug. 10, 2009 'Kaner might need my back' says Blackhawks enforcer When news broke of Patrick Kane's arrest for beating up a Buffalo cab driver over 20 cents, most people familiar with Chicago sports were shocked and dismayed by the young Hawk's reckless, out-of-character behavior. Read More  Blackhawks fans happy to see Kaner get in a fight, but a little concerned it was with a cab driverSunday, Aug. 9, 2009 Young star arrested after altercation over 20 cents in Buffalo Blackhawks fans were happy to read today that superstar Patrick Kane -- thought of as a bit of a non-aggressive weakling -- got in the first fight of his young career early Sunday morning, they just wish it hadn't been with a cab driver. Read More  July 09 issue is out: Busch Stadium gets indoor plumbing; Ozzie adopts Wrigley rat; and much moreThursday, July 09, 2009 Plenty of Cardinals, All-Star Game and Cubs news this month Great news: The Heckler's July issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable sports news. Read More Don't miss National 40oz Week at The Fifty/50 now until July 5 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 Great times and discounts on America's Most Patriotic Beverage The good folks at The Fifty/50 (2047 W. Division) are holding National 40oz Week now until July 5, co-sponsored by The Heckler. Take part in great events like Trivia Night, Old School Hip Hop Night, baseball promos and Hangover Day while enjoying discounts on the best 40oz goodness around. Read More The Heckler celebrates 1,000 Facebook friends Tuesday, June 30, 2009 For some reason, we signed up for an account and now people like it A while back, we at The Heckler started a Facebook account and Monday it gained its 1,000th fan. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we're offering current Facebook fans a deal they can't refuse: a chance to save 1,000 pennies on your next order from TheHeckler.com. That's $10 for all you non-math majors out there. Read More  June 09 issue is out: Bradley's mouth zippered shut; Ozzie holds insult seminar to prep for Wrigley; and much moreThursday, June 11, 2009 Also follow The Heckler on Twitter and Facebook Great news: The Heckler's June issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable Chicago sports news. Also this month, The Heckler is co-sponsoring a pair of great events this month: unbeatable rooftop deals for Cubs-Twins and Cubs-Indians and National 40 oz. Week at The Fifty/50. Spread the word! Read More A Public Service Announcement from Screamin' Johnny Blaze: Don't go to Detroit Thursday, May 21, 2009 The Heckler's sports talk radio host describes his recent visit to Detroit and why you should never go. Read More  Even Hawks logo has better playoff beard than ToewsThursday, May 21, 2009 Young star struggles to grow facial hair Jonathan Toews' inability to grow a playoff beard has been a running joke all postseason, but things got especially embarrassing for him when even the team's logo recently began sporting more facial hair than the 20-year-old Blackhawks star. Read More After four-game sweep, Sox fans want to talk hockey Series recap for Monday, May 18, 2009 Blackhawks provide nice distraction from terrible team Like most Sox fans, I would much rather discuss the Blackhawks than the sinking ship that is the White Sox. Read More On Deck Radio Report: Most Blackhawks fans flocking to Michigan for Game 2 will be swallowed up by the horrors of Detroit and other predictions Monday, May 18, 2009 This week's predictions: Blackhawks fans will go to Detroit but never make it to the game, Milton Bradley's paradoxical temperment will be explained, and WGN cameramen will be given a new rule. Read More Blackhawks solve Canucks, still don't know what one is Wednesday, May 13, 2009 The kids take only six games to learn all they need to know A trio of young skaters from the States got busy around the net and took down the last Canadian team standing. Read More  'Dee-troit sucks' chant breaks out again after Hawks win over team other than WingsMonday, May 11, 2009 Confused Canucks not sure what to think As the Blackhawks wrapped up a big playoff series win over Vancouver, Chicago fans chose to celebrate with their go-to victory serenade of "Dee-troit sucks, Dee-troit sucks" as the confused Canucks skated off the ice. Read More Kane to buy new hats for everyone at Game 6 win over Vancouver Monday, May 11, 2009 Young winger feels guilty about lost hats after 3-goal night While the rest of his team was celebrating a big playoff series win over Vancouver, Patrick Kane was overcome by guilt. Read More  May 09 issue is out: Lou gets moving walkway to speed up mound trips; Contreras recalls days with Ty Cobb; ESPN: Cornhole launchesFriday, May 8, 2009 Also introducing The Heckler Fan Pass Great news: The Heckler's May issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable Chicago sports news. Read More On Deck Radio Report: Emilio Estevez will make triumphant return to coach Ducks in middle of playoff series and other predictions Monday, May 4, 2009 This week's predictions: Cubs will skirt alcohol laws to pump revenue on Cinco de Mayo, Anaheim's hockey team will return to its original coach, and a softball team will give itself an unoriginal name. Read More On Deck Radio Report: Patrick Kane will get all his homework done early to concentrate on playoffs and other predictions Monday, Apr. 13, 2009 This week's predictions: the Blackhawks young star will show how adept he is at balancing an NHL career and high school, the Cubs young double play combo will get in a fight, and the Sox will give their fans the chance to do something they all want to do. Read More ESPN pretends to care about Chicago long enough to launch new local Web site Monday, April 13, 2009 Berman butchering names of Hawks players highlights new site Long accused of an East Coast bias, ESPN unveiled a new Web site focusing on Chicago sports today. Featuring a slick design, the site debuted with little substance. Most content was just repurposed from its national brands. Read More  April 09 issue is out: Cubs to wear Snuggies; Santo gets mohawk; Reed is scrappyFriday, April 10, 2009 Be sure to sign up for The Heckler's Miller Park trip May 9 Great news: The Heckler's April issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable Chicago sports news. Read More Bandwagon fans overstimulated for two hours Tuesday night Wednesday, April 8, 2009 New hope for Blackhawks, a fresh season for the Cubs and, well, the Bulls all keep fans entertained without threat of commercial interruption Wins from the Blackhawks and Bulls plus a Cubs extra-inning loss equal one sore remote finger for the bandwagon fan. Read More Hawks surprised by what they find behind goalies' masks Game recap from Sunday, March 23, 2009 Goaltending sharp, Patrick Sharp returns in win over Kings After the Hawks' recent slide, team trainers checked behind their goalies' masks to see who was there. But Patrick Sharp overshadowed the revelation. Read More  March 09 issue is out: Zambrano Twitters between pitches; Soto's brow wax; Konerko replacedWednesday, March 18, 2009 Be sure to attend Next Year Day April 3 at Harry Caray's Wrigleyville Great news: The Heckler's March issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable Chicago sports news. Read More Hawks defeated as Brodeur sets victories record Tuesday, March 17, 2009 Kane thinks Devils goaltender may be cyborg The Blackhawks traveled to New Jersey Tuesday hoping to avoid becoming a footnote to a trivia question: Who holds the NHL record for most wins by a goaltender? At the end of three periods of hockey, the answer was Martin Brodeur. Read More  Blackhawks donate points to charityGame recap from Sunday, March 15, 2009 Blue Jackets and Islanders leave United Center with victories Bandwagon fans are now eyeing spring training and warm weather as the Hawks have gone cold. Read More  Future 'Blackhawks Hard Hat Night' promotions cancelled after tumultuous weekend at the United CenterWeekend recap for Monday, March 2, 2009 Hawks grab 3 points in exciting games against Penguins and Kings Handing out 10,000 hard hats might not be the brightest promotion at a sport in which fans are known to toss their headwear on the playing surface to celebrate the outstanding accomplishment of a player. And as luck would have it, Jonathan Toews' first career hat trick just so happened to occur on "Blackhawks Hard Hat Night" Friday against the Penguins. Read More Blackhawks winning streak stands at zero after consecutive losses Wednesday, February 25, 2009 Hawks give away lead in third period against Wild and Predators The Blackhawks' successful season has led to high expectations for a team brimming with youth and enthusiasm. An extended winter road-trip saw the Hawks go 8-4 and begin to challenge the reigning NHL champion Detroit Red Wings for first place in the Central Division. Read More Blackhawks players plan on getting hurricanes named after them in Florida Game recap for Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009 Hurricane Dank scores first as Hawks comeback big in win After a whirlwind first period in which the Blackhawks out-shot the Lightning 19-3, some players started getting ideas to name large tropical storms after themselves. Read More Injuries confine Blackhawks stars to bed after 6-2 win over Stars Weekend Recap for Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 Sharp, Khabibulin hurt in homecoming The Blackhawks returned to Chicago on Saturday following a grueling eight-game road trip. The travel weary Hawks responded to the sold-out crowd at the United Center with a 6-2 victory over the Dallas Stars, but at the cost of injuries to two key players. Read More  The Feb. 09 Issue is out: New Cubs owner actually a Cards fan, Obama becomes first Sox fan to wear suit to workFriday, Feb. 13, 2009 Time is running out to book your Spring Training Trip with The Heckler Great news: The Heckler's February issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable Chicago sports news. Read More Bandwagon Hawks fan doesn't understand why Blackhawks just won Game recap from Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 Thrashers have two goals waived off in 3-1 Hawks win There are so many intangibles to hockey. Like why did the Blackhawks score more goals than the Atlanta Thrashers, even though they didn't? And why did the Blackhawks just beat the Thrashers, even though they didn't? Read More Hawks skip game in Vancouver, get blown out by Canucks Weekend recap for Feb. 9, 2009 Still manage 3 goals With five out of eight road games complete, most of The Blackhawks decided to skip the game in Vancouver Saturday night, sighting everything from Tim Horton's Donuts based food poisoning to Aurora Borealis sleep deprivation. Read More Blackhawks take act back on the road Thursday, January 29, 2009 Kane returns to form after All-Star mishap The Blackhawks began their two week roadtrip with a victory Wednesday night, overcoming the Mighty Disney Anaheim Ducks of Anaheim by a score of 3-2. The Blackhawks needed the boost after going 6-6 in the lackluster month of January, including a drubbing by the rival Red Wings at the Winter Classic. Read More  Cell to host Winter Classic Demolition DerbyMonday, Jan. 26, 2009 White Sox hope to provide an answer to Wrigley hockey game In an effort to outshine media hype surrounding the NHL Winter Classic on the North Side, White Sox officials proudly announced U.S. Cellular Field will host this year's Winter Classic Demolition Derby. Read More Bandwagon fan doesn't get Versus Network, forced to make up recap of Hawks home loss to Wild Game recap from Monday, Jan. 19, 2009 Fans assume the worst while attempting to listen to hockey over the radio The Blackhawks game must have been moved to the dark side of the moon on Monday, as they got beat 4-1 and weren't even on TV. Perhaps programmers confused fan interest in the Wild with that of the Minnesota Timberwolves? Read More Blackhawks cause overtimes to jump the shark Weekend Recap for Jan. 19, 2008 Once exciting finales now mundane Martin Havlat's overtime heroics lifted the Blackhawks to a 2-1 win over the Blues Saturday Night, redeeming the squad's overtime loss to the Rangers the previous evening. Read More  The Jan. 09 issue is out: Blago appoints Woo-Woo & Kasper gets hammered at ConventionFriday, January 16, 2009 Also check out The Heckler's booth at the Cubs Convention Just in time for the 2009 Cubs Convention, The Heckler's January issue has hit the streets. Read More Trick puck used to help Hawks beat Sabres, win back bandwagon fan Game recap from Wedndesday, Jan. 16, 2009 Newly-returned Burish pulls a fast one on old Hawk Lalime, and the wagon rolls on Just as the White Sox used certain clubhouse gags in order to get out of their hitting slump last year, the Blackhawks Adam Burish picked up a little help at the joke store on the way in Wednesday against Buffalo. Read More  Hawks stuggle to adjust to indoor facilitiesWeekend Recap for Monday, Jan. 11, 2009 Split weekend series with Predators The Blackhawks ended 2008 on a red-hot run that was brought to a crashing halt at years end by the NHL Champion Red Wings, including the infamous outdoor drubbing at Wrigley Field. The Hawks have since struggled to regain their confidence, with mixed results. Read More  Winter Classic '09 Video Report: Joe Malonecki hits the streetsSaturday, Jan. 3, 2009 The Heckler's South Side reporter does Q&A with hockey fans The Heckler's South Side reporter Joe Malonecki hit the streets of Wrigleyville prior to New Year's Day's Winter Classic. Here's the only two minutes of footage that didn't contain too many vulgarities or non-sensical rants about Ozzie Guillen. Read More  Classic Letdown: After resolution to fly 'W' flag at Wrigley fails, Hawks fans unsure of what to do with the remainder of 2009Game recap from Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009 Wrong team wins Winter Classic It's probably no surprise many of the Blackhawks bandwagon fans grew up Cub fans. Not really knowing how to feel about this "next year," it seemed convenient there came another young team to latch these dreams we've had onto. Awesomely convenient. Read More  Wings blank Hawks in last game before Winter ClassicGame recap, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 Back-to-back hockey games give opposing teams a chance at winning something Advertising for the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field has now gone subliminal, as the Blackhawks began playing a baseball-style series Tuesday against the Red Wings. Executives were reportedly struck with the idea when the team first began putting up baseball-like scores earlier this month. Read More On Deck Radio Report: Blackhawks underage stars, only players not hung over, will lead team to win in Winter Classic and other predictions Monday, Dec. 29, 2008 This week's predictions: Aramis Ramirez will try to use his off-season passion to help prepare him for baseball season, Lovie will try to get better by not really changing, and the Hawks' best players being under 21 will pay off when they have to play on New Year's Day. Read More  Bandwagon Hawks fans surprised to learn Winter Classic doesn't determine league champSunday, Dec. 28, 2008 'It's like the Super Bowl for hockey, right?' asks one confused fan Bernie Sutherland doesn't know much about hockey. But the 29-year-old Chicagoan is sure of one thing: Whoever wins the Winter Classic is this year's NHL champ. Read More |
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