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Cavs Eliminate Bulls, Blackhawks Face Ducks

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derrick-roseon the Weekend Sports Report with Packer Dave and Steve Leventhal

…Jeff Rich joins us to break down how the Cleveland Cavs were able to eliminate the Chicago Bulls in game 6 at the United Center. John Poulter previews the Blackhawks – Ducks and Rangers-Tampa Bay NHL conference finals. He also offers his thoughts on the American League East and NL Central races at this time.

Hear post game comments from Dave Blatt of Cleveland, and Tom Thibodeau, who may have coached his last game for the Bulls. Plus thoughts on Tom Brady’s suspension, and the last two weeks of the English soccer season.

Don’t miss a cameo from sportscaster Brent Musburger.

Headline: Cavs eliminate Bulls

Toews and Kane Contract Extensions (Full Audio)

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kane and toewsThe Chicago Blackhawks held a press conference on Wednesday to officially announce the contract extensions of both Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews respectively. Kane and Toews signed matching 8 year $84 million contracts that will keep the pair together until they are both in their mid-thirties.

It’s crazy to think that the duo has been together for seven years already, as we have pretty much watched them grow up right before our eyes. Toews is known for being a trusted leader and always maintaining a serious attitude, while Kane is known as a cool, confident, party animal that loves to have a good time.

Throughout the years the duo has became the NHL’S “odd couple.” Two buddies that pretty much came up together and that continue to push each other to always be at their best.

“I think we have a friendly competition that, as long as we’re together, that competition’s gonna keep getting greater and greater,” Kane said on Wednesday when asked about playing another 8 years with Toews.

While both Kane and Toews could have probably made more money by splitting up and going to different teams they know that they have something special here in Chicago and are not satisfied yet, even with two Stanley Cups in seven years.

Toews said the pair agreed on the contracts because they were paid what they thought they deserved and it gives the front office enough money to try to keep the teams core together for another Stanley Cup run.

“I think there is a balance there,” Toews said. “I think as far as looking at the team that we have; I guess the truths that do exist as far as trying to keep a solid, successful team together with a lot of key parts that go beyond just the two of us. Like we said, we’re very conscious of that and the success we’ve had as individuals on this team has a lot to do with the great teammates we’ve had along the way. We’re very conscious of what goes into that as far as keeping this team together.

So while it has been fun watching Kane and Toews grow up the last seven years, the next 8 may prove to be just as exciting.
Below is the full audio from Weds Press Conference at the United Center

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Hawks Power Past Sabres 6-2

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“Were playing great hockey, if we keep playing that way we know the goals are going to come,” said Jonathan Toews.  “It’s making a huge dfference that for our team right now all four lines are working to make things happens   dpesnt matter who we play against,  if we play a smart defensive game as we are all four lines the way we have, all four lines can score right now, and it’s good to see that confidence in the team.”

That attitude has enabled the Blackhawks to rattle off four wins in their last five games.  On Wednesday night they overpowered Buffalo 6-2 on two goals from captain Toews, along with scores from Marian Hossa, Jimmy Hayes, Dave Bolland and rookie Andrew Shaw, whose first period goal was his fifth of the season.

Even coach Joel Quenneville made note of the defensive effort, “Our ‘D,’ across the board was one of our better games all year. They were very active in the attack, killed some nice plays. Our power play was better because we were shooting from the point. I thought our ‘D’ had a strong night.”

They would have tallied another, but a quick whistle disallowed a potential seventh goal for Marcus Kruger. The pinstripes ruled it a hand pass and stopped play even though replays showed otherwise. Goalie Corey Crawford turned away twenty-five of the twenty-seven shots he faced.

Most notable was the fact that three of the goals came on power plays, and a fourth occurred just seconds after a power play opportunity.

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