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Weekend Sports Report – 2/24/17

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with Packer Dave and Steve Leventhal

Our 2017 baseball previews continue as John Polter talks Yankees, Dodgers, and the Texas Rangers.  He also chimes in on hockey and soccer news. Jeff Rich and Josh the intern talk NBA hoops. Lastly, Paul Banks from TheSportsBank.net and Steve discuss college basketball. Can Northwestern hang in down the stretch in the Big Ten? Will their losses to Illinois hurt their NCAA chances?

Hear audio from Patrick Kane, UNC coach Roy Williams, and Bulls GM Gar Foreman.

Plus, don’t miss cameos from Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker and Dick “Dookie V” Vitale.

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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

Patrick Kane Injury, Cubs Preview – 2/26/15

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cubs-logoOn The Weekend Sports Report with Packer Dave and Steve Leventhal

…Cubs play by play broadcaster Pat Hughes joins us to talk about Baseball Voices, his series of tribute CD’s devoted to Hall of Fame baseball broadcasters. Pat also gives us a Chicago Cubs preview of the 2015 season.

We also bring in our hockey expert, John Poulter, to discuss the shoulder injury suffered by Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks, and how that will affect the rest of their season. He also talks about the surprising Nashville Predators and the rest of the NHL as we head into the final quarter of the hockey season.  Plus, we finally have some soccer talk.

Don’t miss cameos from Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker and Chris Berman.

 

Blackhawks Going for 5th Straight Win Friday Night at the UC

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The Chicago Blackhawks get ready for Fridays matchup against Montreal
The Chicago Blackhawks get ready for Fridays matchup against Montreal

It has been an interesting week to say the least for the Chicago Blackhawks.

The team returned from their circus road trip on Wednesday night with a 4-1 victory over the St Louis Blues at the United Center. They also found out this week, they will be without goaltender Corey Crawford for 2-3 weeks. Crawford will miss time, while he recovers from a foot injury he suffered by missing a step at a concert. However, the Hawks refuse to be distracted and will look for their fifth straight win on friday night at the United Center, when they host the Montreal Canadiens.

While the Hawks are currently on a four game win streak, the Canadiens come into Fridays matchup heading the opposite direction. Montreal has lost four of their five games and will be looking to get back on track in the teams final regular season matchup against Chicago.
( The Blackhawks won 5-0 in Montreal on November 4th) Even with their recent struggles the Canadians, still have one of the leagues best records at 17-8-2.

The Blackhawks will have Antti Raanta in the net, for his first career appearance against the Canadians. Raanta made 40 saves on Weds night in his first start since a 3-2 loss to St Louis on October 25th.

” I like how he challenged” Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said about Raanta. ” I think he was comfortable meeting pucks, he was good at meeting pucks.”

Patrick Kane leads the Hawks with 25 points (12g, 13a) and, looked very impressive in Wednesdays victory while scoring two goals in a game for the 18th time in his career. Even more impressive has been the performance of Kris Versteeg. After struggling last season following knee surgery, Versteeg has once again became a factor for the Hawks, producing 14 points during the last eight games. Versteeg tallied multiple points only six times in 63 games last season, through 21 games this season he has two or more points in seven games.

” I think he is better than ever” Kane responded when asked about his teammates performance this season. “He has been awesome the whole year. Its fun to see.”

With Montreal wrapping up their road trip Saturday night in Dallas, Canadiens goaltender Carey Price was expected to get a rest this weekend however, it was announced early friday he will be between the pipes against the Hawks. Price is 3-2 with a 2.19 goals against average in his career against Chicago.

Chicago Blackhawks prepare for Montreal on Friday morning
Chicago Blackhawks prepare for Montreal on Friday morning

Quick notes from Friday’s morning skate.

– Patrick Sharp returned to practice this week for the first time since injuring his right knee on November 4th.

– Adam Clendening was reassigned to the AHL on Wednesday night. Klas Dahlbeck will now get his chance at the Blackhawks sixth defensemen role.

– Max Pacioretty leads the Canadiens this season with 12 goals and 20 points.

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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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