John Dietz
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'Excited to be on this side': Perry ready to embrace new role as mentor to young Hawks like BedardJul 07, 2023 1:00 am - Noooooo! You have got to joking!!! That was my reaction when the Chicago Bulls acquired Dennis Rodman — aka The Worm — from the San Antonio Spurs on Oct. 3, 1995. ...
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Boxing, breathing and comedy: Blackhawks host unorthodox development campJul 05, 2023 1:00 am - Summer development camps around the NHL normally involve dozens of teenagers sharpening their skills on the ice. Not so for the Blackhawks this year. Instead, prospects ...
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If there's pressure on Bedard, the Blackhawks' 17-year-old rookie isn't feeling itJul 03, 2023 1:00 am - Seventeen. Such a pivotal time in our lives. You're preparing for senior year or perhaps going off to college; spending the summer with friends while also holding down a...
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New Blackhawks prospect Marcel steals the show at presserJul 02, 2023 1:00 am - From the moment Blackhawks prospect Marcel Marcel opened his mouth we knew this wouldn't be your boring, run-of-the-mill interview. Reporters were cracking up on the ope...
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New Blackhawks Hall, Foligno ready to embrace leadership rolesJul 01, 2023 1:00 am - When Taylor Hall realized he'd been traded from the 65-win Boston Bruins to the Chicago Blackhawks, the former league MVP had an understandable reaction. "You're a littl...
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Hawks trade for pesky Perry, hope to sign him before SaturdayJun 29, 2023 1:00 am - Fans were understandably stunned Thursday when the Blackhawks acquired 6-foot-3, 208-pound forward Corey Perry from Tampa Bay in exchange for a seventh-round pick. The ...
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Hawks GM wanted to trade up to draft speedy Moore, but landed him at 19 anywayJun 29, 2023 1:00 am - Almost from the moment Kyle Davidson returned to his chair after selecting Connor Bedard No. 1 overall at the NHL draft Wednesday, the Blackhawks' GM was on the phone. D...
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Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson went for a walk before the draft. He ended up in a viral videoJun 29, 2023 1:00 am - While out for a morning stroll Wednesday in Nashville, Kyle Davidson was asked if he'd do an on-camera interview about the NHL. "No thanks," said the Blackhawks' general...
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Blackhawks take Bedard with No. 1 pick; go with speedster Moore with 19th pickJun 28, 2023 1:00 am - Every draft day is special for fans of the four major American sports. Fresh blood always seems to equal fresh hope and optimism. But for anyone associated with the Chic...
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Breaking down this year's NHL draft: What will Hawks do after taking Bedard?Jun 27, 2023 1:00 am - After the Blackhawks select Connor Bedard with the No. 1 pick in Wednesday's NHL draft, general manager Kyle Davidson's night will be far from over. As Davidson ponders ...