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Dwyane Wade Fires Back At Critics After Picking Up $24 Million Option

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Matt Peck
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When his first season with the Bulls came to an end, Dwyane Wade said he would take some time to think about his future before coming to a decision on his $23.8 million player option to stay in Chicago. The future Hall of Famer said he felt no need to “ring chase”, and would weigh the state of the Bulls, finances and his family’s best interests when making that decision.

He made that decision on Tuesday, officially confirming to Bulls management that he will pick up the option and come back for a second season. Wade’s choice came in the middle of a week owned by Jimmy Butler trade rumors in Chicago. Dwyane said on multiple occasions that he wanted the Bulls to keep Butler, and alluded to his disinterest in being around for the first stage of a full-scale rebuild. Nonetheless, he handed the Bulls his confirmation before knowing whether or not Butler will be back. (Unless, of course, Wade knows Gar Forman and John Paxson have been posturing this whole time and never intended to trade Jimmy.)

In any case, plenty of angry Bulls fans flocked to Twitter Tuesday afternoon to take their frustrations out on Wade for his decision to stick around. Obviously, many in #SeeRed Nation believe that $24 million could’ve been spent more wisely had Wade opted out and hit free agency. Does Dwyane care about that?

Hell no.

$24 Million Reasons

On Tuesday evening, TNT’s David Aldridge tweeted this interaction he had with Wade:

Of course Dwyane knew that Aldridge would share his answer with the world on social media. He didn’t sugar coat any of it. He gave a truthful, blunt answer and he didn’t care who knew. It reminded me of Steve Nash’s similar answer when he chose not to retire in 2014. No shame in saying you want the money. If any of Wade’s critics were in his shoes, 95% of them would do the exact same thing.

Wade wasn’t finished. In addition to his blunt answer to Aldridge, Wade also offered up his own tweet reminding critics of his numbers last season:

Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press did some research and found Wade’s bragging was backed up by history.

Guess who retweeted that? Yup, Wade.

Oh, and one final thing. In case any Bulls fans were still out there throwing trash at Wade for picking up his option and not deserving this money, he gave them a little reminder of what his life is right now via Instagram.

Morning views!!! #Florence #italyiloveyou

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Wade woke up to this beautiful view in Florence, Italy this morning. Not too shabby. While Bulls fans are condemning Wade on the internet for his money grab, he’s off on an Italian family vacation.

Well played, Dwyane. Very well played.

Hossa And Blackhawks Confirm He Will Not Play In 2017-2018

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Marc-Louis Paprzyca
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Marian Hossa and the Chicago Blackhawks have released a statement about his health following last night’s report, and it’s not good. Hossa will miss the 2017-2018 season.

Maybe, just maybe there is a positive to take from this and we can see him on the ice again. The word retirement was not used and they only mentioned missing next season. From the wording, it sounds like he will be put on long-term injured reserve as he and his medical staff search for an answer.

We wish the best for Marian Hossa and hopefully the doctors can figure something out. Below you can read the statement from Marian Hossa and the statements from Stan Bowman and Dr. Michael Terry here.

Follow @Pappy_Hour on Twitter for more Blackhawks news and musings.

Marian Hossa May Be Done In The NHL Due To Health Concerns

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Marc-Louis Paprzyca
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Elliotte Friedman from Sportsnet in Canada reported late Tuesday night that Marian Hossa’s career may be over. He heard this from several sources but Hossa nor his agent, Ritch Winter, could be reached and the Blackhawks declined to comment.

Apparently Hossa suffers from a serious allergic reaction to the equipment he wears. According to the sources, this is no joke and stressed that “it’s only funny to anyone who’s never had it.” Hossa was reportedly giving blood tests every few weeks because the potency of the medication can cause major side effects. The doctors worried about Hossa taking the medication for an extended period of time and it may be what causes him to retire.

Because people care more about money than other people, this of course comes with controversy when looking at Hossa’s contract. About 94% of his front-loaded contract has been paid as he would only make $1 million per year, the next four seasons. He still accounts for a $5.275 million cap hit per season.

Hossa’s retirement would not allow the Blackhawks to just shed his contract though. Because of the CBA signed in 2013, the organization would have to pay “cap recapture” penalties. That would be $3.675 million of the cap number through 2020-2021 when his contract expires. The Blackhawks are up against the salary cap already and this isn’t a penalty they can afford to be paying.

There is one catch. The Blackhawks could put Hossa on long-term injured reserved. According to CapFriendly.com, this provides salary cap relief if the club’s average salary begins to exceed the upper limit.

Other organizations may have problems with this but it is not an uncommon practice in the NHL. The Arizona Coyotes used the long-term injured reserve on Chris Pronger all of last season. Most fans probably didn’t even know that he was still a contracted NHL player.

This isn’t the way anyone’s career should end and this would be terrible for the future Hall Of Famer. Hossa still has gas left in the tank and we wish him the best in his efforts to return.

Follow @Pappy_Hour on Twitter for more Blackhawks news and musings.

Blackhawks Have One Very Subtle Change On New Jersey

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Marc-Louis Paprzyca
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Adidas signed the contract to become the official supplier of NHL jerseys in 2015. Tonight they unveiled the jerseys for each NHL team, including the Chicago Blackhawks.

Much to the delight of this Blackhawks fan, there were no significant changes. The crest and shoulder patches continue to be chain-stitched, which is great. It adds depth and detail that no other NHL team has in their uniform set.

The only change outside of fabrics that are 19% lighter than before, is a crew neck collar. The Blackhawks sported this collar from 1981-2007 until Reebok took over and added the NHL crest to a v-neck collar.

If you were hoping for a third Blackhawks jersey, that’s not happening again this year. No teams will have a third because Adidas wanted to streamline everything for this season. There will be special jerseys for outdoor and special games.

It’s hard to improve on a classic look like the Blackhawks. I’m happy that either the organization vetoed any changes or Adidas had the smarts to not try. In my opinion, it is the best looking Jersey in hockey.

Follow @Pappy_Hour on Twitter for more Blackhawks news and musings.

Avi Garcia And Matt Davidson Stay Hot, Hit Back-To-Back Dingers

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Emmet McClain
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Avisail Garcia, Chicago White Sox

The White Sox got into a 2-0 hole early tonight, but that changed fairly quickly as Avi launched a 2-run opposite field bomb. They weren’t done yet though.

Matt Davidson says anything you can do, I can do better! He backs up Avi with a solo shot of his own. Davidson has been on an absolute tear the past couple weeks. He now has 16 home runs on the season, putting him on pace for 38!

It is currently a home run barrage in Minnesota, as the Twins have retaken the lead on a 2 run bomb of their own. They currently lead 6-4 in the bottom of the 3rd.

Anthony Rizzo Ties Cubs Record After Hitting Another Leadoff Home Run

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Aldo Soto
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The greatest leadoff hitter of all-time is still living up to that status, as Anthony Rizzo began Tuesday night’s game with a home run against the San Diego Padres. Rizzo tied a Chicago Cubs record that dates back to 1960, when Richie Ashburn reached safely in seven straight games from the leadoff position. Rizzo matched that feat with his third leadoff home run in a week.

Since Rizzo has been placed at the top of the lineup, he’s gone 6-for-6, with three home runs and a walk. In just one week of leading off, Rizzo is tied for the fourth most leadoff home runs in 2017.

Anthony Rizzo is unstoppable right now.

Latest Sources Say Jimmy Butler Wants To Stay With Bulls

By
Matt Peck
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Moments ago, Marc Stein of ESPN released a column with updates on Cleveland’s trade pursuits of Bulls star Jimmy Butler as well as Indiana’s Paul George. The latest from Stein’s sources directly contradicts the report from Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times earlier today that suggested Butler is ready to leave Chicago and wants to join LeBron James and Kyrie Irving in Cleveland.

An excerpt from Stein’s report:

Sources told ESPN on Tuesday that the Cavaliers have been notified that Butler hopes to stay with the Bulls and would be reluctant to commit his long-term future to Cleveland. Butler, sources said, remains intent on trying to lead the Bulls back to Eastern Conference prominence.

Round and round we go. If I’m pushed to lean in one direction, I’d say Stein’s sources are more credible than Cowley’s. Then again, Vincent Goodwill of CSN Chicago reported earlier today that the Bulls are actively shopping Butler. Not only that, one league executive told Goodwill Butler is definitely on his way out, whether that be to Cleveland or Boston.

Something else of note is that even if Jimmy does want to keep playing for the Bulls, that’s not his call. If Gar Forman and John Paxson finally decide it’s time to trade him, there’s nothing he can do about that.

More updates as news warrants. There are still plenty of hours between now and the NBA draft on Thursday evening. You can be sure the Bulls front office will be active through the midnight hour.

Bryan Bickell To Be Honored At NHL Awards Ceremony

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Marc-Louis Paprzyca
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Bryan Bickell’s fight with MS has been well-documented throughout this past season and the NHL is going to honor him for his perseverance. On On November 11, 2016 he was officially diagnosed with the disease after suffering symptoms for over a year. The Carolina Hurricanes put him on the IR immediately but he made a triumphant return on April 6, 2017.

Following the game, Bickell hinted at retirement and made it official on April 8. He would play two more games with the Hurricanes and ended his career in dramatic fashion. Bicks would help seal a season ending win with a shootout goal and receive a classy sendoff from the organization.

Following the season, Bickell sold his home in Chicago and moved back to Canada. There, he has been spending a lot of time with his daughters and relaxing on his boat. He has also kept busy by continuing to raise awareness for MS and running his non-profit, the “Bryan and Amanda Bickell Foundation” when the NHL came calling.

“[The league] called me up to come here and I said, ‘why not?’ I had time to make it out here and enjoy some festivities,” Bickell said. “It’s kind of a finale where the respect of what I went through and the story I had this year, they’re going to do it [Wednesday] and it’s just the icing on the cake. It’ll be emotional but I’m going to try to keep it together.”

Bickell will have 90 seconds to speak after he receives his honor but I am sure he could go on much longer. At only 31, his career was cut too short but recently told the Chicago Tribune that “There is always life after hockey.”

“As the months have gone on I’m getting better. I’m slowing things down from the hockey life, working out, travel and all that. It’s less stressful and I’m enjoying time with my family,” Bickell said. “I’m feeling close to normal. I’m enjoying it and, for the next couple of days, enjoying this.”

Bickell’s perseverance and his passion for raising awareness are an inspiration. He is a great ambassador for the game and deserves every honor he receives. This Blackhawks fan is hoping that one of the next honors is “One More Shift” with the organization.

Follow @Pappy_Hour on Twitter for more Blackhawks news and musings.

Dwyane Wade Informs Bulls He Will Pick Up Option, Stay In Chicago

By
Matt Peck
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We all knew it was coming. Well, it was definitely the most likely scenario. According to Vincent Goodwill of CSN Chicago, Dwyane Wade has informed the Bulls that he will pick up his player option for next season.

Wade’s choice was a fairly easy one. He and his family have settled back in his hometown, and relocating again didn’t seem like something he wanted to do. On top of that, there’s no way Wade would’ve found any offers close to the $23.8 million the Bulls owe him next season on the free agency market.

Earlier reports this morning from ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne stated Wade was “leaning toward” picking up the option. Shelburne’s report also included the detail that Wade was likely to opt in regardless of what the Bulls plan to do with his fellow Marquette alum Jimmy Butler.

Butler’s future is still very unclear. He’s reportedly being chased by the Cavaliers, Timberwolves and Suns. Other sources have the Bulls actively shopping Butler, with Boston as the primary destination.

Get ready for more Wade, Bulls fans. Butler might be gone, but at least one veteran star will stick around to watch the beginning of the rebuild if GarPax finally press the self-destruct button. As for Rajon Rondo? The third “Alpha” is still waiting for the Bulls to make their decision on the team option to pick up the second year of his contract. Sean Highkin of The Athletic:

More updates as news warrants.

Hilarious NHL Draft Photographs Of Your Favorite Blackhawks Players

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Marc-Louis Paprzyca
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NHL draft photos are highly entertaining. Outdated hairstyles, shirts and ties under a jersey and don’t forget the JCPenney backdrops. You can literally see these players morph from boys to men from their draft photos. The Blackhawks are not exempt from this, as you will see by the following photos.

I’m going to stick to, what fans would consider, the core players because more recent draft picks just aren’t as humorous. Hang on for the whole list because you will not be disappointed.

Patrick Kane – 2007

“What, me worry?” Nope, that isn’t Alfred E. Neuman from Mad Magazine fame, but Patrick Kane. That young buck would go on to become a 3-time Stanley Cup winner and rack up a Conn Smythe, Hart Memorial Trophy and Art Ross Trophy to go along with it.

COLUMBUS, OH – JUNE 22: First overall pick Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks poses for a portrait during the first round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft at Nationwide Arena on June 22, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Jonathan Toews – 2006

What a cute little boy. Based on looks, there probably would have been a lot of people who would laugh at you if you said this guy would become “Captain Serious.” Toews has the third longest tenure as a Captain in the NHL.

VANCOUVER, CAN – JUNE 24: Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks poses for a portrait backstage at the 2006 NHL Draft held at General Motors Place on June 24, 2006 in Vancouver, Canada. (Harry How/Getty Images for NHL)

Niklas Hjalmarsson – 2005

It’s hard to believe the guy who would go on to be known as “Hammer” would have an emo haircut. Hjalmarsson probably needed someone to help put on his jersey so it wouldn’t mess up his hair.

Corey Crawford – 2003

Can you believe Crawford was drafted in 2003? Can you believe that a guy that takes as much abuse as he does from pucks and fans, would look exactly the same?

NASHVILLE, TN – JUNE 21: Corey Crawford the second round draft pick (#52 overall) of the Chicago Blackhawks poses for a portrait after the 2003 NHL Entry Draft at the Gaylord Entertainment Center on June 21, 2003 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images/NHLI)

Brent Seabrook – 2003

So, Seabrook’s haircut looks like a boy band style from the era. No wonder female fans have always swooned for him, even if there were only about three female Blackhawks fans in 2003.

NASHVILLE, TN – JUNE 21: Brent Seabrook the first round draft pick (#14 overall) of the Chicago Blackhawks poses for a portrait after the 2003 NHL Entry Draft at the Gaylord Entertainment Center on June 21, 2003 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images/NHLI)

Duncan Keith – 2002

The guy with the bleached flow in 2002 is the same guy blocking shots with his face and playing more minutes than anyone? Well it’s true, because Duncan Keith is that guy.

TORONTO, ONT – JUNE 22: Duncan Keith, 24th draft pick in the second round (54th overall), selected by Chicago Blackhawks, poses for a portrait during the NHL Entry Draft on June 22, 2002 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/NHLI)

Marian Hossa – 1997

He wasn’t drafted by the Blackhawks but Marian Hossa is loved by Blackhawks fans. I had to pull up this photo of one of his rookie cards because usable photos are near impossible to find. “Big Hoss” has been around a long time and the numbers he still puts up are a good reason.

I hope you enjoyed the photos and had a few laughs, but I’m sure we all have embarrassing photos of ourselves that luckily are not on Google images.

Follow @Pappy_Hour on Twitter for more Blackhawks news and musings.

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