Sports Banter
The Chicago Blackhawks had the very first pick in the draft and they chose the highly rated Patrick Kane. Is it possible for him to turn the losing NHL Blackhawks back into winners?
"It doesn't matter anymore, because hockey is almost a dead sport. They should just show videos of the old Nintendo video game Blades of Steel. The ratings would explode like a beached whale."
Daily Egyptian writer Seth MacFadyen can be reached at sethm@siu.edu or 536-3311 ext 282.
"The only way the Blackhawks will ever stand a chance at winning or coming anywhere near the playoffs is to get Chris Chelios and Jeremy Roenick back."
Daily Egyptian writerEugene Clark can be reached at eclark@siu.edu or 536-3311 ext 269.
"I think Patrick can change the franchise. LeBron James changed the Cavaliers franchise, so Kane can do it too. I predict they will make it to the Stanley Cup finals and get swept."
Daily Egyptian writer Alejandro Gonzalez can be reached at agonzalez@siude.com or 536-3311 ext 256
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Troy Hudson is currently playing guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has been in the NBA for nine years. Last season, in 34 games, he averaged 5.9 points per game and 1.4 rebounds per game. Hudson has also shown interest in being traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to aolsports.com.
