Chicago Blackhawks Morning Links- Steel City Or Bust

Good morning Chicago Blackhawks fans! The Stanley Cup Final is all tied up, and now it’s heading back to the Steel City after a few days of fun and excitement in Nashville. 

I must say the state of Tennessee is really embracing the Nashville Predators.  If you don’t know, I live in Knoxville and I have seen more and more Predators jerseys and shirseys each round that the Preds have advanced.

I still was quite surprised by the National numbers for Game #4.

I mean the city of Knoxville has the Ice Bears which is the same league that’s only player to ever make it to the NHL has been Scott Darling, but the fact that they had the 4th biggest market is pretty shocking if you ask me.

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Anyways enough of Tennessee, the Stanley Cup moves back to Pittsburgh and although the Predators have dominated the first four games, it’s still 2-2 and just a best of 3 series so don’t expect the defending champs to just hand the Predators the Cup.

Can’t wait for Game #5 on Thursday night! Until then here are some morning links to start your day!

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