2009 Sports Predictions

Blackhawks:
Will finish 2nd in the Central Division, 5th in the conference.
Will win their first round playoff series against Vancouver in 5 games; will lose their second round playoff series against Detroit in 6 games.
Will finish 1st in attendance.

Bulls:
Will finish 3rd in the Central Division, 8th in the conference.
Will get swept by Boston or Cleveland in the first round.

Bears:
Will draft a wide receiver with their first round pick (even though they probably shouldn't).
Will win the NFC North with a record of 11-5, but will not get a bye.
Will win their first round playoff game against San Francisco, but will lose in the divisional playoffs to Atlanta.

Cubs:
Will win a weak NL Central.
Will win their first round playoff series.
Will lose in the NLCS.

White Sox:
Will win a weak AL Central (Indians in 2nd, Royals in 3rd).
Will lose to the Angels in the first round.

Other predictions:
Stanley Cup Finals: Sharks over Bruins
NBA Finals: Cavs over Lakers
Super Bowl: Giants over Steelers (2009); Ravens over Falcons (2010)
World Series: Marlins over Yankees