The Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bears have a lot in common right now. Each team has a loud, vibrant fan base, but there hasn't been much success on the playing surface in recent years.
During those tough years, they have had some high-end draft selections, including a number one pick for each.
Now, they are both entering a season with a fresh set of eyes in the coach's chair. For the Blackhawks, it's Jeff Blashill. For the Bears, it's Ben Johnson.
On Thursday afternoon in Lake Forest, the two met for the first time at Halas Hall. It was interesting to see these two coaches meet for the first time.
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You can hear them exchange pleasantries, discuss their move to Chicago, and reminisce about how they were both in Detroit at the same time. Of course, Johnson was the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions, which overlapped Blashill's tenure with the Detroit Red Wings for a little bit.
Both men have a pedigree of winning in the recent past as assistant coaches, and now they are both hoping to get their organizations on the right track with number one draft picks leading the way.
Chicago sports are a fabric of the city's culture, so fans always love seeing moments like this where they come together.
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