Sports Shuffle

By Marcus Gilmer in News on Feb 9, 2010 7:20PM

The Sox un-retiring the number 11 isn't the only shuffling going on in the Chicago sports world. The Bulls, Bears, and Blackhawks have their own shuffling going on.

The Blackhawks' goalie games continue as Antti Niemi, fresh off a great performance against St. Louis over the weekend, will get the nod in goal tonight against Dallas.
Tyrus Thomas and Coach Vinny have been playing the feud and Thomas is now back in the lineup after a one-game suspension. But don't expect much to change between the two as it doesn't look like more playing time is in Thomas' immediate future.
Luol Deng sat out practice yesterday with tendinitis in his right shoulder but is expected to be on the floor for tonight's game against the Pacers.
With the NFL offseason finally upon us, the Tribune's Brad Biggs takes a look at who the Bears might release, including Nathan Vasher.

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