1. Chicago Blackhawks will host 2017 NHL Draft
It’s been a decade in the making, but Chicago is officially hockey’s No. 1 town (where you at, Detroit?). If three Stanley Cups and eight-straight (soon to be nine-straight) playoff appearances didn’t convince you, the National Hockey League announced earlier this year that the Hawks will host the 2017 NHL Draft on June 23 and 24 at the the United Center (so long NFL Draft, we won't miss you). The timing of the draft could be an issue, however. The Stanley Cup finals typically conclude in the first or second week of June. With the Hawks currently holding the top spot in the Western Conference, the city could be faced with a logistical nightmare if it has to plan a championship parade and pro draft in the same week.—Jonathan Samples