Pre-SI jinx? Blackhawks, on a two-game losing streak, land hockey on cover

Is even the hint of being on the cover of Sports Illustrated enough to launch the famed jinx? The streak ended Friday, and the Blackhawks have given up 12 goals in two straight losses.

Kidding aside, the Hawks definitely are deserving. Landing on the SI cover speaks about the impact the Hawks made during their run.

The cover also speaks to the aura SI still has in the market. The news was the talk of the town in Chicago Tuesday.