Stan Mikita

Eric Duhatschek discusses Hawks-Canucks, where the Windy City Kids are looking to get out of the gate quickly. Mikita > Hull? The Detroit News is reporting that Chris Chelios owes $78,000 in back taxes. Come on, give the guy a break. He can't remember EVERYTHING at his age. Imaginary Interviews with Real People presents Sidney Crosby. Bob McKenzie writes that Eric Staal is making it difficult for the Team Canada brain trust to exclude him from the Olympic team. He might be the big centre we need now that Thornton has signed up to play on the Women's team. Adam Proteau writes what most people think, "Let Balsillie have his team". No kidding. Bettman's continued stance against Balsillie smacks of a petty playground dispute. If he wants to salvage anything in this PR battle, Bettman should relent. Crash the Crease offers up the keys to victory for each team playing tonight.

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