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Central Division 2008 Free Agency Preview
What does free agency have in store for the Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Nashville Predators, and St. Louis Blues? What can the Blue Jackets do to become a legitimate contender in the West? Can Detroit strengthen their already loaded lineup? Will this be the year the young Blackhawks make the big leap forward?
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Sean Leahy's Going Five Hole — ... Chris over at Taking One for the Team is doing a great job with a division-by-division breakdown of the upcoming free agency period. Today he tackles the Central. ...

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