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The Marian Hossa leaves Red Wings/signs with Blackhawks afterglow
Almost 24 hours after the Chicago Blackhawks signed former Red Wing Marian Hossa to a 12-year deal, the shine has yet to wear off the "biggest story" of the free agent period, starting with a pat on Dale Tallon's back...
Thirsty Thursday Links: 7/2/09
Thirsty Thursday Links: 7/2/09
detroit4lyfe.com — First off, I'd like to take this time to explain my latest post, which sucks because it... ruins it. I've cared about the whole Hossa ordeal for about an hour and 45 minutes total. That's how long it took me to write my two Hossa posts and that's how long I've stewed over his stupidity. I ... (more) Thirsty Thursday Links: 7/2/09
Lombardi July 1 quotes
insidesocal.com — OK, here are all the quotes from tonight's interview with Dean Lombardi. I typed fast, so excuse... any typos. The only thing to add is that I asked Lombardi if he had any talks with agent Don Meehan about Alexander Frolov, and Lombardi said those would ... (more) Lombardi July 1 quotes
Madden adds solid veteran presence to Blackhawks      Photos: Marian Hossa
Madden adds solid veteran presence to Blackhawks Photos: Marian Hossa
chicagotribune.com — Former Selke winner signs with Hawks > More evidence of the belief around the NHL that the... Blackhawks are on the cusp of winning a Stanley Cup can be found ... (more) Madden adds solid veteran presence to Blackhawks  ...
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Hossa Aftermath: Smart Hawks and how Havlat, Kings lost out
Puck Daddy — ... this deal. And yet he made the deal, saying this to the Chicago Tribune: "We took that into consideration ... The type of contract Marian has agreed to will not influence our core." The core is the key. It's the best negotiating ploy Tallon has: Here are 5-7 outstanding hockey players who have a chance at the Stanley Cup; adjust your salary expectations accordingly. Despite initial blasts against this deal from Detroit Red Wings fans (cue Snapshots) and some bloggers, Tallon isn't signing Hossa to lose either Kane or ...

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That might be all she wrote
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Take THAT, Detroit!
watersblogged.blogspot.com 7/17/2009 — From today's Chicago Tribune sports page , on Marian Hossa's reaction to being a Blackhawk: "It's great to be in a hockey town," said Hossa, who had 40 goals and 31 assists for the Wings last season. First Hossa- who jumped to the Red Wings last ...
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Detroit Red Wing Free Agents Stay in Division; Wings Wait to Make MoveBleacher Report - NHL 7/2/2009
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Blackhawks sign former Devils C Madden (AP)Yahoo! Sports - NHL News 7/2/2009
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