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I'm Thankful For The Blackhawks...Oh And Other Stuff

Marian Hossa debuted for the Blackhawks on Wednesday and contributed 2 goals to the Blackhawks' thrashing of the reigning Presidents' cup winners the San Jose Sharks. The Blackhawks scored the first 3 goals shorthanded and followed that with 4 more even strength goals. Despite giving up 2 soft goals at the end of the game, it was still a mighty impressive 7-2 win.

If anyone is in the Hockey spirit, Millenium Park has already opened their ice rink for the winter. Or if that is too far, there are plenty of flooded rinks in the 'burbs that you can get your skate on. I know what i'll be doing over the winter.

A 12 year deal!

I was reading in the Sports section how the Blackhawks signed four time All-star winger Marian Hossa to a 12 year deal worth 62.8 million dollar contract. I don't follow hockey at all so "The Bright One" will have to shed more light on this deal, but I was shocked any team would sign a player to a 12 year deal! Hossa is 30 years old and will be 42 when the contract ends. He is great now, but you never know how he will be in a few years, especially 12 years. Look at the Cubs giving Soriano a 8 year deal. A 62.8 million dollar contract isn't that big in some sports, but for Hockey that seems big. Is anyone else shocked by a 12 years contract?