"Obviously, I disappointed some people," Hossa told the Detroit Free Press. "But also I have to look for myself and I made decision to come here, so hopefully some people will respect that. I just thought there would be something better in Detroit. I had a chance to play with future Hall of Famers, with guys with lots of experience, and that’s another thing why I came here."

GoGo will be scratched in the opener; Sydor to start. Although Mike Therrian did say Goligoski may start in game 2

Nicklas Lidstrom the first European captain to hoist the cup.
There is a chance you might be driving to work today and Lidstrom blocks your car.