I'm not a big fan of video game demos, really.  I hate getting into a game only to have it crap out on me just as it's getting good with a message informing me that it wants my money.  However, when I noticed NHL 2K9 on the new demo list on the Playstation Store, I decided to give it a try.

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Promoted From Fanposts - FD

You may have gathered that the offseason has gotten somewhat dull.  And by 'somewhat' I mean 'very'.

So while we're all watching (and being entertained by) 'top' videos, I thought I'd take the opportunity to ask this one question:

What do you think about home jerseys being dark and away jerseys being light?

Personally, I prefer the original way - and that's why my Pens jersey is bright white.  That, and it was a gift from my brother, who holds the very same principal with his beloved Avs.

What do you prefer?

From the official page:

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired the rights to defenseman Danny Richmond in exchange for the rights to Tim Brent, it was announced today by Assistant General Manager Chuck Fletcher.

Richmond, 23, appeared in seven games with the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2007-08 season.  He scored 14 points (two goals, 12 assists) along with 156 penalty minutes in 40 games with the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League (AHL), ranking third on the club in penalty minutes.

Good times.

I posted this over at Mile High Hockey since their moderator hates the idea of a Winter Classic on the hallowed grass of Wrigley Field.  According to this ESPN article, it looks like an announcement will be made for this season's Winter Classic, pitting the Red Wings against the Blackhawks at Wrigley Field.

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While this may not be Avs-based news, I saw earlier how much Joe despised the idea of hosting a Winter Classic on Wrigley Field - so it looks like the NHL is out to spite him once again.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3476329

There hasn't been an official announcement, and I know how much some of you looooove ESPN, so take it as you will, but keep your ears open for a possible announcement next week.

I'm glad they're not putting the Penguins in the game again as some of the mumblings had said.  While I love the Pens, the Winter Classic should use its rather high profile to show off everything the league has to offer, not just the poster child.

According to this Tribune article, Laraque is talking like he's already gone - that the signing of Eric Godard signaled the end of his Pens tenure.

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_575544.html?source=rss&feed=8

As of now, Laraque is still unsigned.  If you've seen any of my posts on fights, you know that I will miss Laraque a lot, but I do agree that there is no need for an overabundance of goons...er...enforcers.  With the loss of Jarkko Ruutu, I thought perhaps they would have room for both, but I suppose we'll see.  I'd hate to see Laraque pound on a Pen next season.