NM - I can't believe that Shero won't take a serious run at the Cup again next year seeing that he has tons of cap space and already has Gill and Sykora coming back (Sykora was less than brilliant in the playoffs). Shero's on the clock and he knows it. I would be surprised if the Pens signed Hossa over Malone, but if they do, then Malone will do just fine in a Habs uniform. If I were Mario I'd offer Hossa a one year contract equal to Crosby's with the idea that it would be his best bet to win a Cup. He could then walk after next year. I'm also waiting for Catherine Zeta Jones to return my call. Shania is also an UFA these days.
I'm keeping my emotions in check this month - we've been burned by UFAs before and there also won't be any 'can't miss' prospects at the #25 spot in the draft. Looks like more of the tried and true building block approach. I'll construct the scaffolding and you start to mix the cement.

The Original 24 Cups