Quick Notes

Mike Modano will officially retire as a Star thanks to a one day contract for $999,999, a nod to his jersey number. He will sign his one day deal on Friday, quickly followed by his filing of his retirement papers. Fastest deal ever.

When Colin Campbell was replaced by Brendan Shanahan as the new NHL Czar of Disicpline (aka the guy who hands outs the fines and suspensions) we knew a few things would change. First on his agenda was giving a video review of what he saw and why he hands out the fine and suspension and if his intro video and first video review are indication, not only will everyone understand his reasonings, we will all become more educated on the rules. Appointing Shanahan as Czar might have been the NHL's best move. EVER. Even if you don't agree with his final ruling, as at least we know why he has come to his conclusion.

Definitely check out these videos to see how Shanny is rocking the hockey world and educating both players and fans alike. After watching them the first question that comes to mind is WHY has this not been done before? (hard to link videos since they are on a rotating cycle but go to nhl.com and look under videos added the past few days. There are a bunch already -one long intro and then it broken into shorter versions. Plus his first 2 suspensions have been handed out already and are on there.) If anything I think he is setting the tone that this is a new regime and player safety is first and foremost, repeat offenders better watch your backs. I'm talking to you Mr. Matt Cooke. Under this system you might be in jail if not careful.

And finally on Monday, the worst kept secret in hockey will be revealed: The Rangers will take on the Flyers in the City of Brotherly love. The 700 Level apparently missed the fine print in the video that says "official teaser" as they noted they aren't sure if it's real. Also it has the feel of every other official video put out by the NHL, like the "History will be Made" playoff campaign. Whats most funny is I'm looking more forward to seeing this season of 24/7 than even the game itself (which won't be on New Years Day due to that being a Sunday, which is also the last Sunday of the NFL's regular season).

That's it till next week. Headed to the beach tomorrow and since today was the first day of fall, it was unseasonably warm out. Hoping for that to continue for at least this weekend!