As it is now, we see Eastern conference teams in L. A. only once every two years. It was a great thrill to see the Kings come from behind against the Penguins and beat them at home, but with the current sked, that can't happen again until 2011-2012. Same with seeing Ovechkin, or Brodeur, etc. It ain't right and it ain't necessary. 

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Okay, so Game #10 is in Anaheim, 4 days after game #9. That should make it all easier. 

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To a team with a GM that is willing to make moves when he sees them. Holmgren at the Flyers made the moves at the trade deadline, and now he gets one of the best D-men available.

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This is one of those perfect utility guys that fits my idea of a winning team with four affordable lines. Here is an article that lays out a good profile of Koivu.

http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2010/05/31/ufa-watch-saku-koivu/

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Thank you for such a great season. I can see your hard work beginning to pay off. Solid depth and ability, with such a young average age, makes for a bright future. You have asked the fans to be patient; many of us have been. We are now rewarded for that patience. However, in this salary cap era, I am worried that there may be a risk of "serial rebuilding," in focusing only on long-term depth and potential by hoarding prospects and draft picks.

            I do not presume to know more than you; I am just a fan, spouting off in my laymen’s way. Think of this as my wish list, that I am seeking comfort by putting a few memes into the ether just to ensure they may possibly be noticed.

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