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http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/24403874/brian-rafalski-returning-to-pro-hockey-with-echl-florida-everblades Would take him back on the Wings in a heartbeat. He retired way too early.

Sign him Kenny! esteef

The fact that the hit wasn't an especially hard one, I think its reasonable to draw the conclusion that there may have been an undiagnosed issue before he was clocked in the head. Hope he gets better soon, we could really use his offense.

I think there should be a rule about completely fabricating nicknames for players. I have no idea who Dirty Harry is, and it's annoying that I have to ask.

Jimmy is back!!! He won't see a minute of ice time in Sochi, horrible pick. At least I can root for Sweden when US sucks it up!

Am I the only one who likes Tatar WAY more than Nyquist? Kid's the real deal and steadily proving it in spite of fewer minutes and s***tier linemates.

Future of this team is bright guys. Watching Tartar and Andersson muck it up. All we need now is to get Jurco Sheahan up this year. Mantha and Spoul next year, and get this franchise back to dominance.

I dunno about the rest of you, but I still hate the s*** out of Joe Thornton.

It's because I wore my USA Rafalski jersey to the alumni game!!

Those jerseys blow. esteef

And it isn't like calling Howard J-Ho. This, "Dirty Harry," nickname is just obnoxious.

Never seen it.

Yes, but I still think it's unfair that he gets to use a .44 Magnum. I think it gives him an unfair advantage on the ice. No goalie is going to stop that shot. Well, maybe Hasek ... with his teeth!

This PP should be funny

We don't have a player on our team that could score a goal like that

Howard is a joke this year.

Nah then he would have been fighting ALL THE TIME. College let's him focus on his other skills more. Everyone knows he can fight just fine.

I'm just looking forward to seeing ~&~ play. He was exciting when he was just Steve.

I'm hoping to see him play a game or two this season just to see how he does in the winged wheel. I just think he'd be a fun payer to watch, especially playing on a line with Tootoo.

If Kenny signs him he will automatically be our number 3 defenseman.

Tatar still on the 3rd line even with all the injuries. Babcock hates Tatar. esteef

I will be at this game tonight!!! Drove down from Washington so wish me luck

How about just referring to players by their NAMES?

Not only do I log onto LGW at least once per day and have never heard Callahan referred to as Dirty Harry, but LGW isn't meant to cater exclusively to hardcore forum posters. Nicknames are supposed to make it easier to discuss the team, not to prove how funny and clever you are. Making up nicknames that no one else uses is obnoxious and unnecessary. Watch... It looks like Yellow Mustard is going to miss some time after catching that elbow last night against the Sabres. Its really bad timing too, because our defense already thin with Big Poppa out with a concussion and Bandit serving his 5 game suspension. I would say this forces us to call up someone from GR, most likely Billy the Kid or The Player Formerly Known As Steve. We might be in trouble on the back end until we get some regulars back, since this leaves the Boogeyman as our #1 defenseman. And you know what that means!!!! Boogeyman - Hot Topic Heebie Jeebies - Dances with Wolves My Little Pony - Agent Orange ~&~ (The Player Formerly Known As Steve)

Dude, is it just me or did another Team USA fan finally make his presence known? For two days I've had to defend the USA squad alone. Welcome aboard buddy.