>George,
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>If you're a Blackhawks fan, I really feel for you. How in the **** they decided to hire Mike Smith as their G.M I'll never know. It continues to amaze me how he is held in (apparently) such high regard.

Your sympathy is appreciated. Unfortunately, the Blackhawks are probably the cheapest (not to mention dumbest) franchises in the NHL. Brett Hull was interested in coming to Chicago. He would've been both a natural and a good fit, plus adored by the fans because of his dad. Yet...

Speaking of Bobby (and getting off the thread), can any one name the numbers (lural) that he wore with the Blackhawks?