And why would they have Dallas pegged so high? I mean, Eric Lindros isn't really a great addition to any team. Ask Mkreku! "
I seriously see the Sharks taking the prize in your division this year. Alyn McCauley might be missed on the checking line, but Mike Grier and Curtis Brown are two of the better defensive forwards in the league. The only thing really missing is a top flight left winger to play with Thornton and Cheechoo. Plus some real help for Marleau on the second line. "
I didn't watch a lot of Chicago games last season since there was no Ruutu after the first month or so, but Mark Bell is a big mean SOB who has a decent set of hands. Laozi is the Blackhawks expert, he can probably fill you in better than I can on what kind of player Bell is.