Catching Up With The Past

Bobby Hull has been in the news a lot the last seven days. The NHL Alumni awarded Hull it's Man Of The Year award. It's quite the honor, but Hull is just happy to be a Blackhawk once again. He has a lot of praise for the young Hawks.

The NHL Alumni also unveiled it's very own charitable NHL Alumni Signature Wine Series. Now you can get Gordie Howe's Chardonnay and Tony Esposito's Cabarnet Sauvignon, amongst many other selections. As Joe O'Connor of the National Post suggests - He Shoots, He Pours!

In Other News

Bobby Orr knows a thing or two about badly injured knees. That's why Orr feels for New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.

Mark Messier is taking his mom to Manitoba for a pre-season NHL game later this month. Oh, and he's going to shamelessly hock Cold-FX.

I'm not sure how this all got started, but there a rumours of Steve Yzerman making a comeback attempt. Don't count it.

Speaking of Stevie Wonder, it appears Yzerman is the front runner to lead Team Canada at the 2010 Olympics. Wayne Gretzky turned down the manager role, but will be involved somehow. Perhaps as head coach?

Luc Robitaille is close friends with both Yzerman and Gretzky. But no longer Boots Del Biaggio. Lucky Luc is suing Boots Del Biaggio for fraud.

Former NHL defenseman Brad Park finds himself at the center of the NHL's latest pension battle. That's right, the NHLPA is taking the NHL to court again over the pension plan. Here's an audio link.

Jay Wells is a new assistant coach in Manitoba.

Say what you want about Eric Lindros, but the Giving Back Fund has identified Lindros as one of the top ten most generous celebrities. Yes, Oprah did top the list of course.

Wayne Gretzky and Ford are teaming up to form Pins To Win, a street hockey tournament that raises money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and Ontario Minor Hockey teams. Team Canada women's star Jennifer Botterill will also be a part of the proceedings.

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