Marian Hossa is now reported to have a torn rotator cuff and may require surgery. That surgery could keep him out of the lineup until December.

Huh?

It is also being reported that the injury was sustained in the playoffs.

What?

ESPNChicago.com is reporting that the Blackhawks were aware of the injury before signing Hossa to that massive 12 year deal.

This information drives some questions…

> If surgery is needed, why didn’t it happen already? A month and a half of rehab time has been wasted if he ends up going under the knife.

> Why no announcement? Aren’t NHL teams required to disclose injuries? We heard nothing of an “upper body injury,” no after playoff revelation about this at all.

> Is this the reason for Hossa’s poor performance in the playoffs?

Exactly what kind of butt covering is going on here? Is Blackhawk management trying to cover a lack of due diligence? Is Marian Hossa or his agent trying to cover up a lack of disclosure? Did Hossa and his agent negotiate in good faith?

For the last fourteen months or so, it seems that drama has followed Marian Hossa… form his one year signing in Detroit, to his folding under the pressure of the playoffs. The soap opera has now come to Chicago and it seems the Blackhawks have replaced an oft-injured forward with one that may be showing the same potential.

Stay tuned for this one gang… I have a feeling it’s going to be a dilly of a story.

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Hey Knoxville Pred fans… The Predators are bringing the G.O.A.L. (Get Out And Learn) program to the Icearium on South Watt Road.
G.O.A.L! has been created to offer youngsters the opportunity to experience the excitement of hockey without the cost of purchasing equipment. Designed for boys and girls ages 4 to 9 years old with no prior hockey or skating experience, this free four-week ice hockey program will introduce the exciting sport of hockey to kids while teaching life experiences of teamwork, sportsmanship and self-confidence as a child develops through athletic participation.
Check out more info at http://predators.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NHLPage&id=31691

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Partial season tickets are now available … 23 game, 13 game and Flex 10 packages are available at http://predators.nhl.com

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You are invited to follow me on Twitter. Search for PredPAPaul… Not only will I be updating when I get news or updates… I’ll also be updating during Pred home games in season with information and explanations from the PA box.

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