One-Timer

Over the last several months, I have worked extremely hard in order for this to be possible. I am looking forward to putting this jersey on again. I have so many great memories of my playing days in Denver. I'm excited about helping my new teammates and former teammates in the coming weeks, and hopefully I am able to do that in the very near future.

I have to do what feels right in my heart. I just don't think I can go to another team if I don't want to play for another team. That wouldn't be right to myself. That's how I feel right now.

• Which team, other than the Maple Leafs, made the best trade deadline deal?
• Other than Darcy Tucker, who is the biggest pest in the NHL?
• Other than Vesa Toskala, who is the most underrated goalie in the league?
• Which team, other than the Maple Leafs, has the best shot of winning the cup next year?

• One minute penalties during regular season overtime periods: There are two schools of thought on this one. 1: Considering that regular season OT only lasts five minutes, a one minute penalty seems more fair than two minutes for an infraction. 2: If players are stupid enough to take a penalty during four on four OT, they deserve to stew in the box for the full two minutes. I'd agree with the second point. The NHL will ask the AHL to test the proposal next year, before making a decision for 09-10. Who needs market research when the AHL serves as your own personal test market?
  
• Offensive zone faceoffs after a penalty, no matter where the puck is when play is stopped: Most GMs supported this one. The AHL currently has the rule in place and it could be implemented as early as next season in the NHL. Seems fair.
  
• Pushing the start of free agency to July 7 instead of July 1. By golly, all those national holidays take the focus off of the NHL. We need people paying attention to hockey in July! Somehow, I don't really think that's a problem for Canadians. Most Canadians would rather watch whatever free agency special TSN cooks up than have to sit through Sam Roberts on the CBC, for the 10th straight year.
• The GMs were split on an 84-game schedule: If Sydney Crosby is your number one draw, it makes so much sense for him to only visit certain cities once every four years. Would anyone really care if Carolina played Atlanta seven times instead of eight?
• Them goalies be cheatin': The GMs are serious about tackling the issue of goalie equipment. They mean it this time. Even more than last time.

"The prospect of Peter having enough confidence in the foot-skate issue to commit to being able to play in the NHL this season isn't where it needs to be at this moment," Baizley told TSN. "As a result, teams are being told it is unlikely he will be able to commit to return to the NHL this season."