First Hossa and Kopecky, now Madden

Hawks GM Dale Tallon said earlier on Wednesday after signing Marian Hossa and Tomas Kopecky that be wasn't done and, sure enough, a few hours later he picked by checking center John Madden.

Madden is a nice addition, and a more than able replacement for Sammy Pahlsson, whose persistent abdominal problems were a concern. He is Columbus' worry now.

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Tommy Hawk must go!
Tommy Hawk must go!


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Team W L OTL Points
Detroit (sucks) -y 51 21 10 112
Chicago -x 46 24 12 104
St. Louis -x 41 31 10 92
Columbus -x 41 31 10 92
Nashville 40 34 8 88