Wild beefing up on fourth line

Wild days back again

            From the induction of the Minnesota Wild they also had a player or two that you don’t want to mess with; that philosophy changed for a few years but it appears those days are back. Matt Kassian who replaced Brad Staubitz late last season is back after signing a new two year, one-way deal. Then today they signed center Zenon Konopka to a similar two year, one way contract. Is it me are could these two with Darrell Powe could make the nastiest, toughest fourth line in the NHL.

Parros replacement

            The theme of the day continues on. Another tough guy has signed a two year, one way contract.            With Parros gone to Florida, the Ducks inked Brad Staubtiz, I was surprised he was given a two year guaranteed deal; he’s the likely out of the players not to complete the term of the deal.

Red Wings more abrasive

            The Detroit Red Wings have also been known as being a softer team with hardly and toughness or grit. Those days are slowly changing, especially now with Jordin Tootoo on board for the next three years. That combined with Todd Bertuzzi, Jonathan Erickson and Justin Abelkader means the Wings will have their toughest club in years.

Others new and notes in the West

            A few teams have brought back their enforcers. The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed Darcy Hordichuk; he returns after only playing 41 games the previous season. Same can be said about for the Nashville Predators, as they are bringing back Brian McGrattan.

            Former Duck defenseman Sheldon Brookbank has signed a two year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks; this adds much needed spunk the to the Hawks backend.