Sorry for the delay folks. Caught up in Hockey Day Minnesota. Or, I'm just lazy, one of the two.

Slow News Day?

Burns' return gets 'decent' grade from coach | StarTribune.com - I didn't get to see the game, but it sounds to me like he did alright for his first game in a month and a half.

Wild's Brent Burns cryptic about concussion upon his return to lineup - TwinCities.com - I had the same thought when I read Burnsy's comments. Sounds like someone got some happy pills or something.

Wild look inward to improve and make a playoff push - TwinCities.com - Two stories from the Pioneer Press in one day? Did someone check with Hell? Is it cold there?

Columbus Blue Jackets news, stats, photos, video | BlueJacketsXtra - Enemy perspective for game day.

NHL Recap:

Hitting The Post: NHL Recap 1-22-10: No-goal costs Preds; Dallas ekes out a rare road win - KiPA gives us his daily break down.

From the system:

Photo from AP Photo - Eero Elo, John Carlson News, photos, topics, and quotes - In case anyone had doubts, Eero Elo is, indeed, a real person.

The Third Intermission: Brusty TV - Barry Brust (or "Lusty Brusty" as Ms. C calls him) does a Q&A. Also, T3I is the best place in the world for Aeros info. Visit early, visit often.

ECHL.com | Houston Assigns Kaufman To Chiefs - This is, if I am correct, the first player from the Wild organization to be sent to the Chiefs.

Off the Trail:

KuklasKorner : Mike Chen's Hockey Blog : I’ve Been Traded to SBN - Mike Chen looks to be joining the SBN family, and leaving Kukla's Korner. I'll follow Conan's example and stay classy. Welcome to SBN, Mike.

"See" you tonight for Columbus. Stay dry.

-Buddha