Let's get this going. Hawks raise the banner tomorrow night, October 1, against the Caps. For those who could use a refresher, realignment is on. Blue Jackets and Wings, have fun out east. Our new division, which is there for the taking, includes Minnesota, Dallas, Nashville, St. Louis, Colorado and Winnipeg. Out of division, we play every other team home and away. Love this. Gone at Bolland (Toronto), Stalberg (Nashville, but hurt for awhile), Emery (Philly, again) and Frolik (Winnipeg). In are Khabi and some of the young guys getting a shot: Ben Smith, Jimmy Hayes and Nordstrom, who will apparently replace Frolik in the PK role with Kruger. With all the roster turmoil after the first cup, it's amazing how steady the team is going into this season. Probable lines: Bickell-Toews-Kane Sharp-Handzus-Hossa Saad-Shaw-Hayes Bollig-Kruger-Smith Keith-Seabrook Oduya-Hammer Leddy-Rozsival Kostka-Brookbank Crow-Khabi A successful year to me, barring major injuries, is a deep run into the conference finals.