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Originally Posted by GioforPM
Chicago wasn't "up and coming". They were a contender right then and there. They lost in the semis the year before.
If you think Anaheim is in the finals next year, that's pretty wild.
And in any event, that is an example from 2008.
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But Hossa made the decision to only sign a one year contract with Detroit (the reining SC champion) when Chicago were basically a .500 team and had missed the playoffs.
He as much said (afterwards) he was waiting for the next year when Chicago could afford him.