I've got just a couple of quick thoughts on the approaching NHL trade deadline which hits home on Tuesday, Feb. 26th, and here they are...

First off, it's a good thing Nick Lidstrom is only going to be out for a couple of weeks with a sprained knee as a result of being hit like never before Monday night in Colorado. It's a good thing because unless you can find a 23-year-old Bobby Orr out there somewhere you simply cannot replace Lidstrom at the trade deadline or at any other time of year. Get well soon Nick, you're needed - desperately!

Secondly, I hear all kinds of talk about the Wings picking up Marian Hossa or Sergei Fedorov at the deadline and I say this...Marian Hossa is a great regluar season player but check out his playoff production and get back to me. 

For all his faults, Fedorov was always, and do mean always productive at playoff time. Even if the team wasn't scoring or winning Sergei was often the one guy who was able to muster up a little something. He may not be available, if I were C-bus I'd keep him, but between those two options it's a no-brainer for me.

Can't wait to see what shakes out by Tuesday night. Till then...