Benedict Hossa.

Marian Hossa has been signed to a 12 year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks. Perhaps he thinks they are next in line for the Stanley Cup throne...sometime in the next dozen years?

He turned down a 10 year deal with Detroit. Maybe it's too bitter staying there? Too many bad memories. This is a man who clearly follows his heart. Or maybe just the money. Yep, probably just the money. According to a TSN poll, 44.7% of people chose the Hossa/Blackhawks deal as the one they were most surprised by.

These are pictures sent into the Pensblog (http://www.thepensblog.bloguin.com/) by fans. They just make me chuckle.

Honestly, I admire the guy for getting up in the morning. Life dealt him a harsh hand. Life picked him up, and then threw him back down. Maybe a fresh start in Chicago is just what he needs. Lord knows it's hard to get up on your luck in Detroit, especially in this economy. Wouldn't it just be terrible if they won the cup next year though? Nah, God's not that mean.

-CE