TSN columnist: Hossa took the easy way out by joining Wings

While most analysts are praising Marian Hossa's decision to pass up more money and contract longevity by signing for one year with the Red Wings, The Sports Network columnist Michael Rushton says the star forward is trying to take a shortcut to the Stanley Cup. Here are excerpts: Playing the role of the popular high school quarterback, Marian Hossa decided to go to the prom with the prettiest girl. And, like said attention-getter ready to go off and be a big man on campus after his magical night, it doesn't look like Hossa plans on sticking with the Detroit Red Wings long. The most sought-after free agent prize of this NHL offseason, Hossa spurned more money, a longer contract and bigger challenges elsewhere to sign a one-year deal worth a reported $7.4 million with Detroit, the same club that beat Hossa and his former team,... [read full story]