Larry Wigge | NHL.com Columnist After 12 seasons in Vancouver, winger Markus Naslund will have a plethora of centermen in New York, and will solidify the the Rangers as a legitimate contender after their busy offseason. have yet to announce their intentions for the 2008-09 NHL season. We've definitely seen a lot of packages opened halfway before Christmas. Pricey gifts. On the surface, you might ask, "which teams have been the best shoppers?" Red Wings -- With the defending Stanley Cup champions and their mentoring system that seems to make players better in a Red Wings uniform, they ended up with one of the best offensive players on the free-agent list in winger Marian Hossa. This team worked wonders in incorporating defenseman Brad Stuart into the lineup and seeing him perform his best since being the third pick in the 1998...
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