Mark Messier… what else needs to be said? The guy is a legend, he seems genuinely nice and gets emotional at the drop of a hat (I love to see a hockey player cry!).

Here’s a great video for you to watch! Make sure you check out the stats at the end!

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I love these types of videos! Here’s one for Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, Scott Stevens!

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Hockey Hall of Famer, Emile “The Cat” Francis, who played, coached and served as general manager for the New York Rangers was traveling to New Jersey when he last saw his wife, Emma Francis. The 77-year-old woman dropped him off at the Palm Beach International Airport on Sunday but never returned home. Emile reported her missing after he got worried when he did not hear from his wife. Neighbors said they did not see Emma Francis return home, according to Lt. Chuck Reed of the West Palm Beach Police Department.

Emile and Emma Francis have been married for 55 years.

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It was good to finally see Maple Leaf legion Dave Keon finally return to the fold last night after a 32-year self-exile. Keon was one of the best players of his era and was an integral part of several Maple Leaf teams that won the Stanley Cup. His acrimonious departure from the Leafs in 1975 should never have happened but Leaf owner, Harold Ballard, was a lousy, if not colourful, businessman who squeezed as much out of the organization as he could, and had no respect for the players. Keon and, for that matter, Darryl Sittler (another player who Ballard banished) should have been Leafs for life (much like Steve Yzerman in Detroit). Sittler, at least, is playing a key role witin the organization again as an ambassador. Keon, meanwhile, had repeatedly turned down offers to get involved until finally agreeing to participate in last night’s event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Leafs’ 1967 Stanley Cup team. Welcome back, Davie!

Note: Here’s some of the news stories about Keon’s return - CBC and Toronto Star. For some other takes from the blogosphere, check out Toronto Mike, Out of Left Field, who refers to the Ghost of Harold Ballard, and Joe Pelletier, who wonders why the Stanley Cup wasn’t part of the celebration.