I am really surprised at the Timonen deal, given the fact that the
current players' contract expires in one year, and almost everyone
agrees that the next one must be far less friendly to the players
and large markets. Kimmo has been my favorite defenseman since his
arrival, but I don't think this is a responsible move, especially
given that Nashville is one of those teams whose survival depends on
a reworking of the CBA next summer. -NF