I'd suggest you get your #88 Patrick Kane jersey soon. The Blackhawks' 19-year-old #1 draft pick, a 62-goal scorer last year in junior hockey capped a stirring comeback, as the Hawks beat Detroit 4-3 in an overtime shootout Saturday night at the UC.

Kane was responsible for the only goal in the shoot-out -- making veteran goalie Dominick Hasek  appear to be the rookie! Kane, with 2 quick dekes, had the puck behind Hasek before he knew what hit him.

Kane may be the fastest skater and the most natural talent in Blackhawks red since both Denny Savard and Chris Chelios skated at the old barn, across the street.

Even the FSN Detroit broadcast team was started at the acceleration Kane displayed:
"...my goodness, look at that kid skate!" Were the surprised words from the Red Wings color man.

I have no idea if the Blackhawks are going to make the playoffs. Losing Martin Havlat in the first game was bad news. That's a lot of offense out (again) for an undisclosed time.

But -- Patrick Kane may be worth the price of admission of a Blackhawks game. He's enough to get excited about Chicago NHL hockey for the first time in 10 years.