NHL Lockout Ramble: Barack Obama, the Winter Classic and a Solution?

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Are we all not a little tired that there is still no hockey to tune into on a Saturday night, or any day of the week for that matter?

This lockout business has gone on for way to long, especially considering this is not the first time it has happened.

If it happened to be a one time deal, where the players and owners had to sit out a season to make sure everything was in place for the next 50 years, then maybe I would not be complaining as much.

But, this is the third lockout in less than 20 years.

That is pushing it a little bit.

Detroit Red Wings: Reportedly Sign Carlo Colaiacovo

 According to Andy Strickland, the Detroit Red Wings have agreed to terms with Carlo Colaiacova. The terms of the deal are outlined below, in a tweet obtained from Strickland's Twitter feed.

"@andystrickland: Detroit #Redwings sign Carlo Colaiacovo to a two year contract totaling $5 mil...$2.15 in yr one $2.85 in second yr #NHL"

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Colaiacova played last season for the St. Louis Blues. He was able to play in 64 games and put up a total of 17 points (two goals, 15 assists).

After legendary Red Wings defenceman Nicklas Lidstrom announced his retirement it was widely speculated the team would go after free agent Ryan Suter.

Although the team did offer the defenceman a contract, he ultimately ended up in Minnesota with the Wild. This left the Red Wings with the same holes they started with.

Colaiacova will not be able to replace Lidstrom completely but if he can stay healthy it will prove to be a very good signing for the team.