“I have never been involved in a deal and seen a player get so excited to take $85 million less than he was offered elsewhere.”

- Marian Hossa’s Agent, Rich Winter (via TSN)

That and this post by Bruce MacLeod go a long way in answering my question about Hossa’s lockerroom presence.

Oh, and my guess on his jersey number, which obviously can’t be his usual #18? I’m going with #81. It’s a leap, I know.