As the Western Conference's one true powerhouse comes to the UC tonight, I can honestly say that I'm not sure what a win would mean, other than 2 much needed points.  Right now, it's not about measuring stick wins, it's simply about forcing your way back into the top 8.  Let's hope the Hawks can play a tight and entertaining game against the perfect human and his slightly less perfect minions.

• Danny Mac plugs his ears and does his best "La, La, La, La, I'm not listening to your heritage night."
• Tomas Kopecky needs to go away.
• Jonathan Toews goes Stuart Smalley on his guys, with some positive reinforcement.
• Skillz and Scott play a little hockey with Paul Tetul.
• Kaner's setback yesterday put's him out for tonight's game.  Sassone appears to be more definitive than some of the other beat writers.
• Chris Block's Wednesday news and notes.  Hammer's got some high profile new neighbors.
• Nabby to the Hawks?  Yeah, whatever you say, Eklund.
• Block part 2: Recaping Wednesday's IceHogs game.
• A 40 minute game delay?!  At least it's for charity.
• Puck Daddy's holiday contest.