Talking Soup in the Windy City
CHICAGO -- Greetings from Chi-town, where the temperature is expected to match the number of playoff appearances by Buffalo pro sports teams last year. But things were definitely hot in the United Center today, where the Windy City media surrounded former Sabre Brian Campbell and South Buffalonian Patrick Kane to get their thoughts on facing the Sabres on Wednesday.
Campbell, one of the most stand-up guys I've covered in my seven seasons on the beat, isn't sure what emotions he'll have when he lines up against his old mates.
"It's going to be weird," Campbell said. "I'm looking forward to seeing a couple guys tonight. I spent a lot of time and grew up with a lot of guys there from early ages, so it's going to be fun. It's kind of a 'wait and see' to how it's going to feel on the ice."
For a look at Campbell's thoughts on being in Chicago and what he's purchased in the first year of his $56.8 million contract (the answer may surprise you), see Wednesday's Buffalo News.
Kane, meanwhile, was soliciting advice about creative faceoff moves from anyone and everyone. He was selected Tuesday to take part in the Breakaway Challenge at the All-Star Game in two weeks.
"I've got some tricks in the bag I can show off, and hopefully they're good enough to win," Kane said.
---John Vogl
