Ritter's Rant: A Look Into the NHL, Can Tlusty Shine?

Written By: Mark “The Hard Hitter” RitterThere is a very dedicated group out of Winnipeg called “Make it 8.” You can check out their website at http://www.makeiteighteh.com. The site features a tremendous amount of information on the Phoenix Coyotes debacle—a must read for anyone following this saga.Jonas “The Monster” Gustavsson had minor heart surgery on Tuesday. Toronto Maple Leafs Head Coach Ron Wilson said Gustavsson was "the most powerful guy we had" in some of the fitness tests before the problem arose Saturday. The procedure seemingly was minor, but one can’t help to think about former Leafs defenseman Karel Pilar and the complications that arose from a viral infection that attacked his heart and eventually cost him his NHL career. They are two very different things, but a heart ailment, no matter how “insignificant,” is something to worry about.The departure of long-time Montreal Canadiens captain Saku Ko...