For the first time in 16 months, Andrew Ladd and Dustin Byfuglien skated on United Center ice last night. This time, they were Winnipeg Jets. The last time they were here was Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals in 2010. It was a 7-4 victory that put them within one victory of hoisting the most famous trophy in all of sports. Ladd recorded an assist while Byfuglien potted a powerplay goal. Both players were important pieces and played vital roles in ultimately winning the Stanley Cup. Now, Ladd is the captain of the Jets and Byfuglien is supposedly their top defenseman. Still, how should the fans in Chicago react to seeing old faces in new places? More importantly, how should anyone be received when they return to a place they once called home?
I’ll spare you the suspense and say that I stood and clapped when they announced Ladd as a starter for the Jets. His ovation was loud and proud from the entire United Center. When Byfuglien took his first shift early in the first period, fans did...
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The Victory Formation:
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Andrew Ladd,
Dustin Byfuglien,
Mike Richards,
Mike Modano,
Wayne Gretzky,
Michael King,
Roy Halladay,
Vince Carter,
Brian Campbell,
Greg Olsen,
Ryan Smyth
TEAMS: Winnipeg Jets, Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings, Dallas Stars, Philadelphia Phillies, Phoenix Suns, Florida Panthers, Carolina Panthers, Edmonton Oilers
TEAMS: Winnipeg Jets, Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings, Dallas Stars, Philadelphia Phillies, Phoenix Suns, Florida Panthers, Carolina Panthers, Edmonton Oilers
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