Welcome to Hockeytown, Marian

I was surprised, pleasantly so, that Marian Hossa, the top free-agent sniper in the NHL free-agent pool, signed with the Wings. First, it's rare in sports that a prize free agent gives up security; Hossa did, turning down long-term deals for up to $9 million annually to sign a one-year, $7.4 million deal with Detroit. But, apparently, he wanted to be with a winner more than he wanted the big bucks. Second, I thought the Wings might be in trouble getting Brad Stuart, and I believed he was a priority. That they got both players, well, is there another vision of Lord Stanley's Cup dancing in my dreams?
Let me come out now and say I don't think the Wings will repeat. It's too difficult in sports to repeat in any of the major leagues, especially in hockey. You need a bit of luck in the postseason draw, which the Wings had this year, and you need one of the top contenders to get upset (like Anaheim this year). But over the next 2-3 years, I like them "knocking on the door," as coach Mike Babcock phrases it.
In any event, where do the Wings play Hossa? I guess anywhere, right? He would be comfortable with any of the Wings top 8-9 forwards. I just hope the Wings still have enough ice time for Valtteri Filppula, who I believe can be one of the premier forwards in the NHL.
As for Stuart, I like this move even more than signing Hossa. He's in for four years, and that means the Wings have the muscle and depth in the back they have so sorely missed in recent Cup runs. With kids like Meech, Quincey and Ericsson in reserve, the team has some quality coming through the ranks. No need to rush them.
I like it.