Interesting quote by Chris Chelios this morning before he headed out to Grand Rapids for a conditioning assignment. When Chelios returns, he'll be one of eight defensemen on the roster. And it sounded today as though he's not expecting to play a lot.

"I knew coming into the season what my situation is," said Chelios. "Not that you wish anybody gets hurt, but if it happens I'll be ready to go."

The trick becomes, how do you keep Chelios and the other D-men game ready for the playoffs.