Slava Kozlov

Slava Kozlov was an original member of the infamous "Russian 5", back when Scotty Bowman was coaching the Wings. I *believe* it was in 95 when this line debuted, but it could be 96, I'm not entirely certain at this point. Played great with the Wings, won 2 Stanley Cups with us, before being let go in the 2001-2002 season when the Wings became the super team with Hull, Robitaille, Hasek, Fedorov, Datsyuk, Yzerman, Lidstrom...this list goes on and on. Still playing well in Atlanta, I even have him on my fantasy hockey roster right now. Haha

Ryan Miller

I really didn't start following Ryan's career until last year, with the big "Buffalo is the greatest team assembled" thing at the start of last season. I originally was not a fan due to the fact he went to Michigan State, and being a U of Michigan student, well, he wasn't kosher with me. I'd rather watch Al Montoya. But that changed.

As a goaltender myself, i couldn't believe how huge this guy could make himself look in his equipment, being scrawny without his stuff on him. After a while of watching, dare I say he grew on me, and I like this guy. He's got a lot of potential, and with a little more expierence, he's going to be one of the top 10 goaltenders in the league I think. So i'm happy to have gotten his autograh now.

The wait on it was a little more than 3 months, and I did send to his home in East Lansing. Maybe his parents house, I'm not quite sure. But regardless, I'm very thankful I did get a reply from him. I just wish I could see his signature a little better. I should've sent a gold pen, even though i hate gold for autographs.