"Coming back to Ottawa, the city where his career began, for the All-Star Game meant a lot of different things to Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa.
There were some recollections of a time cut short by a trade to the Atlanta Thrashers that he thought was handled poorly, fond memories to relive with former teammates and fans to reconnect with.
"A lot of people in the streets said they miss me here," Hossa said.
But it also was a good time to consider his career and whether he's capable of playing at an All-Star level throughout his 12-year, $62.8 million deal with the Hawks. "