I really liked the way the Red Wings handled the Sharks Tuesday night. To me, that's a sign they are still the team to beat in the Western Conference. Who is going to want to face the Red Wings in the playoffs? Chicago is the best team in the Western Conference, not the Sharks. I still think the Red Wings would beat Chicago in a seven-game series - if they get all their players back.

Three key players for Red Wings moving forward.
1. Jimmy Howard - I have little doubt he will be their playoff goalie. The Red Wings can't afford to play Chris Osgood just get his skates underneath him
2. Pavel Datsyuk - He is one of the best players in the world. Time he started producing on the score sheet like it.
3. Johan Franzen - Must come off the injury list following the Olympic break and start scoring goals immediately.

My column in Wednesday's Oakland Press: National Signing Day, Where Hope Meets Hype http://tinyurl.com/yfh5udx

Caputo And His Boss video on national signing day: http://tinyurl.com/y8g9y3b