dering when Crosby would play again. Some were questioning if he would play again. He's answered the questions. Crosby is healthy -- and likely hungry, considering the bitter way last season ended. Even though he was basically the face of the NHL's injured reserve list from January 2011 through March 2012, Crosby does have 103 points in 63 games during the previous two seasons.Nash in NYC: Rick Nash has a new lease on his career in New York and should get the chance to play with the type of center he never had with the Columbus Blue Jackets. But Nash and center Brad Richards won't have much time in camp to develop chemistry, and because John Tortorella is never shy to change up his lines, they'd better act fast if they want to stay together. Regardless, Tortorella believes Nash will fit right into the Rangers' ways because he's a low-maintenance star.Detroit's dilemma: The Detroit Red Wings are going to start a season without defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom for the first time since 1990 -- and Lidstrom, a seven-time Norris Trophy winner, is not coming back. He has hung up his skates to become a scout and ambassador for the franchise. He's enjoying retirement. General manager Ken Holland and coach Mike Babcock can't replace or recreate Lidstrom,Sidney Crosby Authentic Jersey, so they'll have to find ways to win without his flawless 24 minutes per game. Henrik Zetterberg reportedly will replace Lidstrom as the Red Wings' captain; replacing him on the ice will be a lot more difficult.Hossa's return: The last time the hockey world saw Marian Hossa, the Chicago Blackhawks forward was flat on the ice, knocked out by an illegal hit by the Phoenix Coyotes' Raffi Torres in Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals. That's also the last time the hockey world saw Torres, who remains suspended for the first eight games of this season. Hossa used the lockout to get healthy and told the Chicago Sun-Times he's "back to normal." He'll soon get to prove it.Luongo's saga: Roberto Luongo is still a goalie for the Vancouver Canucks. For how long remains to be seen because there are a number of possibilities in play. Provided he agrees to waive his no-trade clause, he could be moved before the season begins. He also could stay with the Canucks and get dealt at the trade deadline. Then again, he could compete for time with Cory Schneider for the entire season. He could even regain the No. 1 job.Kesler's health: Canucks center Ryan Kesler told the Vancouver Province on Sunday that there is still no timeline for his return to the ice. Kesler had offseason wrist and shoulder surgery, but his rehab is taking time and he refuses to rush it. Kesler has rushed his rehab after prior surgeries and felt he was not as effective as he would like. If Kesler isn't ready -- and it's looking that way -- the Canucks have a big hole to fill in the middle. Could prospect Jordan Schroeder be the answer?Tracking the Oilers: Edmonton's talented youth could pay dividends in a shortened season, which requires a lot of energy along with young, vibrant legs. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Tayl