Some NHL resolutions for 2009

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Now that we're safely into 2009, here are a few New Year's resolutions that some players, coaches, GMs, teams and the league might want to make. Repeat after me: "I/We ... vow that in 2009, I/we will ... "

Sean Avery: ... get a grip and stop blaming the NHL marketing department for my identity crisis.

The NHL: ... renew the Winter Classic every year.

The NHL: ... not do the same with third jerseys.

Chris Osgood: ... get my abysmal save percentage to match my stellar win percentage.

Ty Conklin: ... insist on a contract bonus based on outdoor games played (a.k.a. the Santa Claus clause).

John Tavares: ... save some of that amazing hand-eye magic for the NHL.

Barry Melrose: ... nix coaching once and for all.

USA Hockey: ... get some fake IDs, so we can win a medal at World Juniors next time.

Martin Brodeur: ... enjoy health, prosperity and a renewed run at the record books.

Scott Clemmensen: ... change my ticket to a one-way and cancel those return trips to the AHL.

Boston Bruin fans: ... keep hoping that this isn't Groundhog Day in disguise.

Don Cherry: ... find color coordination.

Derian Hatcher: ... find coordination.

Marian Gaborik: ... find a new, hip joint (where I can hang out).

Marian Gaborik: ... get a new hip joint (so I can skate).

Phil Kessel: ... bottle 2008 and uncork it frequently in 2009.

Jeff Carter: (See Phil Kessel.)

Dean Lombardi: ... find that goaltender I'm not really trying to acquire.

Rod Brind'Amour: ... send back this year's stale bottle and get an old vintage.

Paul Holmgren: ... learn a new dance step called the salary cap shuffle in time for Danny Briere's much needed return.

Steve Mason: ... let people know how good I am.

Chris Chelios: ... age in people years like everybody else.

Ted Lindsay: (See Chris Chelios.)

Columbus Blue Jackets: ... find the missing generator for our power play.

The Phoenix Coyotes: ... win a shootout.

The Phoenix Coyotes: ... win a playoff series before the next ice age.

The Phoenix Coyotes: ... heck, win a faceoff.