The Rich get Richer

The best get better. That's the realistic way to view it.

The Detroit Red Wings win the Stanley Cup, then they keep their available assets -- re-signing unrestricted free -agent defencemen Andreas Lilja and Brad Stuart.

Now, they add another scorer to their already potent lineup, inking right-winger Marian Hossa, who recently lost to the Wings in the Stanley Cup final as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

If you can't beat them, join them? Why not.

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