1.   Five-time Olympic gold medalist Bonnie Blair joined Stars general manager Bob Gainey in making the ceremonial puck drop last night.

2.   James Taylor should drop the ceremonial first puck.

3.   She got her wish last week and also dropped the ceremonial first puck.

4.   The Blackhawks asked Sammy Sosa to drop the ceremonial first puck at the United Center.

5.   When we were on the ice before they dropped the ceremonial puck, Ray came over and asked me how I was doing.

6.   Bernie Geoffrion, the beloved first coach of the Flames, was invited to take part in the ceremonial puck drop.

7.   Former Minnesota Gov. Arne Carlson, who led a task force to get an NHL team after the Stars left, dropped the ceremonial first puck before the game.

8.   Hall of Fame baseball player Kirby Puckett made the ceremonial puck drop.

9.   Officials were secretive about some elements of the pregame festivities, such as who will sing the national anthem and take part in the ceremonial puck drop.

10.   They cheered when former Flames coach Bernie Geoffrion dropped the ceremonial first puck.