NHL INSIDE DISH.

The article author comments on developments related to hockey. Acquiring C Robert Lang from Washington Capitals last week obviously makes Detroit Red Wings better, but the pickup alone isn't reason to whine—big-market teams with big money and big expectations make the big moves near the trade deadline in every sport. The sad and unfair part of this deal was what the Capitals got in return: wing prospect Tomas Fleischmann, a first-round pick in 2004 and a fourth-round pick in 2006. There is no doubt hockey team New York Rangers are sellers, and just about anyone is available if there are takers.