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1. Now that the NHL’s coming back, how do you feel?

Marc Silverman: That the Hawks still have a crappy goaltending situation.

Megan Crepeau: Meh. I live in Lakeview. If I want to see hairy bros brawling in subzero temperatures, I just look outside.

Ernest Wilkins: So amazing in fact, that I just hip-checked a girl on the Blue Line.

Canada Goose: Like Beyonce just gave me a three-hour feather massage.

Sarah Spain: If I had to sum it up in one word: WHOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOO!

2. How will Patrick Kane celebrate the end of the NHL lockout?

Marc Silverman: Shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots on goal!

Megan Crepeau: With a nice cup of herbal tea and a good book, of course.

Ernest Wilkins: It’s called a liquid steak. 1.5 oz of Bacardi 151 and a splash of Worcestershire sauce. He had four.

Canada Goose: Partying at my place. And no, his mom is not invited.

Sarah Spain: Go sober for a night, just for a change of pace.

3. Make a prediction for the BCS championship game.

Marc Silverman: Whichever team’s coach has a tattoo of his own QB is the definite loser.

Megan Crepeau: Whoever wins, we (fans of a common-sense playoff system) lose.

Ernest Wilkins: See my column at redeyechicago.com. Long story short, RAMMER JAMMER YELLOW HAMMER.

Canada Goose: The Canadian Junior Hockey League will still draw better ratings up north.

Sarah Spain: I predict at least 200 “Rudy” references on my Facebook timeline before halftime.

4. Whom should the Bears consult in their search for a head coach?

Marc Silverman: Ask Lovie which offensive mind he likes. Then eliminate that coach.

Megan Crepeau: The RedEye sports desk, naturally. We know everything.

Ernest Wilkins: Anyone not named Mike Ditka. It’s time to move on, Chicago.

Canada Goose: Why, Manitoba’s Israel Idonije, of course! He knows how to win in the cold.

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Sarah Spain: Donald Trump. That guy has been spot-on about just about everything lately.

5. Why did the Cubs bring back Dontrelle Willis?

Marc Silverman: Whatcha talkin ’bout, Theo?!

Megan Crepeau: They’re pulling a real-life “Eastbound and Down,” but without all the swearing and drugs and talent and such.

Ernest Wilkins: Because they obviously like giving the finger to their fans? I dunno, man.

Canada Goose: Is he Donald Duck’s French-Canadian cousin?

Sarah Spain: Nostalgia?