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Any word on how Lian Bichsel has looked? He reportedly just started skating with teammates this past week after his May ankle fracture surgery.

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I'm looking forward to seeing how he looks in Traverse, ankles are tricky, so it's hard to tell outside of game environment.

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Is there a reason Dallas continues to participate in the TC tournament? I feel like they could theoretically hold their own at their Frisco facility and save money, no?

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Jim Nill was in Detroit when they founded the tournament in Traverse City, he's a big believer I in it. I think the Stars will get into a rotation of hosting their own/sharing with others someday, but not while Nill is in charge.

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Nothing wring with tradition and it's not like the saved money will find its way onto the ice. Have your kids play the best teams possible.

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personally I hope they stay in Traverse for a long time (makes my life easier!), just a reality of me knowing how the front office/economics in Dallas work a little bit for those outside of Nill's office.

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I am looking forward to my first visit to Traverse City for next year's tournament.

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great place to visit, I can give recommendations when you do make the trip

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