10 Questions: Ryan Flinn

Ryan Flinn is now our second "10 Questions" that involves a player still playing professionally. He has 31 NHL games under his belt, all with the Los Angeles Kings. He has spent most of his career playing in the American Hockey League for most of his career, most recently with the Rockford Ice Hogs.

In 10 Questions, Hound Central 5.0 asks NHL players -- past and present -- a few questions about their views on autographs. Former NHLer Ian Moran was the first to respond, giving us a few minutes of his time. Since then, there have been quite a few former NHL players who've responded.

We truly appreciate the opportunity provided by Flinn.

Hound Central 5.0: Did you collect cards/autographs as a kid? If so, who's your favorite autograph?
Ryan Flinn: I collected both hockey a baseball cards. Didn't really get into autographs weren't many to come by in Halifax. Also, sticker books were kinda cool.

Hound Central 5.0: Is signing autographs fun or a chore?
Ryan Flinn: It usually is a good experience, especially when it is a kid who is really excited about getting it.

Hound Central 5.0: What's the weirdest thing you've ever signed?
Ryan Flinn: Women's breast in front of her husband... worst is just a torn piece of paper.

Hound Central 5.0: Best/worst cities for autograph hound/dealers?
Ryan Flinn: AHL isn't too bad for autographs dealers

Hound Central 5.0: Can you tell the difference between autograph dealers and collectors?
Ryan Flinn: Sometimes, you get to know when a person is always there with the same stuff that they are probably more than a collector.

Hound Central 5.0: Does it really matter to you if someone is selling your autographs?
Ryan Flinn: Not really. I guess if you have the feeling that someone is just going to sell the autograph the issue is in the quantity that they ask you to sign.

Hound Central 5.0: Would/do you sign blank pieces of photo paper?
Ryan Flinn: Yes

Hound Central 5.0: Any items you won't sign?
Ryan Flinn: I try not to sign a kids skin or a piece of clothing not related to hockey without the parent consent. It just seems that the parent worked hard to buy that clothing and problem never thought someone would write on it with permanent marker.

Hound Central 5.0: Most famous person to ask for your autograph? Most famous person you've asked for an autograph?
Ryan Flinn: Can't think of anyone famous that has asked me for an autograph. My most famous autograph would be Luc Robitaille and probably Greg Biffle (NASCAR) outside of the hockey world.

Hound Central 5.0: Black or blue Sharpies?
Ryan Flinn: Whatever color shows up the best.

Hound Central 5.0 and its correspondents thank Flinn for his time in answering these questions. We appreciate his efforts, on and off the ice.

10 Questions: Marc Lamothe

Marc Lamothe will be our first "10 Questions" that involves a player who is still playing professionally. He has four NHL games under his belt, two with the Chicago Blackhawks and two with the Detroit Red Wings. Playing in the American and International hockey leagues for most of his career, Lamothe has put up solid numbers.

Recently, as of April 7, Lamothe signed a deal to play for the Hamberg Freezers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (germany's top professional league) during the 2010-11 season.

In 10 Questions, Hound Central 5.0 asks NHL players -- past and present -- a few questions about their views on autographs. Former NHLer Ian Moran was the first to respond, giving us a few minutes of his time. Since then, there have been quite a few former NHL players who've responded.

We truly appreciate the opportunity provided by Lamothe.

Hound Central 5.0: Did you collect cards/autographs as a kid? If so, who's your favorite autograph?
Marc Lamothe: I didn't collect autographs as a kid.

Hound Central 5.0: Is signing autographs fun or a chore?
Marc Lamothe: I enjoy signing cards.

Hound Central 5.0: What's the weirdest thing you've ever signed?
Marc Lamothe: Someone's arm

Hound Central 5.0: Best/worst cities for autograph hound/dealers?
Marc Lamothe: I don't know.

Hound Central 5.0: Can you tell the difference between autograph dealers and collectors?
Marc Lamothe: I don't really think about it.

Hound Central 5.0: Does it really matter to you if someone is selling your autographs?
Marc Lamothe: Not really... I'm sure they're not making a ton of money from my signed cards.

Hound Central 5.0: Would/do you sign blank pieces of photo paper?
Marc Lamothe: Probably, but I can't remember ever signing a blank piece of paper.

Hound Central 5.0: Any items you won't sign?
Marc Lamothe: No, as long as it's relevant to me

Hound Central 5.0: Most famous person to ask for your autograph? Most famous person you've asked for an autograph?
Marc Lamothe: No one.

Hound Central 5.0: Black or blue Sharpies?
Marc Lamothe: Either one works for me.

Hound Central 5.0 and its correspondents thank Lamothe for his time in answering these questions. We appreciate his efforts, on and off the ice.

10 Questions: Ken Belanger

Ken Belanger started his career in 1994 with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He also spent time with the Los Angeles Kings, Boston Bruins and New York Islanders.

These days, Belanger is an alumni field representative for the NHL and the founder of GHL (Global Hockey Loop) real estate and relocation services.

In 10 Questions, Hound Central 5.0 asks NHL players -- past and present -- a few questions about their views on autographs. Former NHLer Ian Moran was the first to respond, giving us a few minutes of his time. Since then, there have been quite a few former NHL players who've responded.

We truly appreciate the opportunity provided by Belanger.

Hound Central 5.0: Did you collect cards/autographs as a kid? If so, who's your favorite autograph?
Ken Belanger: As a kid I use to collect hockey cards

Hound Central 5.0: Is signing autographs fun or a chore?
Ken Belanger: Signing is not a chore or fun. It's a part of being a pro hockey player. But when you see a kid with a big smile from a signature, that's what it's all about.

Hound Central 5.0: What's the weirdest thing you've ever signed?
Ken Belanger: An old dirty jersey with ketchup and mustard stains everywhere

Hound Central 5.0: Best/worst cities for autograph hound/dealers?
Ken Belanger: Depends where in the U.S. No, sometimes in the Canadian cities

Hound Central 5.0: Can you tell the difference between autograph dealers and collectors?
Ken Belanger: Yeah, it's the same guy asking year after year or he's wearing three jerseys and asks to have them all signed

Hound Central 5.0: Does it really matter to you if someone is selling your autographs?
Ken Belanger: To me, no.

Hound Central 5.0: Would/do you sign blank pieces of photo paper?
Ken Belanger: Yes, for sure

Hound Central 5.0: Any items you won't sign?
Ken Belanger: Too many concussions

Hound Central 5.0: Most famous person to ask for your autograph? Most famous person you've asked for an autograph?
Ken Belanger: Wayne Gretzky

Hound Central 5.0: Black or blue Sharpies?
Ken Belanger: Black

Hound Central 5.0 and its correspondents thank Belanger for his time in answering these questions. We appreciate his efforts, on and off the ice.

10 Questions: Marc Busenburg

Marc Busenburg played throughout pro hockey's minor league levels, including the American, United and East Coast hockey leagues as well as one year in the Swedish Elite League.

These days, Busenburg's an account representative at Euro-American Air Freight Forwarding.

In 10 Questions, Hound Central 5.0 asks NHL players -- past and present -- a few questions about their views on autographs. Former NHLer Ian Moran was the first to respond, giving us a few minutes of his time. Since then, there have been quite a few former NHL players who've responded. We truly appreciate the opportunity provided by Busenburg.

Hound Central 5.0: Did you collect cards/autographs as a kid? If so, who's your favorite autograph?
Marc Busenburg: Yes, I collected baseball cards. No. I didn't have too many autographs. ... Adam Oates.

Hound Central 5.0: Is signing autographs fun or a chore?
Marc Busenburg: Fun and a chore. Fun when signing for people, a chore when signing a room full of pieces to sign.

Hound Central 5.0: What's the weirdest thing you've ever signed?
Marc Busenburg: Someone's Forehead!

Hound Central 5.0: Best/worst cities for autograph hound/dealers?
Marc Busenburg: ?

Hound Central 5.0: Can you tell the difference between autograph dealers and collectors?
Marc Busenburg: ?

Hound Central 5.0: Does it really matter to you if someone is selling your autographs?
Marc Busenburg: If it's taking up time to sign everyone's stuff that wants an autograph, I may limit the number of signatures for one person.

Hound Central 5.0: Would/do you sign blank pieces of photo paper?
Marc Busenburg: Sure

Hound Central 5.0: Any items you won't sign?
Marc Busenburg: Nope, well almost anything

Hound Central 5.0: Most famous person to ask for your autograph? Most famous person you've asked for an autograph?
Marc Busenburg: "Mankind" from WWE

Hound Central 5.0: Black or blue Sharpies?
Marc Busenburg: Blue stands out more

Hound Central 5.0 and its correspondents thank Busenburg for his time in answering these questions. We appreciate his efforts, on and off the ice.

10 Questions: Todd Ewen

Todd Ewen played for the St Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, Anaheim Mighty Ducks and the San Jose Sharks. He got his name on the Stanley Cup in 1993 while with the Canadiens.

These days, he's a marketing and sales executive at Remax Properties West.

In 10 Questions, Hound Central 5.0 asks NHL players -- past and present -- a few questions about their views on autographs. Former NHLer Ian Moran was the first to respond, giving us a few minutes of his time. Same with the likes of Brian Propp, Kevin Miller, David Harlock and Jeff Shevalier. We truly appreciate the opportunity provided by Ewen.

Hound Central 5.0: Did you collect cards/autographs as a kid? If so, who's your favorite autograph?
Todd Ewen: Todd McFarlane with Spawn comics ( Vancouver born)

Hound Central 5.0: Is signing autographs fun or a chore?
Todd Ewen: Always a pleasure!

Hound Central 5.0: What's the weirdest thing you've ever signed?
Todd Ewen: Never really had a weird situation in signing.

Hound Central 5.0: Best/worst cities for autograph hound/dealers?
Todd Ewen: L.A .. East Coast usually have the most dealers in the crowd, but it was growing when I retired.

Hound Central 5.0: Can you tell the difference between autograph dealers and collectors?
Todd Ewen: After over a decade in the NHL, you see the same faces, doesn’t take long to figure them out.

Hound Central 5.0: Does it really matter to you if someone is selling your autographs?
Todd Ewen: Yes and no. You want to give back to the game and make sure that you sign for the fans. Without them, there is no following.

Hound Central 5.0: Would/do you sign blank pieces of photo paper?
Todd Ewen: No!

Hound Central 5.0: Any items you won't sign?
Todd Ewen: No.

Hound Central 5.0: Most famous person to ask for your autograph? Most famous person you've asked for an autograph?
Todd Ewen: The most famous person I asked for an autograph was former President Gerald R. Ford in Anaheim.

Hound Central 5.0: Black or blue Sharpies?
Todd Ewen: Whatever is available, I will sign with a crayon if they want.

Hound Central 5.0 and its correspondents thank Ewen for his time in answering these questions. We appreciate his efforts, on and off the ice.

10 Questions: Jeff Shevalier

Jeff Shevalier played in 32 NHL hockey games with the Los Angeles Kings and our own "Hockey Bay" Lightning. His career spanned nine years and he played in the American Hockey League, International Hockey League and the West Coast Hockey League. He even played a few games in the Suisse League.

These days, he's an agent with the Jackson Commercial Real Estate Group in Arizona.

Moody, Hound Central 5.0's senior correspondent, had the honor watching Shevalier play during his time with the Detroit Vipers in 1999-2000.

In 10 Questions, Hound Central 5.0 asks NHL players -- past and present -- a few questions about their views on autographs. Former NHLer Ian Moran was the first to respond, giving us a few minutes of his time. Same with the likes of Brian Propp, Kevin Miller and David Harlock. We truly appreciate the opportunity provided by Shevalier.

Hound Central 5.0: Did you collect cards/autographs as a kid? If so, who's your favorite autograph?
Jeff Shevalier: Yes, and I still do, my son and I are big collectors. My favorite autograph has to be Syl Apps (Maple Leafs)

Hound Central 5.0: Is signing autographs fun or a chore?
Jeff Shevalier: I enjoy it.

Hound Central 5.0: What's the weirdest thing you've ever signed?
Jeff Shevalier: A hand

Hound Central 5.0: Best/worst cities for autograph hound/dealers?
Jeff Shevalier: It’s not about the city, it’s about the individuals asking for autographs

Hound Central 5.0: Can you tell the difference between autograph dealers and collectors?
Jeff Shevalier: Yes, dealers are always around and they know the right places to be to get the autographs.

Hound Central 5.0: Does it really matter to you if someone is selling your autographs?
Jeff Shevalier: Who wants to pay for my autograph???? Do a 5 second search on the internet and you can find me. Autographs on cards and photos are free.

Hound Central 5.0: Would/do you sign blank pieces of photo paper?
Jeff Shevalier: I’m not into signing photo paper, if I’m giving an effort to sign something, someone should give an effort and get something that relates to me.

Hound Central 5.0: Any items you won't sign?
Jeff Shevalier: A personal guarantee…….

Hound Central 5.0: Most famous person to ask for your autograph? Most famous person you've asked for an autograph?
Jeff Shevalier: John Candy ask me to sign a jersey for him while I was in LA and I’ve asked Wayne Gretzky for his autograph.

Hound Central 5.0: Black or blue Sharpies?
Jeff Shevalier: ? I would sign with either.

Hound Central 5.0 and its correspondents thank Shevalier for his time in answering these questions. We appreciate his efforts, on and off the ice.

10 Questions: David Harlock

David Harlock started his National Hockey League career with the Toronto Maple Leafs and spent time with the Washington Capitals, New York Islanders and Atlanta Thrashers as well. He was a member of Team Canada during several tournaments, including the 1994 Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. Harlock played college hockey for the University of Michigan Wolverines.

More recently, he is a client services representative with the Hylant Group, an insurance company.

Moody, Hound Central 5.0's senior correspondent, had the honor of meeting Harlock when he played for the Thrashers. He was kind enough to sign this card for him.

In 10 Questions, Hound Central 5.0 asks NHL players -- past and present -- a few questions about their views on autographs. Former NHLer Ian Moran was the first to respond, giving us a few minutes of his time. Same with the likes of Brian Propp and Kevin Miller. We truly appreciate the opportunity provided by Harlock.

Hound Central 5.0: Did you collect cards/autographs as a kid?
David Harlock: No

Hound Central 5.0: Is signing autographs fun or a chore?
David Harlock: Fun

Hound Central 5.0: What's the weirdest thing you've ever signed?
David Harlock: Nothing stands out

Hound Central 5.0: Do people still recognize you in public?
David Harlock: Not often

Hound Central 5.0: Can you tell the difference between autograph dealers and collectors?
David Harlock: Not really

Hound Central 5.0: Does it really matter if someone is a dealer?
David Harlock: Yes. I would prefer that people do not make money off of my autograph.

Hound Central 5.0: Would/do you sign blank pieces of photo paper?
David Harlock: Yes

Hound Central 5.0: Most famous person to ask for your autograph?
David Harlock: N/A

Hound Central 5.0: Most famous person you've asked for an autograph?
David Harlock: Have never asked for an autograph. I would rather engage the person in a discussion than ask for their autograph.

Hound Central 5.0: Black or blue Sharpies?
David Harlock: Blue ... for the University of Michigan. Go Blue!

Hound Central 5.0 and its correspondents thank Harlock for his time in answering these questions. We appreciate his efforts, on and off the ice.

10 Questions: Brian Propp

Brian Propp started his National Hockey League career with the Philladelphia Flyers and spent time with the Boston Bruins and Minnesota North Stars as well. He was a member of Team Canada during several tournaments, including the 1992 World Ice Hockey Championship. Propp played in five NHL All-Star Games and is a member of the Flyers Hall of Fame.

If you ever get a chance, take the time to learn how the famous "Guffaw" started.

More recently, he is a vice president for the Judge Group, a staffing, training, vendor management and business technology solutions company.

Moody, Hound Central 5.0's senior correspondent, had the honor of meeting Propp when he played for the Flyers. He was kind enough to sign these cards for him.

In this new feature, Hound Central 5.0 asks NHL players -- past and present -- a few questions about their views on autographs. Ian Moran was the first to respond, giving us a few minutes of his time. We truly appreciate the opportunity provided by Propp.

Hound Central 5.0: Did you collect cards/autographs as a kid?
Brian Propp: No

Hound Central 5.0: Is signing autographs fun or a chore?
Brian Propp: It is fun signing

Hound Central 5.0: What's the weirdest thing you've ever signed?
Brian Propp: Forehead

Hound Central 5.0: Do people still recognize you in public?
Brian Propp: Yes

Hound Central 5.0: Can you tell the difference between autograph dealers and collectors?
Brian Propp: Yes

Hound Central 5.0: Does it really matter if someone is a dealer?
Brian Propp: 1. No. Doesn’t matter to me

Hound Central 5.0: Would/do you sign blank pieces of photo paper?
Brian Propp: Yes

Hound Central 5.0: Most famous person to ask for your autograph?
Brian Propp: Howie Mandel

Hound Central 5.0: Most famous person you've asked for an autograph?
Brian Propp: Gordie Howe

Hound Central 5.0: Black or blue Sharpies?
Brian Propp: Black

Hound Central 5.0 and its correspondents thank Propp for his time in answering these questions. We appreciate his efforts, on and off the ice.

10 Questions: Kevin Miller

Kevin Miller comes from a hockey family. His brothers Kelly and Kip were in the NHL. His cousins include Ryan, of the Buffalo Sabres, and Drew, of the Detroit Red Wings. Can you imagine how competitive the family reunions are?

Kevin played for nine NHL teams, breaking into the NHL with the New York Rangers. He was also a part of five U.S.A. national teams.

He's president of Kevin Miller Financial Services in his home state of Michigan.

In this new feature, Hound Central 5.0 asks NHL players -- past and present -- a few questions about their views on autographs. Miller is now the second to respond, giving us a few minutes of his time. We truly appreciate the opportunity.

Hound Central 5.0: Did you collect cards/autographs as a kid?
Kevin Miller: Yes.

Hound Central 5.0: Is signing autographs fun or a chore?
Kevin Miller: Fun.

Hound Central 5.0: What's the weirdest thing you've ever signed?
Kevin Miller: No comment given.

Hound Central 5.0: Do people still recognize you in public?
Kevin Miller: Local, yes. Nationwide, no.

Hound Central 5.0: Can you tell the difference between autograph dealers and collectors?
Kevin Miller: No comment given.

Hound Central 5.0: Does it really matter if someone is a dealer?
Kevin Miller: Yes.

Hound Central 5.0: Would/do you sign blank pieces of photo paper?
Kevin Miller: No.

Hound Central 5.0: Most famous person to ask for your autograph?
Kevin Miller: None.

Hound Central 5.0: Most famous person you've asked for an autograph?
Kevin Miller: Ryan Miller.

Hound Central 5.0: Black or blue Sharpies?
Kevin Miller: Either.

Hound Central 5.0's senior correspondent, Moody, was pretty happy when Kevin agreed to complete our questionnaire. Like Miller, Moody grew up in Michigan, watching the Miller Boys of Michigan State University as a fan of the Spartans.

Hound Central 5.0 and its correspondents thank Miller for his time in answering these questions. We appreciate his efforts, on and off the ice.

10 Questions: Ian Moran

Ian Moran started his National Hockey League career with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1993-94 playoffs and stuck with them for several years. He also played for the Boston Bruins and Anaheim Ducks as well as teams in Europe. He left the NHL after the 2007-08 season.

More recently, he is a partner at the Voila Group, a sourcing and brokering company in Massachusetts.

Moody, Hound Central 5.0's senior correspondent, had the honor of meeting Moran when he played for the Penguins. He was kind enough to sign this card for him.

In this new feature, Hound Central 5.0 asks NHL players -- past and present -- a few questions about their views on autographs. Moran was the first to respond, giving us a few minutes of his time. We truly appreciate the opportunity.

Hound Central 5.0: Did you collect cards/autographs as a kid?
Ian Moran: Yes

Hound Central 5.0: Is signing autographs fun or a chore?
Ian Moran: Great to sign for kids who are excited

Hound Central 5.0: What's the weirdest thing you've ever signed?
Ian Moran: Skin

Hound Central 5.0: Do people still recognize you in public?
Ian Moran: Yes

Hound Central 5.0: Can you tell the difference between autograph dealers and collectors?
Ian Moran: Yes, very easy to do

Hound Central 5.0: Does it really matter if someone is a dealer?
Ian Moran: I don't really care, but I do not like it when they are "using" kids to get what thay want

Hound Central 5.0: Would/do you sign blank pieces of photo paper?
Ian Moran: Yes. Autograph is different from signature

Hound Central 5.0: Most famous person to ask for your autograph?
Ian Moran: Tim Robbins

Hound Central 5.0: Most famous person you've asked for an autograph?
Ian Moran: I haven't asked for one since I was a kid

Hound Central 5.0: Black or blue Sharpies?
Ian Moran: Doesn't matter

Hound Central 5.0 and its correspondents thank Moran for his time in answering these questions. We appreciate his efforts, on and off the ice.