A public service announcement

Here’s a bit of advice when it comes to asking Florida’s Eddie Belfour for an autographs: Unless you have a card or cards for him to sign, you’ll be wasting your time, effort and breath.

This morning, Belfour breezed past hounds clutching pucks and 8x10s. People asked, but he simply ignored them. It wasn’t until I offered this Pacific Exhibit 4x6 card, at right, that Belfour signed anything.

Even better, he asked whether Colin’s name had one "l" or two as he honored my request to personalize the card to my son.

Granted, he may be tough, but he will sign if you follow his rules. If you want anything else, you’re better off visiting his Web site.