The anniversary of 9/11 is tough enough, but when it is on a Tuesday, it is even more haunting. They say never forget, but if you recall that day, I’m not sure how you could. As you go along today, remember those who lost their lives and those who still suffer.

Want!

These are Panini America’s Prime Time Hockey Prime Ties and don’t worry, they have current players too

And this is why the SI Vault is awesome. Where else would you see Mark Messier in the 80s wearing a fur coat, dead rat hat combo?

Ryan Callahan #24 of the New York Rangers recieves the Steven McDonald Award prior to the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Madison Square Garden on March 30, 2012 in New York City.

Ed Snider drops the puck for the ceremonial faceoff between Messier & Clarke

Leetch & Messier chillin’

Mark Messier & Bernie Parent getting ready for the alumni game

Even though we’ve had a few pictures today, it has been awhile, so let’s keep going through the NHL alphabet. We downed the Ds and on to E for Edmonton.

We all know about the kids above, but do you think they’ll have as much fun as the Oilers of the 80s did?

We can only hope.