Sergei taitaa olla mennyttä miestä...
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Fedorov Finished in Detroit? (6/30)
That's the case according to Sergei Fedorov's agent, Pat Brisson. "They never really wanted to sign him. They have the money, I know they have the money. They'll replace him, maybe by trading Joseph," Brisson told reporters Monday night.
"We know we have a great asset and we're not expecting a crazy deal. Something can be structured and will even wait if it takes a month or two months...we'll do the right deal. I just highly doubt he'll re-sign in Detroit," Brisson continued.
"Over the past 30-45 days we felt that there was something not right, that signing Sergei wasn't a priority. It became a matter of principle." "
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Ja vähä lisää...
http://www.detnews.com/2003/wings/0307/02/e01-208224.htm
Muutenkin joukkuetta ilmeisesti ollaan rakentamassa puolustavampaan suuntaan. Tätä päätöstä olen pelännyt eniten koko kesän ajan. Vanha Wings ja kuten koko NHL on kuolemassa...
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Defense first
Holland said the Wings would likely become a more defensive-oriented team if center Sergei Fedorov were to leave in free agency.
"We'd have to build our team differently," Holland said. "There's not many Sergei Fedorovs in this league."
Holland would like to see the Wings become stronger defensively regardless of who is on the roster.
"Maybe we have to go in a different direction, maybe we won't score as many goals," Holland said. "You have to have flexibility.
"The teams that went to the final four were all defensive teams," Holland said. "I talked to (Coach) Dave Lewis after we were eliminated and one of the things we talked about was we want to be a better defensive team. I don't think there's any reason with our talent we shouldn't be among the leaders for least amount of goals against."
Holland said the Wings are inquiring about adding another defenseman in free agency.
http://www.detnews.com/2003/wings/0307/02/e06-208132.htm
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Näiden perustella Hatcherin siirtyminen Detroitiin alkaa tuntua jo jopa todennäköiseltä.