Per TSN’s Bob McKenzie, Washington Capitals center Michael Nylander is headed to Russia. McKenzie also reports that:
“Nylander makes the final call on whether he’s going to Russia but it looks like he’s prepared to do it. Not formalized just yet, though.” – 12:22pm
On a somewhat related note, Dan Steinberg kills two brids with one stone in his Washington Post Chat:
Stockholm, Swe: Could the Washington Redskins find a roster spot for Michael Nylander?
Dan Steinberg: The Redskins are already fine at spinning in circles without going anywhere, thanks.
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