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Alexander Radulov's Sudden Disappearance Fitting Considering His Penchant for Abandoning Nashville

Found May 01, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Alexander Radulov,  Pekka Rinne
TEAMS: Nashville Predators
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Sometimes it takes the hockey gods a little longer than expected, but they usually get around to addressing any and all perceived injustices eventually. Alexander Radulov and the Nashville Predators may be finding that out right now. When Radulov returned from Russia to rejoin Nashville in the closing days of the regular season, it was supposed to be the final piece of the Predators' puzzle. It was also a controversial reunion that raised the ire of some around the hockey world. Nashville had already assembled a formidable squad anchored by goalie Pekka Rinne and two of the league's top defensemen...
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