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It Appears Hemsky Wants A Long-Term Deal

Found February 14, 2012 on Kukla's Korner: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ales Hemsky
TEAMS: Edmonton Oilers

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from the CP at TSN, It makes sense to Ales Hemsky. If the veteran forward is going to stay with the Edmonton Oilers rather than test the free-agent market this summer, it would have to be on a long-term contract. The question is, will it make sense for the Oilers? If not, Edmonton general manager Steve Tambellini could look at trading Hemsky by the Feb. 27 trade deadline rather than risk losing him for nothing when he becomes an unrestricted free agent July 1. Expect an answer in the next 14 days. “I think it’s important for everybody,” Hemsky said when asked if a long-term deal is important to him. “It’s your life. The security you can have signing a long-term deal, that’s probably the best option you can do. “I’ve been here for a long time, for 10 years and worked hard to become a free agent.” continued
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