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Found August 15, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Milan Lucic,  Donald Fehr
TEAMS: Boston Bruins
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Milan Lucic didn't quite have his best year in black and gold during the 2011-12 season, but he's still antsy to get back out on the ice. Lucic is one of many players backing NHLPA leader Donald Fehr in his recent proposal to the league in negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement. During a visit with the guys of Bruins Face-Off Live on Wednesday, Looch mentioned that he firmly stood behidn and trusted the decision making of Fehr. The B's forward also indicated that the players much stand united in order to get a deal done, and soon. Check...
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