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Wakiji: Saint Nick fits Lidstrom

Richard Cloutier: Short Blog; Read Slowly

Found February 08, 2012 on HockeyBuzz: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ales Hemsky
TEAMS: Edmonton Oilers

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Very quick blog for now; please forgive. I'll write something longer and much more interesting after tonight's Oilers/Wings tilt. Here's a few quick notes to keep you entertained in the mean time. Are They In or Out? Hearing again Detroit will be looking close at Ales Hemsky during tonight's game. The reason? The Wings have been trying to acquire a big, meaty forward for their Top 6, but there...
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