07-12-2007, 03:55 PM
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| An interesting article on Fedorov
I had to make a better translation to make sense which I posted in the comments: Larin ponders a Detroit 'swan song' for Fedorov - Red Wings Snapshots - MLive.com Quote:
This is a more accurate translation of the article:
Four years ago, possibly the best Russian player in the history of the NHL Sergey Fedorov left Detroit. At that time it looked like the center forward of the red-and-white team was right in his argument with team management that his skills were underappreciated and he was grossly underpaid. However, looks like Sergei was the one losing by leaving Red Wings and not the team he left behind. He couldn't prove anything playing for Anaheim and Columbus. And if he does indeed return, it would be the most intriguing trades of the year.
Let's talk about the facts for a minute. According to the information posted one of the biggest Michigan news portals on the web Mlive.com, Red Wings GM Ken Holland continues to actively seek free agents to fill in a center forward role. It is not a long shot that he would try to return Sergei Fedorov. Sergei is not a free agent, he will become one next year. However, he could possibly be obtained through a trade.
There were seven players mentioned that could possibly help the Wings that included Peter Forsberg and Alexei Yashin. Fedorov wasn't on the list.
Here's the big question: how real is the possibility of Sergei comeback? I can say it is pretty real. I really doubt that after wasting four years in Anaheim and Columbus veteran player would really want to end his career with the Columbus team that has been the laughing stock of the NHL. Columbus' play is not really well-structured and Sergei has to cover for himself and the defensive deficiencies of the youngsters that he is surrounded with. However, in Detroit, which is known for the puck possession game, he could have a swan song ending to his career and potentially win his fourth Stanley Cup.
The rumors about Fedorov leaving Columbus surfaced at the end of the last year. Rumor had it that Montreal, which was trying to shore up its center position for the playoffs was really active in trying to obtain Sergei's services even willing to pick up his $6 million-a-year contract. However, the trade fell through at the last moment.
Now, the rumors have resurfaced anew. I assume, that Fedorov trade is more real closer to the Spring of 2008 rather than this Summer when Columbus in order to avoid losing Sergei at the end of the season will seek to trade him in order to get something back. At that time the competition for the 37-year old player that could still outrun the young guns in the league and will be looking for a decent contract will really pick up.
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