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A Hockey Town Reacts as a Hockey Town Should to the Arrival of a Much-Needed Bit of Bulk and Banging
onfrozenblog.com - 7/3/2009
A Hockey Town Reacts as a Hockey Town Should to the Arrival of a Much-Needed Bit of Bulk and Banging
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So universally positive was the reaction to the Caps' signing of Mike Knuble yesterday that the Caps' media relations staff excerpt-blogged a wide sampling of high-profile hockey personality reactions to it, and passed along the link to the media early Wednesday evening. Who could blame them ...

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boards.washingtoncaps.com - 7/2/2009
Washington Capitals Message Board -> Welcome To The Show
— boards.washingtoncaps.com — What They're Saying on the Signing Posted by Nate , Yesterday, 04:24 PM Reaction to today's news of Mike Knuble's signing with Washington from the web, twitter and television worlds: “He's a smart player who gives this rising team another veteran to ... (more) Washington Capitals Message Board -> Welcome To The Show

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Knuble signs with Capitals
novafantasysports.com - 7/2/2009
Knuble signs with Capitals
— novafantasysports.com — Update: Forward Mike Knuble is heading to his fifth NHL team. The 36-year-old has signed an two-year contract with the Washington Capitals worth $2.8 million a season. Fantasy Impact: Knuble wanted to stay in Philly, but now he finds himself potentially playing with Alex Ovechkin. Knuble ... (more) Knuble signs with Capitals

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Mike Knuble signs with the Capitals
allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com - 7/1/2009
Mike Knuble signs with the Capitals
— allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com — With the acquisition of Chris Pronger adding money to their payroll, we knew some Flyers where going to have to go to make room. Mike Knuble is the first, signing a 2 year deal with the Washington Capitals for 2.8 million per year. Knuble was an unrestricted free agent who could talk with any.... (more) Mike Knuble signs with the Capitals

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IllegalCurve.com — ... the team. Die by the Blade:  Suggests that for the Sabres to have any measure of success next season they are going to need a significant contribution from the defense. Puckdaddy:  With free agents dwindling, Saku Koivu’s prospects are increasing and the Wild’s chances for landing this ‘coveted’ free agent appear to be diminishing. Matchsticks & Gasoline:  Discusses what is left for the Flames to do. On Frozen Blog:  The folks in Washington are still reacting to the signing of ...

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