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Cap problem solved? Nylander agrees to conditioning in AHL
sports.yahoo.com - 10/22/2009
Cap problem solved? Nylander agrees to conditioning in AHL
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Whatever it is about the AHL Grand Rapids Griffins that convinced Michael Nylander (notes) to go there for conditioning -- and it could be something as simple as the promise of voluminous playing time -- it's a positive move for the Washington Capitals and the potential for this messy, ...
The future of Michael Nylander, by process of elimination
sports.yahoo.com - 10/23/2009
The future of Michael Nylander, by process of elimination
— sports.yahoo.com — Michael Nylander (notes) , as all of us know now, has been assigned to the AHL Grand... Rapids Griffins for a conditioning stint. As Greg Wyshynski pointed out, minor league conditioning lasts a maximum of two weeks , so this move would also appear to ... (more) The future of Michael Nylander, by process of elimination

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voices.washingtonpost.com - 10/21/2009
Nylander to Grand Rapids
— voices.washingtonpost.com — Michael Nylander has agreed to go to AHL Grand Rapids for a conditioning stint, I'm told. Nylander... has NOT been traded. The veteran center, who has not suited up since being used sparingly in the playoffs, simply has agreed to Griffins to get some ... (more) Nylander to Grand Rapids

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Capitals' Michael Nylander eager to help slumping Griffins while getting into playing shape
mlive.com - 10/23/2009
Capitals' Michael Nylander eager to help slumping Griffins while getting into playing shape
— mlive.com — By Michael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids Press October 22, 2009, 9:00PM michael-nylander-mug.jpg Michael Nylander GRAND RAPIDS... -- Michael Nylander didn't look like a displaced NHL veteran going through the paces at Grand Rapids Griffins practice ... (more) Capitals' Michael Nylander eager to help slumping ...

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Speculation: Kovalchuk 2nd $100 man in NHL?
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Welcome to Nyland Rapids!
Melt Your Face Off — [image] Concierge, Ramada Plaza Grand Rapids: Welcome to Grand Rapids , Mr. Nylander.  We’re very excited to have you as a part of Furniture City.  What can I do for you? Michael Nylander: Your town is nicknamed Furniture City? Concierge: Indeed it is, sir.  In the nineteenth century, these parts were known for our primary industry.  (laughs) Although we haven’t produced so much as an ottoman in decades.  Funny, right? Nylander: (sighs) This is going to be worse than I thought. Concierge: So what brings you to Grand Rapids, Mr. Nylander? Nylander: Well, I’m a hockey ...

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