newsday.com - 1/6/2009
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EDMONTON, Alberta - Trades are a fact of life in the NHL , where few players spend their entire careers with the same team no matter how good they are. The Islanders' visit to Edmonton to play the Oilers last night at Rexall Place stirred happy memories for captain Bill Guerin and center Doug ...
nypost.com - 12/31/2008
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nypost.com —
With the last-place Islanders clearly in rebuilding mode,
Doug Weight would seem to be a logical asset
for the team to parlay into getting younger. The resurgent Weight leads the Isles in points and has played better than he had in recent years...
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VETERAN WILLING TO WEIGHT ON ISLANDERS
newsday.com - 1/6/2009
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newsday.com —
EDMONTON, Alberta - Trades are a fact of
life in the NHL, where few players spend their
entire careers with the same team no matter how good they are. The Islanders' visit to Edmonton to play the Oilers last night at Rexall Place stirred happy ...
(more)
Weight, Guerin are used to the trade rumors
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What To Do With Weight & Guerin
KK Hockey —
... I have to get myself playing. I was hurt about two weeks ago, and I haven’t liked how I’ve played since....” Guerin, 38, has a “no-move” clause in his deal. Asked if he would invoke it, the Isles’ captain said: “Right now, I’m focused on this season. If something like that comes up, we’ll deal with it.” At the same time, he said no one from the Islanders has approached him about a contract extension. “I haven’t had any discussions yet,” Guerin said. “I don’t know what to expect.” more Filed in: ...
Puck Headlines: Even the Canucks can't tell Sedins apart
Puck Daddy —
... • Speaking of Weight, this line actually made the cut in an article for Newsday: "One local reporter said Oilers message boards have been alive with talk of a possible return by Weight to Edmonton." [Newsday] ...
A little less conversation, a little more action please!
Kuklas Korner —
... . Given the financial constraints that David Poile has to operate within, it’s obvious that swinging a headline-grabbing trade is exceedingly unlikely (would Doug Weight fit the bill , however? Pretty please?). Even if such a deal were possible, it’s only prudent to give your top prospect a shot before exploring those options. The path appears clear; get ...
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ISLES BOW TO OILERS —
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EDMONTON - Andrew Cogliano's goal midway through the third period gave the Oilers a 3-2 victory over the Islanders last night. Kyle Brodziak and Jason Strudwick also scored for the Oilers, who have won four of their last five at home. Kyle...
Edmonton Oilers: Ode to the Working Man —
Bleacher Report - NHL 1/6/2009
You can have your Sidney Crosbys, Jonathan Toewses, and Marc Savards. When it comes to hockey, there's nothing like a bumper and grinder—and I say this with absolutely no sarcasm or condescension.
This style of hockey, most often seen ...
