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| 8th July, 2007 - 1:46 pm |  Yahoo.com - Oilers GM Kevin Lowe thought he had Michael Nylander in the fold when the free-agent signing period began Sunday. Much to his surprise, the apitals pulled the rug from under his feet.
A report circulated early Monday morning that Nylander, who posted career highs of 26 goals and 83 points in 79 games with the Rangers last season, agreed to a deal with the Oilers. Lowe believed the deal was done after receiving an e-mail from Nylander's agent Mike Gillis Sunday night stating the veteran Swede accepted the contract offer.
However, a signed contract never was sent to Lowe, and on Monday afternoon, the Capitals issued a release informing the hockey world they inked Nylander to a four-year deal. [READ] |
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