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| 17th August, 2007 - 3:15 pm | RealGM Staff Report - Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Scott Howson issued the following statement today after learning that center Alexander Svitov has signed a contact with Avangard Omsk of the Russian Super League and will play with the club in the 2007-08 season. He signed a two-year contract with Columbus on July 2, 2007.
?We were informed by Alexander?s agent today that he has signed a contract to play with Avangard Omsk this season,? Howson said. ?We will explore the situation in greater detail with respect to Alexander?s contract status and will make a decision after reviewing our options. While this news comes as a disappointment, it creates an opportunity for other players when we open training camp next month.? [READ] |
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