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db23 said:I don't think that Gainey is all that serious about contesting the suspension. He was asked the question, so he had to respond in that fashion. As for Perezhogin, he wouldn't be a factor in the NHL next season, so the whole issue is rather redundant in any sense. It's just talk. The real question is whether Perezhogin should be allowed to play in Russia next season. I remember a few years back Czeck player ended another players career in an international competition match and simply came to North America to play even though he had a long term ban in Europe. If I committed a crime in Canada, I wouldn't expect to be welcomed in the U.S. or most European countries.
How do you know who is and won't be a factor in the NHL ? Were Ryder, Hunter and Raycroft suppose to be factors when the season started ? No, but they were througout the year. Perezhogin could be a factor for the Habs next season as much as any other prospects with their respective teams.