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Next Move Is Up To Radulov
by Paul on 05/13/09 at 04:58 PM ET
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from John Glennon of the Tennessean,
Asked if Radulov expressed regret for leaving the Predators in a difficult situation last July, Poile paused before answering.
“I think he has a hard time understanding our position when somebody else was offering him an improved situation,’’ Poile said. “Just like I believe that if he wants to come back — regardless of the fact he signed a multiyear contract there — I don’t believe he thinks it’s a problem coming back.’’
Poile told Radulov that if he did return to Nashville, he’d still need to complete his final contracted season at a base salary of $984,000. Under the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement, teams cannot rework an entry-level deal. Radulov would become a restricted free agent when that deal expires.
“So that’s where we are,’’ Poile said. “It’s up to him to make the next move.’’
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He’s a very talented player - he seems to be a little emotionally immature and impulsive (which is far from unusual in a young man or woman). It would be good to see him play in the NHL again and see how much he can improve.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 05/13/09 at 07:18 PM ET
i hope Arnott forgives him for injuring him in the plyoffs.
Posted by Oilers Rock from Edmonton, Alberta on 05/13/09 at 09:12 PM ET
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looking forward to ‘’forgiving’’ the young man and seeing #47 in Nashville in September.
Posted by Predneck from Hicktown on 05/13/09 at 04:50 PM ET