As someone who isnÆt shy about making bold hockey moves, Brian Burke should be programming Columbus Blue Jackets GM Scott HowsonÆs phone number into his speed dial setting today.
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Why now you ask?
Well, with the JacketÆs head coach Ken Hitchcock at odds with GM Howson on the playing time and development of blue-chip prospect Nikita Filatovûand news reports claiming Filatov could be headed back to RussiaûBurke could have a shot (albeit a long one) at landing the supremely talented left-winger.
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For anyone who has been paying attention, Hitchcock has basically nailed FilatovÆs rear end to the bench (or the press box) for pretty much the entire year so far.á
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On top of that, Filatov hasnÆt been ...
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Why the Maple Leafs Should Go After ôStraight-Jacketedö Nikita Filatov
Posted: 17th November 2009 by Mike Taylor in NHLComments Off on Why the Maple Leafs Should Go After ôStraight-Jacketedö Nikita Filatov