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Nehkara · 11-22-2004, 07:15 AM

Associated Press

PHOENIX -- This morning Phoenix Coyotes GM Eric Olson held a short press conference to announce the acquisition of Ruslan Salei in exchange for Chris Therien. Therien had proved rather unreliable when given significant ice time and was considered the team's 5th defenseman. Salei brings in similar defensive abilities to Therien and a much better offensive potential, and the ability to play a lot of minutes. Also, Salei has a mean streak which is sorely lacking on the Coyotes and is sometimes needed to punish teams that are taking advantage of the Coyotes' star players.

The move also saves the Coyotes' a small amount of salary, and Salei is 3 years younger than Therien. Overall, a smart move by the Desert Dogs.

11-22-2004, 07:15 AM	#2
Nehkara Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Exp:	Associated Press PHOENIX -- This morning Phoenix Coyotes GM Eric Olson held a short press conference to announce the acquisition of Ruslan Salei in exchange for Chris Therien. Therien had proved rather unreliable when given significant ice time and was considered the team's 5th defenseman. Salei brings in similar defensive abilities to Therien and a much better offensive potential, and the ability to play a lot of minutes. Also, Salei has a mean streak which is sorely lacking on the Coyotes and is sometimes needed to punish teams that are taking advantage of the Coyotes' star players. The move also saves the Coyotes' a small amount of salary, and Salei is 3 years younger than Therien. Overall, a smart move by the Desert Dogs. __________________ Huge thanks to Dion for the signature!