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Markus Naslund was thinking Rangers since July 1

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Thanks to GZ Expat for the link. This from Swedish newspaper Sports Bladet: "It's been my plan since July 1," says Näslund to newsday.com. Henrik Lundqvist and the other Swedes may be joined by Markus Näslund. The Swedish veteran, who was free agent from last Tuesday, has written on a tvåårskontrakt with the Rangers. -- "From July 1, I have had a focus on Rangers. It took a little longer than I had expected," says Näslund to newsday.com. Näslund, who turns 35 on July 30, made four goals in twelve finals for the Vancouver Canucks. He has been lagkapten in eight years, but will ... Read Full Story

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Markus Naslund talks about his Vancouver Past

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From Mr. Gallagher at The Province . Naslund talked to Gallagher about his time as captain of the Canucks, the Bertuzzi incident and the Rangers. "Everyone coming to you after the game was part of being captain of a Canadian team, and I didn't mind it that much, but I don't miss it now," said Naslund with an understated laugh. "There were times it wasn't fun and it was tough, of course, because I didn't have the answers. But that was part of the job and I accepted it and it didn't really bother me. "Maybe I didn't have as much fun playing last ... Read Full Story

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Markus Naslund Believes Forsberg Will Play (Somewhere) This Year

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Markus Naslund believes his long-time friend Peter Forsberg will continue his hockey career this season and should play for their hometown club in Sweden, Modo.... “There is definitely a chance that he might stay here and, in my opinion, it might be better for him,” Naslund said in a phone interview on Friday. “He could play regularly — there are less games here and that would mean less wear and tear on him than in the NHL.” Naslund has no doubt that Forsberg, who is attempting a comeback after a chronic foot problem, will continue playing this season because he dearly wants to suit ... Read Full Story

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Sean Avery says Markus Naslund will not live up to fans' expectations

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In his introductory press conference Avery included Wade Redden in that statement yesterday, according to the Swedish paper Expressen.se. That is not in this footage of the event. Avery is going to have to meet expectations as well, as he will earn $15.5 million over 4 years with the Stars. -Avery also said that he has a better chance of winning with Dallas. -He said he watched the Dallas-Detroit series a few months ago and says that if he was in that series that he would have made a difference. Avery also guested on the SportsRadio 1310 The Ticket in Dallas recently. Here are ... Read Full Story

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Rangers forward Markus Naslund retires

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Markus Naslund has decided to retire. The five-time All-Star made the announcement Monday, ending his 15-year career. The 35-year-old forward had one season left on a two-year deal he signed with the Rangers last summer. He spent more than 11 seasons with Vancouver after starting his career in Pittsburgh. "I would like to sincerely thank Glen Sather and the New York Rangers for giving me the opportunity this past season in New York," Naslund said. "I would also like to thank the Vancouver Canucks and all of their fans for their support over the 11-plus seasons I was a part of their organization, as ... Read Full Story

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Markus Naslund joins Peter Forsberg on Swedish team Modo

Markus Naslund is coming out of retirement to play with childhood friend Peter Forsberg for hometown team Modo in the Swedish league.

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Markus Naslund joins Peter Forsberg on hometown team in Sweden

ORNSKOLDSVIK, Sweden - Markus Naslund came out of retirement to play with childhood friend Peter Forsberg for hometown team Modo on Saturday, getting an assist in a 4-1 win...

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