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Yes, I know it was reported, but this columnists does a great job, well, read the column.
But even by Holland's standards, Friday's trade for Robert Lang was stunning. Holland acquired the National Hockey League's co-leader in scoring without sacrificing a player from either the Red Wings or Griffins. A trade of that magnitude usually comes at a high price. But Lang will be skating with the same lineup that has produced the second-most goals in the NHL. Imagine Lang's production with players such as Brendan Shanahan and Henrik Zetterberg at his side.
and another column:
This is a reflection of the strength of the organization from top to bottom -- from ownership, which makes a strong commitment financially; to management, which handles assets wisely; to the scouts, who find an impressive number of those assets despite handicaps; to the coaches and players, who keep winning, making the Wings buyers instead of sellers this time of year -- every year.
But even by Holland's standards, Friday's trade for Robert Lang was stunning. Holland acquired the National Hockey League's co-leader in scoring without sacrificing a player from either the Red Wings or Griffins. A trade of that magnitude usually comes at a high price. But Lang will be skating with the same lineup that has produced the second-most goals in the NHL. Imagine Lang's production with players such as Brendan Shanahan and Henrik Zetterberg at his side.
and another column:
This is a reflection of the strength of the organization from top to bottom -- from ownership, which makes a strong commitment financially; to management, which handles assets wisely; to the scouts, who find an impressive number of those assets despite handicaps; to the coaches and players, who keep winning, making the Wings buyers instead of sellers this time of year -- every year.
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