http://www.washtimes.com/sports/20040723-114152-1745r.htm
Here's some ominous words:
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"Some of the 32 will play in Portland, Maine, in the American Hockey League; some may end up in the East Coast Hockey League; others will return to their junior teams; and some are caught in a tangle of red tape that may force them to sit.
Alexander Semin's sprained ankle mysteriously cleared up in time for him to get in one practice. ... Eric Fehr (wrist), Nolan Yonkman (knee), Owen Fussey (eye) and Brian Sutherby (groin) were not on the ice for the final practice."
