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Oilers to lock up Grebeshkov

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08:08 AM ET 05.29 | Nothing has been formally announced, but the Edmonton Oilers will lock up Russian defenseman Denis Grebeshkov, likely for three years at a shade more than $3 million a season. Grebeshkov could be a prime candidate to man the blue-line for Russia's Olympic team in Vancouver in 2010 after winning two straight world championship gold medals.

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May 29, 2009  10:14 AM ET

sold. I'd take this guy at $3mil per season for sure. How old is he though?

May 29, 2009  10:40 AM ET
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sold. I'd take this guy at $3mil per season for sure. How old is he though?

25. Here's a trick, click on the guy's name in the story line if it's red?

I hate it when $3 million seems like a good deal. It just seems wrong on a lot of levels.

May 29, 2009  10:53 AM ET

I'd buy that for a dollar.

May 29, 2009  12:05 PM ET

He is a really good player with potential to be a great player. Lock him up at $3 million a year for 5 years.

May 29, 2009  12:56 PM ET

Look for a deal similar to Gilberts, just with the hit being 3 mill instead of 4.

Strudwick, Brodziak, Reddux, Schremp, and Roloson will all resign for one-year deals between $750k and $1 million.

Cogliano and Gagner will both get long term extensions that are similar in structure to Gilbert's.

The primary goal for the off season though is to leave enough room, where the Oilers can sign Bouwmeester and another goalie (Scott Clemenson maybe?).

May 29, 2009  07:59 PM ET
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Thats right. I forgot that Clemmensons a UFA this summer. He'll be sought after in the summer after the season he put together. 25W-14L 2.39 GAA .917%He's a big goalie that covers most of the net to boot. 6'3 215 pounds. He's 30 years old as well. Lidstrom is the best d-man ever1

lol do i have to remind u he started the year in the ahl and that means the devils think hes over rated

May 29, 2009  11:26 PM ET

Great signing, Grebeshkov played consitent throughout the season and could be a future star in the L

 
May 29, 2009  11:28 PM ET
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lol do i have to remind u he started the year in the ahl and that means the devils think hes over rated

yes but the oilers need someone behind roly as Delaurious was very inconsistent in the rare times he played. One game you would think hes the next Roberto Luongo then the next you think how is this guy in the L?

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