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06:44 PM ET 12.19 | Minnesota Wild forward, Devin Setoguchi has made headlines recently and he wants to set the record straight so the story does not reflect poorly on him. Or should it? You may recall Setoguchi signed with the Ontario Reign of the ECHL as a place to play during the NHL lockout. Recently Setoguchi informed the club he was taking a leave of absence until the lockout was either lifted or the season was canceled. Michael Russo of the Star Tribune then heard that the Reign has issued a statement that the team had suspended Setoguchi indefinitely for not providing a reason for his leave. Russo did what any good journalist would do, he followed up on the story and ended up speaking with Setoguchi personally who wanted to clarify the situation. Russo reports that Setoguchi decided he didn't want to play during the holidays, hence the leave. He confirmed with Russo that there was no incident that warranted the team to suspend him, rather this is the Reign's way of keeping Setoguchi on their roster.

Devin Setoguchi, Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images

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December 20, 2012 09:17 AM ET

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I don't want to work during the holidays either, but my creditors demand it........

Othello

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December 20, 2012 10:36 AM ET

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Devin Setoguchi suspended for being selfish?

If this catches on in the NHL there won't be enough players for a game.

Canuck eh?

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December 20, 2012 10:48 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:36 AM ET 12.20 by Canuck eh?

Devin Setoguchi suspended for being selfish?If this catches on in the NHL there won't be enough players for a game.

Columbus already had that problem.

Slapshot

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December 20, 2012 10:53 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:17 AM ET 12.20 by Othello

I don't want to work during the holidays either, but my creditors demand it........

And would he be requesting this if the NHL was playing??? And who does he think he is anyway, Crosby.

Hornets Hockey

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December 20, 2012 11:01 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:53 AM ET 12.20 by Hornets Hockey

And would he be requesting this if the NHL was playing??? And who does he think he is anyway, Crosby.

sounds like he wants to work when he feels like it....that would be a very good contract....

Othello

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December 20, 2012 11:31 AM ET

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so a guy playing elsewhere because of a lockout is suspended?

Spiny Norman

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December 20, 2012 12:14 PM ET

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Originally posted 09:17 AM ET 12.20 by Othello

I don't want to work during the holidays either, but my creditors demand it........

funny how that is for the average folks...LOL

LittleE~BigMT fan

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December 20, 2012 12:15 PM ET

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Originally posted 10:53 AM ET 12.20 by Hornets Hockey

And would he be requesting this if the NHL was playing??? And who does he think he is anyway, Crosby.

good point and LOL