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Fedorov Reportedly Seeking Trade

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Associated Press

Detroit Red Wing center Sergei Fedorov reportedly has asked for a trade from the defending Stanley Cup champions. NHL sources said Fedorov requested a trade Aug. 26 and then again last week, Booth News Service reported. Red Wing General Manager Ken Holland has declined to elaborate on the progress of negotiations with Fedorov’s agent, Michael Barnett.

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