PR - Saints

Markus Naslund looks to finish career in a warmer climate


The agent of Markus Naslund, the veteran star of the Saskatoon Saints and former TFHL Champion (Calgary Hurricanes), spoke to the media today about Markus' desire to be traded this off-season. "Markus was happy with the playoff run with the Saints but feels that he's not getting the ice time necessary for him to sufficiently contribute to the club..." There has been tension ever since the super-star was acquired with Thierry Nelson from the Bobcats late in the regular season: Coach Ratzinger, "it's true that Markus and I have butted-heads from time to time, that's to be expected: He is an exceptionally talented player, a future hall-of-famer...we are a young team, and our captain is Chris Higgins - not Naslund...although Markus has won for the Hurricanes, he's not a Saint." GM Geoffrey Young was questioned today as to whether Naslund would ever play another game as a Saint - "I can't say one way or the other, but I would like to move him within the coming weeks. If there is no interest, well then cooler heads will have to prevail. Hopefully, if that is the case, Markus will be able to continue with us next season."

Markus Naslund's career stats

TEAM GP G A P +/- PIM PP SH GW GT HT S PCTG GS PS
TFHL 19 C 22 Markus Naslund Sts 88 34 42 76 -7 98 9 0 6 1 150 197 17.3 0 5
TFHL 18 L 22 Markus Naslund Mau 68 20 35 55 -1 58 4 0 5 0 100 140 14.3 0 1
TFHL 17 L 19 Markus Naslund Hur 88 30 53 83 -12 96 4 2 6 1 169 231 13.0 1 7
TFHL 16 L 19 Markus Naslund Hur 85 43 38 81 -1 51 9 2 4 1 174 255 16.9 1 1
TFHL 15 L 19 Markus Naslund Hur 87 37 68 105 37 55 4 1 6 0 162 236 15.7 3 4
TFHL 14 UNKNOWN
TFHL 13 114 Pts (Art Ross Trophy) and Winner of the Hart Trophy
TFHL 12 43 goals (Rocket Richard Trophy), 103 pts (Art Ross Trophy), Winner of Hart Trophy

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GM Young: "Naslund will be traded for the best offer, I'm looking forward to any and all trade offers. I will trade to even my own division!"