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Just six Russian players were taken on Friday and Saturday, down from a high of 41 in 2000, and those that are being picked are expressing an explicit desire to play in North America. Read More »

by Ryan Remiorz - AP

Dmitry Kulikov from Russia poses with team officials after being drafted by the Florida Panthers at the 2009 NHL hockey entry draft Friday, June 26, 2009, in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Ryan Remiorz)

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