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Article: Deadline to roll dice on deals is nearing; The Wild's Doug Risebrough is in Las Vegas for three days of general managers' meetings. He is in no rush to deal but has said it might be time to court players from outside the organization.(SPORTS)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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- February 6, 2006
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Byline: Michael Russo; Staff Writer
Oh, the rumor mill should be churning at record pace this week.
Between sitting down at the blackjack table, throwing dice at the craps table and maybe taking in a little Cirque du Soleil and Danny Gans, general managers are expected to put the pedal to the metal on trade talks during three days' worth of meetings beginning today in Las Vegas.
Wild General Manager Doug Risebrough, who flew to Sin City from Phoenix on Sunday, expects a number of leaguewide trades this week because the meetings lead right into Friday's Olympic break roster freeze, which lasts until Feb. 28.
"In essence, you're creating ...