Yashin

Notes: Blake said Islanders captain Alexei Yashin is a different player this season.

USATODAY.com - Hockey - N.Y. Islanders vs. Toronto 2006

NEW YORK Explosive center Alexei Yashin is remembered in Ottawa mostly for his tangle with management in a bid to have his contract redone.

USATODAY.com - Yashin's past sure to be revived when Islanders, Senators clash 2003

He now has two excellent NHL centers in Yashin and Peca, but it cost him.

USATODAY.com - Ted's NHL Entry Draft analysis 2001

But in Yashin's last eight playoff games, he has no goals and one assist.

USATODAY.com - Stanley Cup playoffs a sports version of 'Survivor' 2001

Yashin is a restricted free agent this summer and it's doubtful the penny-wise Senators will meet his salary demand, which is expected to be between $7 million and $10 million.

USATODAY.com - Maple Leafs complete sweep of Senators 2001

The Islanders, with a rich vein of young talent and no proven star, changed that Saturday at the NHL when they acquired Alexei Yashin from the Ottawa Senators for the second overall pick, defenseman Zdeno Chara and forward Bill Muckalt.

USATODAY.com - Islanders acquire Yashin from Senators 2001

Yashin is exactly the type of selfish player that Milbury has exhibited a genuine distaste for many times in the past, but the Isles 'general manager may have no choice but to swallow hard and make the trade if his hand is being forced from above - stay tuned.

Red Line Report by Kyle Woodlief 2000

Mind you, Yashin is under contract for the 1999-2000 season.

To the spoiled goes the criticism 1999

Senators winger Magnus Arvedson and former Ottawa defenseman Lance Pitlick have voiced their displeasure in Yashin's actions, a rarity in pro sports when it comes to player vs. management situations.

To the spoiled goes the criticism 1999

New York Islanders: Acquired C Alexei Yashin from the Ottawa Senators for D Zdeno Chara, RW Bill Muckalt and the second overall pick in the 2001 draft.

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