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As I'm sure you all know by now, former Detroit Red Wing and New Jersey Devils defenseman Brian Rafalski has signed a contract with the Florida Everblades of the ECHL, but there's more to this story...
Sources tell me that Steve Yzerman, general manager, of the Tampa Bay Lightning, who's been friends with Rafalski since their days in Detroit is the one who has convinced Brian to sign with the Everblades. The Everblades are an affiliate of the Lightning. It's no secret that Yzerman has been looking for a top four defenseman since this summer, and by signing Rafalski, he would not have to give up any assets.
Rafalski has been skating with the Everblades for weeks and is serious about making an NHL comeback. In Detroit at the alumni game, it's believed that Yzerman may have got in his ear and convinced him to sign with Florida.
The Lightning have until the NHL trade deadline in March to sign Brian Rafalski.
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