Alexei Yashin
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"Alexei Valeryevich Yashin" is a Russian former professional ice hockey Centre (ice hockey)/centerman who played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Ottawa Senators and New York Islanders. He also played nine seasons in the Russian Superleague (RSL) and Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) for HC Dynamo Moscow/Dynamo Moscow, CSKA Moscow, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl and SKA St. Petersburg.

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It seemed like an exciting game.

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It takes time, but we created so many chances. Hopefully it will come. It seems like, not only between me and him, but the entire camp, it's been a great atmosphere. Guys are pulling for each other and working hard, really want to be together. It's nice to see that.

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That depends ... am I in the final year of my contract?

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[New York Islanders: The Islanders named enigmatic center Alexei Yashin their 10th captain. When he was awarded the] C, ... It's always been my team since I came here.

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This is a very big honor for me.

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It seems like the biggest goal for us is to be consistent. If I play all 60 minutes at the same level I think we have a better chance to be successful.

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[The Islanders appointed Yashin team captain Tuesday, in time for the team's pre-season game later that night against the New York Rangers.] This is a very big honour for me, ... There are so many players on our team who are great leaders and would have been excellent choices, so this means a lot.

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There are so many players on our team who are great leaders and would have been excellent choices. So this means a lot.

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