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Russian contract contains no escape clause

Associated Press

Saturday, July 31, 2004

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Aleksey Morozov will play in Russia this season even if the NHL resolves its labor situation in time for opening day. The Penguins' second-leading scorer last season with 16 goals and 50 points, Morozov grew impatient with the lack of a Pittsburgh contract offer and signed a one-year deal with Ak Sars Kazan of the Russian SuperLeague. The deal also includes an option for a second season. Morozov made $1.5 million last season in Pittsburgh wh ...

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