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Posted by Roy Mlakar on February 26, 2008
Funny how things go full circle in this business. General Manager Bryan Murray dug back into his past to bring a proven winner , Martin Lapointe, in for the stretch drive and to add playoff experience at the trading deadline. It was Murray who drafted Martin when he was GM of the Red Wings in 1991 coming out of Laval of the QMJHL.
Getting the 5"11, 210-lb., 37 year old veteran right-winger, who has experienced winning a Cup as well as being a captain, was important for Murray. "I have always respected what Marty brings to the team on and off the ice," said Bryan. "He is a leader, works very hard, has grit in his game and will help us for sure," added the Senators' GM.
Nine times, Lapointe has scored double-digit goals in a season with his high being 27 in 2000. After nine seasons as a Red Wing and three as a Bruin, Martin spent the last two seasons with Chicago, part of which as Captain of the Blackhawks. That accomplishment, in addition to the fact he celebrated multiple Cups in Detroit , could be just the right addition now come "crunch time."
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