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created on 10/29/2012  |  http://fubar.com/df/b351055

Nail Yakupov is getting his wish. Hockey Canada announced in brief a statement early Saturday that it was releasing the flashy forward to play in the Russian-based KHL during the NHL lockout. Yakupov, the No. 1 pick by the Edmonton Oilers at this years draft, was suspended earlier in the week after it was revealed he didnt secure a transfer card to join Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk. The International Ice Hockey Federation ruled he played illegally when he suited up for his hometown team in two games earlier this month. Hockey Canada, which refused to sign off on Yakupovs transfer, and the Canadian Hockey League both believed he belonged with the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League. But Hockey Canada has since changed its tune. "Hockey Canada and the Russian Ice Hockey Federation have announced that the OHL has determined that Yakupov had no independent legal advice when, at the age of 17 years old, he signed his contract with Sarnia," the Hockey Canada statement read. "His release goes into effect immediately." Hockey Canada insisted earlier this week that it was simply acting on behalf of the OHL team. Yakupov spent the last two seasons with Sarnia and is said to have committed to the Sting through the 2012-13 season. Rather than reporting to Sarnia when the Edmonton Oilers assigned his rights to the junior club on Sept. 15 prior to the NHL lockout, he boarded a plane for Russia. Yakupovs case was unique because the 18-year-old Russian was drafted as a North American-based player. He signed an entry-level deal with the Oilers over the summer and those contracts include a clause that states junior-eligible players may only appear in the NHL or CHL. Yakupov was a dominant force during his time in the OHL, scoring 80 goals and 170 points in 107 career games for the Sting. He was held without a point in his two games with Neftekhimik last week -- appearances that caught the attention of administrators back in North America. "Thanks to a constructive dialog and joined efforts of KHL president Alexander Medvedev, Russian Hockey Federation Vladislav Tretiak and Hockey Canada President Bob Nicholson, an agreement has been reached regarding forward Nail Yakupovs play for Neftekhimik," said the KHL in a statement translated by Dmitry Chesnokov of Yahoo! Sports. "Kontinental Hockey League points out the flexibility and the understanding of the Edmonton [Oilers] and the Sarnia [Sting] hockey clubs during the negotiation process. Nail Yakupov may resume playing for Neftekhimik on Monday, October 1 in a game against Dynamo Moscow." NFL Jerseys China . When the Los Angeles Kings were finished raising their banner and receiving their rings Saturday, the Blackhawks reminded the champs that what happened last year wont help the Kings in this shortened NHL season. Cheap NFL Jerseys China . The Blue Jays (70-89) will need a sweep of the Twins (66-93) to stave off 90 losses for the first time since 2004, when Toronto went 67-94. Aaron Laffey will get the ball for Toronto. http://studyworx.org/china.html .C. Sabathia. Hes still coming through when it counts for the New York Yankees. NEW YORK -- The trainer of Triple Crown hopeful Ill Have Another doesnt believe New York racing officials are picking on him after the states racing and wagering board imposed strict rules for horses in the Belmont Stakes. "I dont think so," Doug ONeill said Thursday when asked if officials were singling him out because of his history of doping infractions. His recent 45-day suspension wont begin until after the Belmont on June 9 when Ill Have Another tries to become the first Triple Crown winner in 34 years. New rules announced Wednesday call for all Belmont runners to be stabled in the same barn rather than spread out in stables around the track. Also, there will be out-of-competition blood testing and close scrutiny of the horses and humans attending them by board investigators and private security personnel. There was a scare Thursday morning when Ill Have Another nearly was slammed by a loose horse on the track. The horse dumped his rider and came "screaming up the outside rail" and ran between the rail and Ill Have Another, who was just a few feet from the rail. ONeill said exercise rider Jonny Garcia told him the horse grazed his boot. The trainer is OK with the new rules, but said the plan doesnt sound like its been "real organized," and wishes it would have been implemented sooner. The stakes barn wont open until Wednesday, meaning most of the horses already settled in at the Belmont Park will have to be moved. Its a situation that doesnt thrill ONeal and other trainers, but he understands racing has come under scrutiny on many fronts, including drugs. Trainer Michael Matz, who will send out Union Rags in the Belmont, says he still plans to ship his colt to Belmont on Wednesday. He, too, wondered about the timing of the sweeping changes. "Do they make this stuff up as they go along?" he asked Wednesday. ONeill said racing has "a lot of black eyes all over the country, especially in New York," and officials are just trying to prove to the country that horses are treated well. Ill Have Another is stabled in a barn near the entrance to the main track after arriving in New York the day after winning the Preakness on May 19.dddddddddddd ONeill said horses who have yet to arrive may be at an advantage because they can move right into the stakes barn, and wont have to be uprooted from a place where theyre already settled. The New York Times reported Wednesday night that steps taken by the authorities also include a set of specific safeguards directed at ONeill. According to a confidential email obtained by the Times, ONeills horses cannot in any way be treated "without a board investigator present," and that he should not allow treatment of any of his horses "by mouth or in feed without conferring with a board investigator, who will first log the treatment and discuss the reason(s) for treatment." The Times also reported ONeill must provide veterinary records for Ill Have Another and any other horses he may be running over those days at Belmont "no later than 10 a.m." each day after any treatment. When horses arrive at the barn, they will be required to have a blood test, which will be reviewed that night at the New York State Racing and Wagering Boards drug lab. Limited numbers of people associated with a horse will be allowed to be in the stakes barn, including the licensed trainer, assistant trainer, veterinarian, groom, hot walker and owners. Those entering a horses stall, in contact with a horse or working on the horse will have their entry and exit logged. The stakes barn will have 24-hour security. The board "will ensure that the race is run in a safe and fair manner," board chairman John Sabini said Wednesday. Equipment, feed, and hay among other items will be searched and checked. All veterinarians must provide written notice of intended treatment before they perform any treatment, and investigators will monitor all treatment and items used. The day before the Belmont no vets will be allowed to treat horses without first making an appointment with investigators. On race day, treatment will be allowed only in case of emergency or by agreement with the stewards. ' ' ' 

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