Boudreau fond of former players
Bruce Boudreau said out of habit he still watches the Kings ... Here's why:
``It's the same as here (in Anaheim), George Parros, who I really like and had him the first three years, and Dustin Brown, when I see those guys, it's like you have a soft spot for them,'' Boudreau said. ``They were such great guys when I had them in Manchester. The memories are all fond. There's been dramatic turnover since I was there four years ago but at the same time, there are still some players I had that were great kids. You like to see them do well.''

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Does anyone know anything about this Fin defenseman?
Markus Seikola.
26 years old and from the numbers seems like he knows the offensive side of being a defenseman.