(Rogie VACHON and J.T. are in VACHON's office, discussing player personnel.)
VACHON: "So, we're gonna start trading now? Let me get our traveling secretary on the horn. He'll need to be ready to be contacted by the guys we acquire, so that we can facilitate the moves as best we can."
"Well, before we start trading ... I was looking at some of the free agents on the market yesterday, and there were a couple of Swedish guys that looked interesting to me. I'm not sure what they're going to ask for money-wise, but if they're affordable enough, I'd like to pick them up."
VACHON: "Which ones were you interested in? The top two guys on the list?"
"Yeah. Eldebrink already has some NHL experience. He played a handful of games with Quebec last season."
"Ohling is a wild card. Never played in the NHL before. I'm not even sure he even wants to come to North America. Only one way to find out."
VACHON: "So you're talking about meeting with both of them directly?"
"Yeah. Eldebrink's still in Canada, from what I've heard. But I'd have to go to Stockholm to see Ohling. Is that doable?"
VACHON: "I'll try and get the go-ahead from Dr. Buss. Seems reasonable enough, though. He won't be too pleased if you don't come back with at least a written commitment, though."
"Him and me both."