MantaRay Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 In the latest endeavor to get a contract from ANYONE, Peca is now setting his sites on Columbus, because Svitov signed with his hometown team Avangard Omsk of the Russian Super League for the 2007-08 season. This guy is desperate. http://www.dispatch.com/dispatch/content/s...C4_F67LALU.html Defense-minded center would fill void left by Svitov's departure Sunday, August 19, 2007 3:40 AM By Aaron Portzline The Columbus Dispatch Michael Peca The Blue Jackets are pursuing unrestricted free-agent center Michael Peca, but they aren't likely to get an answer until Monday, at the earliest. "I've spoken to Columbus about Michael," said Don Meehan, Peca's agent. "We've talked to a number of teams, really, and I'll sit down with Michael on Monday to discuss where we want to go." The Blue Jackets joined the Peca chase Friday after learning that center Alexander Svitov will play in Russia next season. Svitov's unexpected move freed up $1 million, and the Blue Jackets already were between $800,000 and $1 million below their player budget, meaning they could make Peca a significant offer. In keeping with other offers Peca has received this summer, the Blue Jackets are likely to offer a one-year contract laden with incentives, such as games played, goals scored and an additional sum if the team reaches the playoffs. A two-year offer is possible, but incentive clauses aren't permitted in multiyear contracts under the NHL's collective-bargaining agreement. Meehan refused to discuss what term or dollars Peca was seeking, either from the Blue Jackets or other clubs. Peca reportedly has been on the verge of signing with the New York Rangers, but the Rangers have salary-cap issues after signing free-agent centers Chris Drury and Scott Gomez this summer. Reports also say the deal has been agreed upon but that it's on hold until general manager Glen Sather returns from vacation. Peca was in New York two days last week, meeting with Rangers officials. Team doctors examined his leg, which was broken and surgically repaired in December. "It's a nonissue," Peca told the New York Daily News. "I've been skating for the better part of 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MantaRay Posted August 21, 2007 Author Share Posted August 21, 2007 Plot thickens: Peca's agent offers Rangers an ultimatium: Sign him today or we entertain other offers. Have fun in Columbus....if they sign you. http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/hockey/r...r_decision.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrydevil Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 This Michael Peca is hot stuff. At least he thinks he is. Guy can't understand why teams want a discount for damaged goods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestevens Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 NY likes to have bigger names so it would make sense with Peca even though Cullen right now is better than Peca is right now. It would make sense to a point to sign him but theres better players to give the spot too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodeurrocks Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 This is no doubt leaked by his agent Meehan to get a reaction from Sather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck27 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 This goes on a bit of a tangent, but it amazes me to hear Federov getting bumped to the second line to make room for Peca...boy has his stock dropped or what? I haven't seen much of his play over the past couple of seasons, but for his skill package he really should have had the same type of staying power as guys like Sakic and Sundin. When he was on his game he was as good as it gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestevens Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Sather didnt send Peca a deal so Peca wont be signing with the Rangers. If i was the rangers i wouldnt be upset, you have better players from within then Peca. Though they need their offensive dman to step it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodeurfanatic Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Its Official barring physicals. http://www.thestar.com/Sports/NHL/article/248696 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harpua19 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 pending physical via espn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestevens Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 This is good for the bluejacket because theyre bringing in a bigger name then what they have besides nash basically. Problem is that your putting a defensive forward on the 1st line if what i heard is true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrydevil Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Two desperate parties, a match made in heaven, I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 Two desperate parties, a match made in heaven, I suppose. Well said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bg. Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Rangers are right by passing on Peca. He is the kind of guy you want on your team for a stretch run and post-season...if he is healthy. Simply put he is not a guy you really need the first 60 games of the season. This makes sense for Columbus, sign him for $$$, deal him at the deadline for a 3rd round pick. I wouldn't mind Peca once Feb comes, but not before that. The guy who will be in demand come deadline time is Holik. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 The guy who will be in demand come deadline time is Holik. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Yes, look at all the playoff wins his teams have had since he went on to greener pastures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 yes because he's the most important player on those teams.atlanta should be awful this year and holik will be in high demand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 10 years ago maybe. If Holik garners a third round pick I would be surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrydevil Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I we ever re-acquired Bobby Holik, there would be ton of people who post on this site who wouldn't be able to sleep at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatansDevils Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Well Peca's career is almost over and now with Columbus his career is now over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94Obsession Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I'm just glad this whole Peca thing is over. I would've been happy either way if they had or hadn't signed Peca. My first choice to fill the role of the 3rd line Center was Brandon Dubinsky, then Peca, then Anisimov. So I really didn't care either way. I just wish we would've gotten a simple yes or no from Peca on which team he was going to in the beginning instead of wasting everybodies time, and making this into a whole big saga. Oh well, i'm still happy that a kid will get the spot probably in camp. Good luck in Columbus, Peca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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