Samsonov is still out there and had 40pts in 78 games in 2011. No idea is he has any interest in playing anymore but he's only 34.
Very interesting option. Read today he's got an invite to Panthers camp? Did Kovalev play for Juliens' Habs, and were there any issues? Kovalev is a sniper,, lazy but a sniper. No better line mates to cover up defensively for him than Kelly and Peverly.
Alexei Kovalev
half joking, half serious
Any interest in Milan Jurcina? He played in the Czeck league this season so he is most likely in better shape than a Mottau or some of the other D options I've heard so far.
I also wouldn't mind seeing Rolston back if he could be had for cheap.
I know people get pissed when you mention this guy but if there was ever a time for the Yeti to come over the pond, it would be now. Give him the spot and if he doesn't fit, flip him for anything we can get.
What's the fascination with over-the-hill former Bruins ?
I would go after Mark Fistric next summer.
Hard-hitting, 26 yo, 6'2" 240 lbs.Will add tons of stability and grit after Boychuk is traded/bought out next summer.
Chara-Seidenberg
Hamilton-Fistric
Ference-McQuaid
Rolston...No. He seemed cooked last season (he did improve in the last games of the regular season, but not so much that I want him back) and isn't getting any younger.
"I've had a great career," Rolston said. "You play for 17 years, I'm very content. At the same time you have that feeling like, 'Am I really done?' You've been doing it so long, you feel like you have to go back and do something. But I'm happy if this is the end of my career. I've faced the reality of that."
Motteau signed with the leafs today. Scratch him off the list
What about Andrew Brunette? Ryan Parent used to be a pretty decent prospect could be worth a look at D. Blair Betts is another good checking line type that is available. Domo would be a really good fit on our third line now. For me Knuble is too slow at this point in his career. He was never fast but now he is incredibly slow.
Where is Sami Lepisto these days? He was always an underrated player to me. Reminded me of Seidenberg before he came to the B's.
I feel the same. I wasn't sure why people wanted him back.
He was slow as molasses 10 years ago, by now he's probably skating in reverse.
Why would the B's buyout Boychuk, and why would Dallas trade a former first rounder who's starting to come into his own?
Like Fistric a lot, but I'd be shocked if Dallas didn't resign him.
Well, what do I know?
https://twitter.com/EdmontonOilers/status/290899226991423488
Scotty G and Wade are about to become FA I wonder which one shows up here first?