Speculation: Kris Versteeg destination?

[Blackhawkswincup]

Surprised Steeger hasn't found a home but it seems he and several similar forwards are going to wait in this market

Not sure what Market will develop for him but I wouldn't have issue if Hawks threw him an offer (1 yr at 1.3M) and see if he bites

Steeger 3.0 in Chicago wouldn't be worst thing in world and adding a 35-40 pt 3rd liner to team devoid of depth would be great

Only thing on Steeger I have seen speculation wise is that Europe may be option for him. I have trouble seeing him not getting an offer of 1M-2M from NHL team though

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[orby]

Maybe the Pens take a look at him if they lose Cullen?

 

[garnetpalmetto]

I wouldn't mind having him back in Raleigh again.

 

[tony d]

Be a decent depth signing, wonder if he'd consider going to Ottawa?

 

[Luc Gretzky]

If the Kings had more cap space, I would have loved to see him for a full season this next year. Dude has game for the right price.

 

[Vitto79]

Ducks need some forwards. Him vrbata or hudler

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

Seems like a guy the Devils would go after.

 

[oilers84]

I'd like to see him in edm

 

[YP44]

If the Kings had more cap space, I would have loved to see him for a full season this next year. Dude has game for the right price.

LA has what $1.7M with 14 fowards currently. So they could easily make $2M. Issue I have is LA has enough middle of the pack wingers right now taking up roster spots, and I want to see what some of the younger guys can do.

So no room at the inn

 

[FreshSeabass]

I wouldn't mind having him back in Raleigh again.

I second that he was decent for us, and he seemed to like raleigh.

 

[One Winged Angel]

He and his agent are probably asking for too much. I think there are a lot of teams that can use him, I think the Rangers would be one of them if the price was right.

Good player, versatile depth guy who can play just about anywhere in the top-9, first line in an absolute emergency.

 

[Wolfpuck]

I wouldn't mind having him back in Raleigh again.

Me too. Bringing him back would create a little bit of a logjam at forward (something the Canes haven't had in a long time), but I think it could work, if there was mutual interest.

 

[TheGroceryStick]

I'll spit on his car again.

 

[Majorityof1]

There are conflicting reports for the Blues about whether Sobotka is coming back from the KHL or not. It looks like our GM went through the off-season with him penciled in the roster. If he doesn't come back, I think we have a need for a utility 3rd liner. With not much left on the market, I'd be happy with Versteeg, Vrbata or Cullen in the role for @ or less than the $2.7M Sobotka would have been due.

 

[WHOneedsSOX]

Some team like Arizona or Carolina would be really wise to sign him to a 1 year deal. Flip him at the deadline and get a draft pick back.

 

[AlphaBravo]

I was very impressed with him on the Kings. Although Sutter did not seem to be a big fan since he is not necessarily a grinder. He is a skilled winger, fast, and good at zone entry. I would gladly have him back on the Kings for $2 million for 2 years, but I doubt the Kings sign him. He would be a great fit back in Chicago or a skilled and fast team like the Penguins. Very surprised he hasn't signed yet. I am sure he has received offers, but wants term.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

I've said this before, he probably has a few offers. But I could see him ending up in Dallas or St. Louis, maybe even Minnesota.

 

[usahockey22flyers]

Remember when he was a Flyer? Good times.

 

[IranCondraAffair]

How much do you think he'll get?

Obviously the 4+ million AAV he was getting was too much, but what do you think he'll get now? 2.5? 3? More?

 

[SherVaughn30]

If the Caps get fed up with Marcus Johannson's negotiation/arbitration and trade him, I could see Versteeg playing 2LW or 3LW. Caps need some more scoring on their left side.

 

[Curufinwe]

Remember when he was a Flyer? Good times.

Homer used the 3rd from trading him on Ghost.

 

[irunthepeg]

Remember when he was a Flyer? Good times.

It's weird to me he was once a Flyer and a Leaf. King/Cane doesn't weird me out as much but that short trip is always a trivia fact to me.

 

[BlueDream]

Could see the Blues getting added to the mix if Sobotka doesn't return. We will probably need to sign a 3rd-liner and will have the cap space.

 

[Hivemind]

If the Capitals don't end up keeping Johansson, I could see them being interested in Versteeg.

 

[Siludin]

Perfect fit on the Canucks in my opinion. I'd prefer him to Hudler.