Didn't we go after Stastny when he signed with StL? He was among the top FAs that year. Jokinen was the top C available at the time, IIRC. I think we have been reportedly in on 1 or 2 more highly rated UFAs.
Seems as though we have been after C's forever.
I share the opinion that being an unattractive FA destination has done us more good than harm.
We made a low ball offer for Stats from what I heard. Have to read into it more.