And his agent is saying that he is ONLY in talks with Rangers management at this point, trying to make something work.
The Rangers need a 3rd line center to replace the departed Matt Cullen, who headed back to Carolina this summer. The Rangers shed themselves of Cullen's $2.8 million salary.
Peca's value is dropping now. He earned $2.5 million with the Leafs last season after earning just under $4 million with the Oilers the previous season. His constant injuries (knee especially) are becoming a factor. So it will be interesting to see what the Rangers or any other team will pay the 33-year old center.
In my opinion, it had better be considerably less than what Cullen was earning, otherwise, what was the point of getting rid of Cullen? It's hard for me to say this, but I'd rather have Cullen on my roster than Peca. What do you think? Can't knock Peca's defensive and leadership abilities though.
Cullen is just as or more gritty than Peca and can put up more points. In a lesser role with the Rangers, he scored 16 goals and 41 points in 80 games. He had 25 goals the previous year with the Canes. His presence was missed in Carolina last year.
The decision on Peca's fate with New York is coming soon. It could be as early as today.
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"I'm talking to Glen," Peca's agent Don Meehan said. "If you ask me, I'd say the chances are 50-50 that he'll sign with the Rangers. Michael is extremely interested in them. And we're not really talking to anybody else."
The Rangers need a 3rd line center to replace the departed Matt Cullen, who headed back to Carolina this summer. The Rangers shed themselves of Cullen's $2.8 million salary.
Peca's value is dropping now. He earned $2.5 million with the Leafs last season after earning just under $4 million with the Oilers the previous season. His constant injuries (knee especially) are becoming a factor. So it will be interesting to see what the Rangers or any other team will pay the 33-year old center.
In my opinion, it had better be considerably less than what Cullen was earning, otherwise, what was the point of getting rid of Cullen? It's hard for me to say this, but I'd rather have Cullen on my roster than Peca. What do you think? Can't knock Peca's defensive and leadership abilities though.
Cullen is just as or more gritty than Peca and can put up more points. In a lesser role with the Rangers, he scored 16 goals and 41 points in 80 games. He had 25 goals the previous year with the Canes. His presence was missed in Carolina last year.
The decision on Peca's fate with New York is coming soon. It could be as early as today.
T Tags: Peca+to+Rangers Matt+Cullen