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Rangers May Target Hossa
by Paul on 05/06/08 at 06:27 AM ET
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from Lynn Zinser of the New York Times,
Hossa will be a question mark whenever Pittsburgh’s season ends. The Penguins have other unrestricted free agents to consider re-signing, including defenseman Brooks Orpik and forward Ryan Malone. They also have to ensure they have future cap room to keep their young players. Malkin will be due for a new contract — presumably a long and large one — after next season.
If the Penguins do not have enough money to offer Hossa, who is making $7 million this season, the Rangers may be in the bidding for him. He is a strong two-way player and seems to be the kind of finisher the Rangers could use on a line with center Scott Gomez.
If the Rangers keep him from returning to Pittsburgh, they would take a chunk out of the lineup of a division rival, one that looks as if it will be formidable for years to come.
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While it sounds great, I agree with OTC, it’s not a good idea to have that much tied up in 3 players (Lightning anyone?). Also, don’t forget Lundqvist’s new contract. I think it was a mistake to get two marquee centers as opposed to one center and either a wing or defenseman…
Posted by NHLJeff from Boston, MA on 05/06/08 at 11:43 AM ET
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If the Rangers signed Hossa for the $7 mil (minimum) that he’ll demand, they’d have $30 mil tied up in just four players (Gomez, Drury, Hossa & Lundqvist). That means they’ll only have about $24 mil with which to sign 18 other players.
That certainly means no Jagr...assuming he even wants to play in the NHL next year.
Posted by OlderThanChelios from Grand Rapids on 05/06/08 at 09:52 AM ET