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by Paul on 06/22/08 at 08:51 AM ET
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from Lisa Dillman of the LA Times,
Burke could find out about Niedermayer’s status today, as to whether he will play next season or retire. “His wife had a baby yesterday,” Burke said. “I’m pretty sure talking to me is not high on his list of things to do.”
Then there’s the other veteran defenseman in Southern California, captain Rob Blake. Kings’ GM Dean Lombardi says he already has met with the 38-year-old Blake and will have additional discussions with him this week.
Blake will be an unrestricted free agent on July 1, as will another former Kings’ defenseman, Brad Stuart, who was sent to the Stanley Cup champion Red Wings at the trade deadline in February.
The Kings can’t say whether they would make a run at Stuart yet because of tampering rules, but he was considered a good fit in the dressing room.
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RWBill, Campbell wants $7M per season. Wings want to sign a dman in the $3M range.
Posted by Paul from Motown Area on 06/22/08 at 12:33 PM ET
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I would love to see Stuart back with the Wings, but this does not seem to be a done deal with his family ties still in SoCal. No hard feelings, you got to do what’s best.
If no Stuart, I’d like to see a run at the Sabres/Sharks puck moving/quick skating defenseman Brian Campbell, who I was hoping the Wings would pick up at the Trade Deadline. The Sabres in 06-07 were one of the most exciting teams to watch in recent years, and Campbell’s style fits the quick transition of those Sabres and the Red Wings.
I’d prefer keeping the physical dimension of Stuart, but if that’s not in the price range or his personal goals, take a serious run at Brian Campbell.
Posted by RWBill from jabbing a six inch sewing needle into my eye. on 06/22/08 at 12:30 PM ET