Colorado gets Kariya AND Selanne

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Originally Posted by Null

actually. fedorov usually played left wing. he usually had someone else center him. but eh. whatever. IMO, you find someone who has a love for the game with a better work ethic for that spot. and i feel it will be better for detroit and the fans.

after years of watching fed in detroit, you get to know him much of the time as just being there. doing average. (average for him. good for average players) he doesnt look like he puts the effort he should or could much of the time. which is why as i said anaheim will prolly be good for him. he'll get the spotlight that he wants there.

as for detroit fans. not many i've talked to are sad to see him tho. Most are more excited about who we 'could' get instead.

True, true. It's being reported that Yzerman's back for $6mil. That's a great thing.

I've been hearing Cujo for Peca rumors for a week now. Even though Larry Brooks is the source, I think it would fit into the plans of both teams. It works salary wise and the value is there.

IMO, Peca is a guy that could turn Detroit's style around. Colorado is going for a high octane offense. Explosive powerplays and great cycling will be keys to that Avalanche team. However, defense wins games and Detroit's got a ton of it on the blueline.

Imagine if they add a checking center like Peca. Sure he gets caught off play sometimes and tries to make useless hits but he's another great leader, a faceoff guy, a gritty corner worker and an amazing checker. He's a top 3 defensive forward in the league. Right up there with Lehtinen and Madden.

Peca >> Lindros (in terms of Detroit's needs)