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MJK · 07-28-2010, 09:23 AM

The bottom line is that the Jackets needed a C. With many crappy players getting big grid deals, there are obviously not going to be many players available via free agency. We waited until the very last minute to see who might be around but it's obvious there is a lot of cap space out there and guys are being given big money.

Our hands are tied.

We picked a player who is still relatively young and at a price point we can live with ($5mill).

Horcoff is still young enough to rebound in the NHL and at $5mill it is a risk we are willing to take. Meanwhile we fill a hole on our 2nd line and he can play there for now.

07-28-2010, 09:23 AM	#1
MJK Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: N/A Exp:	(Rumor) Jackets About to Sign Horcoff The bottom line is that the Jackets needed a C. With many crappy players getting big grid deals, there are obviously not going to be many players available via free agency. We waited until the very last minute to see who might be around but it's obvious there is a lot of cap space out there and guys are being given big money. Our hands are tied. We picked a player who is still relatively young and at a price point we can live with ($5mill). Horcoff is still young enough to rebound in the NHL and at $5mill it is a risk we are willing to take. Meanwhile we fill a hole on our 2nd line and he can play there for now.