Vaclav Prospal -- the once and future Bolt?

by John Fontana on Feb 27, 2004 5:58 PM EST in Lightning and NHL Rumors

You know, when the Lightning played Anaheim a few weeks ago, I thought in a humorous way that Vaclav Prospal being traded back to Tampa Bay might be the best for both teams -- one team needed a strong forward and another needed to rid itself of a paycheck.

Well, the Tampa Tribune let it be known that Jay Feaster, so against messing with Team Chemistry, is looking at bringing back Vinny Prospal.

Vinny left the Lightning because the team offered $2.25 Million dollars less than the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. I would be odd -- if not costly -- to bring Prospal back into the fold so soon after he left. Anaheim's GM Chuck Fletcher attended Thursday's victory against the Maple Leafs to boot, so talks may be accelerated as is.

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Slight correction – Vinny didn’t leave because we offered $2.5M less than the Ducks, at least not salary-wise. We offered $2.75M per year for 5 years. The Ducks gave him $2.5M per year for 5 years. However, they also gave him a $4M signing bonus and that’s why he left. Turned out to be bad advice from an agent — the player realizes he made a mistake. It would behoove the Bolts to get him back — we are an excellent team at last, but would be even better with Prospal.

by Sharon on Feb 27, 2004 5:58 PM EST reply actions