Another one rides the bus

by John Fontana on Jun 14, 2007 8:31 PM EDT in Lightning Team News

Jan Hlavac has signed a one year deal with the Lightning. He's been in Europe the last three years while being an NHL veteran of five.

The move is for depth at wing, I can't see much more than that. Yet Jay feaster puts up the on-a-wing=and-a-prayer praise that Jan will be the 2nd line answer that has eluded the Lightning this season:

'Jan Hlavac is a highly skilled player who we believe will fit in well within our group of top six forwards and a player we hope will develop some chemistry with Brad Richards,'' executive vice president and general manager Jay Feaster said. ''He is an excellent skater and is both a playmaker and a guy who can finish. The 'new NHL' is tailor-made for Jan's game, and he expressed through his agent a strong desire to return to the NHL as was evidenced by the cap- and budget-friendly contract Jan signed.''

So is this a solution to problems on the roster (on the cheap!) or is it a bottom-dollar move that the Lightning hope will pan out? It's worked for the Bolts so far...

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I’m afraid I can’t get too excited about this one, but will hope for the best.

by Marsha on Jun 15, 2007 3:42 PM EDT reply actions

HAHAHAHAHAhahahahaa Hlavac!!!

Oh…. WTF is Feaster smokin?

by Jes Golbez on Jun 15, 2007 3:59 PM EDT reply actions

I go along with Phil Esposito on this one, as I quote,“this is a third line guy at best.” I’m sorry, but with the addition of Gratton, Hlavac and all the other recent signees, that gives us about 4 sets of third/checking line players. We, as of now only have about 4 first/second line players. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for a better free agency starting July 1st. The questions are many but the answers are few.

Has anyone figured out if Eric Perrin is going to re-sign? If he doesn’t it would be a shame.

by Tim A on Jun 19, 2007 7:39 AM EDT reply actions