-Vintage Canuck- Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Veteran UFA squeeze continues as ex-Canuck Max Lapierre signs in Sweden: Maxim Lapierre, also with over 600 games on his resume, has signed with Modo of the Swedish Hockey League, per TVA. It’s a one-year deal with a second year option, and also has an out clause should Lapierre land an NHL contract in the next 15 days. Lapierre, 30, split last season between Pittsburgh and St. Louis (he was traded for Goc, ironically enough). A known agitator, he finished the year with 11 points in 80 games, and appeared in all five games of the Pens’ opening-round playoff loss to the Rangers. Prior to his time in Pittsburgh and St. Louis, “Yappy Lappy” played in Montreal, Anaheim and Vancouver. His best season came in 2009-10, when he scored a career-high 15 goals and 28 points, earning a handful of Selke votes. It stands to reason that, given what we’ve seen recently, more veteran skaters will either be forced to take overseas gigs like Lapierre and Goc have, or wait for training camp PTOs. The likes of Curtis Glencross, Brad Boyes, Lee Stempniak and Marek Zidlicky are all still without contracts. http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/01/veteran-ufa-squeeze-continues-as-lapierre-signs-in-sweden/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaches Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Bit surprised.. Thought he was still a quality NHL'er. Loved him during his time here. Good luck Lappy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBamba Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I'd sooner have Lapps and Kas at a combined 2.3M then Prust at 3.5. But that's none of my business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMillerTime Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thats really sad to hear. Lapps was a great player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Damn, was hoping he'd land an NHL job. He can still play in this league. Here's hoping we seem him in the bigs again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I figured someone would take him on, even in a minor role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBamba Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Damn, was hoping he'd land an NHL job. He can still play in this league. Here's hoping we seem him in the bigs again. How does Edmonton or Carolina not sign this guy? Same with Goc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Lappy sucked in Pittsburgh. I liked him as a Canuck, and thought he tried his hardest to adjust when asked to take fewer PIMs, but with few teams signing FAs, makes sense he goes to MoDo. Might be good for his offensive mojo, he was a 15 goal scorer in MTL but hasn't been able to replicate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryberg Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I'd sooner have Lapps and Kas at a combined 2.3M then Prust at 3.5. But that's none of my business. Yeah that would be awesome 2 great leaders with great values to bring in the new generation. Oh wait, lappy would be taking the spot that is open for virt/shink/jensen But that's none of my business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintPatrick33 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Seems like in the new NHL you are either a star or a young rookie/prospect. No more room for veterans with experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Barzal Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Well that sucks. I'd rather have a pest witha personality than some other guys on this team. Good ol' character squad we got going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I'd sooner have Lapps and Kas at a combined 2.3M then Prust at 3.5. But that's none of my business. Prust is actually making $2.5 million but that's none of my business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I think I'd rather have him on our 4th line than Vey. Vey needs to be middle 6 but likely will never get a spot there given our other options at centre and RW. Will interesting to see what happens with Vey going forward. Best of luck to Lappy, hope to see him back in the NHL sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBamba Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Prust is actually making $2.5 million but that's none of my business. Lol Owned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Lappy was flat-out terrible in Pittsburgh. Regular: 35GP, 0G, 2A, -13, 5 giveaways, 1 takeaway Playoffs: 5GP, 0G, 0A, -2, 0 giveaways, 0 takeaways He was good on faceoffs in the playoffs, but that's it. Not surprised that he didn't get a contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 He is still an NHLer. This is a failure by the league to retain talent imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baer. Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 He is still an NHLer. This is a failure by the league to retain talent imho. Expansion will fix it. But yes, this is a clear example of the NHL being moderately flooded with talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baer. Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 How does Edmonton or Carolina not sign this guy? Same with Goc. To keep roster spots for more rookies. Can never have too many rookies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 He is still an NHLer. This is a failure by the league to retain talent imho. Nah. 44 rookies played at least half the season last year. Probably even more will be coming next year. There are only 690 roster spots to fill in the league. As talent comes in, the less effective get pushed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanGnome Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Veteran UFA squeeze continues as ex-Canuck Max Lapierre signs in Sweden: Maxim Lapierre, also with over 600 games on his resume, has signed with Modo of the Swedish Hockey League, per TVA. It’s a one-year deal with a second year option, and also has an out clause should Lapierre land an NHL contract in the next 15 days. Lapierre, 30, split last season between Pittsburgh and St. Louis (he was traded for Goc, ironically enough). A known agitator, he finished the year with 11 points in 80 games, and appeared in all five games of the Pens’ opening-round playoff loss to the Rangers. Prior to his time in Pittsburgh and St. Louis, “Yappy Lappy” played in Montreal, Anaheim and Vancouver. His best season came in 2009-10, when he scored a career-high 15 goals and 28 points, earning a handful of Selke votes. It stands to reason that, given what we’ve seen recently, more veteran skaters will either be forced to take overseas gigs like Lapierre and Goc have, or wait for training camp PTOs. The likes of Curtis Glencross, Brad Boyes, Lee Stempniak and Marek Zidlicky are all still without contracts. http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/01/veteran-ufa-squeeze-continues-as-lapierre-signs-in-sweden/ I would have taken Zidlicky over Weber, and Glencross over Vey, all day every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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