stonecoldstevebernier Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I know everyone's thinking about who should be the next head coach, or who we can get in an Edler/Luongo deal, but the 4th line wasn't good enough this year either. Lapierre's a decent 4th line C, but he takes too many bad penalties and he's only so-so on faceoffs. He did step up back in the 2011 playoffs in a big way, but unfortunately we haven't seen that the past two seasons. If Lapierre is not re-signed, who would you like to see us sign for the 4th line C role? My personal top two choices are Dave Steckel and Boyd Gordon - however, I imagine both will come pricier than Lapierre. Kyle Chipchura could chip in on offense, but he's not great on draws and it'd be nice to grab somebody who can help address that area since we were brutal at it this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I also like Michael Handzuz, if the price is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susraiders Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Steckel or Lapierre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I'd prefer to go with Lain to be honest. If not Lain, we need a faceoff specialist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everybody Hates Raymond Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Craig Adams just for the overtime calls in the playoffs. ADAMS SHOOTS, SCORES! CRAIG ADAMS! CRAIG ADAMS! ADAMS GETS THE WINNER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apples Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Boyd Gordon, Hendricks and our own lappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Juice Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I wouldn't mind having Lapierre back but if we're looking for a faceoff ace, Dave Steckel is the best option. 6'6, forechecks well, big body, hits, faceoff ace Plus, I doubt the Pens will let go Craig Adams. He's a versatile forward for Bylsma and I'm sure Bylsma would be the first to speak to Ray Shero about re-signing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Move Lapierre to the wing and sign Boyd Gordon and Torres Torres - Gordon - Lapierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 I also like Michael Handzuz, if the price is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 That'd be fantastic if he could make the team out of camp, he's definitely got the size and the defensive game to compete at the pro level. But I wonder if he might start in the AHL, simply because we've only just signed him out of college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drouin Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Like MG said, we're going to have to inject youth into our lineup. D.Sedin-H.Sedin-Kassian Jensen-Kesler-Burrows Higgins-Gaunce-Hansen Lain-Lapierre-Weise Schroeder That is without any signings, considering we are so close to the cap. Until we buyout Booth/Ballard and or trade Lou, that's most likely going to be our lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22Sedinery33 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Keep Lapierre, if another addition comes along great but Lappy is a guy who needs to stay here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
406281dylan Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Maxim Lapierre! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Burrows 14 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Lapierre, adams would be good too. And matt hendricks too. That's actually a good fourth line right there! I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madness Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Gordon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Like MG said, we're going to have to inject youth into our lineup. D.Sedin-H.Sedin-Kassian Jensen-Kesler-Burrows Higgins-Gaunce-Hansen Lain-Lapierre-Weise Schroeder That is without any signings, considering we are so close to the cap. Until we buyout Booth/Ballard and or trade Lou, that's most likely going to be our lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 MAX TALBOT! The man in huge amounts of clutch-ness in small packages (acquire via trade) Or Steckel or Lapierre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor McDavid Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Gordon or Lappy. Would consider Hendricks as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 MAX TALBOT! The man in huge amounts of clutch-ness in small packages Or Steckel or Lapierre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James van Riemsdyk Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Personally I like Steckel, he doesn't bring much offense but he's great in the dot and he brings the size at 6foot 6inches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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