The Hockey News: Headlines: Columbus Blue Jackets re-sign veteran centre Michael Peca to one-year deal

Columbus Blue Jackets re-sign veteran centre Michael Peca to one-year deal

2008-07-09 12:00:00

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed veteran centre Michael Peca to a US$1.315-million, one-year contract.

The 34-year-old unrestricted free agent had 34 points (8-26) in 65 games last season while keying the team's penalty killing.

Peca, a member of Canada's 2002 Olympic gold medal team, has 443 points (172-271) in 793 career NHL games.

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Jimi Guy Posted
(2009-04-30 06:34:15)

Good for Peca, he is a soild defensive player who helps out as much as he can on the score sheet! I think he has it good in Columbus, and I think they are using him exactly as he should be.

Jackets Fan Section 112 Posted
(2009-04-30 06:34:15)

An ironic thing, the best ever open ice hit Nash laid on a guy was Peca himself, his Edmonton stint, came across the center line and Nash dropped the hammer on him, lights out for Peca. Peca was on the IR list for nearly a month with a cocussion. I hope Peca can stay healthy, we only saw a glimpse of him and Modine last year, both guys were walking wounded most of last season and I know he can contribute much more. Glad to have him back and the dressing room has another strong charcter guy.