He'd still be a decent 4th liner imo. A good team would not have him on the 3rd line at this point.Didn't watch him much last season, but he didn't look washed up in the playoffs as far as skating ability and positional play. Is he too old to fill a 3rd line role in the NHL? Hands or shot gone? Oilers could use some locker room wisdom.
You don't pass on a 4 times SC winner... bad mistake by Tampa.
I think Murray will bring him back to Anaheim. I’m fine with it if it’s cheap
Think Tampa if they do go after another vet should go after someone who does not have a cup yet. They will be hungrier. Something Tampa’s mentality seriously needs.
Anyway , Kunitz was gassed by the playoffs. He kept going off for a line change while his line mates were still in the middle of a sequence. Was annoying. His line was very good but from little efforts or play contribution from him. This was a wise decision for Yzerman to move on and maybe bring up a younger guy from the system.
You don't pass on a 4 times SC winner... bad mistake by Tampa.
Sounds like he should coast through the regular season then just start playing once the trade deadline has passed. He's got quite a lot of miles on the clock when you consider the sort of game he plays.
Didn't watch him much last season, but he didn't look washed up in the playoffs as far as skating ability and positional play. Is he too old to fill a 3rd line role in the NHL? Hands or shot gone? Oilers could use some locker room wisdom.
YupMy money is on another return to Anaheim. This has Bob Murray written all over it.