Speculation: Vinny Prospal

[Tampa Bay Kiwi]

With Stamkos out for a long period of time and this team still wanting to make strides towards qualifying for the playoffs and option for Yzerman could be signing Vinny Prospal? He likely wouldn't cost a lot and could be slotted in as a 2nd or 3rd line center.

I've always loved Vinny and would love to see him back in a Lightning uniform. I see this as a better option than bringing Kucherov or Vladdy up as I think it's in there best interest to remain in Syracuse.

Thoughts?

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[newham89]

I think we wait until at least the end of our western road trip before deciding if a move is needed. Wouldn't be the worst idea though. Experience to go with youth. His stats last year are good for a 37 year old, why is he still unsigned?

 

[HoseEmDown]

Can we sign someone who we a paying a buyout to?

 

[newham89]

Can we sign someone who we a paying a buyout to?

Yeah, we just pay him twice.

 

[More 2004]

He would slow us WAY down is the only problem. Don't see it as plausible.

 

[Stammer Time*]

I think he would be a horrible fit for Cooper but I'd try anything.

 

[chasespace]

I'd like to see if Drouin, Kucherov, or Namestnikov work out first.

 

[Yzlamic Preacher*]

I'd like to see if Drouin, Kucherov, or Namestnikov work out first.

The only one who should come up should be Vladdy.

 

[Stammer Time*]

The only one who should come up should be Vladdy.

While I'm fine with just Vladdy I would love to see him and Kucherov arrive as a package deal.

 

[Sky04]

I'd rather see the team try to rally with a call-up first and someone who's part of the organization over a temporary replacement, who will probably be gone next season.

 

[Doctor Drej]

too slow.

while a little nostalgia might help ease the pain of losing stamkos, vinny P just doesn't fit here.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

too slow.

while a little nostalgia might help ease the pain of losing stamkos, vinny P just doesn't fit here.

This. Yzerman and Coop want a fast team. I love Prospal, but there are better options.

 

[CupsOverCash]

I'd like to see Kucherov get a chance. Namestnikov wouldn't be a bad choice either. Give these young guys a chance.

 

[Alivesi]

I'd like to see Kucherov get a chance. Namestnikov wouldn't be a bad choice either. Give these young guys a chance.

Well considering we lost a center, Namestnikov seems to be the priority call up, unless Killorn moves to center.

 

[Lord Stan 2020]

I want kucherov up.

I will accept vladdy.

I honestly am ok with angelidis and just moving everyone up a notch.

We got options on offense is D am worried on. Now saying that,,,, first heard salo was a month now hearing maybe just tomorrow.

We are totally fine if that is the case

 

[Alivesi]

Wrong Vinny

 

[Glide5]

Time to bring the Russians up boys! See who is ready to take the big stage I think.

And now I'm really glad to see the extra D-men on our roster. Lets see if Sustr can handle big time minutes with Hedman. and Barbs has a few games to hopefully help him adjust and be ready to go. We may be needing them both for a few weeks.