But I don’t know. Langenbrunner is an alright player… maybe a bit inflated stats from playing on a good line. Not the most consistent when it comes to scoring, but he would be OK. And at least he’s got OK size too.

I do think it would help to bring in a vet.

And no, a vet wouldn’t necessarily push us over the edge to making the playoffs, but I think a vet or two could go a long ways in helping pull us out of the sewer, however… especially if they bring a PK game as part of their repertoire (which actually Langenbrunner does bring)

I don’t think of things the way some others do. It’s not ones and zeros where we’re either competing for the playoffs or we’re competing for the top pick. Getting a couple of vets could help the kids learn long term, as you say, and I’d be all for that. It would also very likely raise our rank in the standings, which is what I meant with the Tambi comment. Wouldn’t necessarily put us 8 and above, but I don’t think we’d be in the basement.

Racki: Yah I’m definitely for adding some veteran presence. Sometimes I wonder if Tambo isn’t doing it because they are all for another tank year.

But I don’t think a Landgenbrunner is going to move us into playoff contention. What I do want is someone that can mentor the kids thru expierence and example. We don’t have that now IMO. Penner just isn’t that kind of personality and neither is Hemsky. Horcoff works hard but not sure he is the guy the kids can look up to. At least not if/till he gets his game together.
I would take flyer on Lang. for 1 year. Whats the down side?