tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post1165253906056481644..comments2023-10-25T05:51:28.164-04:00Comments on Light the Lamp - a Columbus Blue Jackets blog: Life JacketsLTLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15817321633985765198noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-31523126026183446492008-12-10T13:57:00.000-05:002008-12-10T13:57:00.000-05:00He's certainly an interesting option Dru.I haven't...He's certainly an interesting option Dru.<BR/><BR/>I haven't seen him play much but checking out his profile he's 30, 6ft 200lb and a right handed shot like you say.<BR/><BR/>Here is forecaster's take:<BR/><BR/>ASSETS: Makes smart decisions with the puck. Is capable of putting up good offensive numbers, especially if given regular ice time with the man advantage. <BR/>FLAWS: Is undersized, and will always face an uphill battle against NHL power forwards. Must still prove he can log big minutes in the big league. <BR/>CAREER POTENTIAL: Power play specialist. <BR/><BR/>He's also had a couple of real nice years in San Jose in 05-06 putting up 43p and in 06-07 in Ottawa putting up 40. He's struggled in LA with 24p last year and 7 in 19 games this season.<BR/><BR/>The point where I think Howson gets scared off is his contract. He's signed 2 more years at 2.75 mil. That's a lot for a guy watching from the press box but that also means he could most likely be had for a late pick.<BR/><BR/>If we could somehow dump some salary back maybe Howson takes a chance. He's certainly got the experience and we aren't going to get the perfect fit now unless we 1. overpay (which Howson won't do) or we draft or 2. develop it (which won't happen this year (unless Russell really breaks out the 2nd half).<BR/><BR/>Like you say though it could keep us afloat.<BR/><BR/>-LTLLTLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15817321633985765198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-5833217101410160132008-12-09T17:14:00.000-05:002008-12-09T17:14:00.000-05:00I have a feeling we could get Tom Preissing from t...I have a feeling we could get Tom Preissing from the Kings. He needs a change of scenery and the Kings don't seem to need as much as they thought. He also has the all coveted right-handed shot from the point.<BR/><BR/>Not exactly going to make us a contender but it should help keep the ship afloat until the trade deadline.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com