Lawton Wants A Top-Six Forward To Replace Prospal

from Damian Cristodero of the St. Petersburg Times, “I’d like to add another top-six forward, one that adds a little different chemistry, a little more speed. We want to play a more up-tempo game. And we really want guys that care.” What free agents are out there? If willing to take one-year deals at lower rates for a chance to play with Lecavalier and juice careers that took steps back last season, Alex Tanguay and Petr Sykora would top the list. Lawton said he also could trade for a forward, which would better control payroll because of the salary shipped out. “The question is whether we can get anything done,” Lawton said. “It’s a tough equation. There haven’t been a lot of moves by teams. The faucet was shut off by about July 4, and that is because the league is oversold. But there are some good players out there.” more