This Day In Hockey History (2/12)
There are some moments that are just odd and then there is this one today on This Day In Hockey History. Throughout the years, there have been some very bizarre endings to hockey games that just leave people scratching their heads. Today, we give you a moment that truly just makes one shrug in absolute disbelief. As always, we have a video and then the moment. So here goes.....
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Peca Picks Columbus
Michael Peca is on the verge of signing a one-year incentive laden deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets according to the Columbus Dispatch.
This is a move which ends speculation that the 33-year old center would be playing on Broadway during the upcoming season.
'We had a deal in place with the Rangers for almost three weeks now,' Peca said in the Columbus Dispatch...
Via Hot Stove New York
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August 22, 2007
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August 22, 2007
Former Sabres captain Peca tabbed junior team GM
Former Buffalo Sabres captain Michael Peca was hired as the new general manager of the Buffalo Junior Sabres on Thursday.
The 37-year-old Peca, who became a fan favorite in his five years with the Sabres, will be in charge of scouting the local hockey talent pool and building the junior hockey program that has been in existence since 1975.
Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association and...
Via AP on Fox
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August 04, 2011
Peca Waiting for Rangers Decision
Michael Peca is interested in becoming a member of the New York Rangers, but has given the team a deadline by which they need to sign him otherwise he will consider other offers.
"We're probably going to force the issue by (today). If I can't reach him (today), we'll just go our separate way," Peca's agent Don Meehan told the NY Daily News. "I&...
Via Hot Stove New York
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August 21, 2007
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August 21, 2007
Peca wants Rangers to make up their mind already
The New York Rangers have until this Tuesday to decide if they want to sign unrestricted free agent forward Mike Peca, his agent tells Mark Everson of the New York Post.
Via RumorMeThis
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August 21, 2007
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August 21, 2007
Peca going from Blueshirts to Blue Jackets?
Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch reports that unrestricted free agent forward Michael Peca will not become a New York Ranger, and instead will sign with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Via RumorMeThis
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August 23, 2007
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August 23, 2007
Peca would consider Blue Jackets
Unrestricted free agent forward Michael Peca tells Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch that the possibility of playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets intrigues him.
Via RumorMeThis
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August 20, 2007
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August 20, 2007
Michael Peca retires after 13 NHL seasons
Michael Peca, a two-time Selke Trophy winner, announced his official NHL retirement Tuesday, ending a 13-season NHL career that was highlighted by an Olympic gold medal in 2002.
Via ESPN
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January 19, 2010
Peca preaches confidence to Columbus youngsters
Michael Peca has two Selke Trophies to his name (1997, 2002) and one trip to the Stanley Cup final (1999). Yet only the most ardent Columbus Blue Jackets fan would believe this 33-year-old center has a chance of getting his name engraved on Lord Stanley’s mug come June. Sure, the Jackets are no...
Via HockeyAdventure.com
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March 03, 2008
Flyers Claim Thoreson from Oilers
This isn't the big acquisition we have been waiting for. In another minor roster move, the Flyers claimed forward Patrick Thoreson off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers. Thoreson is small, but he is a playmaker that can play on the wings or at center. He's 24, and according to TSN he has the potential to be a top-six forward some day. He has played 85 career NHL games, and scored...
Via All Things Philly Sports
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February 22, 2008
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February 22, 2008
Peca Retires
from the NHLPA,
Michael Peca announced his retirement today from the National Hockey League after 13 NHL seasons....
“I truly have enjoyed my entire career as an NHL player,” said Peca. “Playing the game at the highest level, with and against the top hockey players in the world, has been a pleasure. Throughout my 13-season career I was fortunate to play on some exceptional...
Via Kuklas Korner
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January 19, 2010
Junior Sabres Bring in Some Former NHLers
via Buffalo Sabres press release:
The Buffalo Junior Sabres today announced that former Buffalo Sabres captain Michael Peca is joining the organization as its new General Manager. In addition, the team today announced that former Sabres player Ric Seiling is also joining the team as its Play-By-Play Announcer.
Larry Playfair, President of the Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association...
Via Kukla's Korner
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August 04, 2011
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August 04, 2011
Michael Peca Offered a Tryout with the Buffalo Sabres?
Just wondering is it true that Michael Peca will show up at Sabres training camp this weekend? Rumors circulating all around Buffalo have mike showing up at Sabres training camp as a walk on player trying to make the team. If this is true, I feel this would improve the Buffalo Sabres locker room leadership as well as improve special teams. This team lacks leadership! even though...
Via Bleacher Report
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September 09, 2009
Michael Peca: An Open Letter
Dear Mike,
Within a few days the Buffalo Sabres will be starting the 2009-2010 NHL season with a major issue that has not been fully addressed this offseason. A lack of veteran leadership plagues the young Sabres.
In my opinion your the perfect guy to fill this role.
I realize that the Sabres probably have not contacted you, but why don't you contact them?
Back in 1995-96 there...
Via Bleacher Report
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September 10, 2009
Yashin's Exit Could Open Door for Smyth, Peca
According to Larry Brooks of the New York Post, league sources have indicated that impending free agent Ryan Smyth had let it be known that he "would not consider re-signing with the Islanders if [Alexei] Yashin remained with the team for even a portion of the remaining four years of his contract." So much for the theory that the buy-out was engineered to appease the fans...
Via Hot Stove New York
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June 07, 2007
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June 07, 2007
Peca pursued by Blue Jackets
Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch reports that the Columbus Blue Jackets have made unrestricted free agent forward Michael Peca their prime target in replacing Alexander Svitov who bolted for Russia.
Via RumorMeThis
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August 20, 2007
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August 20, 2007
GARTH: CAPTAIN CRUNCH TURNS GM
Michael Peca is a special breed of cat. as a player, he was a fiercely intense competitor who would bust you in the slobber knocker if you had your head down rolling around the trolley tracks. He played the game as hard as he could for as long as he could.
When he retired from the NHL in 2009, Peca immersed himself in his family life. Spending time at home with his...
Via HockeyBuzz
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August 04, 2011
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August 04, 2011
MICHAEL PECA ADDED TO SECOND POWER PLAY LUNCHEON
PURCHASE TICKETS!
The Buffalo Sabres today announced that former Sabres’ captain Michael Peca will join U.S. National Junior team General Manager Jim Johannso...
Via sabres.nhl.com
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November 30, 2010
So-Long Islanders
After the Islanders barely made the playoffs last year then made a quick exit once in, they hoped to use this off-season to retool and make another run at it next year. Yesterday was a cruel step in the wrong direction.
With these subtractions to the team and the only addition being Jon Sim, and possibly the return of Michael Peca, the Islanders playoff hopes for the upcoming...
Via Hot Stove New York
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July 03, 2007
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July 03, 2007
Michael Peca vs. Jay Bouwmeester: A Justified Criticism
Michael Peca doesn't think very highly of Jay Bouwmeester . Peca, a 13-year NHL veteran and current hockey analyst for Canadian sports network TSN, opened fire at the Calgary Flames defenseman on Tuesday...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report
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October 02, 2010
Former NHLer Peca named Junior Sabres' GM
Former Buffalo Sabres captain Michael Peca was hired as the new general manager of the Buffalo Junior Sabres on Thursday. The 37-year-old Peca, who became a fan favourite in his five years with the Sabres, will be in charge of scouting the local hockey talent pool and building the junior hockey program that has been in existence since 1975.
Via Forecaster
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August 04, 2011
Peca hired as Buffalo Junior Sabres GM (AP)
Former Buffalo Sabres captain Michael Peca was hired as the new general manager of the Buffalo Junior Sabres on Thursday. The 37-year-old Peca, who became a fan favorite in his five years with the Sabres, will be in charge of scouting the local hockey talent pool and building the junior hockey program that has been in existence since 1975.
Via Yahoo! Sports
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August 04, 2011
Peca retires from NHL
Michael Peca, a two-time Selke Trophy winner as top defensive forward, retired from the NHL on Tuesday.
Via Forecaster
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January 19, 2010
Peca retires after 13 seasons in NHL
Michael Peca is retiring after 13 seasons in the NHL.
Via Buffalonews.com
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January 19, 2010
Peca officially retires
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Michael Peca portrayed a common-man image during his five years with the Buffalo Sabres. Fans connected with a guy no bigger than them dropping huge opponents. They could relate to a man and his Western New York wife shopping at the local supermarket, which used him as a pitchman.
Via Buffalonews.com
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January 20, 2010
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