Columbus shows interest in Michael Peca

There has been nary a whiff of interest in returning Michael Peca into a Sabres uniform from Buffalo’s end, but here it is mid August and Peca remains unemployed.

But perhaps not for long, as today’s report in the Columbus Dispatch states that Peca’s agent Don Meehan is in talks with the Columbus Blue Jackets for a deal there.

The funniest quote from the piece?

The Blue Jackets are likely to offer a one-year contract laden with incentives, such as games played, goals scored and an additional sum if the team reaches the playoffs.

Playoffs? The ‘Jackets are the D-Rays of the NHL… If Peca’s presence and leadership takes this bunch to the promised land, the he really is worth every penny and then some.