Peca

` ` Peca is arguably one of the best defensive forwards in the league, but a lot of teams fight through injuries, '' Sundin said.

USATODAY.com - Hockey - Washington vs. Toronto 2006

Not only did they have cap room, but they picked up two guys — Mike Peca from the Islanders and Chris Pronger from the Blues — who were moved by their teams to create cap room.

USATODAY.com - Just a guess: Sens, Sharks should rule their roosts 2005

Team captain Michael Peca is one of the offseason acquisitions that made the Islanders competitive in a hurry.

USATODAY.com - Revived Isles make long-awaited playoff return 2002

Just 75 seconds into the second period, the Islanders 'center was checked behind the Bruins' net by Axelsson, and the Boston left wing's stick became stuck in Peca's right skate.

NHL - National Hockey League - N.Y. Islanders vs. Boston 2002

Mike Peca is amused by his memory that his final assignment for Team Canada at the World Championships last spring was to check Russian center Alexei Yashin.

USATODAY.com - Deals gain Islanders instant upgrade 2001

Several teams are very interested in Peca, and it's presumed widely that the St. Louis Blues would be very interested in Hasek if he were made available.

USATODAY.com - Veterans may move on draft weekend 2001

Peca is a restricted free agent who missed all of last season demanding a trade after failing to negotiate a contract with Buffalo.

USATODAY.com - Sabres take center Novotny with 22nd pick 2001

Peca is a fine hockey player, but he's not the type of guy who can lead a young franchise to glory.

USATODAY.com - Finals notes and other stuff 2001

New York Islanders: Acquired C Michael Peca from the Buffalo Sabres for C Tim Connolly and LW Taylor Pyatt.

USATODAY.com - Transactions — June 2001 2001

Then I hailed the canoes with a long cry, "Tanipi endayenk?" which means, "Whence come you?" and added "Peca," that they might know I called in peace.

Montlivet Alice Prescott Smith