According to various sources, including TheFourthPeriod.com, the New York Rangers have both expressed interest and made an offer to the free agent center. TFP reports that while Peca has shown interest in returning to the Buffalo Sabres, Sabres GM Darcy Regier has shown no interest. The Carolina Hurricanes have also shown interest in the 33yr old, however with the acquisition of Matt Cullen, their interest has lessened. Peca would be a perfect fit for the Rangers, filling the void that Matt Cullen has left. He would certainly be a welcome addition to the third line, playing with Avery and Callahan and would also provide grit and defensive prowess on the penalty kill. With the loss of Cullen and Jed Ortmeyer, two key components of the Rangers penalty kill last season, this move would certainly lessen the blow. It would also establish the Rangers as perhaps one of the best face-off taking teams in the league, with Gomez, Drury, Peca and Betts, the Blueshirts would certainly dominate the possession game.

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