The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed center Michael Peca to a one-year contract, club General Manager Scott Howson announced July 11. As is club policy, terms were not disclosed. Peca joined the Blue Jackets prior to the 2007-08 season and collected eight goals and 26 assists for 34 points with 64 penalty minutes in 65 games with the club.
The 2008-09 season will be Peca's 13th in the NHL as he has registered 172-271-443 and 740 penalty minutes with a cumulative plus/minus rating of +72 in 793 games with the Blue Jackets, Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks. He is a two-time winner of the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL's top defensive forward (1997-Buffalo, 2002-NY Islanders).
"We are very pleased to re-sign Michael," said Howson. "We value his experience, professionalism, leadership and ability to play in crucial situations."
Columbus Blue Jackets - News: Columbus Blue Jackets Re-Sign Center Michael Peca to One-Year Contract - 07/11/2008