Blackhawks Sign Center Robert Lang

[blackngold]

General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the Blackhawks have signed free agent center Robert Lang to a 2-year contract.

“Robert gives us another offensive weapon at the center position,” said Tallon. “He is a right hand shot who will be able to help us on our power play. He has played with Martin Havlat in international competition and they have a very good chemistry together. He definitely gives us more strength up the middle.”

Lang, 36, stands at 6.03 and weighs in at 216 pounds. Last season with the Red Wings, Lang appeared in 81 games scoring 19 goals to go along with 33 assists for 52 points. He also appeared in 19 playoff games for Detroit scoring two goals and eight points.

He was originally the 6th round choice of the Los Angeles Kings in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft. Aside from the Kings, he has played for Boston, Pittsburgh, Washington and Detroit. He has participated in four Winter Olympic Games for the Czech Republic; 1992, 1998, 2002 and 2006.

In his NHL career, Lang has appeared in 799 regular season games scoring 213 goals to go along with 368 assists for 581 points. In playoff competition, Lang has appeared in 87 games scoring 18 goals while adding 27 assists for 45 points.

[vandymeer13]

The worst move of the offseason we get a guy who doesn't play with heart and who is lazy. WHich is why we got rid of players in the past like Holmqvist and Alxeeva. And unless we make some moves their isn't going to be room for Kane and Skille and all are minor league talent. I don't mind that, give them another year in the AHL but god damn it Koci better be up.

[skacore]

Depending on the length and cost of the contract I think it could turn out to be alright. I wasn't a fan of Lang this year but he is definitely a skilled playmaker, maybe playing with Havlat will rejuvenate him into a 60-70 point scorer

[bengino]

Originally Posted by skacore

Depending on the length and cost of the contract I think it could turn out to be alright. I wasn't a fan of Lang this year but he is definitely a skilled playmaker, maybe playing with Havlat will rejuvenate him into a 60-70 point scorer

it's a 2 year deal.. which isn't that bad, but still...

[drwdan19]

HaHa!!!

[Colt Seavers]

Reunited with Jason Williams! The only thing I hate about this is Detroit fans will see Lang 8 times next season!

[Isles4life]

I'm not sure why they'd sign him for more than 1 year. How much money was it for?

He may rebound, but not by that much would be my guess. I guess they want some more veteran influence for their young guys.

[Baronking]

Originally Posted by rjman48

Reunited with Jason Williams! The only thing I hate about this is Detroit fans will see Lang 8 times next season!

He might actually try in 1 or 2 of those games.

[Redtown]

Enjoy Chicago, you just signed the most worthless player in the NHL. And for 2 years to boot...

[Redtown]

Originally Posted by rjman48

Reunited with Jason Williams! The only thing I hate about this is Detroit fans will see Lang 8 times next season!

Well, he might be on the ice but do you think we'll actually see him?

[Mr.Hockeyy]

this wasnt even worth posting.....seriously

[Redtown]

Originally Posted by Mr.Hockeyy

this wasnt even worth posting.....seriously

Don't worry, Blackhawk fans won't even notice him

[lefthook1]

anywhere but detroit is a perfect fit for that pile! Good riddance

[Ciccarelli]

Lang will be a different player as soon as he can play with a fellow czech. Remember how well he played surrounded by czechs in Pittsburgh? Havlat and Lang could turn out to be a nice scoring duo.

[Podollan]

And they have a czech Enforcer in Koci lol.