Penguins Assign Leclair to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

[Thrillhouse]

PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Penguins have assigned forward John LeClair to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, it was announced Saturday by General Manager Ray Shero.

LeClair, 37, has appeared in 21 games this season with the Penguins. He recorded two goals, five assists and 12 penalty minutes.

LeClair has played 967 NHL games throughout 17 seasons. He has 819 points, including 406 goals and 413 assists. LeClair has 65 game-winning goals and 118 power-play goals.

[Brash_Fan]

Great, now he will take up a roster spot down there, perhaps Bonvie's

[Isles4life]

Just a sad situation.

[D Y B FLYERS]

That sucks. I'll always remember the way he used to play back with Philly, was always a force.

[HellOnIce]

This is sad. I remember the Leigon of Doom. A victim of the new NHL I guess?

[cottonzway]

Disgraceful IMO.

[bostonirish8]

Originally Posted by HellOnIce

This is sad. I remember the Leigon of Doom. A victim of the new NHL I guess?

Or a victim of being 70 years old

[Strife]

Originally Posted by bostonirish8

Or a victim of being 70 years old

Hey! He's only 60!

[forsberg21]

plenty of teams could afford him and use him. Cant believe a guy like LeClair passed through waivers, while teams like chicago or New Jersey cant score a goal to save their life.

[JKidd]

Time for Big John to retire. I cant see how a guy of his caliber is content with being in the "A". I'd deffinately rather see him retire, than see "Pens call up John Leclair" as a thread name.

[GopherFan99]

It's disappointing. I wish he would have retired. Andreychuk and Hull faced the same thing last year and both retired instead of getting optioned. He just does not have the speed to play in the league any more.

[VodkaFish]

The rumor from the NY Post is the Blackhawks might pick him up on re-entry waivers.

[dipandmitts]

if nobody picks him up, i assume he would just retire ..to much pride to go to wb

[PuckHogs29]

The Devils have no cap room or use for a slow footed 37 year old. The Pens should try to send him where he can be a help to a young team looking for some leadership, he's not the force he once was, but he can still bring alot of character and chip in once in awhile.

Originally Posted by forsberg21

plenty of teams could afford him and use him. Cant believe a guy like LeClair passed through waivers, while teams like chicago or New Jersey cant score a goal to save their life.

[BM24]

Originally Posted by cottonzway

Disgraceful IMO.

Im with you man! The damn salary cap is putting a black mark beside some GREAT NHL careers. First Mogilny and now Leclair.