An Epiphany...or Simply a Grand Delusion?

I came to the realization, a while back, of a possible gem in the UFA signings - or, rather, of two gems: Markus Naslund and Todd Bertuzzi.

Naslund signed for 2 years with the New York Rangers at an even $8 million; Bertuzzi signed with Calgary for $1.95m/1 yr.

Alone on separate teams, each might or might not succeed, depending on the linemates they'll play with and how well each deals with their new environment: Naslund has struggled the past few seasons with Vancouver and is out there to prove he can still be a leader and a top scorer; Bertuzzi...well, you know the story.

However, consider this: why not sign both of them to the same team? Imagine the Habs with those two in the lineup: they would have 3 legitimate scoring lines with the likes of AK-Plekanec- Kovy, Bertuzzi-Koivu-Naslund, and Tanguay-Higgins-SK. When they were together in Vancouver along with Brendan Morrison, they proved to be one of the most potent and dominant lines in the league; there's no reason that chemistry couldn't be re-ignited today, even without Morrison (Koivu plays a similar style and would likely fit in). Bertuzzi and Naslund each want to get their careers back on track...I don't think there would be any better way than by re-uniting on the same team.

Moreover, the greatest reason these deals would make sense is because of their salaries: both signed relatively cheaply in an off-season that has been anything but. Consider this: would you rather have Naslund and Bertuzzi for $6 million altogether, or Mats Sundin for around $7.5 million? I know which one I'd pick.