Kopecky signs 2-year, $900K extension

[Heaton 1]

You're right,he deserves another chance after this seasons bad luck.

But remember people,this deal doesn't give him an automatic roster spot.

There's always good old waiver draft.

He still has to prove himself,we've got more youngsters coming up (ok,maybe not next season but after that) and possible UFA's Kenny will sign etc.

There's no waiver draft anymore.

[NeverForgetMac25 483]

$475 next year, and $525 in 08/09 is a good deal all around.

I like it.

[FinWing 26]

$475 next year, and $525 in 08/09 is a good deal all around.

I like it.

Can't really go wrong with that kind of deal.

[Zeta Power 40 1]

Can't really go wrong with that kind of deal.

exactly great job Kenny, now lets get Dats

[FinWing 26]

exactly great job Kenny, now lets get Dats

And Calder!

[superstarsingh 23]

Thats a pretty good deal for us now that I can see the figures.

[NEEDMOREGRIT 12]

Welcome back Kopecky Good signing by Holland.

[Lou_Siffer 1]

There were a couple nights Kopecky was the team's best player. And that combined with the fact that I was pretty much alone on this board in wanting to keep the guy over Nate Robinson a couple years back, I think I might be the only person on here who even had enough expectations of him to BE disappointed with Tomas.

My expectation of him just came from stuff i read on the board. I was expecting more of an in your face aggressive player who hit often, and yes occasionally, would throw down. Just wasnt the type of player i thought he was i guess...i blame the board

[arin 0]

Who knows what he could be? He played for 4 minutes a game.. He's fought in the AHL. Who knows if he'll develop into Volchenkov?

[rwfan007 18]

i can relate. i always fall asleep during history

how can you fall asleep during history??? It is fascinating! I am a history major and there is no way that I could ever fall asleep during a history class! Shame on you all!

[eva unit zero 271]

My expectation of him just came from stuff i read on the board. I was expecting more of an in your face aggressive player who hit often, and yes occasionally, would throw down. Just wasnt the type of player i thought he was i guess...i blame the board

I think he's been right on track for where I figured him in...

Peak potential: Gritty support scoring, versatile, solid all-around player with no remarkable strengths or weaknesses. Comparable player projection: Gerard Gallant or Trevor Linden.

Kopecky will likely never be the core player of an NHL team, but he has all the tools to succeed in any role, which makes him a valuable piece to have.

[Kp-Wings 3]

My expectation of him just came from stuff i read on the board. I was expecting more of an in your face aggressive player who hit often, and yes occasionally, would throw down. Just wasnt the type of player i thought he was i guess...i blame the board

Who really gave him the perception of being a Todd Fedoruk (which is really what your description was)? I never seen anyone come on here and say Kopecky would drop the gloves at a heads turn. He is physical, maybe not overly so, but I still like his style of play.

But if someone did make him out to be Todd Fedoruk, then by all means blame the board.

[zetterbergfuturemvp 0]

$475 next year, and $525 in 08/09 is a good deal all around.

I like it.

doesnt that add up to a million ?? why does it say 900k extension for 2 yrs ?? that being said , i like the deal

[poxer 0]

I like the deal with Kopecky because when he was playing I love his energy. He reminded me of a younger Maltby when he would go around and cause a raucousm, I'm not saying he still doesn't do it, but that Kopecky looks like a younger a version of him. He really impressed me with the energy he brought to each game.

[Viperar 16]

how can you fall asleep during history??? It is fascinating! I am a history major and there is no way that I could ever fall asleep during a history class! Shame on you all!

history is the s***. Amen brother

[Lou_Siffer 1]

Who really gave him the perception of being a Todd Fedoruk (which is really what your description was)? I never seen anyone come on here and say Kopecky would drop the gloves at a heads turn. He is physical, maybe not overly so, but I still like his style of play.

But if someone did make him out to be Todd Fedoruk, then by all means blame the board.

Not at all! I never thought that. I was thinking more along the lines of a Jarko Ruutu-ish player. I saw none of that...no bite to him at all.

I think he's been right on track for where I figured him in...

Peak potential: Gritty support scoring, versatile, solid all-around player with no remarkable strengths or weaknesses. Comparable player projection: Gerard Gallant or Trevor Linden.

Kopecky will likely never be the core player of an NHL team, but he has all the tools to succeed in any role, which makes him a valuable piece to have.

Right on track? Youve been hyping him up and he gets 1 pt in 28 games? If you say thats what you expected...i dont buy it.

Edited March 22, 2007 by Lou_Siffer

[arin 0]

I'm pretty sure Hudler and Filp both had like 3pts in their first 28 games. Does that mean we shouldnt sign them?