Datsyuk Signs 7-year, $46.9M Contract Extension

[FunkyBlueFish203 0]

Stevie: "Not a rash decision by the Red Wings. Not a decision made overnight. Thought long and hard, taking into account what Pavel has done, what he's doing and what he will do. Taken the cap into account. Everyone put a great deal of thought. Wings haven't had access to Crosby, Malkin etc. Datsyuk is our 1st overall. Was important to lock him up. We consider him a top player in the NHL. Put a lot of time into this and we are all delighted to make this announcement."

[KrazyGangsta 79]

holland brain washed stevie

[DraperFan MN 0]

Does anyone else here love the fact that Stevie is involved with our organization long term?

[rage 24]

We are going to be royaly screwed in 2 years when we have to resign zetterberg....tampa bay anyone?

Red Wings Brass = Brillant. So don't worry!

[WingsFANstuckintheSOUTH 10]

helen the ***** had to bring up the playoffs

[motorcitykid 42]

No need to rush this. We're talking likely near 6 million. For 7 years? Im not concerned with Nicklas retiring and the cap issue.

Point blank he has not performed the way you'd expect to get this kind of deal.

Are we the Toronto Maple Leafs? Or Islanders?

[YzermanForever 0]

Did I miss the numbers? They haven't said them.

The Red Wings organization probably won't say the number. I think it's always been their policy not to.

[commadore183 103]

Any place I can listen to the presser? I can't find it on the TV where I am.

[superstarsingh 23]

helen the ***** had to bring up the playoffs

I know, but its a legit question

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

7 YEARS?! WOAH BABY!

[wingsdiehard13 33]

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[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Too long for me , If he does soemthing this year , thats fine , 7 years , wow , we arent the Islanders people

[Matt 1,049]

Yzerman (on playoff performances of Datsyuk): "It's not the effort, the statistics haven't been reflective of his effort. I know him as a player as well as anyone and I see the playoff stats as an abberation... Everyone forgets that Pavel wasn't expected to play last year, it was his decision to come back and he was getting more and more dominant as the series wore on... We signed him to this contract, we're expecting production and we believe we will. It's an abberation and I'm not concerned at all. The majority players go through this at some point -- producing in the playoffs -- and I have no doubt he'll quiet his doubters..."

Holland:

"Back in October we made an offer shorter than seven years. In talking to everyone in the organization, we felt comfortable in a long-term deal. He competes hard, he brings it every night. He gives you everything he's got.7-years, the longest contract any Red Wing has received. Pavel's 28, you're going to see more long-term deals because the free agency age gets lower in the CBA.

Players want a commitment. We figured out a number we thought was fair. The negotation was long because we were talking about the term."

[T-Ruff 47]

why you guys panicking for in like 2-3 years the cap will go up and lidstrom will be retired ... so calm down guys

Good point....

Does anyone else here love the fact that Stevie is involved with our organization long term?

Nothing could be more appropriate....

[motorcitykid 42]

The Red Wings organization probably won't say the number. I think it's always been their policy not to.

Since when.

The numbers are very important to us fans. If not now, I assume it will be on the news later.

[wingsin4 0]

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That should work...if it doesnt let me know

Thanks

[superstarsingh 23]

I want Bertuzzi too...Ken ought to pull some tricks out on that one..

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

I don't want to read through all the pages, how much is he makin per year?

[motorcitykid 42]

Now Holland's been asked about Hank. What about what he is now gonna deserved.

[wingsdiehard13 33]

Any place I can listen to the presser? I can't find it on the TV where I am.

Thanks

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

Ok, now they're talking about this affecting Hank's future contract...they can't talk till July 1, 2008 under the cap rules

[rwfan007 18]

they can't even talk to hank about his contract until july 2008

[superstarsingh 23]

Pavs and Hank ARE the team of the future....huds and flip too but you know what I mean

[commadore183 103]

http://tuner1.dc1.sonixtream.com/solon/med...rue&type=IE

That should work...if it doesnt let me know

Thank you.

[motorcitykid 42]

I don't want to read through all the pages, how much is he makin per year?

Nothing said yet. Weird.