Datsyuk Signs 7-year, $46.9M Contract Extension

[NeverForgetMac25 483]

What's the highest anyone thinks that the cap will move up to?

Again.........$48 mil

[13dats 1]

13Dats, well done! I moved your thread per policy, but I had an inkling that you might be for real. Just a hunch. That's why I didn't suspend you.

I'll know better from now on! You're the man!

Thanks

FYI - I'm not saying anything that i don't know!

Edited April 6, 2007 by 13dats

[Mighty Wings 0]

Did he mean the cap will go upto $50 mil next year or in 2 yrs.

[detroitdan 0]

everyone saying that we will be like Tampa Bay when we have to re-sign Hank in 2 years time is forgetting the fact that the cap went up this year, is going to go up next year, and should go up in the forseeable future...they will be fine...and I don't think Bertuzzi is going to get $5 million again, unless he wins the Conn Smythe (which I would be happy with since we'd win the Cup in that scenario)...I think all 3 of those guys, Dats, Hank and Bert, will be Red Wings for many years to come

[rage 24]

Currently: $44 mil

2007/2008: Reported to be between $47-$48 mil

So 3-4 mill.

Holland says 50!! DANG!!

[NeverForgetMac25 483]

Did he mean the cap will go upto $50 mil next year or in 2 yrs.

I would think he means in 2 years.

NFM's prediction:

2007/2008 Cap: $47-$47.5 million

2008/2009 Cap: $50 million

[GuloGulo 0]

hfboards are doing their nut right now..

all the buffalo fans are screaming about having to resign briere and drury

Their headache.

As far as contracts go, the celiling was blown when Feaster gave his 2nd line center an 8M deal.

[motorcitykid 42]

Did he mean the cap will go upto $50 mil next year or in 2 yrs.

He said next year. I think he meant 2 years.

[Viperar 16]

everyone saying that we will be like Tampa Bay when we have to re-sign Hank in 2 years time is forgetting the fact that the cap went up this year, is going to go up next year, and should go up in the forseeable future...they will be fine...and I don't think Bertuzzi is going to get $5 million again, unless he wins the Conn Smythe (which I would be happy with since we'd win the Cup in that scenario)...I think all 3 of those guys, Dats, Hank and Bert, will be Red Wings for many years to come

man i sure hope so, thatd be awesome

[DraperFan MN 0]

Well Hank is worth what now? 10 million? Cmon.

C'mon what? If Holland receives information the cap is going up substantially in the next year or two....this deal doesn't look nearly as bad when the cap was at $42M.

[NeverForgetMac25 483]

So 3-4 mill.

Holland says 50!! DANG!!

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[Guest Agalloch]

Um, have they announced how much the contract is worth yet? I know it's for seven years, but how much is he making?

I don't like this at all though. Seven years at 6-7 million? Holland f***ed this one up.

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

They asked Kenny about Hanks's health. "If the playoffs started tonight, he'd be dressed for the game." He says he's not 100% healthy, but he'll be ready to go.

Also said Bert had a full practice today and looked good. He's going to take further tests just for precautionary reasons, but he's fine. He won't play tomorrow, but will definitely be ready for Game 1.

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

man i sure hope so, thatd be awesome

I'll second that.

[RedRum #1 0]

Well Hank is worth what now? 10 million? Cmon.

I know you love Hank but he's not 3 mill better than Pav. I could argue he's not even a mill better.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Re-sign Bert and Calder now for reasonable prices.

And kenny gets an A rating for the year.

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

it really is for 7 years?

guess the local media got it wrong and TSN had it right.

So that would lock him up until he's 35 years old. Man, that's just too long a contract for anyone not named Crosby or Ovechkin.

[rage 24]

everyone saying that we will be like Tampa Bay when we have to re-sign Hank in 2 years time is forgetting the fact that the cap went up this year, is going to go up next year, and should go up in the forseeable future...they will be fine...and I don't think Bertuzzi is going to get $5 million again, unless he wins the Conn Smythe (which I would be happy with since we'd win the Cup in that scenario)...I think all 3 of those guys, Dats, Hank and Bert, will be Red Wings for many years to come

Good points. The Wings plan for these things for years in advace, or as much as they can.

Before Lookout we were the "Yankees" of hockey. 2 strait years after the lockout, 2 Presidents' Trophy's (maybe). Yeah, I'm sure we won't have to worry about the Tampa Bay problem here.

[motorcitykid 42]

C'mon what? If Holland receives information the cap is going up substantially in the next year or two....this deal doesn't look nearly as bad when the cap was at $42M.

Believe me it aint as simple as that. And I just dont see the justification with rushing this before the playoffs, if Pavel wants to stay so bad, as both he and Holland have said. Hey lets talk money, have a great playoff, and we get back to the table. Ya might even get a little more dough. That seems reasonable.

I think there's something to the fact that fans, and both Detroit sports stations are a little confused as to why this was done now. Holland simple babbled and said he figures Pavel is "ready" and is top tier- player in this league.

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

Hey Stevie!

[motorcitykid 42]

So that would lock him up until he's 35 years old. Man, that's just too long a contract for anyone not named Crosby or Ovechkin.

Snepts, you were a great player, and so bang on now.

But yeh seriously, this isn't great news.

[rage 24]

Re-sign Bert and Calder now for reasonable prices.

And kenny gets an A rating for the year.

If you haven't given him an A by now.......

Hasek, Bert, Calder, Dats, Chelios, 111 points!!

That's an A in my book.

[Guest Agalloch]

So everyone is saying it's 7 years for 45 million. What a ******* ripoff. f*** you Kenny.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

If you haven't given him an A by now.......

Hasek, Bert, Calder, Dats, Chelios, 111 points!!

That's an A in my book.

Oh i've given him an A on everything so far , I jsut want Bert and Calder re-signed

[motorcitykid 42]

Stevie said we started at 4 years, Pavel's man wanted a longer term.