Rice 42 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 *edit* And no sooner had I typed the above, when I saw the headline "Holland - FA shopping probably done". Unreal. He also said he wouldn't be making any splashes on July 1st. I'm not saying he's going to sign more, but you never know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest REDWINGS4LYFE Report post Posted July 6, 2007 THE DOMINMATRIX IS BACK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Diamonds 25 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 not breaking the bank Terms of the contract weren't immediately released, although it's expected Hasek will earn a base salary slightly over $2 million with bonuses. "We've settled," Winter said Wednesday night. "Dominik wanted to give the team room to have money under the salary cap. Let's face it, he's a $5 million-a-year goalie. We all know that. But I managed to talk them down to $2 million. It was a unique negotiation." yep. A little crazy, but the guy is a TEAM player. Gotta love that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,344 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 Excellent news, especially for only 2 mil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 A little crazy, but the guy is a TEAM player. Gotta love that. bless you for noticing... of course, he is. Detroit is incredibly lucky to get him back one more year. Enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Packer487 3 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 "We've settled," Winter said Wednesday night. "Dominik wanted to give the team room to have money under the salary cap.Let's face it, he's a $5 million-a-year goalie. We all know that. But I managed to talk them down to $2 million. It was a unique negotiation." yep. That greedy MFing son of a bit.....oh wait. -Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flip-check 6 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 his agent thinks he is worth it -- at 10% or whatver he gets, I would say that, too, I guess. So, everybody happy that Dom is not the money-grubber some thought? I had the whole image in my head of him stopping to smell the flowers, kiss a baby, help an elderly lady across the street toward the banking office, but it is ruined! Damn you for taking a lower wage Dom! ^_- I wouldn't have cared if we gave him 5 now, but if we pick up anyone with that remaining $4-5m... you bet he'd better fetch Dom's morning newspaper like if he were living at Lang's house and named Jiri Hudler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 not breaking the bank Terms of the contract weren't immediately released, although it's expected Hasek will earn a base salary slightly over $2 million with bonuses. "We've settled," Winter said Wednesday night. "Dominik wanted to give the team room to have money under the salary cap. Let's face it, he's a $5 million-a-year goalie. We all know that. But I managed to talk them down to $2 million. It was a unique negotiation." yep. So Dom's agent got the Wings to offer less? WTF? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 Base salary just over 2 mill is great. Right where it should be. I beg to differ that he's a $5 mill a year goalie, but who cares. I'm glad he's back and at a good price. So Dom's agent got the Wings to offer less? WTF? Yeah, I thought that was odd too. Maybe it's actually a quote from Holland? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 (edited) I had the whole image in my head of him stopping to smell the flowers, kiss a baby, help an elderly lady across the street toward the banking office, but it is ruined! Damn you for taking a lower wage Dom! ^_- I wouldn't have cared if we gave him 5 now, but if we pick up anyone with that remaining $4-5m... you bet he'd better fetch Dom's morning newspaper like if he were living at Lang's house and named Jiri Hudler. nobody ever listens to me. I have been saying that Dom was likely waiting to see what the Wings wanted to do with the money he didn't accept, in terms of getting the roster set up the way they wanted it. Dom wouldn't have crippled the budget for his own gain, because it would have weakened the team in front of him. I wish I could have seen Winters' face when Dom said, no, no, $5M is too much, negotiate it down to less than half that. LOL! Of course this is the same guy who voluntarily gave up half his salary when he was injured and couldn't play. So, I guess it's not all that surprising. I hope they get Selanne with the leftover money. Edited July 6, 2007 by puckloo39 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DraperFan MN 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 Wow, that's great to hear on the salary! That is pretty much highway robbery. Wow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 thank god we got him signed. i have been coming to this site for days now waiting for this to happen. ok....who to sign next? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sixer 37 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 Awesome news! Welcome back Dom, looking forward to another great year! Go Wings Go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitIan Report post Posted July 6, 2007 That is such great news. Especially under all the uncertainty of how much Hasek was gonna get. 2 mill is a great deal for a Dominik Hasek type goaltender. Thank God our netminder is set. Now we just need that one more forward and defenseman. And with getting Hasek for cheap. We should have the funds available to get it done. Wooo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Systemfel 33 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 Great news. I was worried Hasek was going to be asking for a lot more dough after earning such a low salary last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 Good Price. Welcome back again Dom! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spydrwebb 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 right choice, right price! DOM!!!! :carrot: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 2 is definitely worth it. GOOD ISH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotzman 29 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 Hooray! Dom signed... Now what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckhog419 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 (edited) Thank God, now i can sleep Edited July 6, 2007 by puckhog419 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 Kenny: "OK! Now, let's see which FAs are still available!" [Kenny steps outside. A tumbleweed rolls by.] hahahahahahahahaha!! very gooodd thumbs up to the Hasek signing. well... at least HE came back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 Great news! Welcome back Dom! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 Nobody's cooler, and dat izz for shore. I knew he would do what was best for the Wings. I do hope Kenny has hidden some neat-o surprise for us, out there amongst the tumbleweeds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 I was really hoping they would hammer out a deal a bit earlier, but whatever the dominator is back! Like I said in some previous posts...this made my summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gizmo 21 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 Thank you Lord!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
