Guest Lebda4Pres Report post Posted August 26, 2007 "Others are getting antsy, like Markov, probably the best of the rest. He was a top-four guy with the Detroit Red Wings during the 2007 playoffs, albeit because injuries forced Niklas Kronwall and Mathieu Schneider to the sidelines. Markov still wants about $2.5 million a year, but the Red Wings offered about $1.5 million and he balked. That's not very smart when Chris Chelios is making $850,000. Markov's only options now seem to be returning to Russia. Again, not that palatable for a definite NHLer." http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/s...05b8549&p=2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted August 26, 2007 "Others are getting antsy, like Markov, probably the best of the rest. He was a top-four guy with the Detroit Red Wings during the 2007 playoffs, albeit because injuries forced Niklas Kronwall and Mathieu Schneider to the sidelines. Markov still wants about $2.5 million a year, but the Red Wings offered about $1.5 million and he balked. That's not very smart when Chris Chelios is making $850,000. Markov's only options now seem to be returning to Russia. Again, not that palatable for a definite NHLer." http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/s...05b8549&p=2 Yeah with the cap, some of these mid level guys in their early 30's have to take what they can get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pskov Wings Fan 71 Report post Posted August 26, 2007 "Others are getting antsy, like Markov, probably the best of the rest. He was a top-four guy with the Detroit Red Wings during the 2007 playoffs, albeit because injuries forced Niklas Kronwall and Mathieu Schneider to the sidelines. Markov still wants about $2.5 million a year, but the Red Wings offered about $1.5 million and he balked. That's not very smart when Chris Chelios is making $850,000. Markov's only options now seem to be returning to Russia. Again, not that palatable for a definite NHLer." http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/s...05b8549&p=2 According to MLive the only offer given to Markov was for 2.5 and he wanted close to 4. And I think Wings still have space to take him at 2.5. MLive Snapshots blog Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zata fan 40 6 Report post Posted August 26, 2007 I'd like to have him back,but not for four million Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted August 26, 2007 I'd like to have him back,but not for four million I'd take him for $1.5m. He could take the pay cut in exchange for filling a roster spot that we could use to develop young guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingedKitten 9 Report post Posted August 26, 2007 It would be cool to get him back, but only for a small amount of money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted August 26, 2007 1.5M? Wow, well that is a bit of a low-ball offer, especially in this market. Id say Markov is worth 2M outside of an overpaying market. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitIan Report post Posted August 26, 2007 He wants 2.5M. We want to offer 1.5M. I say lets just compromise and give him a 2M deal. Lets get this done. Our defense will look so promising with Markov in the mix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xduff83X 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2007 He wants 2.5M. We want to offer 1.5M. I say lets just compromise and give him a 2M deal. Lets get this done. Our defense will look so promising with Markov in the mix. my thoughts exactly... i sure hope he signs, hes a simmering pot of water waiting to boil over... the right guy tickles that itch and hes ready to scratch the face off em... i love that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted August 26, 2007 1.5 is a joke for a player like Danny. Holland kept saying the offer was 2.5 and if Markov decided he wanted to take it that it was still on the table for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aeothe Kaear 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2007 No way they offered $1.5m, that would just be a slap in the face after a good season making $2.5m... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2007 I call BS. No way would we low ball him like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted August 26, 2007 Yeah, that's got to be a typo. Every single other source has stated the Wings offered 2 years at $2.5M/yr but Danny wants $3.5M+/yr for 3+ years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CdnWingsFanEh 2 Report post Posted August 26, 2007 Wait. I thought the offer was 2.5 mil, and he wanted 3.5-4 mil. I thought the paper screwed up? In this market, Danny is worth more than 1.5, but I don't think he's worth 3.5 for sure. I would be ok with 2.5. That's fair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted August 27, 2007 Markov is a dime a dozen hockey player. But , I love his temper , at 1.5 would be a great deal .... to bad he wont take it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted August 27, 2007 1.5 seems low but i wouldn't pay be paying 4 for him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted August 27, 2007 2.5 seems very managable, how much longer do you think he'll hold out until he decides we are his best option, we can give him decent pay but he also can win the SC here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitIan Report post Posted August 27, 2007 I would be fine with a 2-2.5M deal. This would be a move that will definitely solidify our defensive core. Even if we were to lose Kronner again, I would still be totally pleased with the guys we still have. Adding Markov just adds that much more depth to our D. I am still crossing my fingers that this deal will get done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
