Markov to the Bruins?

[CAredwingsfan91 28]

Bruins Looking at Markov

what do you guys...think it will happen? I can't really see him in Boston but you never know where he'll end up.

[CAredwingsfan91 28]

Bruins Looking at Markov

alright guys and gals...think it will happen? I can't really see him in Boston but you never know where he'll end up.

[Kutcher 0]

I think it will. But the Bruins need to dump some salary first. Markov wants $3M per year and the Bruins have about $2.5M or something similar. And I don't see Markov lowering his price for the Bruins since he wouldn't for us.

[zata40 3]

i was wondering if a team was going to sign him

[CAredwingsfan91 28]

sorry got posted twice!

[redwingfan19 293]

im more interested in who Boston would have to move.

[Kutcher 0]

I'm not sure if it will. Markov wants $3M the Bruins have $2M and change to spend. He likely won't lower his price so they will need to dump off some salary first. But if it doesn't get done there's always hope he'll return for a discount.

[kylee 727]

if markov wouldnt bend and forget about the mil that he'd lose in order to play in the NHL thatd be nuts.

if thats the case, then ive never heard of someone being so hard headed to get paid.

[96warrior 11]

http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2007/10/fo...agent_expe.html

Former Wing Markov's agent expects his client to sign with an NHL team shortly

Posted by George James Malik October 17, 2007 13:52PM

From Sportsnet's Hockey Hearsay: the Boston Bruins are apparently still in the mix for former Detroit Red Wings defenceman Danny Markov, but Markov's still asking for a raise--a $3 million-plus contract, likely on a multi-year (2-3 year) deal, and many contending teams, like the Bruins, don't have that cap space right now:

October 17, Boston Globe: Veteran defenseman Danny Markov remains for hire, and the runaway rumor mill that is the Internet continues to identify Boston as a potential landing spot. Markov's agent, Jay Grossman, yesterday would neither confirm nor deny that the Bruins are among the clubs courting his client. However, he earmarked an asking price of some $3 million a year for the well-traveled blue liner, and that price tag would be difficult for Boston to take on with the club's cap figure already very close to the $50.3 million max.

"I don't want to talk in specifics, relating to any team," said Grossman, reached via telephone late in the afternoon in Florida, where his client continues to train. "Several of the teams we are talking to - and the list has expanded - would have to make cap space available somehow."

Meanwhile, the Bruins, better on defense than many expected, could use a player with Markov's skills. He plays aggressively, often eyeing the big hit, and at age 31, is still considered a plus skater. With the Bruins, he would be considered a top-pair defenseman, which would easily justify his asking price. First, though, Boston would have to move nearly an equal amount of money, and with so few moving parts, that's not likely.

"He's versatile. He can play the skill game," said Grossman. "He played the first unit on the [2002] Russian Olympic team. He can play the power play. With Detroit last year, he played primarily a defensive role, and he has the huge physical component to his game."

Grossman said he expects Markov, who earned $2.5 million last season with the Red Wings, to sign a deal "relatively soon." When asked to sharpen the timeline, the agent said something likely would be finalized within the next couple of days.

[MacK_Attack 108]

im more interested in who Boston would have to move.

I think P.J. Axelsson is the guy they'd prefer to move. Now, the question is if anybody would want him.....

[Legionnaire11 0]

http://nhlscap.com/teamnumbers.htm lists $2,514,563 as the Bruins cap space. They could drop Bobby Allen and his $500k. Which gives them roughly $3M to fit Markov in...

Or Markov could sign for multiple years and front load it like...

$3M - $2.5M - $2M... so the cap hit is only $2.5M

[Opie 308]

Knowing the Bruins they would move Kessel to make room for Markov!!!!!

[irishtemper14+25 11]

i wonder who will sign him, i dont think too many teams will be willing to clear up that much cap space

[StaticWithABeat 0]

He simply isn't worth what he's asking for, hence his lack of a job. If any NHL GM gets desperate enough to sign him, my money is on Lou Lamoriello. Matvichuk is on his way out of town and Colin White has a busted eye so they're really hurting for someone like Markov right now.

Edited October 18, 2007 by StaticWithABeat

[NeverForgetMac25 483]

http://nhlscap.com/teamnumbers.htm lists $2,514,563 as the Bruins cap space. They could drop Bobby Allen and his $500k. Which gives them roughly $3M to fit Markov in...

Or Markov could sign for multiple years and front load it like...

$3M - $2.5M - $2M... so the cap hit is only $2.5M

Front-loading the contract is a good idea, but I don't see Markov giving that much leeway toward the backend of his contract. Markov has held firm that he looking for a contract that averages $3 milliion + per or he won't sign.

I could see your front-loading contract suggestion working out only given that it looks something like this: $3.5M - $3M - $2.5M. Markov might give a little toward the end of his contract due to his age as long as the salary ends up averaging $3M per.

Edit: Grammar

Edited October 18, 2007 by Never Forget Mac #25

[elriqo28 2]

whats a markov?

[Kp-Wings 3]

whats a markov?

I believe it was an olden wooden ship used back in medieval times.

[WingsZR2 1]

I believe it was an olden wooden ship used back in medieval times.

I doubt the Bruins are worried about a lack of an old wooden ship.

[Kp-Wings 3]

I doubt the Bruins are worried about a lack of an old wooden ship.

Come on. It was a joke in Anchorman.

[WingsZR2 1]

Come on. It was a joke in Anchorman.

I know, I was just continuing the dialogue.

[Johnny Diamonds 25]

Term could be a factor in why he didn't sign with the Wings. Kenny doesn't want to sign anyone longer than 2 years. If the Bruins offer Markov a 3-4 year deal. I bet he'd jump on that.