40#1Fan 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/hock...igns_in_russia/ Danny Markov has signed a two year agreement with Dynamo Moscow of the Russian Superleague. Reported salary is $1.8 million after Russian tax. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan40 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/hock...igns_in_russia/ Danny Markov has signed a two year agreement with Dynamo Moscow of the Russian Superleague. Reported salary is $1.8 million after Russian tax. If only he would have stayed here and played for that...oh well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
union drone 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 A bit disappointing. I thought that Markov was a solid veteran defensive D-man. He could've been a big help to the team, if they just could have arrived at a mutually agreeable price tag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 He will play in Russia for 1.8 but not in Det for 2.something. That is some messed up logic my friend! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zzz 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 He will play in Russia for 1.8 but not in Det for 2.something. That is some messed up logic my friend! That does look strange. Even though those $1.8 million are his take-home pay, after tax, I don't think $2.5 million before American taxes would become less than that after taxes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannyfan1414 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 Very strange indeed. Do you think that maybe he didn't like it here in Detroit or didn't get along with someone in the organization? Why would you take less money to play in Russia? Maybe he just though it was time to return home and end his career in his home country. It's too bad, i really liked watching him play and the style he played was somthing that we needed in Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 Good riddance, 1.8 in russia but 2.5 in detroit aint enough? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lfd250 1 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 Very strange indeed. Do you think that maybe he didn't like it here in Detroit or didn't get along with someone in the organization? Why would you take less money to play in Russia? Maybe he just though it was time to return home and end his career in his home country. It's too bad, i really liked watching him play and the style he played was somthing that we needed in Detroit. I'm not sure on why he went back to Russia, his brother is still playing here. also, with the way the wings are playing and Meech not being able to go down, I doubt the offer was still there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 $1.8..........I don't get it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stactum 4 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 Well, $1,8 mil after tax is more than $2,5 mil before tax in US. Moscow is a nice city to live in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 Bound to happen I guess. But like many of you guys said already, couldn't he get that kind of money in the NHL?? Either that or he just simply preferred to go back home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 strange... i never thought we actually needed him back though especially with the emergence of Ericsson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 money hungry? maybe. but that doesn't make sense since it looks like he will be making less by playing in that super league. can i blame him for wanting to go home and play? not really. but you dont see Zetterberg signing in Sweden to stay close to home, dont at all doubt its hard, but that is part of the NHL deal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 (edited) Well he is Russian. It's not that hard to understand what the draw would be playing there. If the money was comparable and he was going to be a 6th or 7th defenseman, I could see why maybe he'd want to play at home. Edited October 26, 2007 by haroldsnepsts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 I'm not sure on why he went back to Russia, his brother is still playing here. also, with the way the wings are playing and Meech not being able to go down, I doubt the offer was still there. Who's his brother? (If you're referring to Andrei, they aren't related) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
40#1Fan 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 update 12:16pm, from the CP via TSN, Veteran defenceman Danny Markov has signed a two-year deal with Moscow Dynamo, his agent Jay Grossman confirmed Friday. Grossman would not say but it’s believed the deal is worth around US$4 million. The contract has an out-clause that lets him return to the NHL next summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grittzkey 1 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 who cares, i like our team now.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunkedUp 29 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 I think part of the reason why he left was so he wouldn't have to accept a lower price than what he was asking for. He probably was looking for around 3+ mil/season, and when he figured that no one would pay that he just left to prove a point and not dumb down to those offers. I'm surprised to see that he actually signed in Russia for less cash, after being a stickler for money in the NHL. I figured someone would overpay for him, or he'd just end up back with the wings at some point. Damn though, he would of been a great addition to an already solid squad. Raf/Lids Markov/Kronwall Cheli/Lilja Lebda would of been dynamite!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 Grossman would not say but it’s believed the deal is worth around US$4 million. The contract has an out-clause that lets him return to the NHL next summer. Well that would explain it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Third Man In 2,091 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 Grossman would not say but it’s believed the deal is worth around US$4 million. The contract has an out-clause that lets him return to the NHL next summer. Not surprising at all if this is true. I've had very mixed feelings about the cap system, but it's not good at all for the league if mid-level European players like Markov can find a better deal back home. This will really expose how overexpanded the league is if this trend continues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 1.8M in Russia after tax is about 3M US before tax. Yeah, he was money hungry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted October 26, 2007 thats too bad, i just cant believe he left for less money....i mean i know its his home and everything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted October 27, 2007 thats too bad, i just cant believe he left for less money....i mean i know its his home and everything You can't believe it because it's not true. 1.8m take home would be close to 3m before tax in the US, which is more than Markov was being offered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted October 27, 2007 Who the heck knows what's up with this scenario? I don't know much of the in-depth details, but maybe Markov wanted to go back to Russia all along? Him or his agent had bitter feelings towards any offers that Holland or other GMs might have offered? I don't think anybody will know what will have went on in the minds of Markov or his agent through this process other than the two of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted October 28, 2007 Is it bad that I don't miss Markov at all anymore, with Rafalski and Lilja playing so well, not to mention Lids and Cheli on the job as usual? Good luck, Danny, you coulda stayed a Wing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
