Opie 308 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 AHHHH HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! The Red Wings just signed the best defenseman in the game, for less than he is already making!!!!! That is awesome, I hope he wins this and one more Norris, to firmly plant him self in the top 3 D men of all time, the only question is does it go Orr Harvey Lids or Orr Lids Harvey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinRedWing 172 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 Great news! Hank should definitely be next,but Cleary & Filppula need to be re-signed too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 (edited) Anyone that thought Lids shouldn't be making over $7 million per on his new contract was kidding themselves. This guy flat out deserves every penny of this new contract, and it won't affect Z's re-signing whatsoever. Within 2 years Lids went from making 19.49% (20% league maximum) of the team salary cap to whats probably going to be around 13.80% of the cap and all he's done in that time is win the Norris both of those years. It's a hometown discount no matter how you slice it and a great deal for both sides. Edited December 26, 2007 by Never Forget Mac #25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 All hail St. Nick!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 excellent... he would easily get the max on the open market, although he was only ever going to play for the wings... love the deal, love getting lids locked up. i feel certain we'll sign all our players apart from Cleary...i have a distinct feeling that we'll lose him to free agency, dunno why - i just do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 Good price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 i feel certain we'll sign all our players apart from Cleary...i have a distinct feeling that we'll lose him to free agency, dunno why - i just do He wont leave. There's no point, he's had sucess in one city out of 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 I just bought my new laptop from future shop ... just came on this site made it my homepage and saw that news ... great day for me lol let me go checks my other sports teams mayB something good happened there also lol great news Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 Anyone that thought Lids shouldn't be making over $7 million per on his new contract was kidding themselves. This guy flat out deserves every penny of this new contract, and it won't affect Z's re-signing whatsoever. Within 2 years Lids went from making 19.49% (20% league maximum) of the team salary cap to whats probably going to be around 13.80% of the cap and all he's done in that time is win the Norris both of those years. It's a hometown discount no matter how you slice it and a great deal for both sides. True story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 i feel certain we'll sign all our players apart from Cleary...i have a distinct feeling that we'll lose him to free agency, dunno why - i just do Cleary and Flip are my two question marks, but because of who the other forward free agents are it shouldn't be a problem. Hell, the Chelios, Quincey, and Lilja souldn't be hard to resign either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossoverThrash 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 I think he coulda gone to 7.2 but who cares hes worth pretty much anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnoldbuck 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 Regardless of price, it is Very reassuring to know he will remain on our blueline for another two years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 I think he coulda gone to 7.2 but who cares hes worth pretty much anything Now you're just splitting hairs. $250,000 is only 0.497% of the total current salary cap. Next year that number will be even less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
revnic 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 best signing ever. wings will continue to dominate for at least 2 more years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turkey 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 I never really thought this was in doubt but it fills me with glee nevertheless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imisssergei 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 IMHO he is worth $10 per. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 The contract is more or less around the level i expected it to be. A small discount compared to what he was getting before. A lovely , albeit late, xmas present. Ahh I'm so happy . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 (edited) AHHHH HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! The Red Wings just signed the best defenseman in the game, for less than he is already making!!!!! That is awesome, I hope he wins this and one more Norris, to firmly plant him self in the top 3 D men of all time, the only question is does it go Orr Harvey Lids or Orr Lids Harvey The latter. Holland the Genius. Now we play the "That Guy Is A Moron" game whenever a player is signed for over 8 mil and is nowhere near worth what he is paid. Hopefully, we get Hank under 8 mil, I'm thinking pretty much the same as Pavel's deal. Edited December 26, 2007 by Wings_Dynasty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 YAY NICK!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 Good signing, but unfortunately this means that Lilja will have to wait a few more years before he becomes the number 1 defenseman in Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 Now that's a hometown discount. Nick's a class act. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 (edited) HELENE ST. JAMES: Why Lidstrom is so great http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article...5/71226025/1053 Not sure if you guys read this back in June or not but here it is again. This guy is Great, and that word is thrown around a lot to describe people who aren't but he is truly a great D-man, great Captain (I thought it would be tough to follow THE captain, not for the NEW captain), Great player, and according to Kronner a great person too. Edit for this quote: Afterward, Henrik Zetterberg said of Grier's shot: "I was glad that I saw Nick was the last guy there, because that improved on our chances of a save." Edited December 26, 2007 by Opie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitIan Report post Posted December 26, 2007 It's a beautiful feeling, knowing that we have Nick for atleast a few more seasons. Ahhh what a defenseman. Great extention by Kenny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevie Y Datsyuk 2 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 This is just great. Two more years of having him on my fantasy team! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 I just saw the terms, and really I don't think anyone can complain about it. It's a great deal for both sides. Now Kenny, just lock up Zetts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
