Systemfel 33 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 (edited) Alexander Ovechkin is in Washington to stay. To RDS and Sovietsky Sports, it appears that the young Russian forward is going to sign a six-year contract extension with the Capitals worth $54M. http://www.rds.ca/hockey/chroniques/243499.html Nothing is finalized, TSN is reporting. RDS.ca is reporting that Ovechkin had agreed to a six-year extension worth $54 million, however a source close to the story has stated that nothing is finalized. Edited January 10, 2008 by Systemfel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wingswillwincup Report post Posted January 10, 2008 (edited) that should shut up the mtl media about sending him an offer sheet lol ...... i just hope this wont mean we'll have to pay more for zetterberg Edited January 10, 2008 by wingswillwincup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinRedWing 172 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Good news for the Caps and bad for Kevin Lowe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Well he has shown loyalty to them, maybe now they will get him some talent. Draft a highly touted d-man or trade for a young D. They need to build around him, not just use him to put asses in the seats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mudvayneowns91 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 That sucks. That guy is definitely my favorite non Wing player. I know there was no way we could get him, but I was still holding out hope anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
up2here 41 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 File this one under "No Brainer". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jeremy88 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Damn, he's averaging 9 million a year... Does this make him the highest paid player now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Good signing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 That sucks. That guy is definitely my favorite non Wing player. I know there was no way we could get him, but I was still holding out hope anyway He'll be a UFA at age 29. Maybe then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannyfan1414 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 (edited) Worse news of the day if you ask me. I to was hoping that we would have an outside chance to get him but knowing that we never would. Good for him. It's nice to see a little loyalty these days in sports. I thought that he would be running for the big money at the end of the season. I will now continue my yearly trip to DC to watch him play. Edited January 10, 2008 by shannyfan1414 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Systemfel 33 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Damn, he's averaging 9 million a year... Does this make him the highest paid player now? Yes, right now he'll have the highest average salary next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 that should shut up the mtl media about sending him an offer sheet lol ...... i just hope this wont mean we'll have to pay more for zetterberg Seems to me the Wings will need to pay Zetterberg that much or maybe even a bit more for him to stay in Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wingswillwincup Report post Posted January 10, 2008 STUPID FRENCH MEDIA LOL ............ THERES NO DEAL YET http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=226952&hubname= Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wingswillwincup Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Seems to me the Wings will need to pay Zetterberg that much or maybe even a bit more for him to stay in Detroit. your crazy .......... i love zetterberg but 9 million a year or more ?? LOL ........ ovechkin has been a superstar since day 1 and is the franchise player in washington , the only superstar there ..... i love zetterberg but i dont think he should get more then 7.5 at the highest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Systemfel 33 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 your crazy .......... i love zetterberg but 9 million a year or more ?? LOL ........ ovechkin has been a superstar since day 1 and is the franchise player in washington , the only superstar there ..... i love zetterberg but i dont think he should get more then 7.5 at the highestExactly. Besides, Zetterberg has said he would be willing to re-up below market value. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Seems to me the Wings will need to pay Zetterberg that much or maybe even a bit more for him to stay in Detroit. Zetterberg should have same salary as Pav. Definitely not 9mil!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 good news, everyone knew he wasnt leaving Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Hmm, I was just on spector's hockey and didn't see anything on it. And Tsn said negotiations were still being made Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 that sucks for him. Leonsis won't build a successful team for Alex to really show what he's capable. and playing for an AHL quality team for the next 6 regular seasons... that would mean a hell lot of time to play golf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Not really surprising this deal is getting done - good for Washington fans, hopefully the team will continue to build around him...And just so u guys realize, the Caps are only 4 points out of a playoff spot - another 3-4 games won would prolly put them there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingNutt 12 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Good for Sasha even though nothing is final yet it makes sense, I would have loved him to play in Detroit, just like the capitals were talking about Datsyuk coming to Washington before he signed his deal. However if hes not playing in Detroit I think the Caps are a good fit for him, makes you wonder though the numbers he could put up on even a mediocre team. The Caps have been strugling since he arrived their even after signing more talent, the coach change seems like its starting to move them more in the right direction but all Alex wants to do is make it to the playoffs and move on from their. He plays 110% every night but the Caps can't find a way to win. He has to be frustrating for him. He deserves every penny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Zetterberg - 8 Mil a year, book it at below market value Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Really no suprise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lfd250 1 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 What does SUKLUND say about it E5 E4 E doesn't know what the hell he's talking about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2probert4 8 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Alexander Ovechkin is in Washington to stay. To RDS and Sovietsky Sports, it appears that the young Russian forward is going to sign a six-year contract extension with the Capitals worth $54M. http://www.rds.ca/hockey/chroniques/243499.html Nothing is finalized, TSN is reporting. RDS.ca is reporting that Ovechkin had agreed to a six-year extension worth $54 million, however a source close to the story has stated that nothing is finalized. Guess that shoots down EKlunds stupid rumor of Ovechkin going to Nashville eh ? They won't take that big of a salary there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
