Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted January 17, 2008 As per TSN The Chicago Blackhawks have signed forward Patrick Sharp to a four-year contract extension worth US$15.6-million. Sharp, who was picked up by Chicago from Philadelphia three years ago in a trade, has a career high 22 goals and 36 points this season and leads the NHL in shorthanded goals with seven. He needs three more shorthanded goals to tie the Blackhawks record for most shorthanded goals in a season with 10 which was set by Dirk Graham in the 1988-89 season. "We're very excited about having Patrick Sharp in the fold for the next four years," said General Manager Dale Tallon about the deal which will cost the Blackhawks $3.9-million a year under the salary cap. "His play and his attitude have been outstanding and he has taken on a real leadership role with our team. We feel that Patrick is an integral part of the future of our team." The Thunder Bay, Ontario native says he's excited about the opportunity to continue playing hockey in Chicago. "I love the city of Chicago and the Chicago fans and I want to be here for a long time. I feel that our team has improved and continues to get better. Team success is a product of individual success and I will do everything I can to help bring a championship to the city of Chicago." In 240 career NHL games, Sharp has scored 61 goals and tallied 109 points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turkey 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2008 I know this guy has scored some shorties at key times but is he really worth nearly $4 million? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted January 17, 2008 I know this guy has scored some shorties at key times but is he really worth nearly $4 million? Any guy that got beat up by both Lilja and Kopecky is not worth $4 million. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted January 18, 2008 lol 4 mil, are u sure burke isnt taking over for chicago for a day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted January 18, 2008 I wonder if his contract was written up in shorthand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted January 18, 2008 I wonder if his contract was written up in shorthand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted January 18, 2008 I wonder if his contract was written up in shorthand. I don't know, but I bet he used a permanent marker to sign it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceMunkee 15 Report post Posted January 18, 2008 When you see signings like this it makes me very happy for the front office we have. A guy has his first strong year in the NHL and you throw 4 mil at him. Speaking of Bert has he earned his $4,000,000. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted January 18, 2008 Like most of you say, this signing just makes me thank god that we have a front office that isn't packed with dumbasses Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grittzkey 1 Report post Posted January 18, 2008 Sharp 4m? Interesting though process they got going on over in chicago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted January 18, 2008 I don't know, but I bet he used a permanent marker to sign it. Good "point". Whether or not he's being overpaid, theres no denying this was a sharp move for the Hawks. Can you imagine if Patrick Sharp fought Tanner Glass on Florida? The linesmen would be wise to stay away and not break that one up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted January 18, 2008 The Blackhawks are like the Lions - they've sucked for so long that anyone who has moderate success gets big money thrown at them to stay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted January 18, 2008 Its a good deal. anything to keep the blackhawks good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceMunkee 15 Report post Posted January 18, 2008 Its a good deal. anything to keep the blackhawks good. I am not sure they are keeping them good though. Are'nt they last in the division?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted January 18, 2008 3.9 will be a steal if Sharp keeps this up. Hes one of those guys thats floating around just oustide the area of "power forward" in todays NHL terms. He hits, fights, scorts, plays PK, plays PP, and is apparently a great character guy and a hardworker. Hell hit 30 goals easy and has how many shorties already? This is a good deal for Chicago hands down. This guy is just entering his prime.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,048 Report post Posted January 18, 2008 Wondering how much this impacts the Cleary extension negotiations... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) Wondering how much this impacts the Cleary extension negotiations... Hopefully, it not at all. The best situation would be that Cleary would want to win enough and stay on the team that gave him a chance and revitilized his career that he wouldn't ask for a boatload of money, allowing the Wings to have cap room to sign Zetterberg and address any other needs during free agency. Of course, he may want more money, too much in fact... Edited January 18, 2008 by Kp-Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
