Kronwall55 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2008 exactly. the Wings offered a deal that Feds was happy to sign and when he went to sign the contract the terms had changed , even if you're loyal to who you work for . it's a kick in the teeth to get things changed like that . most proud people would do the same and walk away . I remember that losing that 5th year did play into it. But Feds also stated at the time he wanted way more ice time Really though these are answers that the Wings, Feds and his agent gave to the public. Only they know what really happened. One thing is for sure....Feds wanted that 5th year in Anaheim which he didn't get since he was traded. Seems that he never figured in a million years thought he could be traded. I'm not so sure we've seen the last of Fedorov (sounds like a storyline in a soap opera doens't it??) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted March 22, 2008 It was a blessing in disguise that Fedorov didn't sign here. The Wings' cap situation would've been royally screwed post-lockout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted April 13, 2008 So does anyone think it's possible that Fed's will sign this summer as a free agent? I'm sure it's still possible but it's also possible that Washington will ****** him up. He has played pretty well there so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glasgowcelticwing 18 Report post Posted April 13, 2008 So does anyone think it's possible that Fed's will sign this summer as a free agent? I'm sure it's still possible but it's also possible that Washington will ****** him up. He has played pretty well there so far. I really hope he doe's end up back with the Wings , i think that it'd give him a new lease of life playing again for the team where he enjoyed most of his successful career. i think he'll be back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawings 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2008 (edited) It was a blessing in disguise that Fedorov didn't sign here. The Wings' cap situation would've been royally screwed post-lockout. Blessing is right! He is such a selfish player. I don't ever want him back in the dressing room...he had his days and now they're over. He played the past couple of years with the wings about 50% while everyone else *that didn't have his salary* play 110%! I say NO WAY! Ask me how I feel and I'll tell ya again! Edited April 14, 2008 by dawings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted April 14, 2008 It was a blessing in disguise that Fedorov didn't sign here. The Wings' cap situation would've been royally screwed post-lockout. False! The last offer made to Fedorov was a 4-year, $32m deal. Had he signed that deal, his cap hit would have been the same $6.08m Anaheim saw. Meanwhile, Detroit DID have the cap hit of Robert Lang at $3.8m. So we're now only talking about a difference of $2.28m. Factor in that Fedorov would have been the first line center, while Datsyuk would have remained on the second line for the whole of 2003-04 instead of spending most of the year as the first line pivot, and that Zetterberg is likely on the second line wing, and it's not unlikely that most of that $2.28m can be cut out of Dats and Z's combined $6.55m. We might have seen Schneider and Shanahan sign for slightly less as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted April 14, 2008 Blessing is right! He is such a selfish player. I don't ever want him back in the dressing room...he had his days and now they're over. He played the past couple of years with the wings about 50% while everyone else *that didn't have his salary* play 110%! I say NO WAY! Ask me how I feel and I'll tell ya again! Based on points to ice time, Fedorov performed as well in 02-03 as he did in 93-94. Before you make yourself look even more foolish than you already do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawings 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2008 Based on points to ice time, Fedorov performed as well in 02-03 as he did in 93-94. Before you make yourself look even more foolish than you already do. Wow...that was harsh! I thought that someone started this thread asking our opinions. Guess I'll just go dye my hair blonde. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted April 14, 2008 (edited) Edited April 14, 2008 by eva unit zero Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted April 14, 2008 Based on points to ice time, Fedorov performed as well in 02-03 as he did in 93-94. Before you make yourself look even more foolish than you already do. Eva, this takes the whole stats thing too far. Much too far. Much, much too far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted April 17, 2008 I really hope he doe's end up back with the Wings , i think that it'd give him a new lease of life playing again for the team where he enjoyed most of his successful career. i think he'll be back. I think that he's already found a new lease, he's featured on NHL.COM's 4 top stories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingMachine91 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2008 i really do want him to return, however i am almost positive that if the caps offer him a fair deal, he will stay there. he seems happy there playing in that system, is a leader there and plays with ovechkin. he will finish his career as a cap, but hopefully a wing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jthesq13 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 i really do want him to return, however i am almost positive that if the caps offer him a fair deal, he will stay there. he seems happy there playing in that system, is a leader there and plays with ovechkin. he will finish his career as a cap, but hopefully a wing Agreed, it would be awesome to see Sergei back in the Wings sweater. However it seems to many hurt feelings and egos will prevent that from ever happening. Nice to see him doing well with the Caps, they are an exciting team to watch. Perhaps we will see them in June? Go Wings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earthhuman 8 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 How ironic that this thread continue until 4/20! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asmith18 3 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 Oh I hope not! He'd take up a ton of cap space, too old, we need young players!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tubaguy 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 Fedorov isn't the same player as he was in Detroit. He's gotten older and his production wouldn't be nearly as great as we all remember. If you can sign him for around $1M, do it, however from what I've heard, he doesn't want to return back to Detroit. Trading for him would have been one thing, but signing him as an UFA is another. He burned his bridges with the organization and wouldn't play her of his own free will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 I think that Sergi would be worth as much as 2million and I would include some bonuses as well, as least based on his play with Washington this post season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluejackets61 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2008 Everyone said he played like s*** for us (columbus) but I actually think he was one of our best players/goalscorers. Not that this is anything to be proud of but he was third on our team in pts and goals when he got traded. I'd say he's worth 2.5 mill. It's was good to see Feds playing and important role on the Caps team on their push for the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#96 16 Report post Posted April 24, 2008 It would be nice to see Sergei back on the Detroit team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted April 28, 2008 The guy came alive in Washington it would be a shame if he left. He's on a team where he can really teach and contribute and to be fair, Detroit doesn't actually need him the same way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaldean 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2008 He was my favorite Red Wing throughout the 90s, but I just don't see him fitting here. We have great forwards and we have more up-and-coming young studs. Lets stick to whats working for us. (I still want his 91 jersey to retire!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
