union drone 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2008 The reason I don't agree with him getting 4M is because he's been so overpaid for the last 10 years that it should be about time to cut his salary, and not to the point where he's overpaid like he is now, but to the point where he's underpaid. Let's face it, the guy doesn't have to wait until payday to do groceries... He's rich enough for crying out loud. Well, it's not like pro hockey players ever have to wait till payday. Isn't the league minimum something like $500k per year? How many people do you honestly know (like personally, I mean) who make $500k per year?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted July 9, 2008 Good deal for Feds... Hopefully we play the caps a few times this season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glasgowcelticwing 18 Report post Posted July 9, 2008 great to see him back with the Caps . i think he had a new lease of life playing with a more offense minded team than what he was used to playing with in recent years . good deal for both parties involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LivingtheDream Report post Posted July 9, 2008 The same people said Steve Yzerman didn't need a mentor either. Yet, Bowman helped make him a complete 2 way player. Ovechkin needs that kind of mentoring as well in addition to other things. Very good point. Actually, outstanding and yet very logical. See how you can make a good point with not the slightest mentioning of an endless stream of "stats." Could be the new you. I think the Wings proved this year that two way players are the key to success. Big name purely offensive super stars get you some flash and highlights, but no Stanley. Fed's was a two way of a super star as you could get. I mean, would someone like Crosby play D (if he had the skills which he does not). Ovechkin can win scoring titles for years, but if he wants to the big silver thing, well why not learn from a guy like Sergie? Also, I thought Feds played great in the playoffs. He was a different guy. Columbus must have been hell for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 $4 million a year for Fedorov at the part of his career and him under-producing since going to Anaheim is an overpayment. Yes I get that he can bring leadership, yes I get he still shows flashes of dynamic play, and yes I like Fedorov, but he has under-produced over the past few seasons. That being said, I hope he does well this next season and it'll be interesting to see if he and Ovechkin play together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,153 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 ...$4 million is TOO much for Fedorov, of course with all the OVERPAYMENT going on in the league, at least it is on par... ...I would think that is Fedorov would have came here, it would have had to of been for less than $2 million. That is probably why we didn't hear much of the "Fedorov back to Detroit" rumors... ...would have liked to have him, but NOT, NOT, NOT at that price! ...so who was the "old friend" Holland refered to? Maybe he was refering to a couple of people until Hossa fell into his trap, er... I mean lap! ...man I am so excited! Stuart and Hossa AND Conklin! What an off-season! AND STILL under the Cap for the deadline! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sibiriak 84 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 Fedorov had offers from 4 NHL teams and 1 Russian team. He was in demand. He ended up with 4 mil. for 1 year. That was his market price right here, right now. Ergo, he is worth it. Gomez and Drury also got their contract as a result of bidding by several teams. Their prices were also determined by the market, and were fair then. It doesn't matter whatb the player's stats are. The GM's make their decisions based on whatever it is they base them on, and then bid for the player's services. If there are a lot of bids, then the player lucks out. If not, he gets less. Can't really compare contracts from different years for different types of players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 Feds could probably help AO develop a better defensive game. That's about it. What else is he going to do, tell him how to improve his one timer or how to score more goals? AO is already a better goal scorer, faster and more physical than Feds was ever in his career. The only thing Fedorov has on AO is Feds is one of the best 2 way players ever. So he could help AO defensively and that's about he end of it. Just my opinion. Adding even half of Fedorov's defensive awarenes/ability would make AO legendary. That shouldn't be idly dismissed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 Naslund without a doubt. Like it was stated in the previous thread about the 2 million offer, he's worth 2 million, no more. Way overspent on a player that's way past his prime. 4 on Naslund is much more reasonable. Because Naslund, an offense-only player who contributed 55 points in 82 games is better than Fedorov, a player who is at this point a defensive and faceoff specialist whose offensive output, per-game, projected to 49 points last season. Yeah, I'll buy that. Fedorov>Naslund. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 Because Naslund, an offense-only player who contributed 55 points in 82 games is better than Fedorov, a player who is at this point a defensive and faceoff specialist whose offensive output, per-game, projected to 49 points last season. Yeah, I'll buy that. Fedorov>Naslund. Thought you were going to stop visiting the site? - It is good that Fed's re-signed with Washington as he him and AO do well together - like others have said - that team will be in the playoffs again... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 This is bananas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted July 10, 2008 ...$4 million is TOO much for Fedorov, of course with all the OVERPAYMENT going on in the league, at least it is on par... ...I would think that is Fedorov would have came here, it would have had to of been for less than $2 million. That is probably why we didn't hear much of the "Fedorov back to Detroit" rumors... ...would have liked to have him, but NOT, NOT, NOT at that price! ...so who was the "old friend" Holland refered to? Maybe he was refering to a couple of people until Hossa fell into his trap, er... I mean lap! ...man I am so excited! Stuart and Hossa AND Conklin! What an off-season! AND STILL under the Cap for the deadline! Left winger... your signature just gave me chills. The fact that we have a former selke winnger, a 20 goal scoring grinder, and a czech pp machine who could produce 70 points if givin the cahnce even behind all that talent is mindblowing/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 Because Naslund, an offense-only player who contributed 55 points in 82 games is better than Fedorov, a player who is at this point a defensive and faceoff specialist whose offensive output, per-game, projected to 49 points last season. Yeah, I'll buy that. Fedorov>Naslund. Well, to say that Naslund is offense-ONLY is an exaggeration but the rest I would have to agree with. Fedorov is worth more to a team. Hey Rival.... nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted July 10, 2008 Näslund is NOT better than Fedorov, period. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 Based purely upon points, Feds is being overpayed, but their is his face-offs and defensive play to factor in. You also have to remember the gushing praise he got from the Caps players and management for his leadership on and off the ice. With such a young team, a veteran forward who commands instant respect is highly valuable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 Thought you were going to stop visiting the site? Interestingly, I haven't seen that stupid ad show up once since I made that comment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 Pretty good deal for Caps, Fedorov is definitely worth 4 million. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therock48880 14 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 DRAPER DOES NOT MAKE 2.5 MILLION!! 17 points @ 1.583 mil = 93,000/pt I stand corrected. I was using the numbers Eva threw out and I didn't check to see if they were accurate. My bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
