Heaton 1 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Howard: http://nhlpa.com/WebStats/PlayerBiography.asp?ID=27058 Ericsson: http://nhlpa.com/WebStats/PlayerBiography.asp?ID=26120 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Wasn't he already under contract? He wasn't on any FA lists. And why are there no 06-07 stats for him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Wasn't he already under contract? He wasn't on any FA lists. And why are there no 06-07 stats for him? He was an RFA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 He was an RFA. You, sir, are correct. My bad. I sorta blanked out when Hossa signed... yeah, that's my excuse! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Why hasn't anyone reported this signing??? Are we sure this is offical. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Awesome! Great to hear that Ericsson signed for 3 years! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Awesome! Great to hear that Ericsson signed for 3 years! Is there any confirmation on that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dump-N-Thump Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Good Good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Is there any confirmation on that?Just Heaton's link, which I am guessing is pretty close enough to call it official. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,048 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 It's on the NHLPA's web site: It's official. Ericsson's highly likely to have the 3-year, $2.7-million contract that was reported in Aftonbladet since the 08-09 salary is identical. During the summer it isn't uncommon to see RFA and lower-tier Grand Rapids-level signings not get reported on the mainstream press first. This is the best time of the year to cherry-pick signings off the NHLPA's web site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,048 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Appears to be a one-year deal for Howard. He'll remain a Group II next summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Wow, the NHLPA site is in need of some player bio updates---Ericsson's weight is listed at 189. Anyway, good signings. These two, especially Ericsson, look to be gold in the near future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Small snippet about the Ericsson signing from DetNews.com. Not much to add, but it does state that the deal is a two-way deal, so the cap hit will vary... The Wings have locked up one of their remaining free agents, agreeing to terms on a three-year contract with defenseman Jonathan Ericsson . The two-way deal is worth about $2.7 million if Ericsson remains in the NHL but pays him less -- and doesn't count against the Wings' salary cap -- if he's playing for Grand Rapids in the American Hockey League. Last season, Ericsson, 24, played in eight NHL games. And barring injuries, the 6-foot-5, 220-pound blueliner -- arguably the organization's top prospect -- is likely to start the season in the minors. He's the only defenseman on the roster who can be sent down without having to clear waivers. "I just don't want to wake up and realize that it's all just a dream," Ericsson told a Swedish newspaper. "I'm very happy." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
omnipotent_hudler 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 very nice to get him locked up cheap for 3 years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Gee, in a few years time Ericsson's deal will look like a massive steal! Well done as usual Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Would be cool if he could be a top4 D in a few years, haha, isnt 291st overall the absolute last pick? How's it going for all other 291st overall players? did they even play in the nhl? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,048 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Small snippet about the Ericsson signing from DetNews.com. Not much to add, but it does state that the deal is a two-way deal, so the cap hit will vary... The whole "two-way" deal doesn't make sense to me... Regardless of what Ericsson signed -- barring a no-movement clause -- he would've been eligible to be sent to Grand Rapids without clearing waivers based on his NHL experience to date. Same with Jimmy Howard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 The whole "two-way" deal doesn't make sense to me... Regardless of what Ericsson signed -- barring a no-movement clause -- he would've been eligible to be sent to Grand Rapids without clearing waivers based on his NHL experience to date. Same with Jimmy Howard. Well yeah, it's not your money Just is easier on Illitch's pocketbook that if Ericsson is playing in the AHL he is not being paid hundreds of thousands of dollars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 The whole "two-way" deal doesn't make sense to me... Regardless of what Ericsson signed -- barring a no-movement clause -- he would've been eligible to be sent to Grand Rapids without clearing waivers based on his NHL experience to date. Same with Jimmy Howard. It just has to do with how much they're paid where they're playing at. If they're in the NHL, Ericsson would be making X amount, if they're in the AHL he makes Y amount. Was that it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
German Red Wing 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 (edited) Official gospel from the Red Wings official page: http://redwings.nhl.com/team/app/?service=...rticleid=368800 Both have signed three-year extensions. Edited July 21, 2008 by German Red Wing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,048 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Well yeah, it's not your money Just is easier on Illitch's pocketbook that if Ericsson is playing in the AHL he is not being paid hundreds of thousands of dollars. I understand that, but the "two-way" sense, in my book, would only apply for the 1st year of the contract, as he is still waiver-exempt for that time period. I would assume the "two-way" part in pay would also only qualify for the 2008-09 season, not the duration of the entire contract. (At least I would hope not, in the case of Ericsson's agent.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwo 7 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Nice to hear Ericsson is signed. The rumors of him playing in Sweden can be put to rest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Great news Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRStoetzer 1 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/S...20News/1772069/ Ericsson's contract is one-way. 3 years, $2.7 million. Howard's contract is two-way for the first season, one way for the next two. 3 years, $2.151 million. His NHL salary this season will be $600,000 and his AHL salary will be $200,000. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
