Inultus 12 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 (edited) I saw was looking at the Wings salaries and Zetterberg makes 2.9 mil compared to Datsyuk's 6.7 and Hossa's 7.4. Now obviously Zetterberg will be making a lot more on his next contract (I would guess pretty equal to Datsyuk), but as of last season I think he was the most underpaid player in the NHL. Malkin was right up there as well. Edited October 1, 2008 by Inultus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 IMO he is underpaid, but thems the breaks when ya sign for a long-term contract like he had...I'm hoping for a very productive, & healthy season for Hank so he can get his big contract. I wouldn't be too concerned about that. Even if Z had a slightly down year, he's going to get a nice raise that he deserves. Sidenote: As for being underpaid, I absolutely love the way the NHL's CBA doesn't allow players to renegotiate theirs contracts at any point. It pisses me off so much watching these head-cases in the NFL tells their respective teams that if they don't get paid more they'll hold-out, yet they were there to sign the contract in the first place. How fair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 Be thankful he is not making that much this year or otherwise the team could of looked a lot different than previous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Newf 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 alfredsson is up there as one of the most underpaid, i think his contract is going to be renegotiated if im not mistaken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 alfredsson is up there as one of the most underpaid, i think his contract is going to be renegotiated if im not mistaken. He signed three option years on his contract worth $3.8 million per season. The contract is based on Games played and Points clauses, but thats not a renegotiation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 I saw was looking at the Wings salaries and Zetterberg makes 2.9 mil compared to Datsyuk's 6.7 and Hossa's 7.4. Now obviously Zetterberg will be making a lot more on his next contract (I would guess pretty equal to Datsyuk), but as of last season I think he was the most underpaid player in the NHL. Malkin was right up there as well. No-one's more underpaid than you. $1200/hour or $6000 for the night?? Total bargain. Thanks again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HOCKEY MATTERS 167 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 Me. I'm more underpaid than Zets. Really, I am. But like Z, you don't hear me whining. lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 No-one's more underpaid than you. $1200/hour or $6000 for the night?? Total bargain. Thanks again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 No-one's more underpaid than you. $1200/hour or $6000 for the night?? Total bargain. Thanks again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 I saw was looking at the Wings salaries and Zetterberg makes 2.9 mil compared to Datsyuk's 6.7 and Hossa's 7.4. Now obviously Zetterberg will be making a lot more on his next contract (I would guess pretty equal to Datsyuk), but as of last season I think he was the most underpaid player in the NHL. Malkin was right up there as well. Zetterberg is still more underpaid than Malkin. Malkin made a little over 3.8M last year. In fact, Malkin earned as much in BONUSES as Zetterberg did in salary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NomadFromKazoo 42 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 (edited) It pisses me off so much watching these head-cases in the NFL tells their respective teams that if they don't get paid more they'll hold-out, yet they were there to sign the contract in the first place. How fair. I don't totally disagree with you, but in the NFL contracts aren't guaranteed, which is a major difference. There was risk to the Wings too if Zetterberg had been a bust, they would have had to still pay him. In the NFL the team could have cut him if he didn't do as well as expected. So why should they be able to do that but the player not ask for more of he does better then expected? Edited October 1, 2008 by NomadFromKazoo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
South Dakota wings fan 7 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 I wouldn't be too concerned about that. Even if Z had a slightly down year, he's going to get a nice raise that he deserves. Sidenote: As for being underpaid, I absolutely love the way the NHL's CBA doesn't allow players to renegotiate theirs contracts at any point. It pisses me off so much watching these head-cases in the NFL tells their respective teams that if they don't get paid more they'll hold-out, yet they were there to sign the contract in the first place. How fair. Kind of comparing apples to oranges on the differnces between the CBA in the NHL and NFL. NFL players can be cut at anytime and their contract isn't guaranteed. NHL players cannot be cut without pay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 Malkin's underpaid because he's still in his 3 year entry level contract and he is making the most possible money with bonuses an entry level player can make, so he should be excluded from this discussion. He will be making Crosby money after this contract is up. Zetterberg is underpaid, yes, but when his contract was given to him, it wasn't AS bad... Still a discount though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted October 2, 2008 There are a few players, but Zetterberg is by far the best bargain of them all: - Alfredsson with a $4.41 million cap hit. - Brodeur at $5.2 million. - Selanne at $2.62 million. - St. Louis at $5.25 is a pretty good deal. - Finger at $3.5 million. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted October 2, 2008 Lol, love the way you just nicely slipped the Finger in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LivingtheDream Report post Posted October 2, 2008 Actually, my mind is on people who are overpaid lately. Still, the CEO of AIG turned down his 20 million bonus this year. What a great guy! Seriously, it is almost criminal what Z is paid compared to others, but I'm not going to be too upset about a millionaire making less millions than other millionaires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenova0 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2008 OT, but HTH does Finger make more than Kronwall? Holland, you are a genous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted October 2, 2008 OT, but HTH does Finger make more than Kronwall? Holland, you are a genous. Finger makes more than Zetterberg and Selanne. By a fair bit. LOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imisssergei 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2008 Here is a question. Could anyone see Holland keeping Hossa over Hank? Think about it. About the same age, about the same payday, both great at both ends. Hank has back issues. Hossa has never missed any significant stretch with a reoccurring injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted October 2, 2008 Here is a question. Could anyone see Holland keeping Hossa over Hank? Think about it. About the same age, about the same payday, both great at both ends. Hank has back issues. Hossa has never missed any significant stretch with a reoccurring injury. Nope. There's more to it than that. Zetterberg has built an identity in Detroit as the future captain. Zetterberg is Holland's priority and it will stay that way unless something comes out of nowhere in the negotiation process. Another thing to consider: Zetterberg led the playoffs in scoring and won the Smythe while playing elite defense. This isn't to say Hossa's not good in the playoffs, but his only truly impressive playoff came while he was playing on Crosby's wing, who many consider to be the best pure playmaker in the world. If the Wings win again this year and Hossa wins the Conn Smythe, your argument will hold more water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted October 2, 2008 Here is a question. Could anyone see Holland keeping Hossa over Hank? Think about it. About the same age, about the same payday, both great at both ends. Hank has back issues. Hossa has never missed any significant stretch with a reoccurring injury. Heathen! Seriously though...I never thought of that. Obviously I'm keeping Hank. You raise an interesting, albeit annoying, point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holiday 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2008 Here is a question. Could anyone see Holland keeping Hossa over Hank? Think about it. About the same age, about the same payday, both great at both ends. Hank has back issues. Hossa has never missed any significant stretch with a reoccurring injury. Doesn't Hossa have some knee injury? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inultus 12 Report post Posted October 2, 2008 Hossa = Mercenary Hank = Loyal to Detroit Now granted, perhaps Hossa will become loyal to us, but right now he hasn't proven it. Hell no I wouldn't take Hossa over Hank. Hank is better looking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaKineMaui 8 Report post Posted October 2, 2008 No-one's more underpaid than you. $1200/hour or $6000 for the night?? Total bargain. Thanks again! Go halvsies? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted October 2, 2008 Lol, love the way you just nicely slipped the Finger in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
