Matt 1,048 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 (Updated) Post-game confirmed that the presser is to announce a long-term contract agreement with Zetterberg... Reportedly worth $7-million annually anywhere from 5-10 years. --- Mentioned early in the third period on Fox Sports Detroit... Daniels and Remond think it's a Zetterberg extension. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HomeNugget 2 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 This makes my day. Does anyone know where I might be able to watch it online? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 The day after he missed 67% of game due to BACK SPASMS we announce this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzersyukstromberg 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) Let's just be glad it's finally happening!! Are we to assume that he'll never get injured again, just because he's about to sign a contract? Come on now. Hank will be a star contributor for this team for many many years to come, and I'm glad that he can move forward and have his mind focused only on his hockey for the rest of the season. Edited January 28, 2009 by Yzersyukstromberg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLWINGSFAN4013 5 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 guess we will find out tomorrow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 The day after he missed 67% of game due to BACK SPASMS we announce this? I'm pretty sure they planned the press conference right in the middle of the game. anyway... Hopefully it's Z's extension. About time they finished the contracts talk, he needs that weight of his shoulders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingNut 25 5 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Confirmed after the game. Contract extension! Now Kenny needs to get to work on Hossa! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitBoy313 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Great to hear we're keeping Zetterberg.Sucks to see Hossa on the way out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Great. Now start negotiating with Hudler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 If it's 10 years, regardless of the money bad deal, if it's 4-6, maybe even 7, not so bad. For a guy with injury problems that he has, I dont know how you can give him a long term deal for big money. Case in point, DiPietro. But I do like Zetterberg, and he's a horse in the playoffs, so not bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 So great to hear!!! When they Keating was talking to Z before the game and asked him about when the extension would be signed, Z smiled and said "soon." No kidding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Please don't be for 10 years. Please don't be for 10 years. Please don't be for 10 years. Other than that, great news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelios57 31 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 I'm sorry I never heard anything on the post-game (missed it). What's going on, any link or anything. I heard Mickey earlier, but that's it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lets go pavel 2 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Hopefully it's Z's extension. About time they finished the contracts talk, he needs that weight of his shoulders. Maybe that was what was causing the back spasms ... now he should be good to go next game! Glad we've got him locked up, time to see what Kenny can do with the rest of them ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaynardJKeenan 1 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) I was hoping to keep Hossa instead. His back has always worried me and the day before he signs he hurts it again. Get better soon Hank, looks like you'll be a Wing for awhile. Edit: Babs seemed concerened about Z and his history w/ his back in the PG interview. Edited January 28, 2009 by MaynardJKeenan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 I have mixed emotions on this one. I will reserve judgement until I hear the term and the dollar amount. Make no mistake I want Z signed and I am sure the dollar amount will be fine, I am just concerned about the term with his back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Good. Like Pavel Datsyuk, I suggest we all save our judgments until we see if he can finally pick it up in the playoffs. Oh, wait... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Ok, I am usually a well focused person with the Wings- I don't fly off on "this goalie sucks" and I've defended Huds and Sammy on this forum many times... ...this scares me. I love Z. LOVE him. But 10 years? With his history? A $7m cap hit for those 10 years? That's just not good. 5 years/$43m. We've proven we keep Wings around- he knows that, he'll wear the C... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) I really have no dislike for Zetterberg as a player or a person. He's great in so many ways. But I'll tell you, I'm with those who are a bit more concerned about the long-term nature of the deal. I'm also one of the few who would take Hossa over Zetterberg if it came between the two though. It'd be great if they found a way to keep both. Probably impossible, but one never knows. Let the "trade Filppula!!!" rampage begin. I might have to join in with the masses on that one. Edited January 28, 2009 by gcom007 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reilly 24 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 7 years MAX hopefully Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,048 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Why is his back a concern? I'm not understanding it. If his back does become a long-term issue, he goes on LTIR and his salary doesn't count toward the cap. If he retires before its conclusion it doesn't count against the cap then either. Even if it's a "replacement" type of issue where you're forced bring another player in, fitting someone in under that speculated $7-million figure isn't going to be a problem. The important thing is that the Red Wings just locked down one of the cornerstones of the franchise, a perennial Selke contender and Conn Smythe winner who is only going to get BETTER... and likely at around $7M/season, around $1.5-2 million less than what he could've gotten this summer. Am I missing something here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finalfilppula 2 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Why is his back a concern? I'm not understanding it. If his back does become a long-term issue, he goes on LTIR and his salary doesn't count toward the cap. If he retires before its conclusion it doesn't count against the cap then either. Even if it's a "replacement" type of issue where you're forced bring another player in, fitting someone in under that speculated $7-million figure isn't going to be a problem. The important thing is that the Red Wings just locked down one of the cornerstones of the franchise, a perennial Selke contender and Conn Smythe winner who is only going to get BETTER... and likely at around $7M/season, around $1.5-2 million less than what he could've gotten this summer. Am I missing something here? thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 I hope Z is a Wings for life. And that it's a long life. Just not all on one contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Good news, I suppose. We'll see how it turns out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 YAYYYYYYYYYYY! I gotta record it as I'll be in class tomorrow. ksjdjgs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
