40#1Fan 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/hock..._with_khl_team/ via Tarik El-Bashir of Capitals Insider, According to three reports out of Russia this morning, Sergei Fedorov’s NHL career is officially over. The 39-year-old has ended more than a month of speculation about his future and reportedly signed a two-year deal with Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the KHL.... The deal is reportedly for two years at $3.8 million per season. Magnitogorsk has also announced the signing on their website Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sibiriak 84 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 Both major Russian sports papers report today that S. Fedorov signed with Magnitogorsk "Metallurg" of the Kontinental Hockey League. (The former team of Evgeni Malkin.) His younger brother Fedor is already playing for Magnitogoprsk. The contract is rumoured to be for 2 years and around 3 mil. per year. SOURCE (IN Russian) Sport-Express Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted June 25, 2009 Mixed emotions on this one. On one hand, Feds was one of my favorite Wings ever - he had an ability to take over the game that none have had since. On the other hand, he is lazy and he sometimes sucks. Meh, I guess I don't care. I'm happy for him that he'll be playing with his brother, and that he'll be back in his home country. I am thankful for the years I got to watch him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 (edited) I'm still rather surprised by this. He was still a valuable member of a Capitals team that was improving by leaps and bounds. Well, I guess he finally gets to be the star of his own team! .... could still be a negotiating tactic. Edited June 25, 2009 by egroen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 This should be in the rumor mill. It's no different from the May 25th stuff about Fedorov going to Magnitogorsk. There is no actual source saying he signed, merely a source saying he is believed to have signed and what he is believed to have signed for. That's a huge difference, and what makes the difference between something posted in GD and something posted in RM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 russiatoday.com: Washington Capitals star Sergey Fedorov has left the NHL and signed a two-year contract with Metallurg Magnitogorsk in the KHL, Sportbox.ru reports. Earlier it was reported that the 39-year-old’s salary will be around $3.8 million per season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sibiriak 84 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 This should be in the rumor mill. It's no different from the May 25th stuff about Fedorov going to Magnitogorsk. There is no actual source saying he signed, merely a source saying he is believed to have signed and what he is believed to have signed for. That's a huge difference, and what makes the difference between something posted in GD and something posted in RM. Both Russian papers say that Fedorov definitely sighed the deal with Magnitogorsk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsMyWings13 4 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 It sucks to see him leave the NHL, I thought he found a home in Washington and would spend at least a couple more years there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 Mixed emotions on this one. On one hand, Feds was one of my favorite Wings ever - he had an ability to take over the game that none have had since. On the other hand, he is lazy and he sometimes sucks. Meh, I guess I don't care. I'm happy for him that he'll be playing with his brother, and that he'll be back in his home country. I am thankful for the years I got to watch him. This. I'm sad Feds couldn't pad his records more, but what's done is done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 See ya Feds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Systemfel 33 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 This should be in the rumor mill. It's no different from the May 25th stuff about Fedorov going to Magnitogorsk. There is no actual source saying he signed, merely a source saying he is believed to have signed and what he is believed to have signed for. That's a huge difference, and what makes the difference between something posted in GD and something posted in RM.Of course it's different. It's on the team's official website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VladyIBELIEVE16 257 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 And it's here http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2009...sp-fedorov.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadMan Mark 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 Perhaps in looking back he will wish he hadn't ended up leaving the Wings. His career has been average at best since leaving Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VladyIBELIEVE16 257 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 Perhaps in looking back he will wish he hadn't ended up leaving the Wings. His career has been average at best since leaving Detroit. It's just proof that our team makes every player look a lot better and play a lot better. He always wanted to be #1 in Detroit... and he had the chance to do it everywhere he's been since the Wings and hasn't done it. I love feds when he was a wing and I cheered for him on the Caps this year (and last). Good Luck Feds! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Pancake 6 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 He always wanted to be #1 in Detroit... and he had the chance to do it everywhere he's been since the Wings and hasn't done it. This sums up his career nicely. Too bad he didn't stick around longer in DC. Have fun tearing up the KHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 washington post dot com. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zata fan 40 6 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 Hate to see him go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,152 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 Hmmmmm, does that officially take him out of the number retirement game? Too bad, Fedorov will always be a Red Wing, no matter where he plays! I guess this also dispells the rumor that he isn't in it for the money! I guess he wanted the $3.8 million over winning anther Cup! Honestly I think the rumors two years ago that had him pretty much being traded back to Detroit, and NOT actually getting traded, killed him. In all the interviews that season, Fedorov was perky, talking about how he would welcome a trade back to Detroit, like he was getting his NHL life back. Too bad Columbus f&cked him by asking for the moon from Holland, then shippinh him off to Washington for pennies. Sure, this could've have been Washington's year coming up, but I believe his heart was set on coming home, and when they didn't bring him back, then when teh Wings signed Hossa and had no cap space to sign him, he lost all interest in the NHL... Good luck Sergei! You will always be one of the best players to EVER where the Winged Wheel! Oh, and thanks for introducing us to Anna Kournikova! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winged_Wheeler 3 Report post Posted June 26, 2009 So when are they going to retire his number? Don't say he hasn't done a lot for the Wings because he has. I haven't seen a player wear 91 in the Red Wings since Fedorov, what gives? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soultrain 43 Report post Posted June 26, 2009 props to him for the $6 millon...good for him to play with his brother!....if dino ciccerelli can't get into the hall of fame...nobody who finishes their career in a overseas league (not talking minors) should be in the hall either. i don't think it looks good for the nhl. any thoughts haters? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Statts 4 Report post Posted June 26, 2009 props to him for the $6 millon...good for him to play with his brother!....if dino ciccerelli can't get into the hall of fame...nobody who finishes their career in a overseas league (not talking minors) should be in the hall either. i don't think it looks good for the nhl. any thoughts haters? Its called the Hockey Hall of Fame, not the NHL Hall of Fame... :palm to face: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted June 26, 2009 I guess this also dispells the rumor that he isn't in it for the money! I guess he wanted the $3.8 million over winning anther Cup! Or perhaps he valued his family (playing with his brother) or a return to his homeland more than the Cup. Like I've said before, hockey has never seemed like a big priority for Feds, and that makes me like him more than most people do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslionstigers 12 Report post Posted June 28, 2009 I would have loved for Feds to have came back to Detroit for this season and retire here. Althugh i understand where hes coming from. If i was him i would have to go back home and play for my home crowds for my last couple seasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zata fan 40 6 Report post Posted June 28, 2009 Heard he made a promise to his dad that at some point he would play with his brother so he could watch them together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
