Zeowingsfan 16 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 Yes he was. July 6, 2009 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Detroit Red Wings to a two-year contract. http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55730/Ville_Leino Well than I was wrong on that, but I still remember that while he is an RFA has to get a raise on a new contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 Good stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 Well than I was wrong on that, but I still remember that while he is an RFA has to get a raise on a new contract. Based on which number though? If it's total earnings you have to consider that Abdelkader played something like 33 games in GR. He didn't really earn the full 875K or whatever it was and he got a hell of a lot less money relative to what he would earn if he were in DET. I'm thinking the 5% raise might just be based on his total earnings from last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 I'm not exactly sure if this is the right number on CapGeek but I wouldn't be surprised if it were as far as Abby's total earnings go: $519,689 If that's the right number then he'll at least have a contract of $545,673.45. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 :yowza: 3 titanium2, Hockeymom1960 and HankthaTank reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 :yowza: There's an echo in this forum. My reaction to this signing: But definitely a plus one for you because of the awesome pic. 1 HankthaTank reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 :yowza: "Patty Sunshine" No frowns this year with Patty and Happy coming back! 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChitownWingsfan 54 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 I love when a plan comes together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 NHL contracts are the best way to show someone you care. It is like this tangible thing that you can point to and say, "Hey man, I love you this many dollars worth." /Michael Scott impersonation 1 MCleveland89 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DatsyukianDeke13 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 props to Jesusberg for the Michael Scott reference How can we Lobby to get a Patrick Eaves emoticon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 props to Jesusberg for the Michael Scott reference How can we Lobby to get a Patrick Eaves emoticon? Based on what next season will bring I'd say this should suffice 1 titanium2 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 Based on what next season will bring I'd say this should suffice Haha! Yes!!! That and this one I use a lot to describe Eaves' excitement: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 Haha! Yes!!! That and this one I use a lot to describe Eaves' excitement: I am just glad the pic you posted with Derek Morris that he didn't actually kill him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 Haha! Yes!!! That and this one I use a lot to describe Eaves' excitement: Eaves' excitement is probably one of the reasons why I like him so much as a player. I kind of hope that Mursak and Tatar's move up to the big club is hindered for just a year longer so we can hang onto Patrick. At the very least Draper finishing up next season should leave a space open as well. The year after next season Homer and Bert will be off the books, and then I'd like to see Tatar and Mursak slide onto the team. All I know is a 4th line of Abdelkader-Helm-Eaves is something I want to see for a good while. Maybe it's a pipe dream, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 yesss good news! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 So I'm thinking this puts Abds at 850k and Helm at 950k. You're probably right, but at this point I don't see why Abs or Helm should get paid any more than Eaves. After all, despite playing different roles on the team, they are all about just as good as each other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 (edited) I don't know. Abby has less experience and production than Miller and Eaves. I know we think he'll be in that ballpark because of his last contract but that was two-way. He didn't earn anything near that nearly 900K contract. Maybe they can come at a little cheaper than those numbers. The difference is that they're trying to sign Abdelkader for a multi-year deal, three years or something like that. He's a player who's getting better and better all the time. I think he's easily worth more than 1M after a year or two so 850k cap hit now for three years for example would be quite right. Edited July 7, 2010 by Finnish Wing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 Welcome back Patty Sunshine!!!! Apple Fritter-Helmer-Patty Sunshine Nice 4th line if I was to judge that myself here. I love your Bowling Ball-Apple Fritter-Patty Sunshine line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperNovaXll 124 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 Oh my goodness! These are some great deals the wings are getting! I loved watching Miller and Eaves last year! I'm starting to get a pretty good feeling about next year! Kenny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfanatic4alltime 32 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 Hell yea now helm and abby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motown4013 350 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 PERFECT!!! Perfect!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsgirl001 983 Report post Posted July 8, 2010 I approve. 1 HankthaTank reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MCleveland89 122 Report post Posted July 8, 2010 How can you not like a guy who smiles after that? 1 HankthaTank reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zombi 43 Report post Posted July 8, 2010 I too am sad that it's not more than 1 year, but I am just glad that we got'em back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broken 16 381 Report post Posted July 8, 2010 (edited) PK is intact. Huge bonus. Edited July 8, 2010 by Broken 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites