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[dragonballgtz]

The Wild have signed centre Mikko Koivu to a seven-year contract extension that could keep the franchise centre in Minnesota through the 2017-18 season.

Maybe overpayment not sure just passing along info.

Capgeek info.

Edited by dragonballgtz, 15 July 2010 - 07:08 PM.

[Crymson]

Maybe overpayment not sure just passing along info.

Wow, that's absurd. He's being paid more than Datsyuk.

[Johnny Diamonds]

Maybe overpayment not sure just passing along info.

You're right, he's a good player but he's far too close to that $7mil salary range.

Wow, that's absurd. He's being paid more than Datsyuk.

Exactly, when teams make stupid signings like that it really screws up the market.

[SweWings]

How much can Modano make there if they're throwing around cash like this?

[dragonballgtz]

Wow, that's absurd. He's being paid more than Datsyuk.

I always thought of Datsyuk of an $7.5-$8m man myself so we have him at a darn good cap hit. They better hope Mikko pops out a few 100 point season

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros]

wow....Mikko Koivu for 7 mil a year? yikes.Maybe 4 mil.Wicked overpayment there.That'll come back to bite them in the ass sooner or later.

[HankthaTank]

Holy s***... this is just getting out of hand with these contracts. I mean he is a pretty talented player but he is more of a poor man's Adam Oates. Outrageous, Minnesota.

[Jesusberg]

How much can Modano make there if they're throwing around cash like this?

Well they already have something like 15 forwards signed and 2.3 left. If anyone snatches Modano I would think it would be San Jose. They have 9 forwards, 7 defensemen and 2 goalies signed and have 6.1 to play with still.

[KrazyGangsta]

Minnesota = Fail ... what a waste of money 7 million is way too much, would of been better spent if they had let Koivu walk and grab Kovalchuk at least the guy can score 50.

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros]

Well they already have something like 15 forwards signed and 2.3 left. If anyone snatches Modano I would think it would be San Jose. They have 9 forwards, 7 defensemen and 2 goalies signed and have 6.1 to play with still.

Yeah with Malhotra signing with Vancouver,the Sharks have an open spot for 3rd line center....

[jollymania]

overpaid, although he is extremely underrated, and will probably make it seem somewhat worth it.

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros]

Minnesota's lines could look something like:

Cullen-M.Koivu-Havlat
Brunette-Sheppard-Miettinen
Kobasew-Brodziak-Clutterbuck
Nystrom-W.Peters-Staubitz

[HankthaTank]

Minnesota's lines could look something like:

Cullen-M.Koivu-Havlat
Brunette-Sheppard-Miettinen
Kobasew-Brodziak-Clutterbuck
Nystrom-W.Peters-Staubitz

Maybe Modano too.

[PROBIE4PREZ]

I hope modano doesnt have the same agent ... 7 mill for a guy who has hit 70 points once .... Isnt he like 30?

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros]

Maybe Modano too.

Minnesota has a lot of forwards already under contract though.I don't think Modano will be in Minnesota next year.I'm thinking San Jose or Anaheim.

[Crymson]

I hope modano doesnt have the same agent ... 7 mill for a guy who has hit 70 points once .... Isnt he like 30?

He's 27.

[CenterIce]

http://capgeek.com/p...play.php?id=925

Look how it pans out over the years, too.

Contract History
LENGTH: 4 years VALUE: $13,000,000 TYPE: STANDARD EXPIRY STATUS: UFA
SEASON AHL SALARY NHL SALARY P. BONUSES S. BONUS CAP HIT
2007-2008 $2,700,000 $2,700,000 — NO DATA $3,250,000
2008-2009 $3,300,000 $3,300,000 — NO DATA $3,250,000
2009-2010 $3,300,000 $3,300,000 — NO DATA $3,250,000
2010-2011 $3,700,000 $3,700,000 — NO DATA $3,250,000
LENGTH: 7 years VALUE: $47,250,000 TYPE: STANDARD EXPIRY STATUS: UFA
** CONTRACT DETAILS AND BONUSES (IF APPLICABLE) NOT OFFICIAL — CHECK BACK SOON **
SEASON AHL SALARY NHL SALARY P. BONUSES S. BONUS CAP HIT
2011-2012 $7,290,000 $7,290,000 — $1,890,000 $6,750,000
2012-2013 $5,400,000 $5,400,000 — — $6,750,000
2013-2014 $7,290,000 $7,290,000 — $1,890,000 $6,750,000
2014-2015 $5,400,000 $5,400,000 — — $6,750,000
2015-2016 $7,290,000 $7,290,000 — $1,890,000 $6,750,000
2016-2017 $5,400,000 $5,400,000 — — $6,750,000
2017-2018 $9,180,000 $9,180,000 — $3,780,000 $6,750,000
KNOWN CLAUSES: NTC

Edited by CenterIce, 15 July 2010 - 07:55 PM.

[e_prime]

Have you seen the way his deal is structured?

Sources: Koivu's deal is 7 years, $47.25 million. $6.75 AAV, no-trade, 5 signing bonuses throughout. Richest deal in #mnwild history

Check out the details : http://capgeek.com/p...play.php?id=925


EDIT: The copy/paste of the table didn't translate well.

Edited by e_prime, 15 July 2010 - 07:42 PM.

[newfy]

Koivu is a very good player, but not that good. I guess its because Minny has money to spend. I think Koivu would be good aruond 5 million for that kid of term, not 7. Thats 2 million too high

[SweWings]

Hold on a sec. $9M in the LAST year? ...Does that make sense to anyone?