redwings1914 18 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 Just received a text from DRW.com that states Abby has signed a two year deal, no terms available yet....good to see the team is complete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted August 23, 2010 (edited) Thank god...they delayed it for too long So now they have 24 players signed and atleast 1 has to be moved? Edited August 23, 2010 by mindfly 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChitownWingsfan 54 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 Thank the sweet good lord! 2 Namingway and Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusek 437 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 Nice signing! I love the energy of abby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 Also confirmed at the Wings' official site. redwings.nhl.com Good to see Abs officially signed, though I had no doubt he would be here this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broken 16 381 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 (edited) Outstanding. Drop. The. *******. Puck. The Wings are scary. Edited August 23, 2010 by Broken 16 6 Z and D for the C, Din758, Vladifan and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 This is a good thing. With the whole Kronner hampering knee injury, wonder if Meech will be moved or Ritola. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 Thank god...they delayed it for too long So now they have 24 players signed and atleast 1 has to be moved? 25 if you count Ritola. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 FINALLY. i was checking everyday since modano signed to see if abby got his contract Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 Cool. Done deal. They said early in the summer, that Abby and Helmer wouldn't be signed til August! At least they tell the truth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 Solid. Now two guys will have to be moved. Meech is pretty much a sure bet to be gone, then it's a toss-up between Miller and Ritola. Going to be an interesting year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 Just for you Abby http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AogMgtY9J_4&feature=fvsr FF to 2:00 min mark 3 SpIkE, Vladifan and Branton87 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest PatKaneInHumane Report post Posted August 23, 2010 But... but... but I thought Modano's signing wouldnt allow the Wings retain their young players 1 crotty99 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 we are sitting pretty now boys and girls... Meech is almost certainly gone...and its a shame to have to pick between Miller and Ritola...I want both of them... Wings are crazy scary be about it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeytownRules19 902 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 According to Craig Custance's twitter, he is a sporting news hockey writer "Told that Justin Abdelkader's annual salary is $787,000 on two-year deal he signed with Red Wings." If true, Great Deal for the Wings! http://twitter.com/CraigCustance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 This guy is going to be clutch in the playoffs. Cannot wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 This season officially cannot come fast enough now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 Not that there was any concern of a deal not working out, its nice to see nonetheless. That'll wrap up our postseason. Great job this summer by Kenny and Co! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 According to Craig Custance's twitter, he is a sporting news hockey writer "Told that Justin Abdelkader's annual salary is $787,000 on two-year deal he signed with Red Wings." If true, Great Deal for the Wings! http://twitter.com/CraigCustance I thought he had to get at least a 5% raise off his ELC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 I thought he had to get at least a 5% raise off his ELC. That must be based on the previous seasons' salary. Last year, Abdelkader's base salary was $710,000 with a potential performance bonus of $140,000 (which he must not have met). Since he made more than $660k but less than $1 million he was due a 5% raise, which would've put him at no less than $745,5000. Not too shabby if you're Ken Holland! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 Not that there was any concern of a deal not working out, its nice to see nonetheless. That'll wrap up our postseason. Grab job this summer by Kenny and Co! what is keeny and co grabbing again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 what is keeny and co grabbing again? Keeny? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyrme19 73 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 According to Craig Custance's twitter, he is a sporting news hockey writer "Told that Justin Abdelkader's annual salary is $787,000 on two-year deal he signed with Red Wings." If true, Great Deal for the Wings! http://twitter.com/CraigCustance Hey! looks like what I reported from when I spoke with him at the bar is actually more true than what other posters tried to claim. I guess he knows more about his contract business than LGW posters do....who woulda thunk!?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 what is keeny and co grabbing again? Abby...obviously. Keeny? Beat at your own game hillbilly! 2 Branton87 and Lidstrom for life reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites