kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted July 2, 2014 I said between $6-7 and I was right. Everyone was saying no more than $5 Btw it was stated Holland was willing to give 7 years 42 million but they wouldn't give him the chance. The exact offer my "so called source" told me. Actually I was wrong. The original report I saw said he signed a 7 year 42.5 million contract. But it was actually 40.25 do a little less than 6 per. But I was close. Soooo, what you're saying is that Matt Niskanen didn't sign for 6 million dollars or more lol? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,476 Report post Posted July 2, 2014 Soooo, what you're saying is that Matt Niskanen didn't sign for 6 million dollars or more lol? That's exactly what I said. I was close but wrong. Although Holland was willing to pay him $6m but he wasn't interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) That's exactly what I said. I was close but wrong. Although Holland was willing to pay him $6m but he wasn't interested. Supposedly. Given how wrong each and every reporter was about each and every free agent I'm going to take reports about offers that were never made with a grain of salt. Keep in mind these are the same reporters that went on and on about the Wings being "in on" Boyle, Niskanen, Ehrhoff, etc. when not only were we not "in on" them, they were actively avoiding us. But I don't want to single you out. Lots of people who get paid to report on hockey were saying Niskanen would make over 6 million too. Granted, these are the same people who said Christian Ehrhoff wanted 5 years, Dan Boyle wanted 5.5 million, and Thomas Vanek would easily make 7 million dollars a year. Edited July 2, 2014 by kipwinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,476 Report post Posted July 2, 2014 Supposedly. Given how wrong each and every reporter was about each and every free agent I'm going to take reports about offers that were never made with a grain of salt. Keep in mind these are the same reporters that went on and on about the Wings being "in on" Boyle, Niskanen, Ehrhoff, etc. when not only were we not "in on" them, they were actively avoiding us. But I don't want to single you out. Lots of people who get paid to report on hockey were saying Niskanen would make over 6 million too. Granted, these are the same people who said Christian Ehrhoff wanted 5 years, Dan Boyle wanted 5.5 million, and Thomas Vanek would easily make 7 million dollars a year. Ya you're right. A lot of people got a lot wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted July 5, 2014 Niskanen is still overpaid regardless, especially for the term. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted July 5, 2014 (edited) Supposedly. Given how wrong each and every reporter was about each and every free agent I'm going to take reports about offers that were never made with a grain of salt. Keep in mind these are the same reporters that went on and on about the Wings being "in on" Boyle, Niskanen, Ehrhoff, etc. when not only were we not "in on" them, they were actively avoiding us. But I don't want to single you out. Lots of people who get paid to report on hockey were saying Niskanen would make over 6 million too. Granted, these are the same people who said Christian Ehrhoff wanted 5 years, Dan Boyle wanted 5.5 million, and Thomas Vanek would easily make 7 million dollars a year. According to reporters the Wings are always in on someone, their offer is always "competitive" (although no details are shared), so like you I take it with a grain of salt. As for Vanek I firmly believe the guy played himself out of a bigger and better contract with his playoff performance and the olympics. btw. Niskanen at 5,75 will turn out to be a bargain very soon, the cap keeps rising and the guy had an unreal season. Edited July 5, 2014 by frankgrimes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted July 5, 2014 According to reporters the Wings are always in on someone, their offer is always "competitive" (although no details are shared), so like you I take it with a grain of salt. As for Vanek I firmly believe the guy played himself out of a bigger and better contract with his playoff performance and the olympics. btw. Niskanen at 5,75 will turn out to be a bargain very soon, the cap keeps rising and the guy had an unreal season. Maybe unreal for him, but not when compared to other Dmen league wide Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted July 5, 2014 According to reporters the Wings are always in on someone, their offer is always "competitive" (although no details are shared), so like you I take it with a grain of salt. As for Vanek I firmly believe the guy played himself out of a bigger and better contract with his playoff performance and the olympics. btw. Niskanen at 5,75 will turn out to be a bargain very soon, the cap keeps rising and the guy had an unreal season. Details were shared. On all deals that the Wings were in on. They offered Boyle more money and more term than the Rangers. Just slightly less money, but same term for Niskanen. Were not given the opportunity to make a pitch to Ehrhoff. Did not want to give Stralman five years. It was all made pretty clear. 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted July 5, 2014 I figured $6 mil per for 7 years for Niskanen. That was pretty close and unless he continues to play like he did last year it's a bad contract. Boyle, Ehrhoff , and Vanek took less to go to teams they wanted to play for. 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites