AtlantaHotWings 992 Report post Posted February 20 2 Dabura and Akakabuto reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted February 20 This is a really really good contract. A+ work by Yzerman here. 3 The 91 of Ryans, Dabura and Akakabuto reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy McClure 346 Report post Posted February 20 What impresses me is the term. Ras is just hitting his prime, so we got him for 4 years of prime at this value. Thats sweet. 2 1 kipwinger, Akakabuto and mackel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted February 20 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Troy McClure said: What impresses me is the term. Ras is just hitting his prime, so we got him for 4 years of prime at this value. Thats sweet. Same, love the term and I think its very likely that he out performs that contract for the entirety of the deal. This is really great work. Edit: This also sets the bar for Veleno. He should come in well south of this contract. Edited February 20 by kipwinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtlantaHotWings 992 Report post Posted February 20 Yzerman must be a hard arse in negotiating. Here you go sign it. If you don't like it I will trade you to San Jose......LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted February 20 4 minutes ago, AtlantaHotWings said: Yzerman must be a hard arse in negotiating. Here you go sign it. If you don't like it I will trade you to San Jose......LOL I don't think that's the case. Ras was an RFA without arbitration rights. He basically has no leverage at all. This is a pretty good raise considering Ras got much better defensively, and regressed a little offensively, from last season. I think the term also reflects recognition on the part of Rasmussen that he's a big part of a winning team and that he's in an excellent position to continue to build his game and cash in as a UFA at the end of this deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,751 Report post Posted February 20 Awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,963 Report post Posted February 20 Seems like a lot of cash to me. Raymond gonna cost $8M now. Seider gonna hit 10. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,015 Report post Posted February 20 8 minutes ago, LeftWinger said: Seems like a lot of cash to me. Raymond gonna cost $8M now. Seider gonna hit 10. If anything, the Rasmussen deal puts Raymond in the 6M ballpark considering he has double points but way less defensive responsibility. 1 Motor City Mullets reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy McClure 346 Report post Posted February 20 9 minutes ago, LeftWinger said: Seems like a lot of cash to me. Raymond gonna cost $8M now. Seider gonna hit 10. Seider will be next. Yzerman is prioritzing size and working his way down. 1 Motor City Mullets reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diehardredwingsfan58 123 Report post Posted February 20 4 x $3,200,000 contract for Michael Rasmussen is a solid offer for both Ras and Detroit. 1 Motor City Mullets reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy McClure 346 Report post Posted February 20 28 minutes ago, Akakabuto said: Awesome Just like my oilers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motor City Mullets 196 Report post Posted February 20 Feels good man 4 The 91 of Ryans, Troy McClure, town123 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motor City Mullets 196 Report post Posted February 20 1 1 Rick D and Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted February 21 Good deal for both sides. 1 Motor City Mullets reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
