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Originally Posted by DeToxRox
Saw this on RWCentral .. from Pierre LeBrun's blog
Latest on Zetterberg talks
Contract talks may be heating up between Henrik Zetterberg and the Red Wings. Both camps have made counteroffers and we're talking long-term deal, anywhere from seven to 10 years in length. Agent Marc Levine and GM Ken Holland met two weeks ago and then spoke again this past Wednesday. They plan to pick up the conversation again this week.
Zetterberg could easily get $9 million to $10 million a year on the open market after July 1, but he won't get that in Detroit. He's got to take less to stay in Detroit. The choice is, do you want win championships with the Wings or make lot of dough elsewhere?
I think the sweet spot is anywhere from $7 million to $8 million a season.
To be honest, I'd be surprised if Zetterberg takes much less than $8 million per year... with that said, how could Hossa possibly take less than that with the way he has been playing? I hate to say it, but there's no way Holland will be able to sign them both (i.e., Hossa's gone). It'll definitley be interesting, though, to see how this plays out...
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I can almost guarantee that Gaborik and his crazy agent are sweating this out.
Not taking their delusions of how much Gabby is worth; they may have to go into free agency next year with several teams telling them 'well, Zetterberg signed an extension with the Wings for X amount p/y. You are asking for X+3mil p/y. What has your client brought to the Wild since he was drafted? What can your client give us in terms of leadership and overall talent.
I think Marion missed his boat last year and this off season. His trade value is slowly going down (has only played 2 games this year). His attitude shows that he isn't a leader. Yeah, Jaque's style might not fit his talents but Gabby isn't doing a whole lot to defend his request of a boatload of cash next year. He can go up to western Canada and play with his boyfriend. They can wallow in mediocrity, again, together.