RUMOUR: Detroit and Zetterberg near a massive deal

Rumours are flying this afternoon that the Detroit Red Wings have come to terms with Henrik Zetterberg to the tune of 10 years/75 million. This would be a major signing for the Wings obviously, but would also begin their descent back to the real world. Having Datsyuk and Zetterberg signed to deals that add up to 14.2 is the same kind of issue as 99% of teams in the league. Add in Lidtrsom's 7.45 and things are getting hairy. Add in Hossa's potential 7 million and things are downright scary. Franzen's 5 million...

Still, when the dust settles, this was a deal that needed to be done.

Expect an announcement soon enough.

Here's a source to boot:

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2009/01/contract_talks_between_red_win.html

I doubt Hossa re-signs. but if he wants to resign, I can see him taking a cut.

Tukker wrote:I doubt Hossa re-signs. but if he wants to resign, I can see him taking a cut.

No chance. The cut he took (7.45) was pretty much the max cut he'll take. MAYBE he'll take 7.

Hossa took that to win now. Does Hank Zetterberg's deal kick in after July 1? If so, they can't afford Hossa and he'll cash in elsewhere.

Datsyuk and Zettiberg for 14.2 mil, Heatley and Spezza for 14.5, lol, how does that work!?

Neely4Life wrote:Datsyuk and Zettiberg for 14.2 mil, Heatley and Spezza for 14.5, lol, how does that work!?

Because both Dats and Zetts took MASSIVE paycuts to stay.

Heatley and Spezz are both worth what they are being paid, if not more.
Dats and Zett however could be worth as much are 8 or 9 million.

It was more me being a bit sarcastic and jealous. I like watching the Wings play anyways, good for them.

I dont think Heatley is worth 7.5 personally though.

Neely4Life wrote:It was more me being a bit sarcastic and jealous. I like watching the Wings play anyways, good for them.

I dont think Heatley is worth 7.5 personally though.

At the time he signed, however, most thought he was. Very few people I knew complained about the signing, many calling Muray a God .

Hindsight is 20/20

Neely4Life wrote:Datsyuk and Zettiberg for 14.2 mil, Heatley and Spezza for 14.5, lol, how does that work!?

I'm pretty sure that Datsyuk signed his deal
A) in a time when contracts were realtively lower, and
B) While there were still questions about his ability to perform in the post-season. Despite the Finals, Spezza was coming off a fairly successful playoff run.

Zetterberg obviously took a pay-cut.

Neely4Life wrote:Datsyuk and Zettiberg for 14.2 mil, Heatley and Spezza for 14.5, lol, how does that work!?

Datsyuk signed his package right when people were saying Detroit should trade him because he lacked the requisite 'heart' to win a Cup. 6.7 back then on a long term package was considered very large for him at the time.

Zetterberg's money is fairly consistent with the elite players in the league. I'm sure he wanted to sign as soon as possible to avoid the cap crunch that's coming.

Neely4Life wrote:It was more me being a bit sarcastic and jealous. I like watching the Wings play anyways, good for them.

I dont think Heatley is worth 7.5 personally though.

Dammit, I guess I should read all the posts before posting.

They won't pay Zetterberg more than Lidstrom.

dennycrane wrote:They won't pay Zetterberg more than Lidstrom.

Sure they will. We paid Spezz and Heater more than Alfie. Zetterberg is one of the best two way forwards in the game, if not the best. This is a deal that works for both parties.

dennycrane wrote:They won't pay Zetterberg more than Lidstrom.

7.4 then, it'll be really close, but yes, this was a primary issue going forward. They set the cap precedent with Lidstrom and they would like all salaries to be below his.

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/cap-central/team.php?team=DET

add that zetterberg salary and they will have like 8 million, if the cap stays the same, to sign:
HOssa
franzen
samuellsson
hudler
a goalie

is it safe to say marian hossa will be in another jersey next season?