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Last Season In Hockeytown For Datsyuk?
by IwoCPO on 11/21/06 at 05:27 PM ET
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Clearly, I have no ability to multi-task. I was so focused this morning on the fact that the Detroit papers are ignoring the Fischer story that I skipped over an item that deserves significant discussion. Thankfully, I read the Detroit News message board this afternoon. A post from Attica reminded me of this little issue.
It would appear that Pavel Datsyuk’s days in Detroit could very well be numbered. If he’s not dealt by the summer, it’s looking like re-signing with the Wins may not be a possibility when he becomes an unrestricted free agent next July.
Khan(!)/MLive
The Wings made center Pavel Datsyuk a contract offer. He rejected it, and his agent, Gary Greenstin, made a counter-offer. The Wings rejected that.
“We had quite a difference of opinion and we agreed we’ll table (talks) for now,’’ Holland told Booth Newspapers. “We’re far enough apart that there’s no negotiations going on.’’
The Wings have had difficult negotiations with Greenstin the last two times Datsyuk’s contract was up. Two Russian clubs started a bidding war for Datsyuk prior to the 2005-06 season. He eventually signed a two-year deal with the Wings for $3.9 million a season.
Datsyuk is eligible for unrestricted free agency next summer. Holland has been trying to get him signed to a long-term deal.
“I never moved from my offer,’’ Holland said. “After a long period of time, they countered. They have no interest in my offer, I have no interest in their offer. Let’s let the season unfold.’’
Pavel Datsyuk wanted to cash in last summer. The 3.9 he signed for was based largely on regular season flash and potential to carry this team in a postseason in the future. His performance in that arena, as we know, has been one of the bigger disappointments to affect this organization in the last decade.
Any discussions Ken Holland has with Datsyuk’s camp are out of curiosity, courtesy or both. If he expects to be paid significant dollars, he’d better earn them in May and June.
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Yep, pretty much agree. I’d wait until somwhere closer to the deadline when you know exactly what you need. For instance, will the Wings need a goaltender or will a power forward be a bigger need? If the Wings get a good deal then send Pavs on his way. If not keep him and let’s see if he can produce in the playoffs this year. If he does then maybe - maybe - he is worth more than Holland is currently offering. If not, go after someone like Chris Drury who will be a free agent and is CLUTCH in the playoffs.
Posted by Dave on 11/21/06 at 08:34 PM ET
I dont think there is anything to get from trading him at this point.. maybe a soon to be UFA from a team looking to shake things up. By the time the deadline rolls around, the only teams interest will be looking to deal picks and prospects(this would actually make us weaker in the playoffs)), not top line wingers, although maybe anaheim or san jose would give us toskala or bryzgalov for him. Thats if we need a goalie.. and do we really want to trade him to a conference rival right before the playoffs?. The teams willing to deal a top line winger at the deadline will not be interested in a soon to be UFA seeking alot of money.. Most likely scneario is hes here until summer at the very least.. At which point Holland will make him a take it or leave it offer with a date attatched to it.
Posted by aTTICA on 11/21/06 at 09:24 PM ET
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No doubt about it. Datsyuk is history. I just hope Holland can get something for him before he walks away. That would mean a trade before the deadline. The clock is ticking....
Posted by w2j2 on 11/21/06 at 08:08 PM ET