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Avalanche Sign Svatos, 2 Years
by Alanah McGinley on 07/25/08 at 11:28 AM ET
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The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced the signing of forward Marek Svatos to a two-year contract, avoiding an arbitration hearing scheduled for today.
“Marek Svatos has been a key ingredient to our success the last few years,” said Avalanche Executive Vice President and General Manager Francois Giguere. “He’s scored many big goals for this club and we expect him to be a strong force for us again this season.”
—via Colorado Avalanche, press release
Update 12:53pm ET: According to Adrian Dater at All Things Avs, the contract is worth a total of $4.1 million—$1.75 this year and $2.35 next year.
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I’d just like to see him avoid shoulder surgery for a while. Good contract and a chance for him to stay healthy for a while and develop.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 07/25/08 at 01:13 PM ET
His defensive ability was MUCH better this past season. Unfortunately, he’s never played a full season due to injury.
http://inthecheapseats.com/final-grades-2008/07-16-2008/2008-final-grade-marek-svatos
Posted by Mike at MHH on 07/25/08 at 01:52 PM ET
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Svatos may be a pretty good “comparable” for Filppula…at least where his offensive production is concerned.
Svatos: 62gp, 26g, 11a, 37p, +13.
Fil: 78gp, 19g, 17a, 36p, +16
Not sure about Svatos’ defensive abilities. Anyone?
Posted by OlderThanChelios from Grand Rapids on 07/25/08 at 12:51 PM ET