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Datsyuk Wants A Contract By September 1st
by Paul on 08/26/05 at 06:32 AM ET
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from the Russian Hockey Digest,
In our negotiations we came to the finish line. I announced to the Detroit’s General Manager Ken Holland that he needs to make up his mind relatively to Datsyuk by September 1st. Pavel is willing to play in the NHL. Red Wings’ first priority right now is to sign a contract with Datsyuk. As you can see, we have the same goal.
September 5th is a deadline to get players on a roster in Russian Super League. It’s clear that Datsyuk can’t wait the entire month in uncertainty. He would play in Dynamo.
What salary is Datsyuk expecting? I and Mr. Holland decided not to announce any numbers. But it’s well-known that Detroit signed 18 players already for 31 million dollars. So, there is a room, especially that each club may have an over-budget of the cap of 39 million dollars until October 1st.
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So this is what agents are saying in negotiations now—“It’s okay to go over the cap. You have until October 1st to figure that part out.” ?? Agents are jerks. 
Posted by penguinsfan on 08/26/05 at 09:16 AM ET
“So this is what agents are saying in negotiations now—“It’s okay to go over the cap. You have until October 1st to figure that part out.” ?? Agents are jerks.”
Agent sez: if you want my client, go over the cap just like Flyers did. It means trade someone to make a room for Dats.
Posted by Pete on 08/26/05 at 01:00 PM ET
Sounds like Datsyuk is taking the Luongo route. Wings offered him a long term deal and as Paul said, the NHLPA is encouraging agents to accept long term deals.
Instead Pavel is being lead down the wrong road by an agent who seems to be in the wrong business.
Posted by Norm on 08/26/05 at 03:56 PM ET
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If you go to the site, look at the banner at the top of the page...it has a video clip of what looks like Datsyuk’s goal against Turco (you know, the one where he pulled down Turco’s pants in front of the JLA crowd...). I’m sure it’s not there by accident.
Anyway, I don’t know what the agent’s letter is supposed to do ... get me, as a fan, all worked up in a fit of sympathy for Datsyuk? If so, it hasn’t worked. And, isn’t there an English original of this...? I thought Greenstein was his agent - does he have one in Russia also? If so, who the heck is doing the bargaining? Could all that be a factor in the stalemate?
Posted by Morty Crass on 08/26/05 at 07:50 AM ET