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Is Antropov Worth $5M?
by Paul on 06/28/09 at 08:52 AM ET
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from Larry Brooks of the NY Post,
Sather meanwhile categorized the contract demands from impending unrestricted free agent Nik Antropov, whom the Blueshirts acquired from Toronto at the deadline for a second-round pick, as “ridiculous.”
“Based on the first volley from [agent] Mark Gandler, there is a slim chance [of Antropov returning],” the general manager said following the fifth round of the Entry Draft. “There’s a snowball’s chance in hell that’s going to happen. It’s ridiculous. I hate to criticize an agent, but let’s have a little bit of reality here.”
Antropov, who scored seven goals in 18 regular-season games for the Blueshirts but was barely a factor in the first-round defeat by Washington, earned $2.05 million last year. He’s believed seeking a long-term deal for at least $5 million per. Good luck to him.
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Agree with first comment there, but even if they asked for 3.5 most people would have balked! 2.5 per would make sense.
Posted by WingMan from Qc on 06/28/09 at 11:18 AM ET
You know you’re going over the top with your demands when Glen Sather balks at your asking price…
Posted by Garth on 06/28/09 at 12:00 PM ET
Right on Garth. It’s funny to hear the guy who put his team in salary cap hell with ridiculous contracts (see Redden, Wade) try to lecture someone else on reality.
Posted by Dan from Pittsburgh, PA on 06/28/09 at 04:12 PM ET
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To be fair, agents aren’t paid to be realistic with their first offers.
Posted by Baroque from Midland on 06/28/09 at 09:20 AM ET