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Sharks Make Michalek Signing Official
by Paul on 08/24/07 at 12:48 PM ET
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from the San Jose Sharks,
The Sharks locked up another core player for the long haul Friday when they inked Milan Michalek to a six-year deal worth in excess of $24 million. The length of the contract is the longest in franchise history, matching the term previously provided to Owen Nolan.
Michalek surrendered a few years of unrestricted free agency, but that was not a concern for the speedy forward who can play anywhere up front.
“It was a few years (of unrestricted free agency), but I’m really happy in San Jose,” said Michalek. “The organization is great. I’m glad they wanted me for so long because I wanted that too.”
added 1:23pm, from Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail,
On Friday, the San Jose Sharks announced that the team has signed forward Milan Michalek to a six-year contract extension worth $26 million, according to sources.
Considering the dollar figures thrown around this summer, that constitutes almost a bargain by today’s standards, given Michalek’s upside as a player.
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I am not sure if they will keep Marleau. He is a golden asset but the sharks have 7 RFA’s looking for raises next season. It would take a lot of juggling.
Posted by Mr. Nasty on 08/24/07 at 02:42 PM ET
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That’s awesome! I was hoping this was true! Now all we need is Marleau signed and we’re good to go
Posted by Matt Fry from Winnipeg on 08/24/07 at 01:19 PM ET