tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13718554.post4116650992908753036..comments2023-10-10T03:21:23.580-04:00Comments on Motown Sports Revival: Holland had to do itJakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16208921021297172480noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13718554.post-53911699576385753022007-04-10T22:44:00.000-04:002007-04-10T22:44:00.000-04:00Thanks for the comments, Mike. I agree that the le...Thanks for the comments, Mike. I agree that the length of the contract is concerning. I’m not sure why seven years was given but Datsyuk had some bargaining power since he was going to be an Unrestricted Free Agent. The Wings probably gave a little in that regard just to keep him. I don’t think there is any doubt that he would have gotten more money on the open market at the same length. <BR/><BR/>You brought up an interesting point that I neglected to mention in the post. Three or four years from now, $6.7 million won’t be top-15 money. As you said, as long as Datsyuk stays productive, this will end up being somewhat of a bargain near the latter half of the contract.Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16208921021297172480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13718554.post-82481224660794567522007-04-10T17:15:00.000-04:002007-04-10T17:15:00.000-04:00Jake, you always bring an interesting perspective ...Jake, you always bring an interesting perspective to our local teams. I dig it because it isn't the same BS the media feeds us every day. <BR/><BR/>Alright on the Pavel topic, I sort of agree with your point about the cap changing the dynamics of the way the Wings handle these situations. We have to keep our talent, expecting to replace our top guys with free agents is not realistic anymore. <BR/><BR/>The problem I have with the deal is the length. I wouldn't give a 7 year contract to any player in the NHL outside of Crosby or AO. To me with hockey or football a 7 year deal is a huge gamble in sports that are so physical. <BR/><BR/>I'll try and give Kenny Holland the benefit of the doubt cause more times than not he makes the right call. But this contract is going to either going to look very smart or just plain stupid. No in between. If Pavel is still producing at this rate in 5-7 years the contract will be a bargin then if the salary cap continues to rise.<BR/><BR/>-MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com