News Article: Zetterberg to decide future later in July

[lilidk]

if he is talking about it is probably he made up his mind already

 

[Henkka]

Hmm, somehow I got us exactly under the cap, if:

A) Larkin will get 6.0M extension.
B) Franzen goes "last day of training camp"-LTIR
C) Zetterberg retires, and we'll get a 4.3M recapture penalty for 3 years.
D) replace him with a player having 925k caphit (Pope, Zadina etc.)

 

[Oddbob]

Hmm, somehow I got us exactly under the cap, if:

A) Larkin will get 6.0M extension.
B) Franzen goes "last day of training camp"-LTIR
C) Zetterberg retires, and we'll get a 4.3M recapture penalty for 3 years.
D) replace him with a player having 925k caphit (Pope, Zadina etc.)

We won't and shouldn't be hit with any recapture! If Hossa can have an allergy, Zetterberg can pick whatever body part he wants, to say that is why he can't play anymore! Although, his back is almost 100% not great, and totally reasonable as a reason for him not to play.

 

[Henkka]

Recapture or not, that doesn't bother me at all. It's a very good "weight" to have in tanking process.

You insert cheap kids in and when their ELCs will end (after 3 years), also the cap room is unlocked for more expensive extensions.

I see only positives in the case.

 

[golffuul]

Recapture or not, that doesn't bother me at all. It's a very good "weight" to have in tanking process.

You insert cheap kids in and when their ELCs will end (after 3 years), also the cap room is unlocked for more expensive extensions.

I see only positives in the case.

Also forces Kenny not to sign people for more than they are worth for 3 years.

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

Exactly how late in July are we talking? Geez.

 

[DInTheB]

In an interview with HSJ, Blash said that Z didn’t practice at all the second half of the season.

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

In an interview with HSJ, Blash said that Z didn’t practice at all the second half of the season.

Here's the link:

Detroit Red Wings' Jeff Blashill: Time to play prospects over veterans

And how is this just coming out now? Was this a known thing and I missed it?

 

[Dotter]

Exactly how late in July are we talking? Geez.

He's earned the right to take the time to decide the fate of his future. He owes you nothing.

 

[Mister Ed]

The latest news

His agent says he hasn't decided yet. Ominous news coming?

 

[obey86]

So I thought maybe Ansar Khan changed his name or something, but apparently there is a different Red Wings writer for mlive named Andrew Kahn, lol.

Zetterberg talks Red Wings future with Swedish newspaper

 

[PelagicJoe]

Still no verdict, eh?
On a side note, I am ready for hockey and football to start up again.

 

[jkutswings]

I told my FFB commissioner today that we need to set our draft order.

I mean, how else am I supposed to do mock drafts until my eyes fall out, become convinced I can assemble the greatest team in history...and then finish 8th in the league?

 

[Nut Upstrom]

I told my FFB commissioner today that we need to set our draft order.

I mean, how else am I supposed to do mock drafts until my eyes fall out, become convinced I can assemble the greatest team in history...and then finish 8th in the league?

Just draft as many Lions as you can. That's how I fantasy football!

 

[Leadzedder]

Recapture or not, that doesn't bother me at all. It's a very good "weight" to have in tanking process.

You insert cheap kids in and when their ELCs will end (after 3 years), also the cap room is unlocked for more expensive extensions.

I see only positives in the case.

Henkka I agree with most of your posts but not this one.

You’re promoting wasting 4.3 (just using the number listed above) of cap space for 3 years to purposely tie Holland’s hands.

If the right UFA (top pairing D) becomes available over the next 3 years we need the ability to pounce on it. A 1D that we can sign for 7 years and be a part of our new core. You don’t purposely handcuff yourself for no gain.

If that UFA never comes along you have 4.3 to sign 1 year contracts to flip at deadlines.

Weakening your available resources only makes sense in the “Holland suuuucks” campaign.

Can you imagine not having the space to sign a Karlsson or Trouba because “Holland sucks”?

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

Still no verdict, eh?
On a side note, I am ready for hockey and football to start up again.

As an avid fisherman...nope.

 

[Goalie guy]

I have a question guy's can Z go on LTIR as well as Mule? I don't really want to see the guy hurt him self worse back problems are no joke and he has a long life to live still.

 

[Big Poppa Puck]

Had a dream that he retired last night.

 

[Shaman464]

I have a question guy's can Z go on LTIR as well as Mule? I don't really want to see the guy hurt him self worse back problems are no joke and he has a long life to live still.

They could, but the cap relief would be only equal to 10% of the cap.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

I have a question guy's can Z go on LTIR as well as Mule? I don't really want to see the guy hurt him self worse back problems are no joke and he has a long life to live still.

Sure both can, But it's for only 10% over the cap, So we'd get full on Mule and probably $4 million of Z's $6.083 mil off on LTIR.

 

[Henkka]

Sure both can, But it's for only 10% over the cap, So we'd get full on Mule and probably $4 million of Z's $6.083 mil off on LTIR.

10% rule is for summer cap.

When season will start, you can get full relief of both, if you have the right caphits to fill the relief space. But we don't kind of need that. Replacement player for Z would be a lot cheaper than his caphit in any case.

I think this Larkin contract signing delay could have something to do with this numbers game and uncertain Z situation.

 

[SCD]

We need enough cap space to retain 50% of Nyquist's salary at the trade deadline and be able to bring up another player.

 

[datsyukfan]

10% rule is for summer cap.

When season will start, you can get full relief of both, if you have the right caphits to fill the relief space. But we don't kind of need that. Replacement player for Z would be a lot cheaper than his caphit in any case.

I think this Larkin contract signing delay could have something to do with this numbers game and uncertain Z situation.

I believe this to be true as well. If Z is back Larkin is getting a shorter term lower cap hit deal and if not he’s getting an 8 year deal and is the captain.

 

[waltdetroit]

As an avid fisherman...nope.

Walleyes have been the best in years

 

[Konnan511]

I fully believe Zata will be back this season, but it is a little worrisome we haven't heard anything positive lately.