-Vintage Canuck- Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Superstar Evgeni Malkin will reportedly cost the Pittsburgh Penguins around $10 million per season with a new extension: The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review describes how Penguins majority co-owner Mario Lemieux and general manager Ray Shero met all day Tuesday, with co-owner Ron Burkle in on those discussions too. During the meeting, Shero made a strong push for approval on an extension for head coach Dan Bylsma, who is set to enter the final season of his contract. Shero wanted the coaching situation settled — at least Bylsma’s status — so he could start finalizing a long-term contract with center Evgeni Malkin before turning to potential new contracts for winger Pascal Dupuis and defenseman Kris Letang. Shero also identified parameters of the commitment necessary to keep Malkin — about $10 million annually. Ownership has authorized Shero to keep Malkin at almost any cost. Shero had a face-to-face meeting with J.P. Barry, Malkin’s agent, Monday. Barry described the meeting as productive. http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/report-pens-malkin-seeks-10-million-range-annually/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Kiss Dupes or Tanger goodbye at $10 million a season. Also Iginla and Morrow and basically anyone else. The dangers of drafting such high talent I guess. Wonder how Mac T will deal with his situation upcoming in 5 years. I guess it wouldn't be all bad if the cap can start going up again soon they can wash the contract over time as a net benefit for having that kinda talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonny_Bohonos_14 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Not surprising. When guys like Getzlaf and Perry are pulling in 8.25 and 8.65 respectively, Malkin will get more. That said, I think he might sign for a bit less - around the 9-9.5 mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everybody Hates Raymond Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Too much. Get real, Evgeni. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I can't understand why a player would want to hamstring his team with a contract like that. Isn't the goal to win? What's an extra couple of mill mean to him if the team can't then afford the quality depth players needed to win the Cup? Or are they just mercenaries following the bucks and who don't really care about winning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70seven Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 8 years - 78 million.... book it dano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrik Kesler Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Crazy money, but not entirely surprising since Perry and Getzlaf got north of $8 mil and aren't anywhere close to the player Malkin is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 He already makes $8.7, so we're not talking huge increase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombastik der Teutone Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 tons of money in times where the cap is going down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadiangunner Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 he could get double that in the khl....just sayin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 After his playoffs he deserves what? AT least $11 mil! At least he plays in the east so I don't have to watch that whiner any more than I do. Torts had half his comment about the two whiners in Pitt right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Penguins won the cup with guys like Malkin, Staal, and Letang on entry-level deals. That allowed them to be deep in other areas. They also had lots of expendable assets to trade for rentals. Now they're going to be totally hamstrung cap-wise, and they have pretty much sold the farm. Don't see them winning again anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I can't understand why a player would want to hamstring his team with a contract like that. Isn't the goal to win? What's an extra couple of mill mean to him if the team can't then afford the quality depth players needed to win the Cup? Or are they just mercenaries following the bucks and who don't really care about winning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Kiss Dupes or Tanger goodbye at $10 million a season. Also Iginla and Morrow and basically anyone else. The dangers of drafting such high talent I guess. Wonder how Mac T will deal with his situation upcoming in 5 years. I guess it wouldn't be all bad if the cap can start going up again soon they can wash the contract over time as a net benefit for having that kinda talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Keel Malking at any cost? Yeesh. Contracts like this destroy team depth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks fan in chicago Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Only 10 million? How's the guy supposed to feed his family? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I'm not crazy about some of GMMG's moves, but one this he is is convincing players to play on a winning team at discounted rates. Sorry, not trying to hijack this thread I promise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noseforthenet Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Kiss Dupes or Tanger goodbye at $10 million a season. Also Iginla and Morrow and basically anyone else. The dangers of drafting such high talent I guess. Wonder how Mac T will deal with his situation upcoming in 5 years. I guess it wouldn't be all bad if the cap can start going up again soon they can wash the contract over time as a net benefit for having that kinda talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aladeen Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Only 10 million? How's the guy supposed to feed his family? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereman Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Malkin is the second best player in the world. He deserves 10 million a year, even if Sid took the hometown discount. With guys like Suter, Parise, Weber, Nash, Staal, and Ovechkin making what they're making, a two-time Art Ross winner and Hart winner deserves a monster contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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