-Vintage Canuck- Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Because if it was done without Pittsburgh’s knowledge, that’s tampering. Russian media is reporting that Evgeni Malkin's dad says that the Dallas Stars offered Evgeni a bigger contract than the Pens, but he chose to stay. Take that with a grain of salt as Malkin still had a year on his contract when he was re-signed: Questions are being asked after Evgeni Malkin‘s father, Vladimir, spoke with Russian newspaper Sovetsky Sport and claimed that the Dallas Stars offered his son an even bigger contract than the eight-year, $76-million extension he signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins in June. Per Pensburgh, here’s a translation of that part of the interview: Q: So could Malkin have gone to a different team? A: You know, Dallas was offering my son an even bigger contract than Pittsburgh, and Zhenya (Russian nickname for Evgeni) responded “No, I don’t want to go there.” They signed Sergei Gonchar. His best friend is playing there. Why not take it? Zhenya said “If at some point things don’t work out with the Penguins and I have to leave, I’d rather go to the New York Rangers or Montreal Canadiens. There are several clubs. But I’m not rushing to Dallas. And I wouldn’t like the change of moving my house and going somewhere else. I got used to Pittsburgh, the city and the team.” My son’s nature is such that he doesn’t like to hop from place to place. As a father, I think, if the player – a big star, often spends his entire career with the same NHL team. Same as Datsyuk, Crosby, Ovechkin. There are many examples. And if you start running then you can’t stop. What good is that? Now, obviously, if the Stars offered Malkin a contract without the Penguins’ knowledge, that was tampering, since he was still under contract to Pittsburgh. What’s also possible (and we’d have to think more likely) is that the offer was made as part of a trade discussion between the two teams. For now, let’s just wait and see if anyone clarifies the situation. http://prohockeytalk...s-son-an-offer/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeydews Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 wonder what was the offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonny_Bohonos_14 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Interesting.. wonder if this will get pursued? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 To get his sons' contract voided so he can proceed to the KHL without retiring? Pfft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie13 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Now, obviously, if the Stars offered Malkin a contract without the Penguins’ knowledge, that was tampering, since he was still under contract to Pittsburgh. What’s also possible (and we’d have to think more likely) is that the offer was made as part of a trade discussion between the two teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keslerific Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Sergei Gonchar is his best friend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baka Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Sergei Gonchar is his best friend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Dallas probably offered 5-7 years, $9.5-$10 mill annually, extra millions in bonuses and obviously a NTC. ...cool to see Malkin is so loyal to one team. Great to see in a player with the skill set of his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keslerific Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 While I can't speak entirely on players personal lives when his NHL career started he did live with Gonchar and I was forced to listen to all the gossip about how chummy Gonchar and Malkin were as well as Sid and Mario for years on the broadcasted games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dion Phaneuf Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Q: Why did Malkin’s dad say Dallas made his son an offer? A: To make Evgeni look like a good Ruskie unlike his buddy Ilya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langdon Algur Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 What could the Stars possibly offered Pittsburgh to have them even consider trading away Malkins rights. I thinking either Erickkson (since he was traded anyways) or Benn had to be included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I don't even want to imagine Dallas with Malkin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill had this to say: "We have seen the reports that have surfaced out of Russia claiming that we have tampered and they are completely untrue. The Dallas Stars organization respects and adheres to all rules and regulations set forth by the National Hockey League and any report that claims otherwise is false." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langdon Algur Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill had this to say: Link - http://www.cbssports...h-evgeni-malkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Because he was probably drunk like most Russians after 3:30pm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
î мцšт вяздк чфµ Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 What he didn't comment on is if they were working on a trade for Malkin. Still trying to wrap my head around what it would take to acquire a player like Malkin via trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Grimes Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Honestly; I doubt Dallas would be stupid enough to try something like this; especially when they'd already acquired Seguin & Co. Legitimately. Probably a Mis-Translation, or something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edlerberry Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I agree. Maybe there was a trade offer on the table for Malkin's rights prior to his re-signing and Dallas was quietly allowed to talk with the agent to see what it would take to re-sign him? Or his Dad is just confused? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Slot Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Dallas probably inquired. And Malkin was informed and maybe even asked, and therefore his dad miscommunicated it...that's all.. happens every day. gm's wouldn't be doing their jobs otherwise. everyone saw pitts was in a bind, with crosby signed to the big contract, fleury, and the issues with letang, there were talks that either gino or letang or fleury would move because they need money to fill out their team properly! so dallas gm phones shero and says, hey if you move malkin or consider it, lets talk, here's what we're thinking. shero then thinks, asks gino, will you extend here and for how much, bc dallas has asked about you, we want you here but if we can't afford what you're asking in our cap model would you consider the move talks to dad, dad thinks dallas offered him something ...done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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