Khabby gonna be re-signed?

is Khabby gonna be qualified by Tampa or will he be Let go and re-signed for a lesser price. now common sense tells me yes, but i heard about an arguement last season and this makes me wonder whether you are likely to take a chance on a different goalie.

i guess his staying a lightning but just double checking with the people who'd know.

The CBA will have alot to do with whether Khabibulin is signed, if a deal can't get worked it is likely he will get traded.

I think its better to wait till after the playoffs. Makes the player try harder to earn it in the playoffs.

I always shake my head when a team gives a big contract to a player right at the end of the season, I dont really see the point.

Feaster has said that he "fully expects" to pick up Khabi's option. This was weeks ago, however, so I can't give the source right now.

Looking at the Player Contract thread up there:

Nikolai Khabibulin (signed 3/17/01)
3-year contract through 2003-2004 ($6.5 million club option for '04-'05)
'03-'04 salary: $4,434,579
'02-'03 salary: $3,873,439
'01-'02 salary: $3,316,298

6.5 might seem a little steep (to some people cause of CBA talks), but if he keeps playing like he has in the playoffs I dont think anyone will argue.

6.5 might seem a little steep (to some people cause of CBA talks), but if he keeps playing like he has in the playoffs I dont think anyone will argue.

Not when you consider the Bolts almost paying him that this year because of all the bonuses.

Not when you consider the Bolts almost paying him that this year because of all the bonuses.

Yeah thats one thing I was wondering, are there gonna be less bonuses with his contract up that high? Anyways the more I think about it the better 6.5 for Khabby looks. Though that option doesnt really matter if there is no hockey next season.

Yeah thats one thing I was wondering, are there gonna be less bonuses with his contract up that high? Anyways the more I think about it the better 6.5 for Khabby looks. Though that option doesnt really matter if there is no hockey next season.
Hmm, good question. I'd assume his biggest bonus ($1 million for making the playoffs) won't apply in the option year, but not completely sure.

The option year salary is somewhat high because he's foregoing a year of UFA eligibility, he turned 31 in January.

Hmm, good question. I'd assume his biggest bonus ($1 million for making the playoffs) won't apply in the option year, but not completely sure.

No, no bonus next year, just a flat fee.

thanks people. good id love him in buffalo

Good luck in the playoffs. GO TAMPA! GO SJ! GO FLAMES!