Fedorov: "I was promissed 1 contract, but when i came to sign it...
- Могли бы допустить, что "Детройт" позовет вас обратно?
- Не знаю даже, как ответить. Точнее, с чего начать. Я ведь не собирался никуда уходить, если честно. Но хоккей - это не только игра. Это бизнес. И когда тебя в этом бизнесе стараются нечестно обойти, это сильно активизирует те самые качества, благодаря которым ты столько лет пробивался и выигрывал. Упорность, оценка общей ситуации, своей собственной карьеры... Понимаете, о чем я говорю? Мы ведь договорились с руководством клуба об одном контракте, а когда на следующий день пришли его подписывать, выяснилось, что на столе лежит совершенно другой. Эту историю особо никто не знает. Я сам не очень о ней распространялся. Но осадок от расставания с "Детройтом" у меня остался не самым приятным.
-Do u think Detroit Red Wings might want u to play for them again?
- I'm not even sure how to answer this question. To be honest, I really didn't want to leave in the first place. But hockey is not only a game, it's also business. And when someone is trying to lie to u it really activates all kind of different qualities in a player...do u understand what i'm talking about? We've rached an agreement with a management about one contract, but when we came the next day to sign it, we saw a totaly different contract. Not too many people know about that. I didn't talk about it much. But after that story i've had (still have, who knows) a lot of bad feelings about Detroit (Red Wings).
I knew Ilitch had offered the 5-yr, $50 MM deal, however local media reported that Feds wanted some time to get over his divorce and find a new agent! He blamed the agent for putting Ana together with Iglesias Jr., and convincing her to keep up the mystique of being single! Oh well. Holland then offered a reduced deal (I think 3 and 4 yr options), which is when Sergei got miffed. It did sound like some time had passed, not what Feds implies here. Interesting.
I knew Ilitch had offered the 5-yr, $50 MM deal, however local media reported that Feds wanted some time to get over his divorce and find a new agent! He blamed the agent for putting Ana together with Iglesias Jr., and convincing her to keep up the mystique of being single! Oh well. Holland then offered a reduced deal (I think 3 and 4 yr options), which is when Sergei got miffed. It did sound like some time had passed, not what Feds implies here. Interesting.
That's what I heard too.
We can only speculate but from early accounts, Holland offered him that $50M deal which Federov turned down initially to 'get his marriage/life in order'.
But when he returned to the table, that deal was taken off.
In my opinion, Federov only has himself to blame. Since he left for Anaheim, he's been quoted with several different reasons for leaving Detroit, why should anyone believe this newest story now?
Besides, the Russian media lies so blatantly that it's anyones guess if this newest report is even true.
Regardless, from what's been told in the papers over here and in interviews, Fedorov wanted to leave for various reasons; from his failed marriage, to being in the shadow of other players on the team, to wanting the Hollywood lifestyle. Fedorov made his own bed and now he sounds like a spoiled kid that made bad choices and wants to blame his parents for it.
Fedorov should have retired a Wing and had his jersey put up in the rafters. But he chose a different path and his career has never been the same since.
P.S. I think he'd be a great deadline deal pick up as a 3rd line centre, PK specialist and point man on the PP.
I agree, Hank, I'd like to see Feds back and think he could be used in a few specialty spots. I just don't see Babs wanting him here (I don't think they did well together in Duckland). And yeah, you can't really trust the Russian media. Feds might have just mentioned the term/amt changed over some time period and the rest was embellishment. Who knows really.
That's what I heard too.
We can only speculate but from early accounts, Holland offered him that $50M deal which Federov turned down initially to 'get his marriage/life in order'.
But when he returned to the table, that deal was taken off.
In my opinion, Federov only has himself to blame. Since he left for Anaheim, he's been quoted with several different reasons for leaving Detroit, why should anyone believe this newest story now?
Besides, the Russian media lies so blatantly that it's anyones guess if this newest report is even true.
Regardless, from what's been told in the papers over here and in interviews, Fedorov wanted to leave for various reasons; from his failed marriage, to being in the shadow of other players on the team, to wanting the Hollywood lifestyle. Fedorov made his own bed and now he sounds like a spoiled kid that made bad choices and wants to blame his parents for it.
Fedorov should have retired a Wing and had his jersey put up in the rafters. But he chose a different path and his career has never been the same since.
P.S. I think he'd be a great deadline deal pick up as a 3rd line centre, PK specialist and point man on the PP.
Agreed 100% on all counts.
Sergei wanted to be "THE" guy. He knew full well that he would never be that in Detroit with Yzerman here.
He took a huge gamble.
He lost that gamble.
Deal with it.
That said, I'd take him back at the deadline in a heartbeat and I've never understood the boos.
Why would he be bitter? he hasn't suffered from what happened. The Wings were the only ones who suffered from not having him on the team.
Suffered? Fedorov has been **** since signing that contract. Fedorov actually saved the team by not re-signing because add his cap hit when the salary cap was introduced and this team would have been ****ed over.
Why would he be bitter? he hasn't suffered from what happened. The Wings were the only ones who suffered from not having him on the team.
Debatable, there's no way to prove that this team would've done any better with Fedorov on the team. The only thing that would probably be true is that Lang would've never come here.
Debatable, there's no way to prove that this team would've done any better with Fedorov on the team. The only thing that would probably be true is that Lang would've never come here.
Theres no proof that this team would've done better? We would actually have a second line and would a have most likely cut Schneider loose after the lockout. Sounds like a great team to me.
I knew Ilitch had offered the 5-yr, $50 MM deal, however local media reported that Feds wanted some time to get over his divorce and find a new agent! He blamed the agent for putting Ana together with Iglesias Jr., and convincing her to keep up the mystique of being single! Oh well. Holland then offered a reduced deal (I think 3 and 4 yr options), which is when Sergei got miffed. It did sound like some time had passed, not what Feds implies here. Interesting.
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Originally Posted by Fedorov
We've rached an agreement with a management about one contract, but when we came the next day to sign it, we saw a totaly different contract. Not too many people know about that. I didn't talk about it much. But after that story i've had (still have, who knows) a lot of bad feelings about Detroit (Red Wings).
Sounds like a different story to me. Not saying which side is telling the truth here, but I think it's clear that Fedorov still harbors a grudge against Detroit.
I think this has been discussed a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
Basically, as far as I am concerned now, this is water under the bridge. I'm grateful for the years Fedorov played for the Wings, I was crushed when he left, but I doubt they could have kept him and Datsyuk and Zetterberg all this time.If Feds wants to come back for the playoffs at the deadline, I'd be thrilled. Otherwise, thanks for the memories.
Fedorov, Yzerman and Lidstrom are the reasons this team is considered one of best and most respected organizations on the planet. A silly contract dispute at the tail end of his career doesn't erase what he did in a Red Wings uniform. I hope they acquire him at the deadline just to stick it to the fans that boo him all the time.
Debatable, there's no way to prove that this team would've done any better with Fedorov on the team. The only thing that would probably be true is that Lang would've never come here.
I am a big fan of Fedorov. But had he stayed, at the deal offerer personally by Illitch (the $50-million deal), this team would have been in big trouble, capwise.
Undoubtedly, Fedorov would have been much better than Lang, but he'd have been making twice Lang's salary ($7.6 million)
I am a big fan of Fedorov. But had he stayed, at the deal offerer personally by Illitch (the $50-million deal), this team would have been in big trouble, capwise.
Undoubtedly, Fedorov would have been much better than Lang, but he'd have been making twice Lang's salary ($7.6 million)
But Fedorov in Detroit would have allowed Holland to cut a few corners here or there. Lang, as Heaton mentioned likely wouldn't have been brought in. Schneider's shot from the point would have been superfluous. Etc... The only worrisome thing has been his health since he left. Could be he altered his off-ice work when he left? He was generally healthy the last couple seasons before leaving.
But Fedorov in Detroit would have allowed Holland to cut a few corners here or there. Lang, as Heaton mentioned likely wouldn't have been brought in. Schneider's shot from the point would have been superfluous. Etc... The only worrisome thing has been his health since he left. Could be he altered his off-ice work when he left? He was generally healthy the last couple seasons before leaving.
true. And I am no fan of Lang or schneider.
However, those two combined made $1 million less than Fedorov.
And we'd still have him on the books this year and next (if it was the 5 year, $50M deal)
I don't think that Fedorov is the missing link for Detroit to be able to make a run at Stanley. I would like him to stay far away from this team. Don't think he can contribute anything to this team that would justify his salary.
Personally I would love to see Feds go back and finish his career in Mo-town. When he came to the CBJ, the talk was that he was a high maintenance guy. That hasn't been the case. He has been a class guy here. Much classier that the Wing fans that boo him every opportunity they get. The complaint here is that he is TOO expensive. $6M+ is sucks up a lot of budget that could have been used for other areas of need. Even at 38 he is a very good center. It has been a pleasure watching someone with his skills and sense in all 3 zones. If healthy he's yours at the deadline but you'll have to give up something.
Don't lose any sleep over that (Columbus missing playoffs) not happening...
I wouldn't be so sure. A full season under Hitch, plenty of cap room to add a player or 2 (Peca? Markov? Allison?) and a healthy Nash should make the Blue Jackets an interesting team.
I predict they make the playoffs...and upset a team in Rnd 1.
