Bosc Ulrich II
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 Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 2:07 pm Post subject: Ovechkin turns down 5 years, $37.5? |
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I used the question because Garrioch's sources often seem like the same ones that Eklund uses.
http://www.torontosun.com/Sports/Hockey/2007/12/30/4745451-sun.html
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The Washington Capitals aren't willing to pay the price to keep Alexander Ovechkin. At least not yet.
Sources say Caps GM George McPhee "insulted" Ovechkin by offering a five-year, $37.5-million (all terms US) deal. Ovechkin thumbed his nose at the offer.
It's believed Ovechkin, who fired agent Don Meehan and is representing himself, wants $9-$10 million a season. If the Caps won't ante up, Ovechkin will likely get his money in the form of a Group II free-agent offer next summer.
Sources say the Caps have held several meetings with Ovechkin to get him to sign on. He's willing to stay in Washington, but wants McPhee to make moves to improve the club.
This season, Ovechkin can make as much as $3.8 million with bonuses. |
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