Havlat Signs with Wild
by BReynolds on Jul 1, 2009 10:13 PM CDT
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It's Official!
Just got the email from the Wild PR staff:
MINNESOTA WILD SIGNS RIGHT WING MARTIN HAVLATSAINT PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has agreed to terms with right wing Martin Havlat on a six-year contract."We are excited to add the speed and scoring of Martin Havlat to our lineup," said Fletcher. "He is a terrific two-way player."Havlat, 28 (4/19/81), led the Chicago Blackhawks with a career-high 77 points (29-48=77) while skating in a career-high 81 games in the 2008-09 season. He ranked ninth in the NHL in plus-minus (plus-29). Havlat added 15 points (5-10=15) in 16 Stanley Cup playoff games as the Blackhawks advanced to the Western Conference finals. The 6-foot-2, 217-pound native of Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic, has recorded 396 points (169-227=396), a plus-87 rating, 53 power play goals and 31 game-winning goals in 470 NHL games in eight seasons with Ottawa and Chicago. Havlat participated in the NHL All-Star Game in the 2006-07 season, when he led Chicago in goals (25), assists (32) and points (57) despite appearing in just 56 games. He was a member of the NHL’s All-Rookie team in 2000-01 and played for the Czech Republic at the 2002 Olympics.Havlat was Ottawa’s first-round pick (No. 26 overall) in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.
The term of this deal is even better, and leaves me wanting to bow at Fletch's feet. Get this. 6 years, $30 mil. 77 points a year for $5 million per. Awesome deal. Simply AWESOME!
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I think he is gabby light. Another injury prone Euro.
by Eric B on Jul 1, 2009 10:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Eklund..The Heatley Meeting with Edmonton is over
It’s Reported that if the deal with Edmonton Breaks down..HE’s WILD BOUND!!!!!!!! WERE COMIN!!!!!!!!
by Tony_O on Jul 1, 2009 10:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What do we possibly have to offer for him?
http://www.hockeywilderness.com
by BReynolds on Jul 1, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A section of carpet from the Wild locker room?
Hey, it was good enough for the season ticket holders!
by SpaethCo on Jul 1, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blackhawks fan here
You’re gonna love Marty, as long as he stays healthy.
by AngryHack on Jul 1, 2009 10:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Congrats on Hossa
Solid signing. Long term, but solid signing. You looking forward to next offseason, signing all your young studs?
http://www.hockeywilderness.com
by BReynolds on Jul 1, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That Line is going to be freaking Deadly
Hossa-Kane-Toews… My God…
by Tony_O on Jul 1, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's gonna be tough
But I think we can work them in. The most important thing to realize is Kane and Toews already have around a 6 million cap hit combined, because rookie bonuses count towards the cap. So in reality, for those two it’s probably another 6 million to free up.
Anyways, enjoy Havlat. He’s amazing, and I’m glad he want to a city that will appreciate his talent. That being said, I hope he’s hurt for all 4 games against the Hawks.
by AirTrafficAJ on Jul 2, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
From Russo's Twitter
I’m now hearing Wild might not be done for the night.
http://www.hockeywilderness.com
by BReynolds on Jul 1, 2009 10:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Saku woke up I bet.
http://www.hockeywilderness.com
by BReynolds on Jul 1, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe..Could be Heatley Deal, Could be Scuderi for all we know
by Tony_O on Jul 1, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn Havlat and Heatley?
that would be amazing!!! please Edmonton screw this up
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell yes!
i am hopeing we get Heatley. he would be the best player we have ever had
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pulling an all nighter..Whos with me?
by Tony_O on Jul 1, 2009 10:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brutal
My daughter turns one in exactly 1 hour thirty minutes… need to sleep at some point.
http://www.hockeywilderness.com
by BReynolds on Jul 1, 2009 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will be on
At least until I run out of Coors
by jmedin on Jul 1, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damnit!
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dont think thats true
The puck daddy camp says no desicision made
by jmedin on Jul 1, 2009 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i sure hope so, i want Heatley so bad!
if we Trade for Heatley, no more cap room for Saku?
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about PMB contract
I thought he got a big deal?
by jmedin on Jul 1, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ya then i think we would have cap room for Saku
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish he would have stayed in Calgary
Tear that locker room apart frm the inside out.
by SpaethCo on Jul 1, 2009 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perfect nite for me
Heatley for PMB or prospects
Sign Saku
by jmedin on Jul 1, 2009 10:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We would have to Include PMB in the Heatley Deal..in Order to Sign Saku
by Tony_O on Jul 1, 2009 10:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i hope thats what happens
I like PMB, but would trade him for Heatley in a heart beat
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heatley
Heatley’s contract is for 4 mil a year. That is cheap.
by jmedin on Jul 1, 2009 10:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Darren Dreger...Heatley will not make Decision tonight
Meaning that The Sens would pay his Contract Next YEAR!!!!!!!!!!
by Tony_O on Jul 1, 2009 10:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I bet he is bluffing and wants to be force their hand and be traded to the Wild
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Havlat,Saku and Heatley all in one night would be amazing
i think it would put us up there with the Blackhawks and Red Wings
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trade Havlet for Heatley
Just kidding but that would be funny
by jmedin on Jul 1, 2009 10:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Russo Tweet: Sources: Wild hard at work on Koivu, could happen still tonight
by Tony_O on Jul 1, 2009 10:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you have a link to his Twitter page?
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Tony
I just joined Twitter…who else should I follow on there?
"It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds"
Samuel Adams
by RileysCannibalJct on Jul 1, 2009 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kevin Love lol
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Darren Dreger and James Mirtle are a few.
by Tony_O on Jul 1, 2009 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cool thanks
"It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds"
Samuel Adams
by RileysCannibalJct on Jul 1, 2009 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll post a better list tomorrow
But you can start by following @hockeywildernes and @nathaneide ;)
Proprietor of Hockey Wilderness - We take Minnesota hockey WAY too seriously.
by nathaneide on Jul 1, 2009 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a Summer for Minnesota Sports
Wild Get Martin Havlat, New Coach and GM, and Possibly Saku Koivu,
Wolves get New Coach and New GM and RRRRRIIIIIICCCCCKKKKYYY RRRRRUUUUBBBBIIIOOOOO
Vikings Get Brett Favre!!!!!
by Tony_O on Jul 1, 2009 10:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha i was joking with my grandma that this the most attention MN has ever gotten
The senate race,Favre,Rubio. New coaches/GMs for the Wild and Twolves, Havlat and Harvin and Twins in contention
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eklund: Oilers waiting till 12:15 to Announce Deal so Sens have to pay Heatley's Bonus...
by Tony_O on Jul 1, 2009 10:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope thats wrong
i think that they would stop talking to the Oilers if they had to pay the Bonus
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh.
He’s usually only right when he’s the 2nd source and other have already broken the news.
Check out http://www.hockeybuzzhogwash.com He has an accuracy rate of 3.1% from Jan 2008 – May 2009.
Even “The Onion” has more truth to the stories than most of his predictions, so take what you read with the appropriate grain of salt.
by SpaethCo on Jul 1, 2009 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
:) i love it!
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
From Buzz Eklund again
Source: Saku Koivu will decide in the Morning..USA… on an offer from the Minnesota Wild.
by Tony_O on Jul 1, 2009 10:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sounds like is going to sign to me
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Except Eklund is wrong 96.9 percent of the time.
Join me on the Hockey Blog Adventure!
by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jul 2, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Source: "Heatley willing to go but doesn't feel right making Oilers pay for a bonus he earned in Ottawa."
by Tony_O on Jul 1, 2009 10:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sounds confusing to me
i still hope he ends up here, but it kinda sounds like Heatley to the Oilers is a done deal
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just wan't it to end..It seems like the whole Heatley BS has become the focal point of hockey media..its pretty sickening ha
by Tony_O on Jul 1, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ya for the most part ive given up on Heatley coming here
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Source, "Heatley also doesnt feel Murray worked hard enough to get him dealt. Waited for offers.
by Tony_O on Jul 1, 2009 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Heatley he traded you once but you Vetoed it
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Russo: Sources: Wild still working hard on Koivu; Decision expected soon; It's 7:04 a.m. in Finland
by Tony_O on Jul 1, 2009 11:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
damn beat me too it
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wild still working hard on Koivu; Decision expected soon; It's 7:04 a.m. in Finland
from Russo
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 11:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Breakdown of Havlat's Contract if you want to add it to the main article Buddha
2009-10 — $4 million
2010-11 — $5 million
2011-12 — $5 million
2012-13 — $5 million
2013-14 — $5 million
2014-15 — $6 million
from Pierre LeBrun of ESPN
by Tony_O on Jul 1, 2009 11:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow i'm so excited for the season just after the Havlat signing
I have The Wild Theme Song from the Channel 45 games on Constant Loop on my Itunes haha i think i could sing the entire song without music ha
by Tony_O on Jul 1, 2009 11:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
James Mirtle: Just received 100% confirmation from person with Heatley... No decision made. Sens on hook for $4M bonus.
by Tony_O on Jul 1, 2009 11:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
haha watch there be a last second deal with the wild
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now that you think of it...I'll pass too ha
by Tony_O on Jul 1, 2009 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well ill still take him
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are now saying that SJ and NYR are in the mix for Heatley
by jmedin on Jul 1, 2009 11:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how could NYR handle both Gabby's and Heatley's and Avery's egos?
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
From Russo:
UPDATE: Star Tribune sources say the Wild is working on Saku Koivu as we speak. Still could be done tonight.
http://www.hockeywilderness.com
by BReynolds on Jul 1, 2009 11:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That was so half hour ago Buddha LOL
The Latest is this
Sources: Wild still working hard on Koivu; Decision expected soon; It’s 7:04 a.m. in Finland
by Tony_O on Jul 1, 2009 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit. Hate being a half hour ago.
http://www.hockeywilderness.com
by BReynolds on Jul 1, 2009 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leave it to the trib to be right on the ball. They just reported yesterday that the Vikings drafted Adrian Peterson
by jmedin on Jul 1, 2009 11:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lol i cant believe you thought i was serious
espically with my Favre sig lol you just made my night
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry..I haven't been doing anything other than sitting here with my head in my hands
after i read that People are actually committing suicide over Michael Jackson…Seriously!
by Tony_O on Jul 1, 2009 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow thats messed up
i mean mourn all you want, but people actually killing themselves over it? that needs to stop
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they did? great i think he could be a great RB
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sharks made offer to Sens but Sens like Oilers offer better
by jmedin on Jul 1, 2009 11:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
have the Wild even made an offer?
because i think our offer on PMB + Prospects would be better
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just twittered with Nathan a bit...
he has a sweet post coming up. Not sure when it will be done, but sounds good.
http://www.hockeywilderness.com
by BReynolds on Jul 1, 2009 11:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Going to take a break for a few
Put the little one to sleep. Someone yell really loud if something good happens.
http://www.hockeywilderness.com
by BReynolds on Jul 1, 2009 11:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WILD HAVE SIGNED MARTIN HAVLAT!
lol
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SAKU KOIVU WOKE UP..MADE BACON AND EGGS..ATE..USED THE REST ROOM AND THEN FLETCHER CALLED LOL!
by Tony_O on Jul 1, 2009 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha i usually use the bathroom 1st when i wake up
Go get him Fletcher!
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to Russo the Wild are done for the night.
by jmedin on Jul 1, 2009 11:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and that we should know by the morning if he is going to sign or not
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm off to bed folks
Have a Drivers Test at 8 am..Yes Lost my License for 6 months due to 2 underage consumptions and 2 DWI’s LOL
by Tony_O on Jul 1, 2009 11:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good luck man
hopefully Koivu signs tomorrow
Vikings lets sign Brett Favre and Marvin Harrison. Ricky Rubio please dont go back to Spain!
by RaysOfHope on Jul 1, 2009 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eklund has no crediblity
I wouldn’t believe anything that EK says. I would only believe Russo, he is dialed in to the team.
by Eric B on Jul 3, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Christ Could KFAN be Any more pathetic this morning
all they are doing is fucking Crying about Gaborik..nobody caring about the signing of Havlat.
by Tony_O on Jul 2, 2009 12:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dirty Gaborik
Couldn’t agree more with the post above….all I’m hearing about is the loss of Gaborik. I have heard very little analysis of Havlat. Wasn’t Gaborik hurt 64% of possible games and 100% of any significant games? Good luck with New York fans.
by sportseffect on Jul 2, 2009 11:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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