Comments on: A Star Is Signed: 6 Years, $54 Million for Alexander Ovechkin

By: johnybestftom

johnybestftom — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:44:11 +0000

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By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:57:42 +0000

Hey Well It Seem,s For the Time Being The Cap,s Fans Are Happy !!! But Remember Years Ago when Jagar Signed up with the Cap,s They Were In Seventh Heaven. Well In A Few Years If Ovechkin Stays That Long He also Will Take The Bucks And Run Off To Pursue A Team So He Can Hold The Stanley Cup Before He Gets Too OLD!!

By: Robyn

Robyn — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:07:05 +0000

“TSN had commentary about the signing that A.O. financially screwed himself over by signing for 13 years?¢‚Ç¨¬¶ They believe Crosby could command up to $15 million per season when his contract is up in five years?¢‚Ç¨¬¶”
Just goes to show everyone that maybe SOME athletes aren’t in it just for the money? And how much money DOES a person really need?
Let the crybaby go for more when his deal is up in 5 years. It’ll show the class of player he is compared to Ov. This man REALLY plays for the love of the game.

By: Fasaani

Fasaani — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:20:56 +0000

Heh, like $124 millions isn’t enough

By: Stealth

Stealth — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:36:03 +0000

I was surprised by the length of the contract, but thrilled that it is a done deal… As long as A.O. stays healthy, this could be a very good deal for the CAPS down the road… TSN had commentary about the signing that A.O. financially screwed himself over by signing for 13 years… They believe Crosby could command up to $15 million per season when his contract is up in five years… Right now, everybody is happy, so lets roll with that feeling and keep on winning!!!!

By: PureAgression

PureAgression — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:52:47 +0000

Wow! Well, at least the speculation can cease. Initial reaction is that I’m really happy. I hope to have a more thorough comment on it tomorrow.

By: Grooven

Grooven — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 07:16:00 +0000

That’s a loooong time.
I can picture people in Montreal and Toronto and NY rending their shirts and beating their chests as they mourn and lament upon hearing the news.

By: Doug

Doug — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 06:59:55 +0000

This was just a phenomenal announcement by Ted. Ovie’s dad & brother were there with him. What a night!!

By: Shane

Shane — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 06:59:16 +0000

Congrats on getting the scoop on this story!

By: Gustafsson

Gustafsson — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 06:35:40 +0000

More will be chronicled tomorrow, but the original numbers were correct. They then negotiated a second contract to add to the original extension. Kudos to both Ted to extent an offer with that kind of commitment and to Alex for accepting when he surely could have signed a more lucrative contract further down the line.
This was a crazy day.