Honestly, I think that angle is over-rated.

Personally, I grew up in Pitt., but have lived the past 6yrs of my life in Washington, DC. I'll always go back to Pitt. to see my family and for sporting events, but I live in DC now. Parise has lived in NJ for 6yrs. In many ways, that is more his home now than Minnesota is.
- s0rcerer1984

His future wife is from the area as well. He has said he wants to win, yes, but he also wants to be "the Guy" on his team. I don't see that in CHI or PIT. MN can only offer him the dream and the cash, it's our only Asset.

HockeyyInsiderr going off again!

HockeyyInsiderr going off again!
- ryman1566

We need to make you an honorary Pirates fan, too, before the bandwagon gets too big!
- the-mitch-wilsons

I'm an A's fan, gotta stick with the sinking ship!

His future wife is from the area as well. He has said he wants to win, yes, but he also wants to be "the Guy" on his team. I don't see that in CHI or PIT. MN can only offer him the dream and the cash, it's our only Asset.
- battphone

His dream is to win...

To all the PIT fans out there with more Crosby knowledge than me:

I heard on ESPN this week that the Crosby contract has a huge downside. If I understood it correctly, 100% of the contract money is guarenteed. Since Crosby has a history of Head injuries, his contract is not insurable. Therefore, if he were to have his career ended next season by a cheap shot to the head, the Pens would be out all that cash for the next 12 years with no insurance to back it up.

If all of that is true, why is it a good deal for the Pens? Outside the fact that Sid sells tickets and is the best player in the game. Given his recent history seems like a huge gamble on the part of Mgt.

HockeyyInsiderr going off again!
- ryman1566

here comes the rumors....

To all the PIT fans out there with more Crosby knowledge than me:

I heard on ESPN this week that the Crosby contract has a huge downside. If I understood it correctly, 100% of the contract money is guarenteed. Since Crosby has a history of Head injuries, his contract is not insurable. Therefore, if he were to have his career ended next season by a cheap shot to the head, the Pens would be out all that cash for the next 12 years with no insurance to back it up.

If all of that is true, why is it a good deal for the Pens? Outside the fact that Sid sells tickets and is the best player in the game. Given his recent history seems like a huge gamble on the part of Mgt.
- battphone

Because he has and will continue to make the team money. No Crosby, no building, no team in Pittsburgh. His value is immeasurable.

To all the PIT fans out there with more Crosby knowledge than me:

I heard on ESPN this week that the Crosby contract has a huge downside. If I understood it correctly, 100% of the contract money is guarenteed. Since Crosby has a history of Head injuries, his contract is not insurable. Therefore, if he were to have his career ended next season by a cheap shot to the head, the Pens would be out all that cash for the next 12 years with no insurance to back it up.

If all of that is true, why is it a good deal for the Pens? Outside the fact that Sid sells tickets and is the best player in the game. Given his recent history seems like a huge gamble on the part of Mgt.
- battphone

I would say the Penguins doctors feel pretty good about Sid's health moving forward or they wouldn't of signed him. Sid could've asked for alot more. Also Ron Burkle is a billionaire if he wants to invest in Sid I'm thrilled. The Mario group is making boat loads of cash with the new arena. Sid will be a Penguin forever and that's all that matters to me.

To all the PIT fans out there with more Crosby knowledge than me:

I heard on ESPN this week that the Crosby contract has a huge downside. If I understood it correctly, 100% of the contract money is guarenteed. Since Crosby has a history of Head injuries, his contract is not insurable. Therefore, if he were to have his career ended next season by a cheap shot to the head, the Pens would be out all that cash for the next 12 years with no insurance to back it up.

If all of that is true, why is it a good deal for the Pens? Outside the fact that Sid sells tickets and is the best player in the game. Given his recent history seems like a huge gamble on the part of Mgt.
- battphone

Which is the bigger gamble?

Sid gets concussion and doesnt play

or

Sid signs with another team and shoves it up Pittsburgh's ass for the rest of his career.

Hang on a second Pierre, didn't Zach graduate from that school before Crosby even went there?

Because he has and will continue to make the team money. No Crosby, no building, no team in Pittsburgh. His value is immeasurable.
- Deadstar

So he is bigger and more important the the long term future of the team? No one "employee" should have that much power.

Hang on a second Pierre, didn't Zach graduate from that school before Crosby event went there?
- mxgsfmdpx

Crosby and Parise were never teammates at Shattuck's

His future wife is from the area as well. He has said he wants to win, yes, but he also wants to be "the Guy" on his team. I don't see that in CHI or PIT. MN can only offer him the dream and the cash, it's our only Asset.
- battphone

That is such crap. I have yet to see a legitimate source stake that claim. The only time I have heard it is from Buffalo fans and now yourself.

Which is the bigger gamble?

Sid gets concussion and doesnt play

or

Sid signs with another team and shoves it up Pittsburgh's ass for the rest of his career.
- Gunner Staal

at least sid plays with a pretty straight stick.

at least sid plays with a pretty straight stick.
- akane13

But they break so easily, that would suck.

Crosby and Parise were never teammates at Shattuck's
- Gunner Staal

Okay that's what I thought. Thanks.

So he is bigger and more important the the long term future of the team? No one "employee" should have that much power.
- battphone

Who says it effects the long term future of the team

If he gets hurt, he goes on LTIR and doesn't count against the cap, they continue to sign new players and win with the players they have, Crosby remains with the team no doubt in some capacity, management, marketing, whatever

What if the Wild gives Parise a big fat contract and he turns out to suck? - What if he blows out another knee, loses a step and is never the same player again, What if he's worn out by his early 30'2 and they're stuck paying him for the next decade?

He'd still count against the Wilds Cap, so same deal..

Who says it effects the long term future of the team


- TheGame316

If they have to pay $10 Mil a year for a player who's career is ended, Cash flow might be an issue. I'm an not the great hockey mind, just trying to understand how the GM's make these deals.

His future wife is from the area as well. He has said he wants to win, yes, but he also wants to be "the Guy" on his team. I don't see that in CHI or PIT. MN can only offer him the dream and the cash, it's our only Asset.
- battphone

Is his dream to play in his hometown, or to play on a competitive team year in and year out - one that competes for Stanley Cups?

Being the Guy in Minnesota is nice, but I would think he wants help to win a title. Minnesota can't provide that. Sorry

If they have to pay $10 Mil a year for a player who's career is ended, Cash flow might be an issue. I'm an not the great hockey mind, just trying to understand how the GM's make these deals.
- battphone

You tell me ... you acquired Heatley. You are paying 7.5 million for his worthlessness. What's the difference? Not trying to be an ass about it. It's pretty simple on why Crosby got the contract.

If they have to pay $10 Mil a year for a player who's career is ended, Cash flow might be an issue. I'm an not the great hockey mind, just trying to understand how the GM's make these deals.
- battphone

Because the benefits of the contract far outweighted the calculated risk it is. Case closed. Its not even an issue.

.Shouldn't we atleast here an update from Parise soon?

.Shouldn't we atleast here an update from Parise soon?
- Magicmanmalkin

No. The next communication I want to hear from him is the con call with the press from the team he signed with.

.Shouldn't we atleast here an update from Parise soon?
- Magicmanmalkin

I still haven't decided- ZP