HockeyBuzz Hotstove: Hotstove: Do You Like Abdelkader's Long Term Extension With The Red Wings?

Length is the issue. 3-4 years wouldn't be too bad. 7 though? I seriously doubt this will be a good contract for a physical forward this age with limited production history.

7 years is crazy.

I don't love the length of the deal and agree that his best years are less and less likely as it goes, but the Wings are making this move with other considerations in mind. Him being a local boy, and his history at Michigan State are definitely factors that the Wings have been playing up to their fan base - not only for him, but DeKeyser and Larkin too.

7 years is crazy.
- RogerRoeper

I regret giving such a thoughtful and measured response. This really is a horrible deal.

Hotstove: Is Abdelkader Worth The Extension He Signed With the Red Wings?

The obvious and only answer to this question is a resounding no. The debate at this point is basically between "this contract is horrible" and "this contract isn't that bad."

Personally I think it's horrible. It has the potential to work out to fair value if Abdelkader repeats last year's season eight more times in a row. I'm not holding my breath.

although many may say the amount we paid him is simply to much,

i have 0 problem with him making 4 million a year,

But im still team bad deal on this, its 7 years, its way tooooo long, like 3 years too long, what are the chances after year 3, 4, 5 hes still worth anything let alone 4 million?

I actually feel bad nay saying, cause i love abdelkader, im very happy we have him, a home town kid, MSU guy, hard working good character guy, im sure a presence in the locker room, and he produces!

but 7 years for almost any player is too long nowadays let alone someone whos extremely physical one

but kenny holland knows him. thats his support of the contract. I know him and his dedication. theres a good chance the last two years almost repeat the dan cleary extravaganza.

i would of been ok with 5 years. thats it!

the last 2-3 years of this deal he will be exiting his prime years.



at least Franzens cap will be a Pronger/Savard situation

Definitely don't love this contract. Way too long. Unfortunately, players his age want security and career contracts so I doubt he would have accepted a 3 or 4 year deal unless the dollars were crazy. He knows this was going to be his "money contract" and coming off a career year, you kinda saw it coming. Detroit's only options were sign him or let him go and then sign a UFA or bring up another young guy. They decided to keep him at a premium, so I guess we're getting 7 more years of Abbie.

Definitely don't love this contract. Way too long. Unfortunately, players his age want security and career contracts so I doubt he would have accepted a 3 or 4 year deal unless the dollars were crazy. He knows this was going to be his "money contract" and coming off a career year, you kinda saw it coming. Detroit's only options were sign him or let him go and then sign a UFA or bring up another young guy. They decided to keep him at a premium, so I guess we're getting 7 more years of Abbie.
- cocothemonkey

Yeah its a few too many years. If the salary went lower near the back end of it, it would have been OK. Something like 4-4-4-4-3-2-2. All you have to do is look at the history of my beloved Leafs to know it was a bad idea... Clarkson... and every other contract out there...

Definitely don't love this contract. Way too long. Unfortunately, players his age want security and career contracts so I doubt he would have accepted a 3 or 4 year deal unless the dollars were crazy. He knows this was going to be his "money contract" and coming off a career year, you kinda saw it coming. Detroit's only options were sign him or let him go and then sign a UFA or bring up another young guy. They decided to keep him at a premium, so I guess we're getting 7 more years of Abbie.
- cocothemonkey

have u thought this out. they have raises coming to other players as well.
Dekeyser, mrazek. pulkinnen, etc.

the term is ridiculous

Abdelkader has scored 20 goals once. his next highest total? 10!
he got those career high of 23 by playing with Datsyuk. a monkey could get 20 skating on Datsyuks line. Holland messed up on this.

where had Abdelkader been the past 13 games? hasn done jack

im scared on what he gives helm

No.

Abdelkader has scored 20 goals once. his next highest total? 10!
he got those career high of 23 by playing with Datsyuk. a monkey could get 20 skating on Datsyuks line. Holland messed up on this.

where had Abdelkader been the past 13 games? hasn done jack

im scared on what he gives helm
- wingz4life

Nothing, he let's him walk.

Nothing, he let's him walk.
- ezekial

agree. let Athanasiou take his spot.

have u thought this out. they have raises coming to other players as well.
Dekeyser, mrazek. pulkinnen, etc.

the term is ridiculous
- wingz4life

I never said I liked the deal. I don't. I just implied that were stuck with it now so we might as well just make the best of it. I am definitely concerned about the new contracts especially for the three you mention. However, I'm sure Franzen is done, Richards probably won't be back, ditto for Quincey, and Howard may or may not be moved. I'm not convinced Helm resigns here either.

agree. let Athanasiou take his spot.
- wingz4life

Agreed. Hopefully this is what happens.

I regret giving such a thoughtful and measured response. This really is a horrible deal.
- James_Tanner

No one really cares .......

have u thought this out. they have raises coming to other players as well.
Dekeyser, mrazek. pulkinnen, etc.

the term is ridiculous
- wingz4life

Go look at the cap numbers for next year then complain, they'll be able to resign the guys they want.