NHL general discussion thread

Cylon · 09-12-2006

Well, the Islanders just locked up DiPietro for 15 years. Yes, 15 years, worth 67.5 million dollars. The ESPN article said the contract is the second longest in the history of sports, second only to Magic Johnson's 25 year deal with the Lakers.

What's everyone's take on this? It's really not a bad deal for either the Islanders or DiPietro in my opinion. If DiPietro decides to retire (The contract will take him up until he is 40), then the Islanders, or whatever team he is on, will not be responsible for his remaining salary, and it will not count towards the salary cap.

He also is still eliable to be traded, so it's not like he is stuck with the lowly Islanders for the rest of his career [/taking a shot at Go Pre]

Go Pre · 09-15-2006

I just realized that DiPietro will be in net long enough for my kids to watch him...that or long enough for them to become ranger fans

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I have no feelings on it. He has a losing record for his career but did respectable last season (30-24-x I believe). He's still young and has alot to prove. The only thing that was proven was the real reason Neil Smith was fired.

RadioactiveMan · 09-15-2006

I think that the only reason why the Islanders did that is because nobody cares about them and they wanted to get in the papers.

Sgt. Knuck · 09-16-2006

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Originally Posted by Cylon

Well, the Islanders just locked up DiPietro for 15 years. Yes, 15 years, worth 67.5 million dollars. The ESPN article said the contract is the second longest in the history of sports, second only to Magic Johnson's 25 year deal with the Lakers.

What's everyone's take on this? It's really not a bad deal for either the Islanders or DiPietro in my opinion. If DiPietro decides to retire (The contract will take him up until he is 40), then the Islanders, or whatever team he is on, will not be responsible for his remaining salary, and it will not count towards the salary cap.

He also is still eliable to be traded, so it's not like he is stuck with the lowly Islanders for the rest of his career [/taking a shot at Go Pre]

I think that's retarded IMO.

He has to play for the same team until he's fourty.

67 mil isn't even too much money for 15 years.

That's my take on it.

Go Pre · 09-16-2006

No, it isn't alot. The fact is, he did it because he likes New York and it's job security...two things you cannot say about any other man.

Scuba Steve · 09-17-2006

Peter Forsberg has been my favorite player for several years. The Avs are my favorite team.

I agree with Philly going far, if they can stay away from injuries.

RadioactiveMan · 09-17-2006

He doesn't have to play for them until he's forty.

Cylon · 09-29-2006

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Originally Posted by RadioactiveMan

He doesn't have to play for them until he's forty.

Exactly. If Dipietro wants to retire before the age of 40, he may do so. The only thing is, his contract is obviously not guranteed, so the Islanders won't be paying him if he retires prior to the expiration of his contract.

The Islanders may also trade him if they choose to do so. And the way players request trades today, I wouldn't be surprised if Dipietro did so in the far future. Although I know he enjoys playing in New York, so I couldn't see him leaving, unless things drastically change.

Well, the regular season is set to open up October 4, which is only 5 days away! Anyone else excited for the start of hopefully another great season of hockey?!?

Sgt. Knuck · 09-29-2006

Oh you bet I am Cylon. I love hockey it's my favourite sport. I always go to games.

Can't wait. This is going to be a very interesting season!

Scuba Steve · 09-29-2006

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Originally Posted by Cylon

Anyone else excited for the start of hopefully another great season of hockey?!?

Does counting down the days on a calender count?