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Where are we going; and what's up with this hand basket?
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I dunno, I think he certainly has that potential. Gotta remember, Yzerman was a pretty one-dimensional scorer himself for more than a few years. It really took time (and the addition of players who were actually more suited to be the finisher) for him to round out into that two-way player that Red Wings fans admire.
This extension isn't particularly onerous, really... 5 years at $6 mil/year for a 22-year old whose already demonstrated he can score isn't what I'd consider overpaying (the corpse of Zetterberg would have been making damn near that much for the next three years). Fuck, Franzen is technically still on the Wings' books for $4 mil. Larkin was one of the most "valuable" players in the league per point last season, and I really don't see any scenario where he was going to get more affordable in the future.
Could it be a bad move? Sure. Hell, he could get Eric Lindross'd over the next two years. Worrying about what might happen and refusing to commit long term to players is how you wind up buried at the bottom of the standings with no clear way out because you're consistently losing them to FA.
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I agree with Chemi. I agree Larkyn is not that once in a generation player but, his youth, talent, and drive to improve makes that contract a value. He will be underpaid in two years and I would not be surprised to hear his camp is not happy with this contract ala Sergi Federov.I long for a Lions team that is consistently competitive.
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Originally posted by Malto Marko View PostI agree with Chemi. I agree Larkyn is not that once in a generation player but, his youth, talent, and drive to improve makes that contract a value. He will be underpaid in two years and I would not be surprised to hear his camp is not happy with this contract ala Sergi Federov.F#*K OHIO!!!
You're not only an amazingly beautiful man, but you're the greatest football mind to ever exist. <-- Jeffy Shittypants actually posted this. I knew he was in love with me.
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Originally posted by Malto Marko View PostI agree with Chemi. I agree Larkyn is not that once in a generation player but, his youth, talent, and drive to improve makes that contract a value. He will be underpaid in two years and I would not be surprised to hear his camp is not happy with this contract ala Sergi Federov.
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lol... Sergei Federov? Dude, Larkin will never be the player Feds was. Federov was a special talent that ranked with the greatsF#*K OHIO!!!
You're not only an amazingly beautiful man, but you're the greatest football mind to ever exist. <-- Jeffy Shittypants actually posted this. I knew he was in love with me.
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The Redwings are still around? Colour me shocked. The next thing you're going to tell me the pistons are still playing.
In all seriousness, the wing have slid to the darkness under Harkness level. It appears that there is no urgency to have a good team as long as the team makes money. What's Brad Parks up to these days?Detroit Lions: Where futility is a lifestyle choice.
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