Murray on Team 1200- No Progress With Volchenkov

SensChirp RSS · 03-01-2010, 03:50 PM

Bryan Murray was just on Team 1200. Here is a quick recap of what the Sens GM had to say with the deadline just a couple days away.

He didn't say a whole lot but he did confirm what we already know. The Senators are looking for another defenceman heading into the deadline and he's thinking a 5/6 defenceman would be ideal. Mostly looking for another body to add depth heading down the stretch.

Murray said the Senators did have an interest in Leopold but felt the asking price was a little too high. Murray mentioned that there are some players they may consider moving but it all depends on what they are getting back.

Murray spoke about Volchenkov and said they have made zero progress in negotiations. He will listen to trade offers in the next couple of days. Very surprising but understandable.

Should be a very interesting couple of days...

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InsaneSkippy · 03-01-2010, 04:10 PM

Dammit Volchenkov, just sign the damned contract!

_13_ · 03-01-2010, 04:12 PM

Pure speculation, but I bet Volchenkov is looking for more than he is worth.

Matt the Aussie · 03-01-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by _13_

Pure speculation, but I bet Volchenkov is looking for more than he is worth.

I really hope Murray holds his ground here...I'd like Volchenkov to stay, but not for a ridiculous price.

_13_ · 03-01-2010, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt the Aussie

I really hope Murray holds his ground here...I'd like Volchenkov to stay, but not for a ridiculous price.

It seems that its the 2nd 3rd line/pairings are demanding too much money as of late. I don't know where this trend started but its obvious with the Stajan signing today

Jasmine · 03-01-2010, 04:24 PM

If Phillips has 3.5 cap hit, I don't see Murray offering more than that to A-Train...

*A-Train has a 2.5 hit...I do agree he deserves a raise, but lets not go crazy. Zbybek Michalek has a 1.25 hit and is a FA at the end of this season....He plays a similar game apparently. Maybe Milan can put in a good word to his bro..

Erik Karlsson · 03-01-2010, 04:48 PM

Volchenkov and someone for Burns, GET'R DONE!

Lol, seriously though, Volchenkov needs to make up his mind.

Matt the Aussie · 03-01-2010, 04:49 PM

I'm hearing Zidlicky is up for grabs if he won't sign by early Wednesday...

Bigfoot · 03-01-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by PascalLeclaire

Volchenkov and someone for Burns, GET'R DONE!

Lol, seriously though, Volchenkov needs to make up his mind.

He's starting to annoy me, I thought he wanted to stay in Ottawa...

Erik Karlsson · 03-01-2010, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigfoot

He's starting to annoy me, I thought he wanted to stay in Ottawa...

I hear that the money is set.

The only question is and the point that has hit a snag is the length of the contract.

It seems Volchenkov wants a longer contract than what Murray offered him.

ProWiNz · 03-01-2010, 05:01 PM

Kovalchuck also "wanted to stay" in atlanta

Bigfoot · 03-01-2010, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PascalLeclaire

I hear that the money is set.

The only question is and the point that has hit a snag is the length of the contract.

It seems Volchenkov wants a longer contract than what Murray offered him.

Oh yeah, sorta forgot that. Thanks lol

Bigfoot · 03-01-2010, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ProWiNz

Kovalchuck also "wanted to stay" in atlanta

Yeah, but he seems like the type of guy who just plays for himself, Volchenkov IMO is the kind of guy who plays for the logo on the front, not the name on the back.

JoshLind · 03-01-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PascalLeclaire

I hear that the money is set.

The only question is and the point that has hit a snag is the length of the contract.

It seems Volchenkov wants a longer contract than what Murray offered him.

I keep hearing the same. And I can tell you, it's got me rather pissed off at Bryan Murray. If the money's OK, a LONGER contract is even better. He could still have 10 years in him.

Matt the Aussie · 03-01-2010, 05:48 PM

Ok, but maybe the money is only ok if it's a short term deal.

e.g. the price could be $4.2 million - which would be ok if it were 2-3 years, but NOT ok if it were 10.

Jasmine · 03-01-2010, 05:49 PM

This ^^

Erik Karlsson · 03-01-2010, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt the Aussie

Ok, but maybe the money is only ok if it's a short term deal.

e.g. the price could be $4.2 million - which would be ok if it were 2-3 years, but NOT ok if it were 10.

Not only is this one of the major problems.

It seems Murray doesn't want to offer a huge contract because of the health reasons that Volchenkov might encounter.

After all, Volchenkov's game is a very dangerous and aggressive one. You don't want to give someone a 7 year contract while he spends 2 or 3 of those years injured.

JoshLind · 03-01-2010, 05:58 PM

Volchenkov should get a four-year $16 million deal: 4.5, 4.5, 3.5, 3.5

Flexpack · 03-01-2010, 08:10 PM

Philips closed at a very good time the team had some cap. But I would say 4 year 12 million for the A train. But I caution anybody that talks money and trains in Ottawa. It's expensive

Matt the Aussie · 03-01-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JoshLind

Volchenkov should get a four-year $16 million deal: 4.5, 4.5, 3.5, 3.5

I'd have 4, 3.5, 3.5 for a 3 year deal worth $11 million.