Take this for what it is worth. TSN is only reporting from another source that neither the players nor the agent has commented on. But Really is average $5.25 out of control for those 2? they will opt out in retirement in 5 years most likely. This is not a terrible deal.
It appears as thought the Vancouver Canucks will have to break the bank if they want to hold on to the Sedin brothers.
According to a report on Swedish website expressen.se, Daniel andHenrik Sedin are looking for identical 12-year contracts worth $63 million each, similar to the one signed by fellow countryman Henrik Zetterbergwith the Detroit Red Wings.
While the twins enjoyed solid seasons with the Canucks last year, co-leading the team in scoring with 82 points each while each adding 10 points during the Canucks’ playoff run, they have yet to reach the same level as Zetterberg who captured the Conn Smythe trophy last season while leading his Red Wings to the Stanley Cup.
The brother’s have expressed an interest in remaining in Vancouver, while the Canucks’ have stated that it is a priority to re-sign the twins, however it is believed that a $63 million price tag is much more than general manager Mike Gillis would be willing to spend.
According to the article on expressen.se, neither the Sedin’s, nor their agent J.P. Barry would comment on the report.
The brother’s each earned $3.75 million this past season and are scheduled to become unrestricted free-agents July 1st.
History has shown us to pretty much ignore all these types of articles from Sweden.
Especially when: “According to the article on expressen.se, neither the Sedin’s, nor their agent J.P. Barry would comment on the report.”