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The Washington Capitals would like to get defenseman Mike Green locked up to a new contract, but there appears to be a few hiccups in the negotiation process. According to those close to negotiations, there is a major gap between the two parties. Capitals GM George McPhee and Don Meehan, Green's agent, are "involved in lengthy negotiations," a source told TFP. Green is believed to be ... [link]

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Green's Green
Published 6/29/2008 by JP (noreply@blogger.com) at Japers' Rink
... , the agency representing Green) are talking, but that " there is a major gap between the two parties ," and that "Green is believed to be looking for around $3.5 million to $4 million per season." First of all, while I have no doubt that Don Meehan is involved in the Green negotiations at some level, Craig Oster is Mike Green's agent and the one handling negotiations at last check. Secondly, you've got to believe that if Green was willing to sign for "around $3.5 million to $4 million per season," it would have been done long ago and on a contract that was as long as the ...

Scuttlebutt, Conjecture, and Perhaps Wishful Thinking
Published 6/30/2008 by pucksandbooks at On Frozen Blog
... Meanwhile, on the Mike Green front, the Fourth Period reported over the weekend that while negotations between Green and the Caps remain far apart, the promising rearguard is seeking $3.5 -4 million per season in a new deal. Seems like a bargain to me. ...

Green Schmeen!
Published 6/30/2008 by Garrett (noreply@blogger.com) at Puckhead's Thoughts
... and Adam Foote signed on the dotted line with Colorado. Liles might be a good example to look at in terms of Mike Green's contract. He resigned with the Avelanche for four years and slightly over $4 million for each one of those years. Foote's contract is 2 years and $12 million. Of course if you do want to keep up to date with all the talk on Green, feel free to check out these links: How much Green for Green? - Corey Masisak Green's Green - Japers' Rink Capitals, Green continue to talk - TFP

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