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Wings GM 'not optimistic' on keeping Marian Hossa | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
As the head of the class of the 2009 free-agent forwards, Marian Hossa appears to want to see just how much bigger of a carrot he can get than the one the Red Wings are dangling. As of this evening, the Wings hadn't heard back from Hossa after offering him a long-term deal with an average ...
Marians Hossa Has Two Options With Red Wings Final Offer: Accept or Sell Out
Marians Hossa Has Two Options With Red Wings Final Offer: Accept or Sell Out
detroit4lyfe.com — Hossa might jump ship from a Stanley Cup runner up for the second year in a row,... only this time it won't be for the desire to win a Cup. This time it will be for money. (more) Marians Hossa Has Two Options With Red Wings Final ...
Blackhawks sign Hossa to multi-year contract
tsn.ca — After signing big-money free agents like Nikolai Khabibulin , Brian Campbell and Cristobal Huet over the last... few summers, the Chicago Blackhawks have kept the momentum going by signing star winger Marian Hossa to a 12-year contract averaging $5.2 ... (more) Blackhawks sign Hossa to multi-year contract
Hossa turns down offer from Wings
Hossa turns down offer from Wings
sportsnet.ca — Sportsnet has learned Marion Hossa has turned down a contract offer from the Red Wings that would... have kept the all-star with the Red Wings for the next 10 years. A source compared the length of the deal to the deals Johan Franzen and Henrik ... (more) Hossa turns down offer from Wings
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KK Hockey — “If Hossa comes back at a number we can’t refuse, we’ll go through the process of moving bodies around to get him in.  But based on our space, I’m not optimistic. He can receive offers from other teams that don’t have the star contracts we do, and he can be their star.” Wings GM Ken Holland.  More on the Wings from Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press....

All signs point to Marian Hossa leaving the Red Wings; Mikael Samuelsson, Tomas Kopecky likely to walk; Wings decide to cut ties with Aaron Donwey, Darren McCarty
Snapshots — ... , that Mikael Samuelsson's headed to Dallas or Minnesota; he figures that Chelios will play for the Rangers or Blackhawks, and suggests that the Avalanche, Capitals, and Blues will all make pitches for Ty Conklin. The Free Press's Helene St. James also weighed in on the Wings' situation, again starting with Hossa: June 30, Detroit Free Press : "I'm not optimistic," general manager Ken Holland said. "I've told Ritch Winter we'd love to keep him, but he's hoping to do a lot better than what we're able to do." Winter, Hossa's agent, couldn't be reached. Hossa joined the Wings ...

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At right price, Red Wings still want Marian Hossa | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com 6/14/2009 — There will be talks soon between the sides, that much is certain. But in the aftermath of the ultimately disappointing finish to the 2009 playoffs, the Red Wings and Marian Hossa have to look at what's best for them. Since mid-season Hossa has said he ...
Marian Hossa bolts to Chicago | detnews.com | The Detroit News
detnews.com 7/2/2009 — He signs 12-year, $62.8 million deal, but wanted to stay Ted Kulfan / The Detroit News Detroit -- Marian Hossa knew his stay in Detroit could last one season and that's exactly how long it was. Hossa signed a 12-year, $62.8 million contract with the ...
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secondcityhockey.com 7/2/2009 — More photos » by Paul Sancya - AP Don't look so sad Hossa. You're a rich panda now. Browse more photos » After having a few hours ...
Wings offer Marian Hossa about $4 million per year | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com 6/30/2009 — Red Wings general manager Ken Holland would still like to work out a deal for Marian Hossa, but knows he'll have a solid team going to training camp either way. Unless Hossa signs a long-term contract with a cap number around $4 million, he'll hit the ...
Where In The World Is Marian Hossa?
gofor2.net 7/2/2009 — Atlanta…Pittsburgh….Detriot….No, Chicago ! Seriously, this guy is harder to find than Carmen Sandiego (there’s a blast from the past, huh). That’s right, ladies and gentlemen, Marion Hossa is going to be playing for his fourth team in just three years. Hossa ...
That might be all she wrote
thetripledeke.blogspot.com 6/29/2009 — Khan says ... "Red Wings GM Ken Holland not optimistic on chances for deal with free agent Marian Hossa" The Red Wings have 19 players signed for approximately $53.5 million. The salary cap for next season is $56.8 million. The club needs to sign three more forwards. Sources ...
Sorry Babcock, Marian Hossa seems to be pressing | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com 6/11/2009 — Hmm. Let's analyze that for a second. Marian Hossa admitted in the Western Conference finals that "when you're getting chances and the puck doesn't go in for you, it's human nature: You start pressing." Now here he is, a former Penguin facing the ...
The Hockey Gods Might Be Laughing, But It's No Joke For Marian Hossa
themanicranger.com 6/11/2009 — Last summer Marian Hossa made a move that very few professional athletes make, a matter of fact, he made a choice that very few people with real jobs would make. Hossa turned down riches for what he thought was his best chance for glory. He shunned the Pittsburgh Penguins and their multi ...
GM: Wings won't go for big free agent playersFOXSports.com News for NHL 6/30/2009
The Red Wings general manager says Detroit won't not be a big player when free agency opens on Wednesday. GM Ken Holland said Tuesday the Wings did most of their shopping during the season by extending the contracts of center Henrik Zetterberg and ...
Breaking News: Chicago Blackhawks Sign Marian Hossa To 12 Year DealBleacher Report - NHL 7/1/2009
Many media outlets are reporting that the Chicago Blackhawks have signed wing Marian Hossa to at 12 year deal worth around 62.4 million dollars, a cap hit around 5.2 million. Hossa signed a one year deal with the Detroit Red Wings last offseason in ...
Blackhawks pry Hossa from Wings with 12-year dealThe Seattle Times: Sports 7/1/2009
The Chicago Blackhawks are dipping deep into the NHL free-agent market by signing star forward Marian Hossa away from the Detroit Red Wings with a 12-year contract.
Hossa signs with BlackhawksFOXSports.com News for NHL 7/1/2009
Marian Hossa is off the free agent market, signing a 12-year year deal with the Blackhawks after playing a season in Detroit.
Blackhawks pry Hossa from Wings with 12-year dealBoston.com -- Hockey news 7/1/2009
The Chicago Blackhawks dipped deep into the NHL free-agent market by signing star forward Marian Hossa away from the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday with a 12-year contract.