Patrick Eaves inks new deal with Detroit

Forward Patrick Eaves has signed a new contract with the Red Wings and will return for the 2009-2010 season. In his first season with the Red Wings, Eaves put up 12 goals and 10 assists while providing valuable penalty killing minutes.

The deal is for one year but the financial details are not yet available.

Eaves fit in very well alongside Kris Draper and Darren Helm but could see time with different linemates this upcoming season.

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Good deal

750K per capgeek.com

by Timothy F on Jul 7, 2010 12:59 PM CDT reply actions

Confirmed that with Freep.com.

Good cap hit while still giving him a 50% raise over last year. Wish my boss threw around raises like that.

Now to get AfroGator signed.

by Robocop on Jul 7, 2010 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions

I wouldn’t mind seeing him on a line with Hudler and Filpulla from time to time. Wouldn’t be a permanent line (I think it would grow too stale, too quick to be efficient for the Wings), but as a jump start line when we are playing crappy? I think it would do wonders.

by Apocalyptic0n3 on Jul 7, 2010 1:17 PM CDT reply actions

Miller would work as well. He and Eaves work their asses off on every play. Along with two players that can make plays and hit the back of the net consistently, they could be effective for short periods of time.

by Apocalyptic0n3 on Jul 7, 2010 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions

agreed

Eaves is a smart player and is generally responsible with the puck, which fits right in with guys like Fil and Huds

No Limits.

by arkanfel on Jul 7, 2010 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Good stuff, now...

We just have to get Helm inked and we’ll be well on our way to a decent looking team this year(like every year?)

Can’t deny Helmer’s speed, smarts and potential. Not to mention that lil’ defensive expo he put on in the playoffs. Welcome ~~back~~ Eaves!!

STAND TALL, FLY STRAIGHT, USA ALL THE WAY!

by DetroitALLtheWay09 on Jul 7, 2010 3:47 PM CDT reply actions

kinda off-topic but

lol @ nabby going to Russia. A six-year contract? sounds like someone has given up on the Cup…

No Limits.

by arkanfel on Jul 7, 2010 4:50 PM CDT reply actions

yeah saw that

crazyy

Get better Tulo....time to rally around each other and hang in there until our Mr. everything returns

Troy Tulowitzki: "When people think of the Rockies, I want them to think of a winning organization."

by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 7, 2010 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions

The team you just backstopped for the better part of a decade, were a franchise player for, and made the most successful regular season team during that period dumped you. I honestly think I would give up, too.

by Apocalyptic0n3 on Jul 7, 2010 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions

good signing

same wit Miller…didn’t cost much and i like what both of them bring to the table…gritty players

Get better Tulo....time to rally around each other and hang in there until our Mr. everything returns

Troy Tulowitzki: "When people think of the Rockies, I want them to think of a winning organization."

by TuLoRocks2008 on Jul 7, 2010 5:06 PM CDT reply actions

Another kind of off-topic, but

TSN is reporting that Lebda was signed by the Leafs to a two-year deal for about $1.65 million per year (I think). No great loss in my book. Leafs must be desperate.

by zfan16 on Jul 7, 2010 11:06 PM CDT reply actions