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duari91 · 03-06-2013, 05:15 AM

Started my first season as the Anaheim Ducks, and boy have I run into some real issues.

First of all, their are some players on my team requesting some outrageous contracts. Saku Koivu wants 6.5 million, and Teemu wants around 7.5 million. I mean, I wouldn't have an issue paying them this much....if they were 15 years younger lol. They may have the skill level, but I think age needs to be factored in. I mean, a player who is that old cannot realistically request a contract like that...ever.

Secondly, I have noticed a common thread among my team. No one wan't to negotiate for contract extensions! 75% of my players who are coming up to the free agency want to "test the market." I mean, it's understandable that some players will wan't a change of scenery. However; Players like Ryan Getzlaf (who has become nearly a permanent fixture in Anaheim for his entire career), should not be requesting to leave. Regardless, you should be able to persuade these players to move back to contract negotiations. Realistically, no player is going to hold onto that position for an entire season. Let's say you make a serious playoff run (or even win the cup), don't you think those players would reconsider their decision to leave?

Just thought I would bring these things to attention. I am sure these will be quickly, and easily fixed.

03-06-2013, 05:15 AM	#1
duari91 Bat Boy Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 19	Player Contracts/Personality Started my first season as the Anaheim Ducks, and boy have I run into some real issues. First of all, their are some players on my team requesting some outrageous contracts. Saku Koivu wants 6.5 million, and Teemu wants around 7.5 million. I mean, I wouldn't have an issue paying them this much....if they were 15 years younger lol. They may have the skill level, but I think age needs to be factored in. I mean, a player who is that old cannot realistically request a contract like that...ever. Secondly, I have noticed a common thread among my team. No one wan't to negotiate for contract extensions! 75% of my players who are coming up to the free agency want to "test the market." I mean, it's understandable that some players will wan't a change of scenery. However; Players like Ryan Getzlaf (who has become nearly a permanent fixture in Anaheim for his entire career), should not be requesting to leave. Regardless, you should be able to persuade these players to move back to contract negotiations. Realistically, no player is going to hold onto that position for an entire season. Let's say you make a serious playoff run (or even win the cup), don't you think those players would reconsider their decision to leave? Just thought I would bring these things to attention. I am sure these will be quickly, and easily fixed.