Domo Arigato, Mr. Svatos
by Joe Dunman on Jul 25, 2008 11:33 AM MDT
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According to Adrian Dater at the Denver Post, Marek Svatos has decided to skip arbitration (which he petitioned for) and has now signed a new contract with the Avalanche.
The terms are 2 years, $4.1 million (about what we all expected), with the first year paying him $1.75 million and the second year paying him the difference.
I think, considering his high goal output, improved defensive performance, but also his one-trick-pony offensive abilities and his high injury rate, that the contract is pretty fair. He's still young, and still a restricted free agent, and still has something to prove.
I'd like to see him become a latter-day Milan Hejduk this season, as The Duke begins to wind down his career.
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not bummed, not thrilled either. money is fair. He’s one of the guys that will really need to step up this year especially if Joey retires.
by thedoctor on Jul 25, 2008 11:44 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
If he keeps producing and If he stays healthy, big IF, this could be a small steal.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on Jul 25, 2008 11:58 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
well of course. but he hasn’t in 4 years, so I don’t expect him to now.
i DO expect him to improve his passing. I wonder if he’ll play more with Stastny this year, i’ve wondered what he might do there with Smyth and him.
by thedoctor on Jul 25, 2008 3:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
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At the end of these 2 new contract years, will Svatos be a RFA or an UFA?
I like Svats, and if he can stay healthy this season, this signing could turn out to be a bargain.
If Wolski is taking up the 2nd Line C position, which has been whispered, maybe Svatos can up his production! Maybe put a veteran like Bruno Tucker on the other side, and you might have a versatile line, even though Svats and Tucker are both one-trick ponies.
Speaking of Tucker, what was his Maple Leafs Nickname?
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 25, 2008 12:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
UFA for Svatos when this contract ends, I believe
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jul 25, 2008 12:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Svatos did have pretty good success this season with Wolski, it’s just too bad that they had to play with “I can’t hit the net” Arnason.
I would expect big things if the two play together again.
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 25, 2008 4:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Svatos
I think this is terrific. Fair price, right age and he really stepped up his defensive play last year. I think we could see Hejduk on the 3rd line this year unless he has Forsberg to set him up again.
by eve on Jul 25, 2008 12:09 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Svats
RDS had reported this earlier:
“Marek Svatos et l’Avalanche du Colorado ont évité l’arbitrage.
L’attaquant a accepté un contrat de deux ans.
Âgé de 26 ans, Svatos a compté 26 buts en 62 rencontres l’an dernier.
Il avait été un choix de septième ronde (227e) de l’Avalanche lors du repêchage de 2001.”
Personally, I want to hold on to him, because he’s one of the few late rounders we have that has really has blossomed into a deadly goal scorer, and I’d hate to see some other team realize his potential with some assists and consistency. I just look at the success the Wings have with late round Europeans, and other than Svatos, 7th round, 227 overall, I can’t think of any other successful late round Europeans in our system.
Mir ist egal.
by Selanne on Jul 25, 2008 1:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, the Avs’ current prospects are pretty heavy on the Canadians and Americans. Oh, and I can’t read French, so I have no idea what that quote says.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 25, 2008 1:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, it’s pretty basic, it says:
“Marek Svatos and the Colorado Avalanche have avoided arbitration.
The forward has accepted a contract for two years.
At age 26, Svatos totaled 26 goals in 62 games last year.
He was a seventh round choice (227 overall) by the Avalanche in 2001.”
Mir ist egal.
by Selanne on Jul 25, 2008 1:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Basic or not, it’s still French.
“No, silly, we’re Americans, this is GAME!”
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 25, 2008 1:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kind of had to fudge the “lors du repechage”, I didn’t know off the top of my head what the direct translation of that is, so if anyone can speak/read French, I would really like to know exactly what it means.
Mir ist egal.
by Selanne on Jul 25, 2008 9:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, I guess it should really read: “Svatos, age 26, totaled/tallied 26 goals in 62 games/appearances last year.” The way I wrote it before implied Svatos was 26 last year, during his 26 goal campaign, and 27 this year, making him one year older than he actually is.
Mir ist egal.
by Selanne on Jul 25, 2008 9:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
“lors du repechage” loosely translated means “at the redo/resit”
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Jul 26, 2008 2:04 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm Happy
but feeling somewhat cautious about Svatos. I am not expecting too much from him this year as he tore his ACL. From all accounts shared by other posters/bloggers, this is not an easy injury to recover from. So, I wonder just how productive he will be. I’m hoping for the best.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on Jul 25, 2008 3:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
The amount his fair considering his production and his injuries. Think about what he could do if he plays a full season.
I would love to see him and Wolski together again, but I think some of that may depend of whether or not Joe returns.
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on Jul 25, 2008 4:50 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Been sitting on that headline long?
I’ve been looking at the Media Guide & he’s been hurt a LOT. I’d feel better is he had fewer injury-riddled seasons in his career.
hockeynana
by hockeynana on Jul 25, 2008 7:10 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve been using that headline as a one-liner repeatedly since his rookie season. It makes me feel clever.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Jul 26, 2008 5:36 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
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