Hossa For 12 Years

Marian Hossa signed with the Blackhawks yesterday for 12 years. The first thing that came to my mind was, “isn’t he like 30?” Well, he isn’t “like” 30, he is 30. This means that he is under contract until he is 42. That’s interesting that Chicago thinks he will be around that long. On the other hand, it may be that the NHL has something that I don’t know about that makes this 12 year idea something that will never actually happens. If someone knows more about this, let us know. In any case, here are a few Hossa gems from SI.com:

“Now I don’t have to worry about dealing with it year-to-year. I’m set for 12 years. That will make it easier and I can focus on hockey,” Hossa said.

There’s no reason to bash the guy for this. It makes sense. As a Wings fan, part of me wanted him back, but I realized it was a long shot. Why? Mr. Hossa explains…

“I had a great time in Detroit. … But with today’s economy and the salary cap, it’s really hard to sign star players,” Hossa said.

Thanks for clearing that up Marian. Anyone else find that comment a little snooty? Yeah, I used that word. I feel like he’s just saying “I am an amazing player so it’s tough to sign me.” It’s just that quotes like that are usually reserved for GMs or even agents, but the players themselves? Star players are supposed to show up when the pressure is on, unlike what Hossa did in the finals this year.

“Somebody just couldn’t be able to sign and I guess that was me,”

Well, it was your decision. I know he’s trying to say the right things, but just be honest. If you really wanted to stay in Detroit, you could’ve taken less money. Just say that Chicago gave you a great offer, not that it was the Wing’s GM’s fault for not being able to sign you, the almighty Hossa.

The Blackhawks believe Hossa is the difference maker that get them to the finals and bring a Stanley Cup back to Chicago for the first time since 1961.

Well, he’s failed at that for two seasons (Bazing!) so you guys are most likely looking at a drought that extends through 2020. That’s 60 years! Ouch, sorry Chicago.

Chicago Blackhawks sign Marian Hossa to 12-year deal [SI.com]