Stars ink Ribeiro to five-year deal

Drury77 · January 8th, 2008, 10:17 AM

Are they on drugs?? What makes him a player that you make that type of committment too?

25 Million over 5 years

I can't understand this move at all, and we have a cap for what reason, so that mid level guys can STILL get contracts like this.

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Habsfan84 · January 8th, 2008, 01:48 PM

I can see why they did it. The Stars know that this kid is good and will continue to improve.

WingsForDinner · January 8th, 2008, 02:21 PM

It's somewhat of an unfortunate circumstance -- He's the top player, so it's either give him his payday, or loose him when the contract runs out. The "logical" choice prevailed, and we get to hang onto him for 5 seasons.

So...yay...ish.

Drury77 · January 8th, 2008, 02:35 PM

I guess I just can't get over the Mike "oscar award winning" Ribeiro for his antics over the years, especially back when he was with the Habs, and he acted like he'd been shot by a Bruin.

I just don't look at him as a player who commands that kind of contract.

WingsForDinner · January 8th, 2008, 06:37 PM

I've seen that incident a few times before, and I agree, he has done some less than admirable things in the past; however, since his move to the Stars, he's really settled down and become a decent player.

Whether or not he's completely removed himself from the party-boy lifestyle or not, I truly don't know, but on the ice, he's been a model professional.

Habsfan84 · January 9th, 2008, 03:43 PM

There is alot less pressure in Dallas then in Montreal. I think that is the biggest reason he is playing better.

RibEye · January 18th, 2008, 10:30 PM

Drury 77;
Absentees Things are quite different here in Texas with all the attentiion on the Cowboys and Jessica Simpson...phish, phish, that has come to an end thank Gawd, but Ribs is not under the intense spotlight that was shining in Montreal and so therefore he seems more into the hockey place of mind than in the beginning....hence my moniker, he is a favorite player along with the bulldog tenacious of Morrow. These guys can go out in public anytime, anywhere without the meltdown of being taunted mercilessly. That accounts for a lot of peace of mind.

RibEye · January 18th, 2008, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Habsfan84

I can see why they did it. The Stars know that this kid is good and will continue to improve.

Tripped a nerve there Habsfan84....the kid is exceptional with his comp9osed and confident plays...just too much pressure up there.

RibEye · January 18th, 2008, 10:39 PM

Which should be a huge plus in any Playmaker Book! Which can you deny that Ribs is not a Playmaker? At least the first one to come along since Hullie. 5 seasons is fine, if not, does he have a trade clause?

WingsForDinner · January 19th, 2008, 12:58 PM

I believe he didn't receive a No-Trade Clause, but don't quote me on that.

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January 8th, 2008, 02:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Drury77 Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 923	I guess I just can't get over the Mike "oscar award winning" Ribeiro for his antics over the years, especially back when he was with the Habs, and he acted like he'd been shot by a Bruin. I just don't look at him as a player who commands that kind of contract. __________________ Visit Traci's Card Place \| Stop by the Bruins Forum \| Stop by the Predators Forum

January 8th, 2008, 06:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
WingsForDinner Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 453	I've seen that incident a few times before, and I agree, he has done some less than admirable things in the past; however, since his move to the Stars, he's really settled down and become a decent player. Whether or not he's completely removed himself from the party-boy lifestyle or not, I truly don't know, but on the ice, he's been a model professional. __________________ Bolton Wanderers: 5(w) - 2(d) - 7(l) = 17(pts) Dallas Stars: 8(w) - 11(l) - 4(otl) = 20(pts) ----------------------------------- New To FanHome? Please Register For Your Free Account Today! Be Sure To Read: FanHome Community Standards Moderating: Football / Futbol / Soccer, NHL General, and NHL Pacific Division

January 9th, 2008, 03:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,600	There is alot less pressure in Dallas then in Montreal. I think that is the biggest reason he is playing better. __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum

January 18th, 2008, 10:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
RibEye Rookie Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 9	Drury 77; Absentees Things are quite different here in Texas with all the attentiion on the Cowboys and Jessica Simpson...phish, phish, that has come to an end thank Gawd, but Ribs is not under the intense spotlight that was shining in Montreal and so therefore he seems more into the hockey place of mind than in the beginning....hence my moniker, he is a favorite player along with the bulldog tenacious of Morrow. These guys can go out in public anytime, anywhere without the meltdown of being taunted mercilessly. That accounts for a lot of peace of mind.

January 18th, 2008, 10:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
RibEye Rookie Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 9	Which should be a huge plus in any Playmaker Book! Which can you deny that Ribs is not a Playmaker? At least the first one to come along since Hullie. 5 seasons is fine, if not, does he have a trade clause?

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WingsForDinner Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 453	I believe he didn't receive a No-Trade Clause, but don't quote me on that. __________________ Bolton Wanderers: 5(w) - 2(d) - 7(l) = 17(pts) Dallas Stars: 8(w) - 11(l) - 4(otl) = 20(pts) ----------------------------------- New To FanHome? Please Register For Your Free Account Today! Be Sure To Read: FanHome Community Standards Moderating: Football / Futbol / Soccer, NHL General, and NHL Pacific Division