Spezza's future

crosschecker · 08-05-2007, 08:12 AM

A 24-year-old who will make $5 million from the Senators this season, Spezza says he has chatted with Heatley this summer and that both of them -- while realizing the financial windfalls that await -- are more concerned with consistently performing at a high level for a number of years.

Spezza also says he has not dwelled on the offer sheets presented Vanek and Penner, or the chance he could be getting one at some point during the dog days of 2008.

"I kinda let the agents deal with (contract) stuff ... I'm not too worried about it," said Spezza. "I imagine that (the Senators and his representation) will talk throughout the year to try and get something going and use the last year of the contract to bring the average down (for cap purposes). "If the numbers work out, I'm sure an extension can be fit into the cards."

Spezza's desire is to remain in the capital for a lengthy period, but points out the decision won't necessarily be his.

"As of right now, I'm really happy in Ottawa," said Spezza. "I like the way the organization is going, I like the guys, I love the city. But you have to leave your options open, too. You can't sell yourself short.

"I definitely want to try and stay in Ottawa. It's a matter of putting together something structurally and the team making a commitment.

"It's up to the team."

http://www.ottawasun.com/Sports/Sena...87016-sun.html

Get Spezza and Heatley sign now Murray!!!

Habsfan84 · 08-05-2007, 07:10 PM

I love this Kid. I used to watch him play for the Windsor Spitfires.

crosschecker · 08-06-2007, 07:39 AM

Spezza is a franchise player and needs to be lockedup long term. Thornton and Spezza are the only players that MAY challange Crosby for the scoring title.

08-05-2007, 08:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
crosschecker Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ont. Posts: 43	Spezza's future A 24-year-old who will make $5 million from the Senators this season, Spezza says he has chatted with Heatley this summer and that both of them -- while realizing the financial windfalls that await -- are more concerned with consistently performing at a high level for a number of years. Spezza also says he has not dwelled on the offer sheets presented Vanek and Penner, or the chance he could be getting one at some point during the dog days of 2008. "I kinda let the agents deal with (contract) stuff ... I'm not too worried about it," said Spezza. "I imagine that (the Senators and his representation) will talk throughout the year to try and get something going and use the last year of the contract to bring the average down (for cap purposes). "If the numbers work out, I'm sure an extension can be fit into the cards." Spezza's desire is to remain in the capital for a lengthy period, but points out the decision won't necessarily be his. "As of right now, I'm really happy in Ottawa," said Spezza. "I like the way the organization is going, I like the guys, I love the city. But you have to leave your options open, too. You can't sell yourself short. "I definitely want to try and stay in Ottawa. It's a matter of putting together something structurally and the team making a commitment. "It's up to the team." http://www.ottawasun.com/Sports/Sena...87016-sun.html Get Spezza and Heatley sign now Murray!!! Last edited by crosschecker; 08-05-2007 at 08:15 AM. Reason: TYPO

08-05-2007, 07:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
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08-06-2007, 07:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
crosschecker Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ont. Posts: 43	Spezza is a franchise player and needs to be lockedup long term. Thornton and Spezza are the only players that MAY challange Crosby for the scoring title.