His agent is just talking smack. If the Wings can sing Datsyuk, than he is obligated to honor the NHL contract, no matter where he would end up playing. If Datyuk really wants to stay with the Red Wings, and he really wants to win, than he's going to gave to sing for less than he thinks his value is so they can put this team together. Whatever he signs for will be a significant raise over what he was making before. I don't understand why he doesn't just sign a two year deal for less, and just wait to see what the the market and the team is like when his contract expires. That way, he becomes unrestricted at the end of the deal, which gives him more leverage in the long run.

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