Breaking News: Red Wings Ink Zetterberg To Long-Term Deal

By Mike Cosentino • January 28, 2009

This coming into the SFC newsroom that the Detroit Red Wings have locked up Swede superstar Henrik Zetterberg to make him an important part of the team for a very long time. Zetterberg signed a 12-year deal worth $72.96 million for a base salary of $6.08 million per season.

Zetterberg had the option of becoming an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, but it appears he is staying in Detroit for good. A 2 PM EST Press Conference is scheduled for today.

More to come on the signing.

Categories: Controversial Topics, NHL
Tags: Detroit Red Wings, Features, Henrik Zetterberg

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