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Slashed by $ 6 million??? How much does he make???

Can't they get a better picture of The Great One? I mean seriously...

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Originally posted 09:10 AM ET  06.08 by Syl Apps 14

Slashed by $ 6 million??? How much does he make???

I think 8 but I am not sure.

he probably makes that face half the time hes on the bench.... one half would be the "good shift out there boys, way to keep the pressure".... the other half, if youve watched the coyotes is the " ahhh for fahq sakes, what the hell is he doing!!!" 50-50 chance

Gretz gets paid this much because he puts people in the seats. Could you imagine attendance with a no name coach? Could be tied to his investment also. I dont think its as simple as him getting 8 million to "coach".

I didn't know suburbs could talk much less suggest.

Is he untouchable there,would he have to fire himself?

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Originally posted 09:35 AM ET  06.08 by Buc Fettman

I dont think its as simple as him getting 8 million to "coach".

Exactly. His salary is based on more than just him coaching the Yotes. They also pay him to be the face of the organization, both in the arena and in the community. That being said, it might be time for Gretz to end his tenure in PHX. Nobody else would have lasted as long as he has with that horrible record.

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Originally posted 09:41 AM ET  06.08 by Sho Nuff

Exactly. His salary is based on more than just him coaching the Yotes. They also pay him to be the face of the organization, both in the arena and in the community. That being said, it might be time for Gretz to end his tenure in PHX. Nobody else would have lasted as long as he has with that horrible record.

This being said, it might be time for The NHL to end its time in Phoenix

Good, his coaching skills warrant the cut.

Realistically they're probably saving money by having him coach. If he just stuck to being an owner he'd be cashing in just as much and they'd still have to pay a coach. Brilliant move by Glendale, tick-off the guy that brings attention to the team.

TGO should now side with Ballsille since the Blackberry guru wants to give him a raise!!!

Something tells me that he is not exactly being paid for his "coaching" in Phoenix as much as he is being paid for his public relations to help expand the market. If Phoenix moves and Gtetz is not a part of the ownership I bet you can look for his face in another under developed market.

Best picture of the day

Looks as if he saw the attendance figures for the 'Yotes

Does The Great one not own a portion of the Yotes?

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Originally posted 09:37 AM ET  06.08 by GGD1919

I didn't know suburbs could talk much less suggest.

I'm pretty sure he owns a portion of the team (why else would he put himself through the nonsense of coaching THAT team).
Also, that was a funny catch, GGD.

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Originally posted 12:05 PM ET  06.08 by Syl Apps 14

I'm pretty sure he owns a portion of the team (why else would he put himself through the nonsense of coaching THAT team).

Then again, there are 6 or 8 million or more reasons to do it.

I would venture to say that he gets paid the big bucks because his name is Wayne Gretzky.

But that's just me.

He makes 8mill a year but also has 10% in stock of the coyotes... so he isnt getting as much as you would think.

What they need is to pick up some good players and turn their team around if he wants to get paid next year lol.