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DiPietro: Cup will validate contract
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08:31 AM ET 09.15 | Rick DiPietro's wife says the past three seasons have left her husband feeling alternately helpless, worthless and depressed, a time that unforunately coincides with the signing of a 15-year contract on Long Island. Like most huge contracts, it was hard for DiPietro to live up to the expectations. ... "The bigger the contract, the more pressure there is," DiPietro says now. "Throughout a long-term contract like that, there will be years when you're underpaid and there will be years when you're overpaid. That's just the commitment both sides make. Winning cures everything. The Stanley Cup and being successful here will definitely validate the contract."
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Good luck with that.
3riverbabe
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the way the cap keeps growing in 2 years this will seem like a small contract....wait it out Ricky. On the bench yes , but wait it out
Harry Crack
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I feel better once the New York Post explains things. Very clear now.
Slapshot
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DiPietro: Cup will validate contract
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Thanks Ricky I needed some cheering up.
<looks over shoulder for Isleman>
Canuck eh?
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"Rick DiPietro's wife says the past three seasons have left her husband feeling alternately helpless, worthless and depressed..."
She probably regrets signing that prenup....
Stranger
Pearl City, HI
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When was DP underpaid?
Seriously Rick, the best thing you can do right now is shut your mouth, attempt to stay healthy and try to be a #1 goalie.
How about them Isles signing JT for 6 more years!!! 33M total. Not bad Garth.....not bad at all.
Puck082
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I must admit the Isles made for great entertainment last season... especially the game that DiPietro has just come off IR skated out to center ice to fight, got hit once and went down like a sack of rocks.
BrownsBucksBlueJacke…
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how much are the Isles still paying Yashin?
BrownsBucksBlueJacke…
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Everything he said is true. He just can't stay healthy and that is the sad part. Heck there are a lot of other goaltenders who get paid more who aren't worth it either.
Nard Dog
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He needs a change of scenary in the worst way. It's a shame he still has like 10 years left on that deal though. The NHL should really consider including contract restructuring, like the NFL has, in it's next CBA.
The Bread Line
New York, NY
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" He has long arms " LMFAO...his line after he got ONE PUNCHED.
bostongm
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I'm not defending DP at all, but what the hell is he going to say? I take that quote as a tongue in cheek way of him admitting he got pummeled.
Puck082
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LOL..this guys awesomely hilarious...sounds more delusional than Argos after a Laffs 4 game winning streak...this guy should just worry about not pulling his groin and tearing both ACL's on a routine save than winning the Cup.
bostongm
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"So in short, my contract will never be worth it."
santapig
Kansas City , MO
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**** dude. everyone is still waiting on your underpaid years to happen.
cromster
New London, By Way Of Philly, CT
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not a bad signing at all. was there a NTC with that? cuz if not, i'd bet he's gone in a year or two...
cromster
New London, By Way Of Philly, CT
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" I didnt wanna be DiPietro " Tim Thomas after his scrap with Price lol.
bostongm
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Pretty good yup and Marchand got re-signed to a 2 year 5 million dollar contract.
WOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
bostongm
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Word is they are going to announce his contract and him being the Captain today. Not sure how I feel about JT being the Captain yet. Face of the franchise, yes......
Puck082
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At 5.5 per year long term that is great value for money.Agreed that Captain status a bit early. Wang may be erecting a Team...........sorry couldn't help it
Harry Crack
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