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Avs: Theodore to test market

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With contract talks breaking down between the Avalanche and Jose Theodore, it seems Peter Budaj will enter training camp for a second consecutive year as the favorite to be the starting goalie. Don Meehan, Theodore's agent, said Thursday discussions between him and the team regarding his client have reached an impasse, and Theodore will test the NHL free-agent market beginning Tuesday. Meehan would not elaborate on why the talks stalled, but money and terms are the obvious likelihoods. Theodore, 31, made $6 million in the final year of his contract. He isn't likely to make that with the Avs or anyone else next season, but a few factors are in his favor in getting another hefty contract.

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Jose Theodore, Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Jose Theodore, Doug Pensinger/Getty Images
June 27, 2008  07:44 AM ET

Good luck to you

June 27, 2008  08:11 AM ET

The Senators will be calling.

And speaking of Senators, welocme to D.C., boys!
Don't come to town unless you're packin'!

June 27, 2008  09:27 AM ET

And speaking of Senators, welocme to D.C., boys!
Don't come to town unless you're packin'!

seabird56

he said "Packin"

June 27, 2008  09:39 AM ET

This guy can't think they're going for a repeat of that 6 mil laugher can he?

give him 3.5 and a lollipop ...

June 27, 2008  09:41 AM ET

Hey Sens here's your chance

June 27, 2008  09:45 AM ET

"The Senators will be calling."
seabird56 | 06/27/08, 08:11 AM

I believe the Canucks might be calling as well!

June 27, 2008  09:47 AM ET

"And speaking of Senators, welocme to D.C., boys!
Don't come to town unless you're packin'!"
seabird56 | 06/27/08, 08:11 AM

Only if we can turn politicians into statesmen!

June 27, 2008  09:52 AM ET

Only if we can turn politicians into statesmen!

DCruiser

A statesman is a dead politician...We need more Statesmen...Mark Twain (I believe)

BETTMAN S***S

June 27, 2008  09:55 AM ET

Wow mediocrity goes a long ways these days

June 27, 2008  09:58 AM ET

I believe the Canucks might be calling as well!

DCruiser

I don't think he's going to take a back up role, he thinks he's a #1 guy. And isn't Luongo one of those guys that plays a LOT of games?

BETTMAN S***S

June 27, 2008  10:07 AM ET

Happy hunting there Jose...being an AVS fan I hope someone takes you off of our hands. But dont' expect big $$$$ because son, you aren't worth it.

June 27, 2008  10:09 AM ET

A statesman is a dead politician...We need more Statesmen...Mark Twain (I believe)
Spiny Norman | 06/27/08, 09:52 AM

You got my drift, Spiny!

"he thinks he's a #1 guy."

Jose only wants to get paid as a #1 guy. He just doesn't like the work that goes with it, so 10-12 games a year is right up his alley!

June 27, 2008  11:01 AM ET

Jose only wants to get paid as a #1 guy. He just doesn't like the work that goes with it, so 10-12 games a year is right up his alley!

DCruiser
I never thought he was anything much anyway
He should be happy with ANY offer he gets

BETTMAN S***S

June 27, 2008  11:10 AM ET

A statesman is a dead politician...We need more Statesmen...Mark Twain (I believe)

Gary, y'all ride your pony right into town.

June 27, 2008  11:16 AM ET

give him 3.5 and a lollipop ...
mhwings

Would that lollipop be at the front end of the contract? That might be overdoing it a bit doncha think?

June 27, 2008  12:36 PM ET

ok...tootsie roll pop

June 27, 2008  12:42 PM ET

ok...tootsie roll pop
mhwings

Oh no, deal's off: If you add the chocolate in the middle then you have to make it 3 mil.

If he doesn't go to Ottowa, I'm thinking he should try Columbus. They're evidently shopping and I'm thinking expectations might be a little lower there.

June 27, 2008  01:02 PM ET

What exactly is his worth?
bostongm | 06/27/08, 12:55 PM

Nice Avatar. Retirement ceremony?

I hope you like my allusion to what you taught me about the Cap above.
I'm a learnin'.......

June 27, 2008  01:46 PM ET

The Senators should pitch in for $2.5 MIL max. Maybe the Kings will think of it too?

 
June 27, 2008  02:50 PM ET

It's hot out there today, 95 degrees. Very hot.

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