[self_evident]

Outside of Hasek

We gave up Kozlov and one or two #1 picks for Hasek. Hull was purchased, but he took 1 mill less than other offered to play for the Wings. Hull, Luuuuke, and Cruddy Krup are the only high-profile FA's the Wings have signed. The rest were traded for or drafted. They happen to trade for, and draft, very good players, who naturally get better salaries.

[Major Matt Mason]

We gave up Kozlov and one or two #1 picks for Hasek.

Because Detroit won the Cup, Buffalo will get the Wings' 1st round pick in 2003. If Hasek signs for another year, Buffalo gets Detroit's 2nd round pick in 2003. This is in addition to Kozlov and the 1st round pick this year.

Hopefully Buffalo will do something worthwhile with these extra picks, but you never know with Don Luce doing the drafting. Congrats to the Wings!