Actually, it was a $110K signing bonus. From the MN Daily, Monday August 8, 1994 (quoted) "U's Dziedzic now a Penguin Joe Dziedzic, whose career as a Gopher had its ups and downs, is now a member of the National Hockey League. Dziedzic joined the professional ranks last Thursday when he signed a three year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. "I'm glad it's over; it's a load off my mind," Dziedzic said of the back and forth contract negotiations between his agent, former Minnesota North Star Brian Lawton and Craig Patrick, general manager of the Penguins Dziedzic said that Lawton finalized the deal on Wednesday and called him to sign the contract on Thursday. Dziedzic's salary is based on two different situations. If he makes the Penguins, he will earn $200,000 his first year, followed by raises the next two years. If he doesn't make the team and goes to the minors he is guaranteed $60,000. .... Dziedzic said that if he is called up during the year he will have his salary prorated depending on how many games he plays......" The story goes on, but that is the main info. Joe broke his arm twice, but played wonderfully in the 18 games he was able to play. I find it rather ironic that Scud would have mentioned the fact that Joe signed. Only a year and a half ago he was practically accusing Joe's sister Kari of causing the North Stars to move from MN. Kari filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against North Stars owner Norm Greed, which, some say, prompted Greed to pick up the team and move to a state where they don't settle sexual harassment lawsuits in court, they take you out back and shoot you. Anyway, I think Scud is doing some major butt-kissing to the Dziedzic family. Enough of my opinion. Katie Go Gophers! [log in to unmask]