July 25, 2008 | 12:30pm ET
Zetterberg, Franzen are Detroit's priority TheFourthPeriod.com
Once training camp gets underway, the Red Wings plan on kick-starting negotiations with Henrik Zetterberg and Johan Franzen.
Wings GM Ken Holland told Detroit sports radio station WDFN that he doesn't anticipate any problems once contract discussions get underway.
Zetterberg and Franzen can become unrestricted free agent next summer.
"My negotiation style is, I like to usually get it started near training camp," Holland said.
"I want to talk to the agent, I like to sit down and make sure that the player hears from me, my reasons for what we're offering, because, usually what we're offering is a little bit below what they can get in the open market, but I also think that goes on around the league as well."
Holland is hoping his players will take a hometown discount to remain with the Red Wings.
"Not every player can get his market value from the home team, and every player has to make decisions, so I don't anticipate any problems."
Sources have told TFP that the Red Wings have already initiated talks with Zetterberg's representatives, but that's merely a formality.
"Certainly Zetterberg's priority No.1, and Franzen's gonna be priority No.2 heading into this upcoming season," Holland said.
Zetterberg will make $2.9 million next season, and could triple his salary, while Franzen is set to make $1.15 million in 2008-09 and could do the same.
