Kovy specifc

[davnlaguna]

LA Times has reported that the number Kovy wants is 10 mil a year for 10-12 years. The Kings think that is not reasonable. I don't think NJ can pay him near that either

 

[devs30rko]

jay grossman is keeping things awfully quiet, ironic considering he's a twitter freak

that said whats everyones feelings on kovy? where's the big fish going to be swimming next year?

 

[filosofy29]

Gut feeling says Los Angeles Kings. That front office can't afford to do nothing; their fans have been waiting too long and have heard the build through the draft mantra too many times in the last 5 or so years. Even if they are scared to pay him long term, sign him to a ridiculous one year contract. Lombardi has to get off of his arse.

 

[devs30rko]

agreed on the thought process....
but i'm now becoming optomistic for a return to NJ, something i thought would never happen, but with almost a day and a half gone past i would have thought he'd be wearing an LA sweater already.
i still doubt that he's going to be a Devil... but my hope is building i mean outside of the KHL, the Kings, and the Devils... who else realistically can sign him? the Leafs said they don't want to, and Edmonton probably doesn't have the money even though they have the cap space


all i know is this waiting game is killing me.

 

[Comeds]

I would think LA too, unless he and his buddy (former?) Waddell planned to revisit signing him after the trade. I guess it would be up to Dudley no anyway.

 

[filosofy29]

agreed on the thought process....
but i'm now becoming optomistic for a return to NJ, something i thought would never happen, but with almost a day and a half gone past i would have thought he'd be wearing an LA sweater already.
i still doubt that he's going to be a Devil... but my hope is building i mean outside of the KHL, the Kings, and the Devils... who else realistically can sign him? the Leafs said they don't want to, and Edmonton probably doesn't have the money even though they have the cap space


all i know is this waiting game is killing me.

I've learned over the years never to doubt the Lou. I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up in New Jersey. If he wants a long expensive contract, I think the Kings will be out of the running (usually not Lombardi's style.....especially with raises to young kids coming up.....cough.....Doughty.....cough). That would make the Devils and the KHL all the more intriguing to him. Maybe him and Nabby will play for Omsk? ;-)

 

[devs30rko]

I've learned over the years never to doubt the Lou. I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up in New Jersey. If he wants a long expensive contract, I think the Kings will be out of the running (usually not Lombardi's style.....especially with raises to young kids coming up.....cough.....Doughty.....cough). That would make the Devils and the KHL all the more intriguing to him. Maybe him and Nabby will play for Omsk? ;-)

ooooh kovy, jagr, and nabby...
thats some nice marketing ability for the KHL.

(please god no)

 

[dash]

I hope he enjoy those bus rides through Siberia in the middle of February...

 

[filosofy29]

I hope he enjoy those bus rides through Siberia in the middle of February...

You just hate Edmonton don't you Dash.....never cut them any slack.

 

[dash]

You just hate Edmonton don't you Dash.....never cut them any slack.

lol...The best part is their fans are getting cocky and ripping on Sutter and the Flames. Can't wait to see them finish in the cellar again in the NW division. Their best goalie might be spending some time in a desert pokey...

 

[puckhead]

but i'm now becoming optomistic for a return to NJ, something i thought would never happen, but with almost a day and a half gone past i would have thought he'd be wearing an LA sweater already.
.

NJ doesn't have any space.
They need 5 more guys to fill the roster, and have $4mill to do it with.

Did I read that right? they paid 37 year old Johan Hedburg $1.5 million to play the 7 games that Brodeur won't?

 

[puckhead]

You just hate Edmonton don't you Dash.....never cut them any slack.

lol. that gets a +

 

[devs30rko]

NJ doesn't have any space.
They need 5 more guys to fill the roster, and have $4mill to do it with.

Did I read that right? they paid 37 year old Johan Hedburg $1.5 million to play the 7 games that Brodeur won't?

lou is publicly saying he will move someone if he can sign kovy and that he it is his 'priority'

tedenby, josefsson, urbom, and corrente, all rookies with under mil contracts will be on the team next year eating 4 of those 5 spots.

you move rolston or zubrus somehow all of a sudden there is plenty of room.

 

[Comeds]

I think New Jersey needs a change in philosophy more than they need Kovalchuk.

 

[devs30rko]

I think New Jersey needs a change in philosophy more than they need Kovalchuk.

agreed. 150,000% agreed.

luckily i think its happening... slowly but surely.
all signs point towards a small youth movement next year where you could see as many as 4 rookies.

 

[devs30rko]

i don't think much of anyone can pay him that.
are we singing KHL here or is he gonna have to settle.

 

[dash]

I'm thinking he may just do a "Hossa" - Sign a one year deal with a contending team and take his chances again next July.

 

[devs30rko]

I'm thinking he may just do a "Hossa" - Sign a one year deal with a contending team and take his chances again next July.

i think thats the most logical option if he's trying to command big bucks like the ones the LA times is reporting

but then again i try not to believe much that papers say unless its kevin allen.

 

[pixburgher66]

he's trippin' shrooms if he thinks he deserves anything above 8.5 mil