All Entries Tagged With: "Kovalchuk"
Kovalchuk A Devil
It's a done deal: Devils acquire Kovalchuk and Salmela in exchange for Bergfors, Cormier, Oduya and a 1st round pick. I also just got word that now that the Kovalchuk trade is complete, teams are frantically running around in the domino effect to get their offers in for Exelby. Just kidding… Micheal A. Aldred
Kovalchuk Turns Down $101M
The Atlanta Thrashers GM, Don Waddell, has told TSN that Ilya Kovalchuk turned down a $101M dollar contract from the organization. "Our goal from the start of this negotiating process was to sign Ilya Kovalchuk to a long-term contract," said Waddell in the statement. "During the process, Kovy affirmed his desire to be a Thrasher for [...]
Rangers Drop out of Kovalchuk Sweeps
The New York Rangers are believed to be officially out of the Kovalchuk sweepstakes, or at least until the asking price on the rental drops. According to NY Post reporter Larry Brooks, posting via his Twitter account, the Thrashers are looking for a combination of packages that include: defenseman Marc Staal; defenseman Michael Del Zotto [...]
Kovalchuk to Leafs – A Clarification
I would first like state that I am addressing this rumor because it is, in fact, circulating around the league that Toronto is interested in the Atlanta Thrashers’ sniper Ilya Kovalchuk. Yes, this rumor did come to light due to an Eklund blog, but no, it is not fake. In fact, every team in the [...]
Three Huge Games
It’s show time for the Chicago Blackhawks. The most important three games sequence of the season starts tonight at the United Center. The Hawks will play the Columbus Blue Jackets in the next two games and then will face the Red Wings in Detroit on Sunday. The Hawks face a difficult task. For the first [...]
Kovalchuk Wants Big Money, per David Pagnotta of TheFourthPeriod.com
The excellent David Pagnotta, TheFourthPeriod.com writes: (click for full article…it deserves a FULL read) “According to well-placed sources, the Thrashers have pitched several multi-year offers that would make Kovalchuk the highest-paid player in the NHL. While that may seem fine and dandy on the surface, it’s become evident the 26-year-old superstar is interested in signing [...]
Looking For a Big Name? Niedermayer Might Fill a Need
Last night was all hockey talk for me. The boys from Hockeenight, CT and Forklift were great to converse with as we gabbed away for over 90 minutes. It was during our chat fest I was made aware of another first line player who was traded at the deadline and went onto win the Stanley Cup in [...]
Another Win and Kovalchuk is a No Go in Chicago
The Anaheim Ducks came up with a big effort in the opening period on Sunday evening. They like other less talented teams have a difficult time sustaining a top effort. Antti Niemi helped his mates weather the Anaheim attack in the opening frame. The Blackhawks found their legs and motivation after the first 15 minutes [...]
RUMOR BOARD: Lyle Richardson Weighs In At The Trade Freeze
Everyone should know Lyle Richardson, otherwise known as Spector of SpectorsHockey.net. He is a busy man who works for FoxSports, THN, Puck Daddy’s Free Agent Chats, and also has his own site. I’ve asked Lyle to take part in our Rumor Board, where each week he will weigh in on the hot ones that you, [...]
Balancing Act
The Nashville Predators are a team behind most other teams when it comes to talent and skill. At least that’s what most forum jockeys and media members will attest since the Predators have an internal budget roughly $8 million below most other teams (meaning a budget at the midpoint of the salary cap). Given the [...]
Is the Kovalchuk to Beantown movement already afoot?
The movement may by tiptoeing along, but it certainly has found its legs in the last few days. Will Kovalchuk be available when the trade deadline looms this season, and will the Bruins be willing to pay what should be an exorbitant price for Atlanta’s team captain? Blogger Ty Anderson made note of this idea [...]
