CenterIce 83 Report post Posted February 18, 2009 http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=409762 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannyfan1414 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2009 I found this kind of odd. It makes me wonder if there is way more to the story then anyone knows right now. Maybe some major issues in his personal life. Also makes me wonder if they are getting ready to trade him. Wish him well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted February 18, 2009 I can't stand him. He's a lazy, selfish prima donna and it was a matter of time before this happened. Whenever Koivu is in, Kovalev goes missing. Just get rid of the useless dog. He'll be playing in Russia soon anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted February 18, 2009 Maybe they are getting ready to trade him. He's making 4.5 million dollars this year. I wonder who would be willing to take that paycheck on for someone who is struggling like him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StaticWithABeat 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2009 Considering Montreal's top scorer is a perennial 50-point defenseman I'm not sure benching top offensive players is a great idea. Kovalev is 35, I doubt he's suddenly going to start learning lessons about hard work from being sat out. Strange decision, I also wouldn't be surprised if there is more behind this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Statts 4 Report post Posted February 18, 2009 (edited) Either a trade, or a wake up call. I'll say the latter. As a team the habs have been pretty bad lately. EDIT: maybe Schneider wanted his old number back. Edited February 18, 2009 by Statts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey13Playa 240 Report post Posted February 18, 2009 more on Kovalev.... http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/mtl090217a.html Kovalev parting ways? TheFourthPeriod.com As the Montreal Canadiens continue to struggle in their battle for home-ice advantage in this year's playoffs, it appears the team has become fed up with the recent play for All-Star Alex Kovalev. Kovalev, who can become an unrestricted free agent at season's end, has performed poorly of late and Habs GM Bob Gainey told the Montreal Gazette the team has no need for Kovalev's services the way he's currently playing. Gainey announced that Kovalev would not be joining the Canadiens for its road trip to Washington and Pittsburgh, and might not make it back into the lineup for Saturday's home game against Ottawa. Kovalev hasn't asked for a trade, but Gainey hinted that "this is the trading season." "Nobody has talked to me about him," Gainey told the Gazette. The Canadiens acquired veteran defenseman Mathieu Schneider from the Atlanta Thrashers yesterday and are still believed to be in the market for a top-line forward or a second-line center. The Habs have been linked to showing interest in Phoenix's Olli Jokinen and Colorado's Ryan Smyth, who has a no-trade clause. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theman19 47 Report post Posted February 18, 2009 (edited) When he wants to be he's among the best players in the game, when he doens't he's among the worst. He's very jagr like that. If he lands somewhere other than MTL he'll be fine. I'll say this, Montreal and Russians don't seem to mix, they sent down one of the brothers and now Kovalev,.....Remember Samsanov? He was doing much worse than Kovo and manged to resurect his career in Carolina. Also more than anything this shows what a total joke the all star game is. Edited February 18, 2009 by theman19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted February 18, 2009 (edited) They also sent down Sergei Kostystin. I can only imagine what kind of BS is going on in that locker room. From that tremendous All-Star performance to THIS? What a joke. This guy has all the skills in the world and he just doesn't want it that badly. He reminds me a lot of Feds. You know he could take over any game he wanted to, just a matter of him WANTING TO. AND HE IS THEIR CAPTAIN!! Captain of a sinking ship. Edited February 18, 2009 by AtomicPunk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted February 18, 2009 One has to wonder if it's more about Montreal management and/or coaching not wanting Russians given the history with Russians in Montreal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted February 18, 2009 (edited) They also sent down Sergei Kostystin. I can only imagine what kind of BS is going on in that locker room. From that tremendous All-Star performance to THIS? What a joke. This guy has all the skills in the world and he just doesn't want it that badly. He reminds me a lot of Feds. You know he could take over any game he wanted to, just a matter of him WANTING TO. AND HE IS THEIR CAPTAIN!! Captain of a sinking ship. Koivu is the captain ... unless you mean his the captain of a sinking ship which I'd agree with you. Edited February 18, 2009 by KrazyGangsta Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted February 18, 2009 (edited) One has to wonder if it's more about Montreal management and/or coaching not wanting Russians given the history with Russians in Montreal. Have you seen him play recently? Going by this post alone, it seems you haven't seen much of him lately. They also sent down Sergei Kostystin. I can only imagine what kind of BS is going on in that locker room. From that tremendous All-Star performance to THIS? What a joke. This guy has all the skills in the world and he just doesn't want it that badly. He reminds me a lot of Feds. You know he could take over any game he wanted to, just a matter of him WANTING TO. AND HE IS THEIR CAPTAIN!! Captain of a sinking ship. Yeah, as if any NHL club with a shred of sense would give Kovalev the captaincy. Edited February 18, 2009 by Doggy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted February 18, 2009 One has to wonder if it's more about Montreal management and/or coaching not wanting Russians given the history with Russians in Montreal. what kind of history you are talking about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted February 18, 2009 Something is going on in that team and either it will explode in their faces or it will solidify them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted February 18, 2009 Happy Centennial! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted February 18, 2009 I can't stand him. He's a lazy, selfish prima donna and it was a matter of time before this happened. Whenever Koivu is in, Kovalev goes missing. Just get rid of the useless dog. He'll be playing in Russia soon anyway. Yet the dumb ass fans in Montreal still voted him to start the ASG. Really puts things into perspective on what a joke the ASG is doesn't it? Oh well, at least they still have Robert Lang. He doesn't fit any of those descriptions in your post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
up2here 41 Report post Posted February 18, 2009 Excellent All-Star selection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAredwingsfan91 28 Report post Posted February 18, 2009 the habs are trying to trade him the fourth period he would have to waive his no trade clause though i dont know i can't see it happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 TSN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Interesting link. I very very much doubt Bob Gainey would send Kovalev away for a pair of games if he wasn't 100 per cent sure the player was hurting the team otherwise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
