Scotty 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Looks like he won't be coming back. Link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsownnhl43 14 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 I dont think he should be in ours either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scotty 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 I dont think he should be in ours either. Neither do I. I wonder who will pick him up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComradeWasabi 109 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Koivu, Kovalev, Tanguay all gone. Smooth move, Gainey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
servo 15 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Looks like he won't be coming back. Link He is best off to play in a european league where he doesn't have to compete every night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsownnhl43 14 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Neither do I. I wonder who will pick him up? I really think we are waiting until July 20th for Hudler's arbitration situation to pan out. If he gets awarded too much, we will probably look to sign one of the best available players that are left. If he gets awarded an amount we think fits, we probably wont do much else other than a depth forward for close to the league minimum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 He is best off to play in a european league where he doesn't have to compete every night. Agree, go some where were effort and defense are not needed to win THE cup, because they don't have THE Cup. He can go get paid and just be on the bench, his on ice effort won't matter, just the name on the back of his Jersey! KHL anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Avram 18 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Agree, go some where were effort and defense are not needed to win THE cup, because they don't have THE Cup. He can go get paid and just be on the bench, his on ice effort won't matter, just the name on the back of his Jersey! KHL anyone? I think Kovalev is a great individual player with charisma. He'll suit well the Wings lineup as a 3liner, because the guy showed in Montreal he can still play real good hockey. Play him 10 to 12 minutes per game and he's going to be satisfied. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stactum 4 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 I think Kovalev is a great individual player with charisma. He'll suit well the Wings lineup as a 3liner, because the guy showed in Montreal he can still play real good hockey. Play him 10 to 12 minutes per game and he's going to be satisfied. I am pretty sure that is not what he thinks He is a talented player, but his work attitude isn't that great. He might be a good addition to most teams where he won't have to carry the load and play with good center. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrememachine1 795 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 I think he's just sick of Montreal. In the All Star game we saw that he still has good speed and plenty of zip on his shot. I wouldn't mind having him here, but I wouldn't pay more than $3 mil. Even that may be too much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Maybe Edmonton? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 I see him playing for the Capitals next season, to replace a special someone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96warrior 11 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Report- Kovalev Signs With Senators Blog: KK Hockey By Paul 07/06/09 at 03:25 PM ET | Comments (2) via Fan590 Twitter, The FAN has learned that the Ottawa Senators have signed Alexei Kovalev. Stay tuned to The FAN for more details on this story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sibiriak 84 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 I think Kovie would be more satisfied if he signed a lucrative contract with some flunky KHL team in which he could give a 1/3rd of the effort on a nightly basis when compared to an NHL club. Have you ever seen a KHL game, or are you basing your comments just on a general prejudice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
