T-Ruff 47 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 Kovalchuk's agent Jay Grossman tweeted: "Ilya Kovalchuk will make his decision today (for sure, this time!)." Now the rest of the dominoes can fall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 I'm hoping he goes to the kings for 8 or under. Not an overpayment and it'll make Kings games more fun to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Ruff 47 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 Yeah I'm glad he will (most likely) be going to a team that I really like, the Kings of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 Will there be exclusive primetime coverage of the decision on ESPN? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank Dats 'N Homer 81 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 Will there be exclusive primetime coverage of the decision on ESPN? No no, that would only be if he was going to the penguins or another cup contending team that would win the cup for him instead of him going to a team and making them a cup contender with his own skills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEVILSWATERBOY 10 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 Will there be exclusive primetime coverage of the decision on ESPN? With an hour long special Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Original-Six 254 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 Hes going to follow Lebron and Bosh to Miami Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 There will be an hour long Russian special, brought to you by the KGB sports network. Kings for sure, or he is going home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 *grabs popcorn* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Ruff 47 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 According to the New York Post, Kovalchuk is a Devil, press conference scheduled for Tuesday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 Official, Kovalchuk re-sign with Devs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 It's official. Devils' official Twitter says so. Well, guess he valued less travel in the East over a better chance to win a Cup with a young team like Los Angeles. Devils aren't winning anything any time soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCaptain19 49 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 strange.. didnt seem like he fit too well in NJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted July 19, 2010 NJ will be better when marty is done 1 Original-Six reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 I didn't see him ending up there. Good for NJ....and it keeps him out of the West. Confirmed: Kovalchuk stays with New Jersey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 NJ will be better when marty is done plays 20-25 less games per year. Fixed it for you. 1 Z and D for the C reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 wow... I really thought he was going to end up in LA - this really bodes well for NJ, otherwise that trade could have REALLY been a disaster with what the would have essentially given up for nothing... with that said, if NJ really hopes to get the best out of him, they're going to have to adjust their style a little bit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 Never would have expected him to re-sign there, thought he was a pure rental. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puffy 97 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 I'm just glad this whole thing is over. Hopefully the floodgates open now and we see a few more trades. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Ruff 47 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 I'm just glad this whole thing is over. Hopefully the floodgates open now and we see a few more trades. My thoughts exactly. You gotta think Gagne to LA is a safe bet now, and I think Burke is still on vacation but I'd expect a Kaberle trade shortly after his return. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted July 19, 2010 (edited) Gagne to Kings.. Savard to Leafs, Kaberle to Ducks and uhmmmm Prospect+pick's to Bruins My 'wild' guesses Edited July 19, 2010 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 I wonder if it is the $60M over 7 year deal? So who is NJ getting rid of? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glubki 17 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 I wonder if it is the $60M over 7 year deal? So who is NJ getting rid of? Ya - should be interesting. Jersey only had about about 4.2M in cap space left... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 Better him in the east than the west Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 Ya - should be interesting. Jersey only had about about 4.2M in cap space left... The Devils made sure to turn off the cap option when they entered the off-season. 2 T-Ruff and Hossa4Life reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
