News Article: Ilya Kovalchuk Reportedly Wants To Join The Rangers
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Hockey Gamer
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Rangers shouldn't even entertain the idea of this. A type of move like this, is the antithesis of their youth movement they've been slowly shifting towards.
OmNomNom
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he was improved while he was with us, and showed he could work in a system.
but yeah, don't see this trade happening. unless you wanna give us skjei or miller....
fyi, we're not planning on keeping him. he has no interest in playing for us. he wants to compete NOW. we're not in a position to give him that. MAYBE he'll be convinced to play until the deadline, but no way we're keeping him.
Ghost of jas
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Gardner McKay
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That is about the only thing I would do. I think it would be good for Buchnevich's development to have another Russian on the team. I bet he would feel more comfortable.
Other than that, no thank you.
THE BIG WHISTLE
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Pavel Buchnevich
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It totally depends.
I want us to completely rebuild, but if not, why not? I'd prefer his presence on the team to Nash's.
He has a really good shot, the type of shot that no one else on the team has. He can score from the perimeter whenever he wants. Could really help our PP, and he was much better this season with SKA. Might've been the best player in the KHL this past season.
He's played on a line with Pasha before, so there's some familiarity, and could help Bereglazov adjust to NA.
No one's going to give the Devils much for him. Maybe a mid-round pick, and they'll obviously take it because a free asset is better than not getting a free asset. It just depends on the contract. I'm not giving him more than 3 years, and certainly nothing more than like 4M. 3 years 12 million is the most I'd spend. If he's looking for like 6 years 36 million, he can go elsewhere.
I want us to completely rebuild, but if not, why not? I'd prefer his presence on the team to Nash's.
He has a really good shot, the type of shot that no one else on the team has. He can score from the perimeter whenever he wants. Could really help our PP, and he was much better this season with SKA. Might've been the best player in the KHL this past season.
He's played on a line with Pasha before, so there's some familiarity, and could help Bereglazov adjust to NA.
No one's going to give the Devils much for him. Maybe a mid-round pick, and they'll obviously take it because a free asset is better than not getting a free asset. It just depends on the contract. I'm not giving him more than 3 years, and certainly nothing more than like 4M. 3 years 12 million is the most I'd spend. If he's looking for like 6 years 36 million, he can go elsewhere.
Irishguy42
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OmNomNom
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was kidding, i know there was no way you'd agree to it
though maybe we could blackmail gorton
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Him only wanting to play for the Rangers won't bring his price down. I remember St Louis only wanting to be traded to us, and we ended up losing 2 first rounders and Callahan for 1 year of St Louis.
was kidding, i know there was no way you'd agree to it
though maybe we could blackmail gorton
Makes sense now
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It should be a no brainer he wants to join the Rangers. He knows this is the place where stars go to die 
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Is there anything to suggest that he would be anything more than a slightly better Ales Kotalik at this point of his career?
Chaels Arms
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Meh, I'm as skeptical of this as anyone but from reading these boards it seems like Kovalchuk is still a very good player in the KHL. Kotalik was never close to Kovalchuk. I remember having arguments on these boards with people who were convinced Kotalik was going to be great with the Rangers because he had a "cannon of a shot."
That being said, no thanks.
Pavel Buchnevich
Drury and Laviolette Must Go
That was poor negotiating by Slats and Gorton. It certainly does bring his price down.
Unless he's willing to sign for 2 years at $3M max, I wouldn't do it. I haven't seen much of him since he left for the KHL, only highlights, but I'm sure he would have one of the better shots on our team, still.
As for the Devils not trading him to us, there are always ways to get around that (3-way trade). As long as we don't give up much (3rd rounder) and a B level prospect, I'd consider it for the term mentioned above.
As for the Devils not trading him to us, there are always ways to get around that (3-way trade). As long as we don't give up much (3rd rounder) and a B level prospect, I'd consider it for the term mentioned above.
Pavel Buchnevich
Drury and Laviolette Must Go
There seems to be this perception that Kovalchuk sucks.
I really don't think thats the case. He had the best KHL season of his career last season. He was excellent. I don't see why he wouldn't be a 60-70 point player in the NHL.
I really don't think thats the case. He had the best KHL season of his career last season. He was excellent. I don't see why he wouldn't be a 60-70 point player in the NHL.
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The one thing that makes me hopeful of this happening, is him playing for a team that uses an NA-sized rink
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He just tore up the KHL this season. If he's motivated, then he could be a big get.
OmNomNom
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i mean, don't get me wrong, GMs will argue "the guy hasn't played in the NHL level in a few years" and "he's old" and "he's got injuries" to bring his price down, but if shero can make a bidding war happen between GMs, his price isn't gonna be THAT low. it's all about perception at this point on our end.
Glen Sathers Cigar
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My first thought was that if you trade Nash for assets, you can bring in Kovalchuk to fill his spot in the lineup as a 2nd line scoring winger. Would have to be a cheap deal though. If you can get him for 5m cap hit that saves 2.8 mil over Nash's deal.
Would be possible if he were a free agent, but he has to be traded by the Devils so I see very little chance he comes here.
Don't even think Gorton would be interested.
Would be possible if he were a free agent, but he has to be traded by the Devils so I see very little chance he comes here.
Don't even think Gorton would be interested.
I don't think he would be interested either. I think he has a firm vision on the direction he wants this roster to go.
