Rumor: Kovalchuk to Hawks?

[HawksFan86]

What are the odds Kovalchuck would sign with the Hawks for the mere pittance the Hawks could afford to pay him? Winning Power Ball has better odds.

But it is kinda neat to look at:

Saad-Toews-Panik
Kovalchuk-Anisimov-Kane
Sharp-Schmaltz-Hartman

Not a bad top-9.

Definitely wouldn't I think this is based on him signing with NJ, they retain but even then we'd be looking at like 3 mil in that dream scenario and not sure how we make it work.

 

[LDF]

Definitely wouldn't I think this is based on him signing with NJ, they retain but even then we'd be looking at like 3 mil in that dream scenario and not sure how we make it work.

if it is nj maybe a deal for seabs and draft pick for him.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

What are the odds Kovalchuck would sign with the Hawks for the mere pittance the Hawks could afford to pay him? Winning Power Ball has better odds.

But it is kinda neat to look at:

Saad-Toews-Panik
Kovalchuk-Anisimov-Kane
Sharp-Schmaltz-Hartman

Not a bad top-9.

That's more than not bad. That top 9 would be one of the best in the league.

 

[hawksfan50]

Why would Seabs waive his NMC
..it is a full no trade till last 2 years of his deal when it becomes a modified no trade and he has to submit his list if asked .. We are a Stick with Seabrook 5 more years before bit modifies..Stan was simply nut giving g out that contract..

But NJ WOULD want picks or prospects. .

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

For any Kovy deal to work the Devils would have to sign him and then trade him eating a sizeable % of cap

 

[BK]

Meh Stan doesn't have balls or the skill to do this deal the right way where he actually wins the trade, he can only lose trades, if Kovalchuck comes at 50% retained prepare to get hosed losing 1st, Schmaltz and Debrincat

How would you do this trade? What are the Devils needs? What are the Hawks most urgent needs?

 

[hawksrule]

What's the source of this rumor?

 

[BrianE]

What's the source of this rumor?

First post by ColdSteel said rumor from main board.

 

[ColdSteel2]

What's the source of this rumor?

Slava Malamud, the trusted Russian journalist, he mentioned it as a possibility off hand.

 

[Blackhawks]

How would you do this trade? What are the Devils needs? What are the Hawks most urgent needs?

What am I your research assistant, go find out what the Devils need by yourself. If the Hawks had a clueless GM that made no trades the past 3 years the team would have been better off lol so one doesn't need to know much to outsmart Stany Boy

 

[BK]

What am I your research assistant, go find out what the Devils need by yourself. If the Hawks had a clueless GM that made no trades the past 3 years the team would have been better off lol so one doesn't need to know much to outsmart Stany Boy

Can you not even answer how you would make the trade? It is not a research project for you. The needs would just be basic follow up to why you included the prices for each side. This is basic civil discourse.

 

[Killer Boots Man]

What am I your research assistant, go find out what the Devils need by yourself. If the Hawks had a clueless GM that made no trades the past 3 years the team would have been better off lol so one doesn't need to know much to outsmart Stany Boy

That made me lol. Here are some interesting takes from their fans:

http://www.njdevs.com/forums/index....rmed-ilya-kovalchuk-to-return-to-nhl/&page=26

Someone mentioned John Hayden. Hayden + Hossa's contract for Kovy @50% retained would be sweet

 

[JaegerDice]

What am I your research assistant, go find out what the Devils need by yourself. If the Hawks had a clueless GM that made no trades the past 3 years the team would have been better off lol so one doesn't need to know much to outsmart Stany Boy

Uh, the past 3 years includes 2015 and at least a few of those trades worked out VERY well, lol

 

[Blackhawks]

Uh, the past 3 years includes 2015 and at least a few of those trades worked out VERY well, lol

I meant to say within the last 3 "offseasons", that's 3 including this one, the team has been completely destroyed by stupidity in that span! From cup winners to first round exit chumps and out of the playoff chumps to be this year, but there are really good news out of all of this!!! The fan beloved Toews will be enjoying his 10.5M/yr no matter what

 

[deytookerjaabs]

Not a chance, IMO I'd guess the fella wants to get paid and that's not going to happen with the Hawks, no reason to speculate beyond fairy tales.

 

[Bubba88]

I'm not really interested in adding Kovalchuk. I don't think you Need a russian scorer to win

 

[migi]

Kovalchuk would be great. He can still skate, shoot the puck and with the minutes he would get with Kane, he could put 30+30. He has as good shot as Panarin from the left point.

Would love to have him but I can't see anyway this is happening. Well they could fit him if Devils retain like 33% of his cap hit but at what cost?

 

[TheSting]

Other players have waved no movement clauses before (who wants to stick around when they not wanted?)

 

[ModryJazyk]

Kovalcuk's way to communicate with his team (after was scratched for couple of games for lazy/bad performance), disrespectful moron anywhere he actually is.I can't imagine him and Toews in one locker room.Not to mention Quenneville.

 

[BobbyJet]

I'm not really interested in adding Kovalchuk. I don't think you Need a russian scorer to win

Hawks line-up is crying out for a sniper. It doesn't matter the Nationality.

 

[Bubba88]

Hawks line-up is crying out for a sniper. It doesn't matter the Nationality.

the way some of those guys act, I'd avoid them. Kovalchuk is cancer and I don't care about the other stuff. He isn't 26 anymore and a 100 pts player

 

[RayP]

the way some of those guys act, I'd avoid them. Kovalchuk is cancer and I don't care about the other stuff. He isn't 26 anymore and a 100 pts player

This team needs talent, that's all there is to it.


And he's 34, I'm sure he has plenty left in the tank. Only concern would be something like a 6-8 year deal, which doesn't seem practical anyways.

 

[BobbyJet]

the way some of those guys act, I'd avoid them. Kovalchuk is cancer and I don't care about the other stuff. He isn't 26 anymore and a 100 pts player

We heard that same crap from some here about Emery, then Carcillo, then Tootoo, recently about Evander Kane, James Neal and now Kovalchuk. Beggars can't be choosers and the team needs a goal scorer. Hawk fans need to get over themselves with these goody-goody attitudes.

 

[LDF]

for those who responded about getting Kov. i am with bubba88 on this one. he is still even having problems in russia and sat out a couple of games for bad attitude and being lazy during a game.

so no, i really wouldn't wish him on anyone, esp the hawks and Q.

 

[TheSting]

I meant to say within the last 3 "offseasons", that's 3 including this one, the team has been completely destroyed by stupidity in that span! From cup winners to first round exit chumps and out of the playoff chumps to be this year, but there are really good news out of all of this!!! The fan beloved Toews will be enjoying his 10.5M/yr no matter what

I hear ya bro!

Still can't believe Perennial presidents cup champion Washington Capitals have lost Justin Williams, Karl Azner, Kevin Shattenkirk and Marcus Johansson for no compensation.

Say bye bye to repeat Presidents cup next year and it's all due to Stan Bowman!!!