Confirmed Signing with Link: [LAK] Kovalchuk agrees to terms with Kings (3 years, $6.25M AAV) official on July 1st

[Skelen]

Thank god Boston didn't sign him to this deal. I guess time will tell if its worth it though.

 

[SpezDispenser]

Very expensive for an old player. Meh.

 

[Matt24]

Don’t like it at all. Marleau is overpaid, but you know what you’re getting out of him. 82 games and quality character. Shouldn’t have been the comparable. Kovalchuk is too much of a wildcard.

 

[Jerzey Devil]

Seems like a lot for a guy who hasn’t played in the NHL in years. Hopefully he can keep up with the speed of the game today.

 

[Hmmm]

does this mean SJS are going all in on JT?

 

[IComeInPeace]

Wow.
I haven’t seen him play lately but heard he is SLOW now.

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[tucker3434]

That seems steep, but I guess we’ll see. I have no idea what to expect from Kovy anymore. He could put up 70+. He could put up 40. Just no clue how this will play out.

 

[John Eichel da GOAT]

Yikes money

 

[koyvoo]

...and the servers are taking a beating once again

 

[DFC]

I think this is a good contract. Kind of surprised nobody offered him more.

 

[Makar Goes Fast]

hopefully this opens up the trade market

 

[NewtJorden]

Glad the Sharks didnt got him at this price

 

[Rhaegar Targaryen]

Desperate signing

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

The $ is fine but three years is something I am glad the Bruins did not do. Good job Sweeney.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Pretty old team gets even older. $6.25 million geez.

 

[Kingsfan1]

It’s Kovalchuk not someone who’s a bender . He still produced in the KHL. We always say players in their 35+ years will be bad blah blah blah what about Marleau ? Joe Thornton ? Selanne ? And many others . This first time Kopi has someone with the sniper capabilities. I for one am very excited

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[Sota Popinski]

Seems like a lot for a guy who hasn’t played in the NHL in years. Hopefully he can keep up with the speed of the game today.

McKenzie and Button were talking about how he is not fast just last night on the draft. Hahaha

 

[CokenoPepsi]

He isn't very good anymore but with Kopitar that could help

 

[Zerotonine]

Wow.
I haven’t seen him play lately but heard he is SLOW now.

So he is a perfect fit for the kings roster then

 

[KingsHockey24]

If Kopitar can turn Brown into a 60 point 28 goal scorer then I'm sure Kovalchuk is easily capable of 30+ goals.

 

[Bizz]

if he's chasing a Cup, signing with a team that's been on the decline for several years is counterproductive. The Kings' window is slammed shut.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

And just like he said, his only focus is a championship, it’s not about money. Ha ha.

Kovy’s gonna Kovy.

 

[cpsman]

Oilers will trade you Lucic for him if you don't like his contract haha