Speculation: Would Leafs have interest in Kovalchuk?

[TorontoTrades]

2 year 6 mill AAV

Have expire when Marleau does.

 

[Jozay]

No.

 

[Randy Randerson]

worth considering, but if we were betting on high upside reclamation projects/career twilight guys, might be better to look at Thornton

 

[Boutette]

What? Speed is still one of his strengths. He was amazing in the Olympics.

I’d sign him as a JvR replacement. 2 years at 9M or one year at like 5M.

Yes he was just amazing against the AHL/ECHL level competition at the Olympics this year. I mean, his team was so amazing it managed to been the Germans, in overtime! Props for dominating the DEL all stars Ilya.

 

[The Man with a Plan]

Are people still saying this? No, no, no. Do not trade Marner or Nylander. We added a solid top 4 D for free in Dermott. Keep building.
What are we, Edmonton?

Exactly. We have an absolute gem in Liljegren who will be ready next year most likely. Why trade away one of our core for a position we already have filled internally? All because of a 35 year old former sniper possibly joining the team and not wanting to be patient like the Shanaplan calls for.

The likelihood of M-N-M doing anything else but retiring as Leafs is about as remote as Eklund taking over for Ron and Don.

 

[Magic Man]

I don't think he takes a 1 year deal, but I'd still go after him this summer.

 

[LeafFever]

Exactly. We have an absolute gem in Liljegren who will be ready next year most likely. Why trade away one of our core for a position we already have filled internally? All because of a 35 year old former sniper possibly joining the team and not wanting to be patient like the Shanaplan calls for.

The likelihood of M-N-M doing anything else but retiring as Leafs is about as remote as Eklund taking over for Ron and Don.

Yeah, the Leafs are not going to trade any of Matthews/Marner/Nylander. I think the Dermott situation this year was golden and proof of simply building from within.
Tampa gave up so much for McD and have not played as well.
Getting Liljegren at #17 last summer was amazing. A huge break for us,

 

[MapleLeafs9]

Yes he was just amazing against the AHL/ECHL level competition at the Olympics this year. I mean, his team was so amazing it managed to been the Germans, in overtime! Props for dominating the DEL all stars Ilya.

So what? Kovalchuk still dominated the NHL before he left, and dominated the KHL. He's a damn good player. I wouldn't mind signing him if it's for 1 year and 5M. Could be a solid JvR replacement.

 

[LeafFever]

I watch Kapanen nightly and he really needs more ice-time. How many guys stuck on a 4th line are that skilled?

 

[Boutette]

So what? Kovalchuk still dominated the NHL before he left, and dominated the KHL. He's a damn good player. I wouldn't mind signing him if it's for 1 year and 5M. Could be a solid JvR replacement.

Yeah... 5 years ago. Is Marleau the player he was 5 years ago? And the KHL is made up of teams that primarily have AHL castoffs as their leading scorers. He was a damn good player, but we don't need a 35+ JvR replacement. The last place the Leafs need outside help in on the wings, least of all an aging player who's KHL point totals are amplified by playing with what is in effect the KHL all-star team year in year out.

 

[Muston Atthews]

Easily take him on a 1 or 2 year deal

 

[lifelonghockeyfan]

Leafs can spend their money better than another winger. And what is all this love for Kovi? Sure he was hot scorer in the KHL, does that relate the NHL. Highest goal scorer in the KHL was Nigel Dawes, don't see a stampede for his services.

 

[LeafFever]

Leafs can spend their money better than another winger. And what is all this love for Kovi? Sure he was hot scorer in the KHL, does that relate the NHL. Highest goal scorer in the KHL was Nigel Dawes, don't see a stampede for his services.

Agreed. They are way too deep on the wing and have 2 guys you need more ice-time.

 

[The Beyonder]

If the term is right (1 year deal) and the price is not crazy, why not? I'd pursue johnny t first, but I would love to see Marner feeding Kovalchuk on his off wing.

 

[TheProspector]

Probably would be an upgrade on Marleau.

 

[Brown Dog]

I see the argument. We'll have the cap space to go big on someone on a one-year deal but not longer-term. Not many guys fit that profile but Kovalchuk does.

 

[Nylanderthal]

Whoops wrong thread, on one year deal I’d say yes he can probably give us a solid two way game for a season in a year we can really gear up for a cup run

 

[ts11]

EDIT: wrong thread, sorry

 

[Menzinger]

If he wants more than 1 gear deal, I’m not sure the Leafs can afford to invest that type of money on a vet winger.

Though, if Lou gets extended as GM I can see the Leafs maybe at least making some sort of offer.

 

[TorontoTrades]

I watch Kapanen nightly and he really needs more ice-time. How many guys stuck on a 4th line are that skilled?

Hyman - Matthews - Marner
Kovalchuk - Nylander - Kapanen
Marleau - Kadri - Brown


Johnsson on the 4th able to jump up into top 9.

 

[NoName]

Please God, No.

 

[Steveei]

No way he signs a 1 year deal lol

 

[LeafSteel]

No interest in Kovy.

 

[AuraSphere]

He's not really a Babcock type player, but he's the perfect player we need to fill our gap on LW if JVR leaves

 

[Iapyi]

ZERO INTEREST, and by that I mean ZERO INTEREST.

I'm not very concerned though, in my mind there is a 0% chance the Maple Leafs would even think about signing this guy.

Probably would be an upgrade on Marleau.

One of the most ridiculous comments I've ever seen on this forum and that's saying a lot.