2017-18 Kings News/Rumors/Tidbits

[BigKing]

That's true, but given the amount of activity leading up to the draft, I don't anticipate much action. Kovalchuk has pretty much held four teams up who are awaiting his decision, which is likely why you won't see any moves involving the other forwards until that shoe drops.

Looks like I should be refreshing my life instead of this site.

 

[ibleedkings]

HF already crashing lol

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

HF already crashing lol

Are you doubting the star power of Brooks Orpik?

 

[kovacro]

Orpik gonna be bought out or flipped in another deal.

 

[KingsOfCali25]

That could end up as a lot of luggage for old man 77, a sophomore slump candidate and a rookie

Yes but Iafallo is a bulldog and Carter can match his speed and skill. Like he did with Pearson. I think Vilardi will hold his own and be a young Kopitar to Carter like how they are on the PP. Plus, it gives the team 3 depth scoring lines

 

[WHOneedsSOX]

A baseball player just got suspended 75 games or the equivalent of 38 NHL games for domestic violence.

 

[SettlementRichie10]

A baseball player just got suspended 75 games or the equivalent of 38 NHL games for domestic violence.

The PA may argue that Voynov has already served a literal season long suspension the year he was under investigation, plus forfeited a subsequent three years worth of NA salary in self-deported exile.

Anything more than 20 games would be excessive, IMO.

 

[Bandit]

Are you doubting the star power of Brooks Orpik?

First ballot HOF.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Ilya Watch 2018.

And George McPhee stated he hasn't spoken to Kovalchuk's agent.

 

[damacles1156]

The rumor is Kovi wants Marleau type contract...Yuck.

 

[kovacro]

The rumor is Kovi wants Marleau type contract...Yuck.

No fuggin’ thanks.

 

[Herby]

Kovalchuk obviously wasn't coming back to chase a cup or compete against the best, if that was his motivation he wouldn't have left in the prime of his career.

He sees what NHL guys are making now and wants his last chance for a big pay day. With how awful our wingers are I understand why Blake is considering it, but it does have a chance to completely blow up on whoever gives him that contract.

 

[damacles1156]

I believe the contract would also meet the 35+ rule. No getting out of that counting against the cap.

 

[Stimpythecat]

ick. Heck no on Kovalchuk if that's his requirement. 2 years was iffy for me. 3... no way. Not when he could easily screw the team over by retiring again.

 

[KingsHockey24]

I had a dream the Kings announced Ilya Kovalchuk was a King and then to celebrate he and Toffoli went to In-In-Out to celebrate.

 

[Shellz]

Just read a tweet that Kovalchuk has picked his team. Who knows how long until he announces.

 

[Shellz]

It’s the Kings. 3 yrs.

 

[Kingsfan1]

It’s the Kings. 3 yrs.

Where are you reading this

 

[GKJ]

Finally, at long last, the 8-year episode is over

 

[KingsHockey24]

Kings got Kovalchuk.

 

[kingsboy11]

 

[funky]

we got Kovy. Just announced on draft

 

[kovacro]

Where are you reading this

It’s the Kings. 3 yrs.

Just got the notification on my phone and just announced on NHL Network.

3-years, jeebus.

 

[Reaper45]

Yeesh. As a 35+ contract that counts against the cap regardless. I'll wait for the numbers but yuck.

 

[Shellz]

Just got the notification on my phone and just announced on NHL Network.

3-years, jeebus.

I’m assuming those 4 teams all had 3 yrs.