Confirmed Signing with Link: F Ilya Kovalchuk signed 4-y deal with SKA

[vorky]

@rsport_en 1m

BREAKING: Ilya #Kovalchuk has signed a four-year deal with #SKA in the KHL.

http://www.khl.ru/news/2013/07/15/182325.html

"SKA has signed four-year deal with Ilya Kovalchuk, former New Jersey Devils attacker and two-time World Champion with Team Russia. "

http://en.khl.ru/news/2013/7/15/25186.html[/QUOTE]

I think that this transfer deserves own thread!

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[russianhockey]

awesome, still cannot really believe it

 

[BalticWarrior]

Thats right SKA`s managment-thats exactly what you a need-another star,you will surely win GC now

 

[SoundAndFury]

I think that this transfer deserves own thread!

Frankly, it's almost week late, everyone knew that, didn't we?

 

[russianhockey]

why not? this is a historic transfer.

i think there will be some more informations showing up in the next hours/days (salary etc.). is good 2 have a own topic.

 

[Peter Sidorkiewicz]

Just curious, during the lockout when Kovy was playing, did SKA sell out their arena?

I just want to know my chances of getting a ticket to SKA home opener on 16 September.

 

[vorky]

Frankly, it's almost week late, everyone knew that, didn't we?

This trade deserves own thread like it or not.

Just curious, during the lockout when Kovy was playing, did SKA sell out their arena?

I just want to know my chances of getting a ticket to SKA home opener on 16 September.

SKA´s attendance in 12/13

SKA´s attendance in KHL

http://www.sports.ru/tribuna/blogs/teilnahme/427177.html

 

[ult]

Just curious, during the lockout when Kovy was playing, did SKA sell out their arena?

I just want to know my chances of getting a ticket to SKA home opener on 16 September.

They have like 99% attendance. With Kovy and without him.

 

[Shrimper]

Do they sell Tsnirts? Would be tempted to buy one.

 

[od71]

Just interesting, why only 4 years? As far as I know Kovy likes lengthy contracts, till his pension. Was it restriction from SKA side?

 

[vorky]

Do they sell Tsnirts? Would be tempted to buy one.

try to write them via social networks or so. They will help you.

http://www.ska.ru/en/index.html

 

[Pominville Knows]

awesome, still cannot really believe it

Great news for european hockey, yes.

 

[Shrimper]

try to write them via social networks or so. They will help you.

http://www.ska.ru/en/index.html

Thanks. Will be away for today soon so will do that when I get back. Was going to buy a jersey but I couldn't really justify it as zi wouldn't wear It that often. T-Shirt I would though.

 

[ult]

Do they sell Tsnirts? Would be tempted to buy one.

http://www.shop.ska.ru/

They have a lot of casual wear and stuff. But wait for the season to start, for the new collection. They got an exclusive deal with adidas (reebok) just recently.

 

[russianhockey]

Just interesting, why only 4 years? As far as I know Kovy likes lengthy contracts, till his pension. Was it restriction from SKA side?

Kovalchuk's sister said in an interview, that he plans 2 come back to the nhl after hes contract with ska is is ran out.

 

[MonkeyBusiness]

Kovalchuk's sister said in an interview, that he plans 2 come back to the nhl after hes contract with ska is is ran out.

If I'm not mistaken he would either have to take a full year off of hockey or have the 30 NHL GM's agree to take him back to the NHL. He probably won't come back, but it would be good to have a player of his caliber back in the NHL. Still a ****** thing to do to the Devils.

 

[swosh]

What kind of bogatyr ilja is:
Dobrynya Nikitich or rather more Alyosha Popovich?

 

[BCShark]

straight buster

 

[ALF AmericanLionsFan]

Do they sell Tsnirts? Would be tempted to buy one.

Was thinking the same..would love SKA logo on front and Kovy name andnumber on back.

 

[cantskate]

There is a Shop on the KHL web site.

 

[VladNYC*]

What kind of bogatyr ilja is:
Dobrynya Nikitich or rather more Alyosha Popovich?

Def Alyosha Popovich who outsmarted and tricked his foes. Retirement EL OH EL!

 

[SoundAndFury]

If I'm not mistaken he would either have to take a full year off of hockey or have the 30 NHL GM's agree to take him back to the NHL. He probably won't come back, but it would be good to have a player of his caliber back in the NHL. Still a ****** thing to do to the Devils.

You are mistaken.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-p...could-return-nhl-35th-birthday-212054669.html

 

[JoeyBeans]

You guys are all happy and that's good.. But I see this is a huge slap in the face towards the devils organization and the professional aspect of the game.

 

[ozo]

You guys are all happy and that's good.. But I see this is a huge slap in the face towards the devils organization and the professional aspect of the game.

Devils could of easily stopped Ilya from doing so and "Tim Thomas'ed" him for eternity, but haven't heard a a peep from their side.

The way contract was voided, was just as professional, as the way it was structured in the first place.

 

[Finnpin]

I hate Kovie but a big name player like him will get some more crowd to the games. I think Jokerit - SKA in the future will get sold out quite easily.