LeBrun: Habs want at least a 2nd round pick for Kovalchuk

[japhi]

PRetty low move by MTL , unless Kovi wants out
though that doesn't make sense either . Why would he sign with MTL in the first place then?

Ahhh..... he signed with MTL with the expectation of being traded to a playoff team. Hence league min and two way deal.

The deal was he gets lots of ice time, and they turn a free pickup into a mid round pick.

I think he would be pissed if they didn’t trade him - he wants to play in the playoffs.

 

[japhi]

If Habs expects a second for Kovi, Kovi ain’t going to move anywhere.

Then so be it. The market will dictate what he is worth and if its a late round pick then he plays out the season. The fans love him and he’s been somewhat of a bright spot in a dark season.

 

[inthe6ix]

What a difference a couple of weeks make!

Kovy's been MIA from the scoresheet the past six games and has seen his ice drop from 21 to 16 minutes over the past three - is he gassed or was his earlier output just unsustainable at his age?

More importantly, do the Habs at this point still think he's worth a 2nd?

 

[The Real JT]

My response to the title of this thread:

Ok and I want a pony for Christmas.

 

[LeHab]

What a difference a couple of weeks make!

Kovy's been MIA from the scoresheet the past six games and has seen his ice drop from 21 to 16 minutes over the past three - is he gassed or was his earlier output just unsustainable at his age?

He was signed to replace a few injured players. TOI is down since most are now back.

 

[Jerkbait]

His value is a low 2nd or 3rd now. Trade him move on and let's go

 

[bleuetbio]

My response to the title of this thread:

Ok and I want a pony for Christmas.

No! you already gave up one to New Jersey

 

[DaBossN]

trade to kings'

 

[Jumptheshark]

His value is a low 2nd or 3rd now. Trade him move on and let's go

looking at the other seconds that have been moved--Habs may get a late 2nd for him

 

[Bread and Circuses]

Obligatory rival fan base fan post:

 

[admiralcadillac]

Obligatory rival fan base fan post:

Sorry, you're laughing at us for picking up a free asset you could easily use?

 

[Scintillating10]

What a difference a couple of weeks make!

Kovy's been MIA from the scoresheet the past six games and has seen his ice drop from 21 to 16 minutes over the past three - is he gassed or was his earlier output just unsustainable at his age?

More importantly, do the Habs at this point still think he's worth a 2nd?

Canadiens probably keep him. Legs are gone but he is good in dressing room.

 

[Bread and Circuses]

Sorry, you're laughing at us for picking up a free asset you could easily use?

No I was making a light hearted joke about the GM of the Habs wanting a 2nd round pick for the asset.

 

[justafan22]

I wonder if he gets dealt

 

[domiwroze]

Of course he gets traded.

Our offense is back so his TOI drop'd a little but he still get his chances to score everygame.

He wants to play for a cup so they will trade him for a 2nd + a late pick or straight up a 2nd and talk with his agent if he wants to come back next summer for 3rd line and PP TOI

 

[swimmer77]

Kovalchuk and a Rolex Watch (if applicable) for your team's 1st, 2nd and 3rd in 2020. Thank You!

j/k

Teams had an opportunity to sign him for a little cash. Are they really going to give up assets for him now? I mean IDK, doesn't exactly make sense. And honestly, he has not been that impressive lately. We'll see what happens I guess. Or not happens.

 

[justafan22]

Kovalchuk and a Rolex Watch (if applicable) for your team's 1st, 2nd and 3rd in 2020. Thank You!

j/k

Teams had an opportunity to sign him for a little cash. Are they really going to give up assets for him now? I mean IDK, doesn't exactly make sense. And honestly, he has not been that impressive lately. We'll see what happens I guess. Or not happens.

I could see a scenario where it's 2:30 on Monday, there hasn't been any offers over a 3rd, and Bergevin takes that offer.

 

[Ciao]

@justafan22 -- That sounds very plausible. Second round pick OBO.

This is a good contract for the Habs -- they've had a useful player and anything else they get is all gravy.

 

[Andrei79]

After a good first 10 games, he's been making soft passes, missing his assignments and his offense has dried up.

Ugh.

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

His value has probably dropped to a 3rd, 4th at worst. But who knows with the prices being paid this deadline, he has a cap hit that every team in the league can afford too

 

[shtorm2005]

That's how age affects your play. You still can give short sprints, but you can't sustain it anymore.

 

[patriotfan]

I could see a playoff team paying a 2nd for Kovalchuk. He's got a very low, 700K cap hit and he's been productive since joining the Habs.

the manager that pays a 2nd for him should get fired, could've had him for free, why would you give a pick for him now hmmmmm.

 

[GirardSpinorama]

I don't think kovy is one of those vets that playoff teams overpay for. Scandella types or Nate Thompson types are.

 

[Mick Riddleton]

They can ask for a 2nd or a 1st and McDavid, sure why not but expect to get a 4th

 

[Sugi21]

If Habs expects a second for Kovi, Kovi ain’t going to move anywhere.

Don’t worry some GM at the 11th hour will pay that price