Kovy can’t sign, nor technically talk to other teams for another 3 months.
He’s still NJD property.
Unless NJD gave their rival permission
This is an interesting point because while everyone knows that He is a UFA July 1 and the Devils have no rights at that point, I believe the Devils do technically hold rights until then. So if he has had discussions with the Rangers and come to a verbal agreement, and that can be proven, regardless of when this is formally announced, I wonder if this constitutes any sort of violation or tampering of any kind?
Yeah, this is wrong!
As the Devils do own Kovy's rights at this moment, however, as he is not an active player within the league, as soon as he turns 35, which is on April 15, he is classed as a full UFA.
So this means that as of 15th April, he can talk to whoever he wants and needs no ones permission. He can't 'officially' sign until July 1st but as soon as he turns 35 he is a UFA.
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