Confirmed with Link: Ilya Kovalchuk to Capitals for 2020 3rd round pick

[hockeykicker]

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[Brian23]

This came out of no where. It seems kinda steep for a guy with 19 points this year, but whatever.

I wonder where/how he slots in? I'd kinda like a Kovy/Kuzya 3rd line to see how that rolls.

 

[Pigskin]

I actually think this would have more impact if the playoffs started in 3 games rather than 20.

If it doesn't work, I still applaud GMBM for trying.

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[SDBondra]

This has potential, which is probably all you can ask for in a deadline deal. No roster players going the other way so not much risk. Where does he fit? Definitely on the power play. But I’m not seeing a place in our top 6.

 

[Marshall]

I are surprised.

What side does he play these days?

 

[caps4cup]

I think Panik gets traded. I doubt Hagelin gets moved out of the top 9 and Kovalchuk wasn’t acquired to play 4th line.

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

I are surprised.

What side does he play these days?

He’s played both in Montreal, looked best on the RW but that was also when he first started

 

[Sam Spade]

Does nothing for this team except disrupt a tight clubhouse. I guarantee Kovy didn't want to leave MTL as he appeared to love it there.

They gave up nothing but I am not a fan.

 

[Brian23]

Does nothing for this team except disrupt a tight clubhouse. I guarantee Kovy didn't want to leave MTL as he appeared to love it there.

They gave up nothing but I am not a fan.

I think he'll fit in just fine with Ovi, Orlov, Kuzya, and Samsonov here. I think the real issue will be fit. Who comes off the PP if he's playing PP1? What line is he playing? Don't want to drop down either Vrana or Oshie to the 3rd line but I can't imagine Kovy will be playing 3rd or 4th line minutes here.

 

[Brian23]

Does nothing for this team except disrupt a tight clubhouse. I guarantee Kovy didn't want to leave MTL as he appeared to love it there.

They gave up nothing but I am not a fan.

Also

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

What the? Is this reality?

 

[traparatus]

I am displeased.

I did not want this guy on the team and I clearly indicated this by posting 'I do not want this guy on the team'. Once again BMac is showing no appreciation for what I think.

 

[JohnCarlsaurus]

Holy shit. Did not see that coming

 

[Sam Spade]

At least they get along:

 

[895]

I don't hate it but...absolutely moronic to give up a third for a guy you could've had for free.

 

[Kuznetsnow]

Called it wooooo

Calling it now he outperforms Kreider in the playoffs

 

[Andrei79]

I know you guys are disappointed , but he was a real pro here and fit in the locker room with ease. He already knows a few players from the National team, I think he'll be a good fit.

 

[caps4cup]

Montreal retained 50%. Would assume there’s almost assuredly another move coming if the Caps wanted them to retain that little (76k according to Lebrun).

 

[hockeykicker]

Holy shit. Did not see that coming

I dont think anyone did lol

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

Well, what’s done is done.

Kovie and Ovie, skating on the ice.

Scoring at will against guys like Greiss.

 

[Kuznetsnow]

I don't hate it but...absolutely moronic to give up a third for a guy you could've had for free.

I guess it would have been dumb to trade for Panarin after his inaugural season in Chicago since he "could've been had for free" too

 

[Todd Lazarchick]

Has to be another move coming having MTL retain so little

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

Well, getting a player who has over 440 career goals who is motivated to win a Cup isn’t so bad. Just need one more Russian Dman (AA next year) for the Russian 6.

 

[Carlzner]

Bleh