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

[895]

I think the Caps were already the oldest team before this right?

 

[Kuznetsnow]

BMac still hates 2nd & 3rd round picks

If it makes you feel better St Louis traded 8 first round picks since 2010 and has a cup and arguably the Leagues deepest prospect pool to show for it

 

[marcel snapshot]

See - I’m an idiot. Who would ever believe anything I say.
FWIW (and mods this is about my skills - or total lack thereof - at prognosticating rather than about politics, but do what you have to do) I also believe that Bernie couldn’t possibly win the general if he gets the nod. The message here is ignore me

 

[Ovie's Neighbor]

Not sure how to feel about this. On the one hand he can’t be worse than Panik on the third line. On the other hand he doesn’t really solve any of our problems.

 

[SpringfieldSkins]

It’ll be interesting to see him on the third line with Eller and Hagelin.

 

[Carlzner]

From Vogel

I had no clue Panik has been on his off side this whole time.

He could fit in well on that 4th line.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

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 am sure he's super bummed to be leaving a place where he's grown roots for the last, *checks notes,* two months and has to leave to play with Ovechkin, Kuznetsov, Orlov, Samsonov, and the rest of the Capitals as they try to win another Stanley Cup.

 

[bur and 666 others]

haha, I'm excited. It might not work, most likely won't, but I'm excited.

 

[artilector]

AHAHA! "Are you not entertained?!"

If Reirden still has any hair left, he's going to lose it by summer.

NHL also needs to instruct the refs to ensure Caps get to at least the 2nd round, for show business purposes.

I don't know how the hell Kovy fits with this team, other than he'll probably play hard for a chance at the Cup -- but I'm definitely switching into "just enjoy the ride" mode.

At this point, by all means continue the insanity. Get Hunter back here to lead the Ovy-Kuzy-Kovy defensive juggernaut!

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

I honestly don't see why people are even remotely upset about this. Leipsic is a replacement-level player and Panik can slide down to beef up the 4th line. The Caps don't need another burner on the third line with Hagelin and Eller, they need someone who can score. Panik just hasn't panned out yet but should feel more comfortable on his natural side.

This is a no-risk, high-reward move. If he stinks he sits and they gave up pretty much nothing to try and fill an obvious need.

 

[Sam Spade]

I think the Caps were already the oldest team before this right?

Surprisingly no:

 

[Kuznetsnow]

Jesus some of these takes are beyond terrible. Makes me wonder how many people here would think nothing of Ovechkin if he spent his career in a different jersey

 

[Portable Mink]

I had no clue Panik has been on his off side this whole time.

He could fit in well on that 4th line.

I Hadnt either.
Might help him use that big frame to get shots off from the left side. Suits the board work for the 4th line too.

 

[Sam Spade]

I am sure he's super bummed to be leaving a place where he's grown roots for the last, *checks notes,* two months and has to leave to play with Ovechkin, Kuznetsov, Orlov, Samsonov, and the rest of the Capitals as they try to win another Stanley Cup.

I guess you are correct seeing some of the tweets I just don't like the deal because it changes nothing, unless (god forbid) an important player gets hurt. And even then, watching almost all of Kovy's games this season, he is not good and REALLY slow. Like he could never play with Backstrom slow.

 

[illpucks]

Ovi Kuzy Kovalchuk Orlov on same team? Team Russia WC??

 

[marcel snapshot]

The only place he can slot in is with Eller and Hags, because they can cover for him defensively. He takes Leipsic’s place on pp2 (which hasn’t made sense for months) and now Panik fights with Leipsic for the last forward spot.

But would I rather see Athanasiou than Kovy slotting in there - you bet. Here’s hoping Kovy becomes twilight of his career playoff performer Alexander Mogilny

 

[895]

Surprisingly no:

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I think that info is out of date.


I went digging for the cap friendly tweet from 3 days ago.

 

[Sam Spade]

Jesus some of these takes are beyond terrible. Makes me wonder how many people here would think nothing of Ovechkin if he spent his career in a different jersey

Kovy was a really good, top ten NHL'er player, in 2012. Also rumor is he is really 38 not 36 so there is that as well.

 

[illpucks]

Probably another Mike Richards (Player that use to be good dropping the ball).

 

[artilector]

Jesus some of these takes are beyond terrible. Makes me wonder how many people here would think nothing of Ovechkin if he spent his career in a different jersey

No, it's a matter of being stuck in some mud and then getting a beautiful classic Ferrari to help the cause. You can appreciate the Ferrari and still ask some questions about the move, lol.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

I guess you are correct seeing some of the tweets I just don't like the deal because it changes nothing, unless (god forbid) an important player gets hurt. And even then, watching almost all of Kovy's games this season, he is not good and REALLY slow. Like he could never play with Backstrom slow.

I mean I just don't see the downside. This isn't a huge trade that's going to cause a big contributor or a beloved locker room guy to sit and they're not shipping anyone out so I don't get the argument that it could rattle the locker room. He and Ovi are really close. He still has a missile for a shot and yeah he's not exactly fast but his lack of speed should be covered up by Hagelin and Eller. They're not shipping out a 1st or a high-end prospect on a boom-or-bust rental. He is what they needed and that's bottom six scoring depth. And, who knows, maybe he adds a new wrinkle to their PP?

 

[Ovie's Neighbor]

The only place he can slot in is with Eller and Hags, because they can cover for him defensively. He takes Leipsic’s place on pp2 (which hasn’t made sense for months) and now Panik fights with Leipsic for the last forward spot.

But would I rather see Athanasiou than Kovy slotting in there - you bet. Here’s hoping Kovy becomes twilight of his career playoff performer Alexander Mogilny

I also wanted AA. I think his speed could really help us. Maybe the price was just too high.

 

[Kuznetsnow]

He's in incredible shape, physical when engaged, faster/better skater than Oshie (for the no legs crowd), and a dual passing/shooting threat. Just him being on the ice draws attention. Also playing less this year than everyone else will show itself in the playoffs in a big way. But yeah I guess he doesn't have the shutdown talents of [checks notes] renowned Stanley cup winning shutdown wingers Brett Connolly and Andre Burakovsky

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[Sam Spade]

I mean I just don't see the downside. This isn't a huge trade that's going to cause a big contributor or a beloved locker room guy to sit and they're not shipping anyone out so I don't get the argument that it could rattle the locker room. He and Ovi are really close. He still has a missile for a shot and yeah he's not exactly fast but his lack of speed should be covered up by Hagelin and Eller. They're not shipping out a 1st or a high-end prospect on a boom-or-bust rental. He is what they needed and that's bottom six scoring depth. And, who knows, maybe he adds a new wrinkle to their PP?

I would have rather went for Pageau or heck Athansiou would have been better in my mind.

This a nothing move for a guy with a big name. The positive, it cost them nothing.