Speculation: Ilya Kovalchuk

[OttawaKing]

I couldn't find an all-inclusive Kovalchuk thread so I figured I'd start one.

If there already is, mods feel free to merge this in.

That being said, with their most recent move, does anyone think SJ's most recent move is to allow them to make a big push for Kovalchuk, salary-wise?

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[Toby Flenderson]

Given Kovys age I don’t know why they wouldn’t just keep Hoffman who’s also a good goal scorer and much younger.

I get he has outside baggage but so did Kane. Also let’s not forget Kovy screwed the Devils.

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

Hes going to Islanders.

Lou loves throwing money at Kovy

 

[Taytro]

Feel like San Jose wants to make any free agent push they can, starting with Tavares but if Kovy is a reasonable option you have to think they consider it.

One thing is for sure, Doug Wilson seems like a savvy GM right now and I'm sure he's not making these moves to offer a ludicrous albatross of a contract.

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

You have to think SJ is one of the front-runners now, given their newfound cap space. They must think so, too, otherwise they would've just retained Hoffman.

I think the Sharks gun for Tavares, with Kovalchuk being a fine consolation prize.

 

[Pastawithsauce]

I think SJ was freeing money up for a fatty Tavares offer. Then I’d see them throwing money at JVR if JT doesn’t pan out.

I have this weird feeling that Kovy is coming to Boston. He may turn Krejci into a 50 assist threat again.

 

[steveat]

or Stastny

 

[steinerecliner]

The Blues GM has stated over the weekend that they where interested in him and for the right price and years, I take him. As long he can play as well he has been in the KHL. He would be a good fit as a bridge player. That would allow our top prospects to develop more and making sure they are not given to much so early. It sounds like the Blues want to make Thomas a third line Center first before pushing him to the top two. Gain the NHL experience which is smart.

 

[ElGuapo]

He's signing with Dallas.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

I think Dallas because of Radulov.

I think he should go to Tampa because he'll have his best shot of winning a cup there, that or the Jets but I do understand he wants to live somewhere exciting.

 

[rocketdan9]

I think he is already a lock to sign with the Bruins

The guy is coming back at a chance to win the cup not join middle of the pack teams like the Islanders, Stars, Rangers are at the moment

SJ also has a good shot but Boston is closer to Russia

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Hes going to Islanders.

Lou loves throwing money at Kovy

Well they will sure have a lot of it when JT walks...

 

[KingsHockey24]

Tavares goes to San Jose, Kovalchuk to LA.

 

[rocketdan9]

Tavares goes to San Jose, Kovalchuk to LA.

why would Kovalchuk join a middle of the pack team like LA?

 

[93gilmour93]

I think San Jose is making room for an Erik Karlsson trade personally

 

[oconnor9sean]

Radulov is bringing his buddy to Dallas.

 

[Son of Donegal]

I think he is already a lock to sign with the Bruins

The guy is coming back at a chance to win the cup not join middle of the pack teams like the Islanders, Stars, Rangers are at the moment

SJ also has a good shot but Boston is closer to Russia

Technically, San Jose is closer to Russia. But, Boston is closer to Moscow. Don't forget the back-door route!

 

[jimslob]

I think he is already a lock to sign with the Bruins

The guy is coming back at a chance to win the cup not join middle of the pack teams like the Islanders, Stars, Rangers are at the moment

SJ also has a good shot but Boston is closer to Russia

is it really much closer when flights go over the Pole?

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Tavares goes to San Jose, Kovalchuk to LA.

Kovalchuk is pretty much on record saying that he wants to play for a cup contender, And in what world does that description fit LA.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Radulov is bringing his buddy to Dallas.

Yeah with Kovalchuk Dallas isn't a cup contender, And Kovy on record wants to win a cup.

 

[Dr Pepper]

Kovalchuk is pretty much on record saying that he wants to play for a cup contender, And in what world does that description fit LA.

Did it fit Vegas going into last season?

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

why would Kovalchuk join a middle of the pack team like LA?

Exactly if he wants to win a cup, Then LA isn't the team for him.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Yeah with Kovalchuk Dallas isn't a cup contender, And Kovy on record wants to win a cup.

So who's a Cup contender? Asking so that Kovalchuk knows from the resident HF experts on which team to sign with.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Did it fit Vegas going into last season?

Vegas was the surprise of the league for sure, Let's see if that continues next season. Things happen but don't see Kovy in LA.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

So who's a Cup contender? Asking so that Kovalchuk knows from the resident HF experts on which team to sign with.

Teams better then Dallas and LA, San Jose possibly Washington obviously Tampa Nashville they're definitely closer to winning then either Dallas or LA that's for sure.