Player Discussion Jan Kovar

[BruinsFanMike82]

Kovar is not going to be signed.
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[LSCII]

Didn't see why this guy was getting all the love he did, so I'm fine with the decision not to sign him. If he were a true NHL caliber player, he'd have already been on an NHL roster and not scrambling to get a player try out with Providence.

 

[Mainehockey33]

Didn't see why this guy was getting all the love he did, so I'm fine with the decision not to sign him. If he were a true NHL caliber player, he'd have already been on an NHL roster and not scrambling to get a player try out with Providence.

Probably has to do with how desperately the Bruins need depth scoring in the bottom 6, particularly a center. I’m ok with not signing him, but I think we need more help up front.

 

[LSCII]

Probably has to do with how desperately the Bruins need depth scoring in the bottom 6, particularly a center. I’m ok with not signing him, but I think we need more help up front.

They definitely need help, but I don't see them getting it any time soon. And really, do we want this front office trading for players currently in the league given their track record of getting bent over in these kinds of moves?

 

[Mainehockey33]

They definitely need help, but I don't see them getting it any time soon. And really, do we want this front office trading for players currently in the league given their track record of getting bent over in these kinds of moves?

I’m still hoping they can redeem themselves soon lol. But yeah, I think they need to make a trade or two and they have the pieces to do it. Wideman and a 1st for Horton and Campbell is my measuring stick, I want to see a trade that looks like a clear win. Kovar was interesting but no big deal.

 

[Absurdity]

The Bruins not signing Kovar tells me two things. One being is that the Bruins did not think Kovar played with a pace that was up to speed with the current NHL, something to keep in mind for the folks that throw names around in the Proposal thread. The other being is that they believe someone within the organization can fill that #3C spot, whether it be Cave or most likely Frederic, sooner rather than later.

 

[Dr Hook]

The Bruins not signing Kovar tells me two things. One being is that the Bruins did not think Kovar played with a pace that was up to speed with the current NHL, something to keep in mind for the folks that throw names around in the Proposal thread. The other being is that they believe someone within the organization can fill that #3C spot, whether it be Cave or most likely Frederic, sooner rather than later.

It could just be a cap space thing also, especially if they are looking to make a trade for a higher priced forward in the next couple of months. It might also be that Kovar was not interested in a 2-way deal if that was on offer. Or perhaps he was looking for 2 years? Who knows, but this is case where he was intriguing but I trust the club in not making the deal.

 

[dafoomie]

They were ready to overextend themselves for Kovalchuk, I wonder what they think of his "pace"?

Clearly there was a little something there if they were willing to let this go on as long as it did. I just wonder if they're going for a certain archetype and missing out on guys who would bring something different to the table.

 

[elMatador]

They were ready to overextend themselves for Kovalchuk, I wonder what they think of his "pace"?

Clearly there was a little something there if they were willing to let this go on as long as it did. I just wonder if they're going for a certain archetype and missing out on guys who would bring something different to the table.

From what I read in Czech press Kovar was interested only in one way contract. My guess is Bruins were interested in him however willing to give him only two way contract.

 

[dafoomie]

From what I read in Czech press Kovar was interested only in one way contract. My guess is Bruins were interested in him however willing to give him only two way contract.

If it's for one year there's little harm in it considering he'd probably return to Europe before going to the AHL if sent down.

I don't think they're missing out on a great player by any means but their situation is that desperate, a bubble NHL'er with talent is better than what they have.