Confirmed with Link: Kovalchuk Retires/Quits To Russia (Part 4)

[tycobb]

Great.

It's still about money.

If if werent about money, and Kovalchuk was so desperate and desirous to return to Russia, SKA wouldnt have to pay Kovalchuk EVEN MORE money to play in the KHL than he makes in the NHL, especially when you consider the obvious tax implications.

It's. About. Money.

Nobody knows how much he is getting in his 4 year deal. People assume it is ~$15 million and I saw reports it was ~$ 10 million. It should be noted that the Ruble has been falling the past 3 years (~15%). Note: I would bet a lot he makes out a lot more financially.

 

[Tretyak 20]

Do we really need a part 5?

Please God no! He left, move on, forget about it.

 

[BenedictGomez]

Please God no! He left, move on, forget about it.

I was just about to start:

CONFIRMED WITH LINK: Kovy learns millions + 13% tax is > than millions + ~50% tax (Part 5 of Quittergate)

But you're right - screw that.

 

[JimEIV]

Rubles sound like something from the Flintstones.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Malkins contract was signed after the new CBA

isnt recapture only for contracts from before?

 

[Devils Trap]

Malkins contract was signed after the new CBA

isnt recapture only for contracts from before?

Yep. He is fine, no recapture

 

[tycobb]

Malkins contract was signed after the new CBA

isnt recapture only for contracts from before?

Yes and Malkin extension doesn't start until next season.

 

[JimEIV]

 

[apice3*]

99% of people who would of been in Kovy's situation would of done the samething

Ovechkin, Datsyuk, and Malkin are disproving the 99% theory

 

[apice3*]

Everyone has his own opinion.

Bash on Kovy as much as you want, but quit *****ing on the posters who think differently

There's a difference between having a different opinion and being completely naive and foolish. I'm not one to shy away from telling someone their naive and foolish.

 

[Bleedred]

Ovechkin, Datsyuk, and Malkin are disproving the 99% theory

You don't know that! I bet they will soon enough!

 

[BahlDeep]

Ovechkin, Datsyuk, and Malkin are disproving the 99% theory

In kovalchuk's situation, those people aren't

 

[Rhodes 81]

i think it has run it's course. we've had the same five conversations 10 times now.