Proposal: Kovalchuk to Pittsburgh

[Dipsy Doodle]

To Pittsburgh: Kovalchuk @ 5mil
To Los Angeles: Rust and Sprong

Pens add legit scoring winger for Brassard, Kings add speed, youth, and potential.

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[Vancouver Canucks]

Penguins don't have the cap space for him.

 

[Riptide]

Penguins don't have the cap space for him.

They do if LA is retaining 1.25m. That said, I wouldn't do it. Too old, slow and has too high of a cap hit.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

They do if LA is retaining 1.25m. That said, I wouldn't do it. Too old, slow and has too high of a cap hit.

Well, for a rental option in third line, I think he can still be good.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

I like it as a Kings fan. I think Pittsburgh would ask for more retention though.

 

[lawrence]

Ilya Kovalchuk - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

he has a NMC, and Willie D is only there temporary. Also don't think he be interested in Pittsburgh despite being a legit contender.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

Ilya Kovalchuk - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

he has a NMC, and Willie D is only there temporary. Also don't think he be interested in Pittsburgh despite being a legit contender.

I’m surprised. I’d think Pitts, Wash, NYR would top his list

 

[kilowatt]

I think if LA offered Kovalchuk at 50%, he could fetch a first round pick. A top line winger for $3 million?

 

[DingDongCharlie]

I think if LA offered Kovalchuk at 50%, he could fetch a first round pick. A top line winger for $3 million?

He’s more a middle six player. That said, I agree he’s worth a 1st with that retention

 

[Il Mediano]

Bad idea for Pittsburgh, imo.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

I’m not trying to pretend like I have the best idea of how the salary cap works, but I’m pretty sure LA can’t retain anything with how tight they are.

 

[Riptide]

Well, for a rental option in third line, I think he can still be good.

Unfortunately he's not a rental, and has 2.5 years left on his contract - which is exactly why I wouldn't be interested.

I like it as a Kings fan. I think Pittsburgh would ask for more retention though.

Honestly, I don't think LA could retain enough for me to be interested in him. Good player still, but even at 3.5/4m, I think he's too expensive for the cap complications he'd bring down the road.

 

[kilowatt]

I’m not trying to pretend like I have the best idea of how the salary cap works, but I’m pretty sure LA can’t retain anything with how tight they are.

If they don’t receive any salary coming back, they can. They also have a couple players on injured reserve. Who knows what other trades may come as well.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

I’m not trying to pretend like I have the best idea of how the salary cap works, but I’m pretty sure LA can’t retain anything with how tight they are.

The trade actually creates space even with $3 million retention. His farm call up replacement would be around an even million creates $2 million cap space.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

Unfortunately he's not a rental, and has 2.5 years left on his contract - which is exactly why I wouldn't be interested.

Right, right, the term is still there.

 

[kilowatt]

Unfortunately he's not a rental, and has 2.5 years left on his contract - which is exactly why I wouldn't be interested.



Honestly, I don't think LA could retain enough for me to be interested in him. Good player still, but even at 3.5/4m, I think he's too expensive for the cap complications he'd bring down the road.

Kovalchuk at 50% would be about $3.1 million. You could bury him year three for $2.2 million, worst case scenario. But he’s still the top scorer for the Kings, despite Desjardins’ best efforts.

 

[Riptide]

Kovalchuk at 50% would be about $3.1 million. You could bury him year three for $2.2 million, worst case scenario. But he’s still the top scorer for the Kings, despite Desjardins’ best efforts.

Pittsburgh doesn't really have the cap space (and likely wouldn't in 2 seasons) to bury 2m in the minors. IDK, I think LA could get better offers then PIT, and I'm really not a fan of him with that contract.

 

[Son Goku]

If retained I'd like him here.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

To Pittsburgh: Kovalchuk @ 5mil
To Los Angeles: Rust and Sprong

Pens add legit scoring winger for Brassard, Kings add speed, youth, and potential.

I see where your head is at, but I would rather send them a 2nd, Johnson, and Sheahan and hope they retain maybe 750k at most.

 

[Ori]

I doubt it happen based on cap reasons, and LA can still bounce back and Brown start to produce lately as well, and I believe too many write them off too early concerning playoffs this season. Vegas & Anaheim only have 25 pts. so a weak division.

 

[ole ole]

I think if LA offered Kovalchuk at 50%, he could fetch a first round pick. A top line winger for $3 million?

Ya maybe pick 25 and on but that would be the best he'd fetched.

 

[Talisman]

i want kovy in steel city

 

[Empoleon8771]

Yeah, bringing in an aging Kovalchuk is damn near the opposite move that the Penguins should be making. They need to get younger and faster.

 

[c9777666]

Pens should do this trade.

Crosby-Malkin-Kovy would be a lethal line

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

Pens should do this trade.

Crosby-Malkin-Kovy would be a lethal line

He's old and locked up for another three years at a hefty price. Do you really want him in the first line with Crosby and Malkin?