Confirmed with Link: Jonathan Kovacevic traded to NJ for 2026 4th

[MadDevil]

I'm never going to complain about having too much defensive depth, especially given Dougie has missed time in 2 of the 3 seasons he's been here.

 

[Louskoolaid89]

Building a more heavy team. No problems with this. Looking forward to tommorow.

 

[BurntToast]

Heavy and mobile..

 

[Goptor]

Makes less than a vet signing would make so its a good thing.

 

[SKNJD9]

If they don't play Local H at the rock everytime this dude lays a hit it will be a shame

 

[beekay414]

Fitz is cookin'

 

[Its Always Sundstrom]

If they don't play Local H at the rock everytime this dude lays a hit it will be a shame

Don’t worry, he was born to be down.

 

[PizzaAndPucks]

Not a bad trade. A massive right shit blue liner on a dirt cheap deal. I'll take it. I'm sure his role will be as a 6th D man. 15 minutes a game with penalty killing time. Hopefully his game grows to where he can be a top 4 fill in guy if the team gets hit with injurie and not look too out of place.

 

[ginner classic]

Why/Meh whatever, whats wrong with Desimone? Never heard of this dude, he's better than Smith? Can he play on the 4th line as well?

He's really solid. I wanted him for Vancouver.

 

[bossram]

This is by far the move I like the most from Fitz so far this offseason.

Kovacevic has had pretty solid impacts playing a 5D role with Montreal. His microstat profile is very interesting - he excels at what, IMO, are the two most important attributes in a defensemen: denying the zone and making clean, effective entries.

For the price paid, an absolute no-brainer.

 

[Saugus]

I like this trade. Pick up a big guy for quality defensive depth, for a cheap 4th round pick. Solid move.

 

[Better Call Sal]