Rumor: Kovalchuk available

[robitaillefan]

Report: Kings' Kovalchuk 'definitely available' ahead of trade deadline


Anybody?

I assume LA maybe will have to eat some salary here. Guy can still play, but not in Willy’s system

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[predfan24]

Too bad he's on a three year deal. If he was a rental I'd be hoping Poile would be all over him.

 

[Thrasymachus]

I could see the Isles being interested for the right price.

 

[ManofSteel55]

We don't have the cap space but we're desperate for scoring.

 

[Studzle]

I could see the Isles being interested for the right price.

Ya I could see that as well! Would be interesting with Barzal. Although by the time Kovi looks up the ice Barzal is probably behind the other teams net.

 

[Qward]

Lucic. One for one.

 

[Lunatik]

Report: Kings' Kovalchuk 'definitely available' ahead of trade deadline


Anybody?

I assume LA maybe will have to eat some salary here. Guy can still play, but not in Willy’s system

It will take more than some, you will need to eat the max 50% and even then it will be a hard sell

 

[KingCanadain1976]

It will take more than some, you will need to eat the max 50% and even then it will be a hard sell

I dont see 50 % i think Kovy at 5 million getting interest

 

[TheBeastCoast]

That 3rd year is a killer.

 

[Evgeny Oliker]

Assuming LA takes on some of his cap a deal can be done here. LA got him for free without giving up assets. If they can even get a 2nd or 3rd for him it will help their rebuild

Playoff teams that need scoring:
NYI
Montreal
Dallas
Minny
Boston
STL

I think NYI , Montreal and Dallas would be best fits. Maybe STL

 

[Dexter Sinister]

It will take more than some, you will need to eat the max 50% and even then it will be a hard sell

I think you might be surprised. Kovalchuck can still play and would do better in another system like the Isles.

 

[Off Sides]

Plus 35 contract, full no movement clause, 5.3M signing bonus due this summer, should be an interesting deal if he is moved.

 

[justafan22]

3rd year hurts here.

I could've seen a team biting on this if it was ending next summer

 

[admiralcadillac]

I'd love Kovy # 2 on the habs

 

[Kranix]

This screams Bruins

 

[Taluss]

Habs or Isles

 

[LucicAndChong]

I smell a Habs deal.

Something around Suzuki/Poehling for Kovalchuk (50% Retained) + ?

 

[kdog82]

If Kings retain 50% I'd take him on the Bruins

 

[PWJunior]

Assuming LA takes on some of his cap a deal can be done here. LA got him for free without giving up assets. If they can even get a 2nd or 3rd for him it will help their rebuild

Playoff teams that need scoring:
NYI
Montreal
Dallas
Minny
Boston
STL

I think NYI , Montreal and Dallas would be best fits. Maybe STL

Kovalchuk would certainly be a good fit for the Isles. The team desperately needs a scorer and he could do some damage if paired with Barzal.

In terms of salary and contract, taking back Ladd's contract might be a necessity for LA though.

 

[Raymones]

Let me get this straight..

So: a 36-year old who scored 11 goals and has two years left at 6,25 million, is available?

No shit..

 

[kdog82]

I smell a Habs deal.

Something around Suzuki/Poehling for Kovalchuk (50% Retained) + ?

No chance Habs deal Suzuki or Poehling... They are playing with house money this year, no need to deal potential 2-3 centers for an aging winger.

 

[LucicAndChong]

No chance Habs deal Suzuki or Poehling... They are playing with house money this year, no need to deal potential 2-3 centers for an aging winger.

While I get that, if you can get him 50% retained, with all the cap space you have next year, why not?

Also, you have Kotka, Suzuki and Poehling, 3 future star Cs, someone isnt going to get enough time and Kings are desperate enough to get a new young star centre that they would probably overpay for it

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Habs are not giving up the farm for a forward.

 

[admiralcadillac]

I smell a Habs deal.

Something around Suzuki/Poehling for Kovalchuk (50% Retained) + ?

The habs won't give up one of their top prospects for Kovalchuk come on now... a pick and b prospect sure, the kings aren't going to compete on Kovy's deal anyways.

 

[shtorm2005]

Kovalchuk would certainly be a good fit for the Isles. The team desperately needs a scorer and he could do some damage if paired with Barzal.

In terms of salary and contract, taking back Ladd's contract might be a necessity for LA though.

I thought Trotz likes low scoring games.