Confirmed Trade: [MTL/NJD] Johnathan Kovacevic for a 2026 conditional 4th round pick (best of the 3)

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[Baksfamous112]

Probably a mid to late pick. Good depth D though. We needed space for Mailloux and Hutson next year.

One of Harris and Struble is also likely out at some point soon.

 

[Xirik]

thats copesthetic for Kovacevic.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

4th is my guess.

Maybe a 13th forward with size?

Pretty sure he quietly requested a trade

 

[Mrfenn92]

To Dallas I’ll guess

 

[Spring in Fialta]

He's a good depth piece.

 

[Tasteless Beaver]

I’ll guess between a 6th and Future Considerations. Wouldn’t mind him back in Winnipeg as RHD depth but don’t really want to pay for him since we gave him away in the first place.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Utah i bet

 

[NOTENOUGHRYJOTHINGS]

Great advanced stats. Would love him on the Avs.

 

[Captain Mountain]

Probably a mid-round pick or comparable prospect/youngish forward.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Anaheim kinda lite on right side dmen
…. Just gudas

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

He's a big boi, right handed d who's below league min, so could be a team like Tampa, or Vegas if either need a righty.

He's kind of soft for his size to be honest, but seems like a great teammate and tries hard on the ice.

 

[Chadstudsky]

I'm gonna guess for a 5th round pick

 

[Jee]

FIRST PICK OR BUST

 

[sansabri]

better get max value from our free pickup on waivers

 

[JeffreyLFC]

If it's anything below a 3rd, I would be very mad. Very servicable defenseman and loved by his teammates at a great price.

 

[SI90]

Id trade Mayfield and take Kovacevic. Guys underrated.

 

[Canadienna]

I think he'll come cheap and be well worth it. He's a legit bottom pair guy on a cup contender and plays a playoff style.

 

[Beendair Donedat]

I’ve been a fan since we got him, he’s a smart guy and knows his limitations. Uses his size well, but fell out of favour with MSL. He’s a meat and potatoes defenseman, but I’m a meat and potatoes guy. Wish him the best wherever he ends up. Unless it’s Toronto or Boston.

 

[Nucker42]

Guessing 7th or similar prospect to Vancouver.

 

[Archijerej]

He is a good soldier, but his lack of puck skills limits his effectiveness.

 

[Forge]

 

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[Baksfamous112]

Good pick up by the Devils. Big, cheap & reliable. Won’t hurt your team and can eat up 12-15 minutes a night.

Cap hit is a dream as well

 

[L4br3cqu3]

Liked him on the Habs, limited but honest worker, and seemed like a good team guy.

Wish him the best wherever he goes.