Speculation: Roster Building Thread XXXV: Calm Before the Storm

[Tob]

Dominoes.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Kovy to join up with his komrade Ovi.

 

[Vitto79]

Kovy w Ovy? Cool

 

[Anthony5967]

I'll say this, the NYR SHOULD be getting back a 1+Kaut type player, but I think many of you would be disappointed with that type of return, especially after seeing what Coleman returned (not a rental but similar to when we had Grabner (rental)), Hall, etc. Seems like other teams' fans want to lowball and see Kreider has a third-line winger, one they clearly don't watch enough of if they think that. Man, I'm honestly glad tomorrow is the final day.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Can you imagine Kovy-Ovy paired together back then....

I would have punched myself in the face.

 

[RGY]

If Kovalchuk keeps up his quality play since joining MTL, he will make Washington that much more lethal in the playoffs.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

I would have punched myself in the face.

Was a huge Kovy fan when he was with Hotlanta. Was furious when he got traded to Jersey for practically nothing. Loved when he screwed them over.

 

[archanfelnsx]

Kovalchuk to the Caps

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Like @NYR Viper said, good asset management by Montreal and Kovy did well to show everyone that he still has something to offer.

He probably earned himself one last NHL contract.

 

[Anthony5967]

What if it was Jost for Fast?

Yes. That I'd do. I'd gamble on Jost turning it around in NY out from under the shadows of that filthy top line. Fast is going to price himself out of here. Hagelin type money incoming. $3M+ easy.

 

[bobbop]

why would Carp do such a thing? Wtf

Kyrou was in the coaches doghouse until about two weeks ago. Since then he has been playing great.

Opportunity missed.

 

[ZiGOODejad]

That Kovy add just made OVI pretty happy. Two scoring threats from the same side of the power play and they’re both from the motherland.

 

[JohnC]

Is there a reason why 7 years is so much worse than 6?

Because 7 8 9?

 

[Cassano]

Was a huge Kovy fan when he was with Hotlanta. Was furious when he got traded to Jersey for practically nothing. Loved when he screwed them over.

He was so good for the Devils. Played like 30 mins a night for them in all situations. He actually blessed them out of that disaster 17 yr contract.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

I think the Rangers have a $6.5M at 6 years on the table for sure. I think they could go $6.75m. Not sure they do that deal for 7 years.

Final offers could be $6.75x6 and maybe (big maybe) 6.5x7.

Tomorrow is gonna be a brutal waiting game

 

[Tawnos]

Montreal literally signed Kovalchuk for nothing and turned him into a 3rd. Good asset management

I guess. They signed him with the intention of helping the Habs get into the playoffs. The 3rd is a shitty consolation prize.

 

[Anthony5967]

I guess. They signed him with the intention of helping the Habs get into the playoffs. The 3rd is a shitty consolation prize.

That third has like, a what, sub 15% chance at the NHL?

 

[Lion Hound]

What if it was Jost for Fast?

Turning an expiring asset who really is a middle sixer into Jost would be a decent deal.

Seems like everyone is expecting a 3rd but hoping for a 2nd rounder for Quickie.

 

[Anthony5967]

With Kovalchuk getting a third, I don't see how Rangers are getting a second for Fast.

 

[Cassano]

Bergevin's done well. Acquired Kovalchuk and Scandella for 4th and ended up getting a 2nd, 3rd and 4th a few months later.

 

[JimmyG89]

Pencil me in on seeing if Kovalchuk wants to come here in the offseason. Can still play, a year on a deal with an improving team, not to mention, being another veteran to add to one of the youngest teams in the NHL.

Shouldn't cost much either, and if it doesn't work, he's a guy that seems willing to part ways and go somewhere else.

 

[NYR94]

I like what Washington did adding Dillon and Kovalchuk.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

With Kovalchuk getting a third, I don't see how Rangers are getting a second for Fast.

The same Kovalchuk that basically anyone could have had for free 2 months ago?

 

[Anthony5967]

The same Kovalchuk that basically anyone could have had for free 2 months ago?

You mean by taking on that contract from the Kings before HE decided to sign with a team giving him over 18 minutes a night to up his value?

 

[Tawnos]

The same Kovalchuk that basically anyone could have had for free 2 months ago?

Also, it’s not like Kovalchuk’s time in Montreal was so amazing. He started hot, but ended up with 13 points in 22 games. Prorates to 48 in 82. And he’s a completely one dimensional player. There are arguments for why Fast would be the more valuable.

You know what’s crazy? This is going to be only the 4th NHL post season Kovalchuk has ever played in.