2010 Offseason Thread

[playmaker7]

Even if the Islanders sign Kovalchuk, they won't make the playoffs for at least a couple more years.

This dude always knows the <Censored>

I don't see what you guys see in the Islanders...

 

[A.E]

Worst Waiting Game: Ilya Kovalchuk(notes), who sources say is deciding between the Los Angeles Kings and the Los Angeles Kings, with a late bid from the Los Angeles Kings.

^LOL

 

[Yankees2772]

Islanders with Kovy make the playoffs next year.

 

[playmaker7]

<Censored>s real ^

I wanna see him sign today <_<

 

[playmaker7]

Islanders with Kovy make the playoffs next year.

Right now, if you added Kovalchuk...lines would look like...

Kovalchuk - Tavares - Okposo
Moulson - Schremp - Hunter
Comeau - Bailey - Nielsen
Parenteau - Konopka - Gillies

Streit - Gervais
Jurcina - Martinek
Hillen - Eaton

DiPietro - Roloson

LOL playoffs?

 

[Yankees2772]

No Nino? Before Ilya rumors, people were slating him on the 1st line.. And those lines look all ###### anyway.

Don't forget that they signed Jurcina, he'll certainly play over either Martinek or Gervais.

I'm saying that they will be in the playoffs if they get Ilya. That is all.

 

[snipezo]

Calvin Dehaan, hamonic on D?

 

[A.E]

I just think that if Kovy to LA was such a "lock", it would of happened by now.

 

[playmaker7]

No Nino? Before Ilya rumors, people were slating him on the 1st line.. And those lines look all ###### anyway.

Don't forget that they signed Jurcina, he'll certainly play over either Martinek or Gervais.

I'm saying that they will be in the playoffs if they get Ilya. That is all.

Not sure if he'll even make the team this year but even with him they're not playoff worthy...

And thats the Islanders for you. They're still weak. If you ask me, the Thrashers had a better team than the Islanders...and they didn't make the playoffs and weren't in position to with Kovalchuk...

 

[playmaker7]

I just think that if Kovy to LA was such a "lock", it would of happened by now.

Waiting game...with himself...

I'd be cool if he signs anywhere but the Atlantic Division lol. </3 Kovalchuk

 

[snipezo]

I'm hoping he signs with either the Devils, Isles and maybe even Leafs lol.

 

[playmaker7]

You just don't care as long as he's in the East because you know the Kings could take the Nucks with Kovy easily

 

[snipezo]

You just don't care as long as he's in the East because you know the Kings could take the Nucks with Kovy easily

Idc about him. He's gonna choke in the playoffs anyways.

 

[playmaker7]

The last thing you want is for the Kings to run the Western Conference

Pens looking at veteran winger options. I wonder who Shero wants

 

[Gtown81]

lovin the fact the Preds signed Lombardi

 

[playmaker7]

lovin the fact the Preds signed Lombardi

He adds a lot to their team. Such an underrated offensive talent

 

[snipezo]

from dreger's Twitter.

Lombardi says the Kings are out in race for Kovalchuk, but of course they're not. Just tired of being played, for now.

 

[A.E]

Ilya Kovalchuk rejects Los Angeles Kings' 'best shot'

It seems that Ilya Kovalchuk's quest to have his hockey cake and eat it too continues, even if the journey seems to be fueled by delusions.

Helene Elliott reports that the Los Angeles Kings - widely considered Kovalchuk's most logical suitors - have been turned down by the seemingly picky Russian. All signs indicate that Kings GM Dean Lombardi is past the point of frustration when it comes to reaching a compromise with the high-scoring left winger.

"We took our best shot to meet his needs and the team's," Lombardi said in an email.

He would not elaborate on where the Kings' offer fell short or where Kovalchuk might be headed. The New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders have also shown interest in signing the dynamic winger, who earlier this year turned down offers from Atlanta worth $101 million over 12 years and $70 million over seven years.

This summer's been a rough one for the league's biggest names in unrestricted free agency. Kovalchuk isn't alone when it comes to having a price tag that NHL teams seem disinterested in meeting. Both Evgeni Nabokov and Marty Turco appeared to get bad advice - or simply misread the market - as general managers opted to go with cheaper options in net.

At some point, Kovalchuk will have to decide if he's willing to make a compromise to find the right fit with a good NHL team or if he'd rather just get the best possible paycheck in Russia or perhaps Long Island. (It's noteworthy to mention that at least one Islanders blogger is against the idea of sending Kovalchuk a hefty 10-year, $100 million-type contract, too.)

I think we'll learn a lot about Kovalchuk's priorities once he finally signs a deal. He'd probably be better off either a) signing a Marian Hossa-type deal that gives him long-term security while providing his team with salary cap relief or b) going with a one or two-year contract so he can prove that he's actually worth a risky 10-year commitment. The other possibilities include signing a long, huge deal with a bad team, being a little more reasonable with term but still get paid a lot per season (maybe four-year, $40 million?) or just taking the big bucks with the KHL.

Chances are we won't hear much on this holiday, but perhaps the true fireworks will go up on Monday. Stay tuned, hockey fans.

I'm telling ya Sheldon, this man will not be a Los Angeles King.

 

[Mooche]

Wow, really amazing, I remember a lot of people telling me a little while ago he would be heading to L.A - should be interesting to see where he goes. The Isles would be nice, but I don't know if he wants to wait around or just try and get that championship soon. We shall see.

 

[playmaker7]

I'm telling ya Sheldon, this man will not be a Los Angeles King.

You may be right...

Stupid career choice IMO, but you're an Islanders fan so of course you don't think so lol