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Post by Doc Holliday on May 2, 2007 13:40:14 GMT -5
...according to Eklund the HABS and CAPS are talking about Kovalev.
The CAPS do have a lot of cap space, need veteran support and definitely have a strong Russian connection...
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Post by BadCompany on May 2, 2007 13:48:41 GMT -5
Undoubtedly the beginning of many “Kovalev to…” rumors, most of which will involve some sort of Russian connection, I’m guessing.
Here, I’ll start my own;
“According to sources, the Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins are talking about a possible trade involving disgruntled Canadiens forward Alexie Kovalev. The Habs are said to want a 2nd round pick, and defenseman Mark Eaton, while the Penguins are asking for defenseman Francis Bouillon as well. It is felt that a move to his old team and a pairing with Russian prodigy Evgeni Malkin would be beneficial to both Kovalev and the Penguins. Kovalev, former captain of the Russian National team, could help Malkin continue to adjust to North American language and culture, while Malkin could help revive Kovalev’s moribund career. Kovalev’s best years in the NHL were in Pittsburgh.”
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Post by franko on May 2, 2007 14:07:39 GMT -5
Malkin could help revive Kovalev’s moribund career. ;D Thank you! Too bad my son asked for and received a Kovalev jersey a couple of years ago. Ah, well . . . we were at one time trying for Zednik! |
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Post by jkr on May 2, 2007 14:23:12 GMT -5
...according to Eklund the HABS and CAPS are talking about Kovalev. The CAPS do have a lot of cap space, need veteran support and definitely have a strong Russian connection... Thanks Doc. I had completely forgotten about Eklund.  |
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Post by Doc Holliday on May 2, 2007 14:50:28 GMT -5
“According to sources, the Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins are talking about a possible trade involving disgruntled Canadiens forward Alexie Kovalev. The Habs are said to want a 2nd round pick, and defenseman Mark Eaton, while the Penguins are asking for defenseman Francis Bouillon as well. It is felt that a move to his old team and a pairing with Russian prodigy Evgeni Malkin would be beneficial to both Kovalev and the Penguins. Kovalev, former captain of the Russian National team, could help Malkin continue to adjust to North American language and culture, while Malkin could help revive Kovalev’s moribund career. Kovalev’s best years in the NHL were in Pittsburgh.” ...you do realize that Pat Hickey might use that now... BTW, I do expect Therrien to ask Shero to inquire about the availability of Bouillon.... I even felt it could have happened last February. |
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Post by Doc Holliday on May 2, 2007 14:51:33 GMT -5
...according to Eklund the HABS and CAPS are talking about Kovalev. The CAPS do have a lot of cap space, need veteran support and definitely have a strong Russian connection... Thanks Doc. I had completely forgotten about Eklund. I know Eklund is not the most accurate source in the world but I figured what the hey, let's spark a discussion... |
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Post by jkr on May 2, 2007 16:22:14 GMT -5
Thanks Doc. I had completely forgotten about Eklund. I know Eklund is not the most accurate source in the world but I figured what the hey, let's spark a discussion... No problem - just joking around. He's got to be right sometime doesn't he? |
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Post by Doc Holliday on May 2, 2007 20:01:23 GMT -5
I know Eklund is not the most accurate source in the world but I figured what the hey, let's spark a discussion... No problem - just joking around. He's got to be right sometime doesn't he? ...he sometimes bring things up that are worthy of dicussing. |
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Post by seventeen on May 3, 2007 0:08:07 GMT -5
Washington may be one of the few dance partners we could have with Kovalev. We'd need to take back a large salary possibly. Does anyone on Washington make a large salary? (not counting Kolzig)
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Post by Skilly on May 3, 2007 6:57:29 GMT -5
Washington may be one of the few dance partners we could have with Kovalev. We'd need to take back a large salary possibly. Does anyone on Washington make a large salary? (not counting Kolzig) After Ovechkin (whose salary is only 0.894M, but he made 8.55M in rookie bonuses, for a cap hit of 3.834M) the highest paid player on Washington is Brian Pothier at 2.5 Million. |
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Post by Skilly on May 3, 2007 6:58:30 GMT -5
while the Penguins are asking for defenseman Francis Bouillon as well. Be still, my beating heart!!! |
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Post by BadCompany on May 3, 2007 8:12:39 GMT -5
Washington may be one of the few dance partners we could have with Kovalev. We'd need to take back a large salary possibly. Does anyone on Washington make a large salary? (not counting Kolzig) I could be mistaken, but I believe Washington is actually going to have to raise their salary levels, to meet the cap minimum. Just saying, is all. |
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Post by duster on May 4, 2007 11:13:12 GMT -5
while the Penguins are asking for defenseman Francis Bouillon as well. Be still, my beating heat!!! I second that. Please, let it be so. I'll be good the rest of the year, I promise. |
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